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The best Android VPN in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 18 August 22

VPN Using an Android VPN is the easiest way to protect yourself on public Wi-Fi, access blocked sites, and stream overseas content anywhere.

These 35 malicious Android apps have infected millions — delete them now

By Anthony Spadafora published 17 August 22

Bitdefender has identified dozens of bad apps that change their names and icons to remain hidden on your Android smartphone.

Best Android launchers in 2022

By John Corpuz, Jordan Palmer published 16 August 22

The best Android launchers make the home screen your own with plenty of features and customization options.

Millions infected by 'auto-starting' Android malware — delete these apps now

By Anthony Spadafora published 1 August 22

These malicious apps don’t even need to be opened to infect your smartphone with malware and fill it with ads.

Identify any plant instantly using this built-in Android feature

By Dale Fox published 30 July 22

Your Android phone has a handy built-in feature that lets you identify plants and flowers. Here's how to use it.

Malware hits millions of Android users — delete these apps right now

By Anthony Spadafora published 29 July 22

These malicious apps slipped past Google’s defenses and ended up on the Play Store. Here's why you need to delete immediately.

Best weather apps for 2022

By John Corpuz published 29 July 22

Don't get caught out in the rain. Get up to date forecasts with the best weather apps for Android and iOS devices.

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Your phone can instantly identify any dog or cat — here's how

By Dale Fox published 29 July 22

Your phone has a handy feature that lets you identify dog and cat breeds. Here's how to use it.

The best encrypted messaging apps in 2022

By Anthony Spadafora published 28 July 22

The best encrypted messaging apps for Android and iOS can stop third-parties from reading your conversations.

Best Android apps in 2022: Must-have apps for every Android user

By John Corpuz, Philip Michaels published 27 July 22

There are plenty of apps in the Google Play store, but we tracked down the best Android apps that deserve a place on your smartphone.

Best free Android apps in 2022

By John Corpuz, Jordan Palmer published 27 July 22

These are the best free Android apps across multiple categories, from productivity to utilities.

Best Android games of 2022

By Jordan Palmer published 27 July 22

Here are the best Android games for your phone or tablet. Some games are free, others are paid, but every one of them is awesome.

Best root apps for Android phones in 2022

By John Corpuz, Jordan Palmer published 21 July 22

These are the best root apps for Android power users.

Best Android browsers in 2022

By Anthony Spadafora published 20 July 22

Customizing your Android phone includes using one of the best Android browsers to gain access to new features and functionality.

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Free Android VPNs: safe, functional options in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 19 July 22

VPN There are countless free Android VPNs out there, and a huge amount aren't legit. Here, we run down those that are worth using.

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The two iPhone apps I can’t live without are even better together

By Henry T. Casey published 18 July 22

My two favorite iPhone apps help me stay on top of everything I need to do.

Malware infected apps hit over 3 million Android devices — delete these now

By Anthony Spadafora published 15 July 22

Popular camera and keyboard apps with millions of downloads contain malware that subscribes users to premium services without their knowledge.

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The two apps I can’t live without

By Mike Prospero published 11 July 22

My two favorite iPhone apps use AR to expand what I know about the world around me

How to turn off Google Assistant

By Robert Irvine published 5 July 22

Here’s how to turn off Google Assistant on your Android phone or smart speaker.

Google Maps is about to get much better on Android — here’s how

By Tom Pritchard published 16 June 22

Google Maps is finally giving Android a useful widget, complete with local traffic updates.

This free VPN exposed 25 million user records — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora published 16 June 22

The company behind a popular free VPN app left an 18.5GB database of connection logs accessible to the public online.

These 'Instagram apps' promise free followers but steal your account info instead

By Anthony Spadafora published 13 June 22

Instagram users are being tricked into exposing their credentials by malicious apps offering free followers and likes.

The best mobile VPN apps in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 11 May 22

VPN There are countless mobile VPN apps on the market, and many aren't worth your time. Here, we've rounded up the top 5 that are.

Google Assistant can automatically change your passwords — here's how to enable it

By Tom Pritchard published 9 May 22

Google Assistant takes all the hassle out of changing your compromised passwords.

Android apps caught spying on 60 million people — what to do now

By Tom Pritchard published 7 April 22

These 11 apps have malware that can harvest your data, so uninstall them right now.

Password-stealing app downloaded 100,000 times — what to do now

By Paul Wagenseil published 22 March 22

A malicious Android app called Craftsart Cartoon Photo Tools aims to steal your Facebook password, but it's now been removed from Google Play. Here's how to make sure you don't have it installed.

'Escobar' Android malware steals your 2FA codes — and takes over your phone

By Paul Wagenseil published 14 March 22

A new Android malware named after Pablo Escobar steals your passwords and your 2FA codes before completely taking over your phone.

Best sleep apps in 2022

By Philip Michaels published 3 March 22

The best sleep apps for your smartphone can help you get a full night of rest. Here are options for both Android and iOS.

This nasty Android malware steals your passwords — what you need to know [Update]

By Paul Wagenseil published 2 March 22

Two different strains of Android banking Trojans have recently shown up in the official Google Play app store, and one was still there when we wrote this.

Download NordVPN: how to install on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 21 February 22

vpn If you're wondering how to download NordVPN and install it on your devices, you've come to the right place. Here's our complete guide.

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