Android Phones & Tablets

How to Turn On or Off the Always On Display for Android

The always-on display on your Android phone ensures you can see basic information like the current date and time, weather alerts, missed call notifications, and similar details at all times. You can turn this feature on and o…

Mahesh Makvana 4d ago

Does Your Phone Have 5G? Here’s How to Find Out

With 5G frequently being portrayed as a game-changer in cellular technology, you may wonder: is my phone 5G? You can find out in a few simple steps.

Gaurav Shukla Mar 17th

Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Chip Will Give Budget Phones a Boost

Qualcomm produces many of the mobile chips found in Android phones and tablets. Today the company revealed the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, a new chip that aims to give premium features to more affordable phones….

Corbin Davenport Mar 17th

How to Video Call on Android

In a world dominated by FaceTime, the question of how to video call on Android is a valid one. The good news is there isn’t just one video-calling option. Some are better—and easier—than others. Let’s get video chatting….

Joe Fedewa Mar 16th

Google’s Pixel Phones Have New Camera and Health Features

Google periodically updates its Pixel devices with new features and improvements, usually referred to as Pixel Feature Drops. The company has now released its first Feature Drop of 2023.

Corbin Davenport Mar 13th

The First Android Clone of Apple’s Dynamic Island is Here

We knew it was going to happen. It wasn’t a question of if, but when, an Android OEM would copy Apple’s Dynamic Island, introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro. Six months later, the first shameless clone is here….

Arol Wright Mar 9th

Google’s Pixel Watch Now Has a Popular Apple Watch Feature

Google released the long-awaited Pixel Watch in 2022, and the company is continuing to roll out new features for the smartwatch. It’s now one step closer to matching the Apple Watch with a new fall detection feature….

Corbin Davenport Feb 28th

Nokia Has a New Logo

Nokia has shifted a lot over the decades. You might know it for its Android phones, or the Windows phones before that, or the legendary feature phones before that. But one thing has remained the same: the logo. Now, it’s chan…

Arol Wright Feb 27th

This Mophie Portable Battery Also Has an AC Plug

Most of us are carrying around more devices than ever before, which has led to the popularity of more powerful battery banks. Morphie has a few new batteries to keep all your devices juiced up all the time, even if you’re on …

Arol Wright Feb 24th

The OnePlus 11 Is Here, but With a Rough Start

Since its inception, OnePlus has always released its phones in the US, and since the OnePlus 6T, carriers like T-Mobile have sold its phones. The OnePlus 11 has been announced, and it’s a big step forward — but also a step …

Arol Wright Feb 7th

Check Out This Super-Detailed Teardown of the Google Pixel 7

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are Google’s best smartphones to date. You might know what they look like on the outside, but what about on the inside? There are already many teardown videos on the web, but Google’s own repair ma…

Arol Wright Jan 27th

Android Screen Won’t Rotate? Here’s How to Fix It

Does your phone’s screen not rotate when you turn it sideways? If so, Android’s automatic screen rotation option might be disabled, or your phone may have another bug. We’ll show you a few ways to fix this problem….

Mahesh Makvana Jan 26th

Can’t Find an App When You Need It? Here’s the Fix

Do you have so many apps installed on your phone it’s a struggle to find the one you really need when you need it? Here are a few things you can do to make finding and launching apps a faster and more efficient process….

Mahesh Makvana Jan 15th

The Galaxy S23 Series Will Be Revealed in February

The Galaxy S series is the most popular lineup of Android smartphones worldwide, and new models are usually released in the first few months of each year. Sure enough, Samsung has confirmed when we’ll see the Galaxy S23 serie…

Corbin Davenport Jan 10th

More People Are Buying Used Phones

You don’t always need the greatest, shiniest thing when it comes to smartphones. After all, a new phone is often a very expensive purchase. More people are realizing that, as new numbers show used phones are more popular than…

Arol Wright Jan 10th

Samsung’s Galaxy A14 5G Packs a Punch for $200

Samsung sells a lot of Android phones, with the Galaxy A1x series aimed at buyers on a tight budget. The latest entry is now official at CES, with a $199.99 price tag: the Galaxy A14 5G.

Corbin Davenport Jan 4th

Your Next Android Phone Might Have MagSafe

Apple’s MagSafe chargers combine the convenience of wireless charging with a secure magnetic lock that ensures charging won’t be interrupted. Now, MagSafe is going wide thanks to the new Qi 2 standard….

Arol Wright Jan 3rd

LineageOS 20 Brings Android 13 to Older Phones

Depending on what Android phone you get, you might have excellent or terrible software support. If your phone has already reached end-of-life, you still have options. One of the most popular ones is LineageOS, and it has just…

Arol Wright Jan 2nd

How to Install the Amazon Appstore on an Android Phone

Android devices almost exclusively come with the Google Play Store for downloading apps and games. However, if you want to use Android without a Google account, there are alternatives. One popular option is the Amazon Appsto…

Joe Fedewa Jan 1st

Can You Use an Android Phone Without a Google Account?

Google and Android seem to go hand in hand—Google does own Android, after all. Nearly every Android device comes with a handful of Google apps pre-installed. Does that mean it’s impossible to use Android without Google? It’…

Joe Fedewa Dec 31st, 2022

How Long Can You Keep Using an Android Phone?

Smartphones aren’t making significant strides every single year, which has led more people to keep their phone for two, three, or four years. Can the average Android phone last that long before running into problems, though?…

Corbin Davenport Dec 31st, 2022

This Phone Has a 6.1-Inch E-Ink Display

E-ink panels are great for eReaders and the like, but for smartphones and other kinds of devices where screens are constantly refreshing, they’re not the most pleasant to use. But that’s not stopping this smartphone from Hise…

Arol Wright Dec 30th, 2022

5 Common Android Problems and How to Fix Them

Android phones are great, but like any other gadgets, they have their fair share of problems. There are some problems that most Android users will encounter at one time or another. We’ll show you some fixes for these common i…

Joe Fedewa Dec 28th, 2022

How to Block Websites on Android

Do you want to block a specific site so it won’t distract you when you’re working? Or maybe you want to restrict access to inappropriate sites? You can block websites on Android either with or without a dedicated app, and we’…

Mahesh Makvana Dec 8th, 2022

The Pixel 7 Now Has a Free Built-in VPN

Google released the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro earlier this year as the company’s new flagship Android smartphones. Now the devices are receiving a feature that normally requires a paid Google One subscription….

Corbin Davenport Dec 5th, 2022

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