Back in 2011, Google made a tough call, making one of the biggest changes to Android over the years. Until then, devices running the mobile operating system had come with a distinctive set of hardware ...

You can get navigation buttons back on an iPhone using accessibility features. Enable AssistiveTouch to add a floating virtual button for Home and App Switcher, use Back Tap to trigger actions like ...

Google Pixel phones are adding support for the three-button layout used in navigation by Samsung Galaxy smartphones, but only in the latest beta for now. Android has largely moved to gestures for ...

Ah, the good old days of Android. Back when each version had a dessert associated, the Easter eggs were actually fun, and navigating the interface was as easy as pressing one of three buttons.

Our recent discussion about Android’s gesture navigation, which is now several years old, prompted quite the set of reactions. It’s clear that not everyone is a fan of gestures and plenty still prefer ...

For years, Android smartphones have offered users two main navigation methods: gestures or the old 3-button system. If your phone doesn't default to the newer gesture controls, it's likely an option ...

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 ...