Small side buttons can do more than you think—use these hidden shortcuts that make everyday tasks faster and easier.

The classic three-button navigation has been Android’s identity for years. Back, Home, and Recent Apps are almost second nature for millions of users because they're simple, familiar, and reliable.

Google is testing a revised media player layout for Android Auto that moves the Play/Pause button. The Play/Pause button now has a larger background area and swaps placement with the Previous button.

On-screen navigational buttons on Android mean there’s more room for customization, but Google has yet to offer the right tools. That may change soon. On stock Android, the standard navigation buttons ...