You’ve seen people wax lyrical about “stock” Android online, but you’re not entirely sure what that means. The short answer is that it’s “pure” Android straight from Google, but that doesn’t explain why so many hardcore Andro…
Battery life is something most people think about, but what about battery health? This is important for the long-term usability of your phone. Unlike the iPhone, Android devices don’t have a super-easy way to check this….
Windows and Android are both extremely popular. Naturally, many people use both platforms on a daily basis. We’ll show you how to send links between your phone and PC with Microsoft’s Your Phone app, which is built into Windo…
Apps you install on Android often collect data about you and your activity for the app developers and their affiliates. With a tool developed at the University of Oxford, you can see those trackers and even stop them in their…
Distracted driving is a huge problem, and smartphones are one of the biggest contributors. Google Maps has a Google Assistant-powered “Driving Mode” that can make it safer. We’ll show you how to launch it easily from the home…
Wi-Fi is something many people take for granted as always being there. It can be very frustrating when your phone seems to have issues staying connected. There are a lot of things that can cause that to happen….
Your smartphone rings and you see “Spam Risk” on screen. Who is this mysterious Spam Risk, and why do they keep calling? We’ll explain—and tell you what you can do about it.
Music and podcast apps are often some of the most-used apps on our Android phones. So why not put them in a prominent place? Samsung Galaxy phones have a special shortcut area just for these types of apps….
Android 12 (Go Edition) is coming soon and Google announced a bunch of new features coming to the mobile OS, which is specifically targeted towards affordable Android devices with less than 2GB of RAM….
Most keyboard apps have subtle vibration—also known as “haptic feedback”—to help make typing on a touchscreen feel more tactile. If you’d rather not feel your Android phone buzz with every tap, this can be turned off….
Screen brightness is something you probably don’t think about a lot—until it’s annoying. Sometimes looking at your phone at the lowest brightness still seems too bright. For those situations, Android has “Extra Dim.”…
Light sensors have made it possible for displays on Android phones to automatically adjust the brightness to match your surroundings. This is handy, but it’s not perfect. We’ll show you how to turn it off and control brightne…
Searching for the perfect USB-C cable to suit your needs and charge all of your devices? You’re in luck! We’ve combed through a bunch of them and have found the best USB-C cables on the market.
Since its birth, Android has had to deal with one big misconception. Some phone makers have even helped perpetuate this myth. The truth is you do not need to kill Android apps. In fact, closing apps can make things worse….
You may have heard the term “Stock Android” thrown around in the smartphone world. People usually use this term to describe the user experience on a phone. However, the meaning of “Stock Android” has changed over the years….
Google has announced a bunch of new features coming to Pixel phones. While none of them will blow you away on their own, when you look at all of them, it’s a pretty solid drop from Google that should make Pixel owners very ha…
Recently, LG announced that it was departing the smartphone business. To go with that, the company is shutting down its developer website, which means this is your last chance to unlock your bootloader….
One of the most exciting features of Windows 11 is support for Android apps. However, it’s not the first desktop operating system to do it. Chrome OS has included the Google Play Store for years. Which platform does it better…
Google has announced many new features for Android, including a new Google Photos widget that lets you pick a friend, loved one, or pet and have their images featured on your home screen.
Qualcomm announced the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor for flagship Android phones, and we were all excited about it. However, there’s a detail tucked in the announcement that has us concerned—the processor will let a pho…
Android 12 added a lot of new features to Google Pixel devices, but it also took some away. The camera shortcut that has long been present on the lock screen is gone. So how do you quickly open the Camera?…
Many Android phones have plenty of memory these days, but not everyone wants to shell out the cash for them. Even if you do, you may wonder what apps are eating up RAM. We’ll show you how to find out.
The Pixel 6 Pro is Google’s 2021 flagship phone, and it features a unique design. But, if you want to keep it in a pristine condition, a case is a wise investment given the slippery nature of the phone. Here are the best Pixe…
The Pixel 6 marks Google’s return to the premium smartphone segment, and like most premium phones, it’s a glass sandwich. So if you want to keep the phone looking fantastic, investing in a case is a good idea. Here are the be…
Have you ever received a message from an iPhone user on your Android phone that’s just an annoying reaction? To other iPhone users, it looks normal, but for anyone with an Android, it looks weird. Well, Google is finally work…
