You probably only use your phone's volume buttons to control volume, but they can do a lot more than just that. Here are some unique ways to use them.

For Samsung Galaxy users, SoundAssistant offers advanced volume control features. This app allows you to customize the look and position of the volume slider, add a floating volume button, and manage ...

Most people grab their smartphone's volume buttons only when they need to turn music up or down during a playlist. These handy side keys handle separate audio streams depending on the context. When ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

Android 15 Beta 2 includes a new collapsible volume panel, which can be accessed by pressing the three-dot menu from the volume control screen. The expanded volume panel also comes with a persistent ...

Android 15‘s redesigned volume panel is now live for beta users. First spotted in a developer preview build in early April, the new design is available with Android 15 Beta 2. The latest beta version ...

Touch screen head units are pretty much the norm these days. Many compromise with annoying on-screen volume controls or tiny buttons. If you find yourself with such a unit, you might like to hack in a ...