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….
Android Phones Are Now More Secure, Thanks to Rust
Just like any widely-used software, security vulnerabilities are constantly discovered (and later patched) in Android all the time. Thankfully, one type of security problem is on the decline, thanks to a switch in programming…
Google Is (Slightly) Improving Group Texts on Android
Google’s messaging strategy over the past decade has been all over the place, and more recently, the company is betting the farm on “Messages,” the default SMS app on most Android devices. Now the company is trying to make Me…
How to Reset Network Settings on Samsung
If you’re experiencing issues with your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or network on your Samsung phone, it’s worth resetting your network settings to resolve those issues. We’ll show you how to do that using your Galaxy phone’s Settings …
How to Clear Your Cache on a Samsung Phone
Clearing your Samsung phone’s cache can help fix various app issues and improve the overall performance of your Galaxy phone. We’ll show you how to clear Android’s app and browser cache in this guide.
How to Turn Off a Samsung Galaxy Phone
Want to give your Samsung Galaxy a break? It’s easy to turn your phone off, and we’ll show you a few ways to do just that.
How to Check Your Voicemail on Android
Did you know that you can call your voicemail on your phone or someone else’s? Major carriers like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and US Cellular make it easy. Here’s how to check your voicemail on Android….
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Will Power 2023’s Best Android Phones
Most top-tier Android phones and tablets use either Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or 8+ Gen 1 System-on-a-Chip (SoC) designs from Qualcomm. Now there’s a new chip on the block for next year’s big devices: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2….
Samsung’s Top-Tier Tablets Now Have Android 13
Samsung is perhaps one of the only Android device makers to take tablets seriously. The company’s Galaxy Tab S8 lineup is just as premium as its Galaxy S22 range of smartphones, and now, it’s getting a dose of Android 13….
How to Hide Apps on a Samsung Phone
Are there apps on your device that you want to keep private? If so, it’s easy to hide both stock and user-installed apps on your Samsung Galaxy phone. We’ll show you how to do that using a built-in feature….
How to Turn Off Data Saver Mode on Android
Data Saver mode on Android helps save your mobile internet data. Data Saver mode ensures apps and services only use background data when on Wi-Fi. However, if you have an unlimited data plan, Data Saver isn’t necessary. Learn…
How to Customize a Samsung Phone’s Notification Sounds
Don’t like the default notification sound on your Samsung Galaxy phone? If so, you can customize the tone for all your notifications on your Samsung phone. While there are plenty of tone options to choose from, you can also …
How to Turn Off the Keyboard Sound on Any Device
Does the sound you hear when you press a key on your screen’s keyboard sound like nails on a chalkboard to you? If so, you can turn the keyboard sound off on your iPhone and iPad, as well as your Windows and Android devices. …
Chromebooks and Android Devices Have a New Video Editor
There are many excellent video editors for Windows, Mac, Linux, and even iPad, but the situation is bleaker on Chromebooks and Android devices. Thankfully, there’s some good news, as LumaFusion has arrived in open beta….
What the Heck Is a Minimalist Phone?
Smartphones put the world at our fingertips, but the unfettered access to dopamine can be too much sometimes. What if there was a way to get the best of a smartphone without all the distractions? Enter “minimalist” phones….
More Samsung Phones Are Getting Android 13 and One UI 5
Google released Android 13 in August 2022, but it still hasn’t arrived on most Android phones and tablets. Samsung finally started rolling out the update to the Galaxy S22 last month, and now it’s showing up on more devices, …
How to Turn Off an Android Phone
Ready to give your Android a break? It’s easy to turn off your Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel phone using the hardware buttons or the on-screen options. We’ll show you how to use both.
What Is “Health Connect by Android”, and Should You Use It?
Smartphones and wearables have made it easy for anyone to track their health and fitness. The problem is there are so many apps to choose from, and they don’t work together. That’s where “Health Connect by Android” comes in….
How to Record Audio on an Android Phone
There are many reasons why you might want to record audio on your Android phone. For example, you may want to take voice notes or record a phone call. Luckily, recording sound on Android is super simple using built-in options…
How to Use YouTube Picture-in-Picture on Android
With YouTube’s picture-in-picture (PiP) mode, you can have your favorite video playing in a floating window while you use other apps. Here’s how to enable YouTube picture-in-picture mode on your Android phone….
How to Scan a QR Code on a Samsung Galaxy Phone
Want to scan a QR code? If so, all you need is your Samsung phone and nothing else. You can use your phone’s built-in features to scan these codes. Learn two different scanning methods in this quick guide….
How to Clear the Cache on Android
Clearing the cache on an Android phone allows you to fix various phone issues and free up your storage space. Cache files are temporary and can be deleted without disrupting your apps. Here’s how to clear your app and browse…
The Galaxy S22 Now Has Android 13 and One UI 5
Google released Android 13 earlier this year in August, but the update still hasn’t reached many phones and tablets. Samsung is now starting to bring Android 13 to its own phones, starting with the Galaxy S22 series….
How to Turn Off Safe Mode on Android
When you finish troubleshooting your phone, you’ll want to turn off Safe Mode on Android. There are multiple ways to do this, and we’ll go over them here. Stuck in Safe Mode? We’ll show you how to fix that too….
The Galaxy Watch 5 Is a Better Pixel Watch
Samsung phones are great, but they’re overloaded with features—Google Pixel phones offer a better Android experience for most people. However, I can’t say the same about the Pixel Watch. Samsung out-Googled Google this time…
