7 privacy tips for your Android device to avoid prying eyes online and in person

Android phones and tablets are capable devices – and many of those capabilities both open you up to privacy issues, and give you ways to increase your privacy.

Apps might ask for your location, websites might capture data about your browsing habits, and people might look over your shoulder, but all of these things can be countered by tools available to you.

So below, we’ve detailed seven ways to help keep your Android device private, whether your concerns are online trackers and threats, over-shoulder snoopers, or people who have physical access to your device.

1. Communicate with Signal

Signal’s ...