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How to check Android battery health

By Richard Priday published

Dive into the health of your Android phone's battery to see how well it's lasting and make sure it doesn't run out of power.

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

By Tom Pritchard published

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

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Use this hidden Android feature before lending your phone to anyone else

By Millie Davis-Williams published

Lending your phone to a friend? Here’s how to keep your phone safe with screen pinning on Android

Samsung Galaxy S21 review

Samsung Galaxy S21 review

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

Editor's Choice

The Samsung Galaxy S21 delivers better cameras, faster performance and a sleeker design for a lower price, but there's some trade-offs.

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Google Pixel 6 Pro drops to its lowest ever price at Amazon

By Rory Mellon published

Quick! The Google Pixel 6 Pro is $100 off at Amazon — that's a new all-time low price.

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Watch out – This new malware can add hundreds to your phone bill

By Anthony Spadafora published

SMSFactory sends expensive text messages and makes premium-rate calls undetected from your Android smartphone.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro review: A big-screen budget phone worth getting

By Richard Priday published

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G could really use more CPU oomph, but this budget phone gives you a display and charging speeds worthy of far more expensive phones.

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How to block spam texts on Android

By Millie Davis-Williams published

Want to know how to block spam texts on Android? Here’s the best way to stop spam texts coming through

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How to reset an Android phone

By Peter Wolinski published

The most secure way to wipe all your data if you're selling or giving away your phone is to perform a factory reset. Here's how.

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Moto G 5G (2022) review: How far the budget king has fallen

By Jordan Palmer published

Battery life and the 90Hz display are great — not much else is

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. OnePlus 10 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. OnePlus 10 Pro: Which Android phone wins?

By Philip Michaels published

Can the OnePlus 10 Pro topple the Galaxy S22 Ultra from its lofty perch? We compare the two top Android phones to see which one you should buy.

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How to transfer photos from Android to a computer

By Dale Fox published

Want to transfer your photos from Android to a computer? There are a few easy ways to do this, as we cover in this simple guide.

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Android Auto is getting a design overhaul — here’s what it looks like

By Tom Pritchard published

Android Auto is getting a fresh new design, and here's your first look.

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How to enable Secure Folder on Android

By Peter Wolinski published

Did you know there's a way to instantly boost your phone's security? Here's how to enable Secure Folder on Android devices.

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How to transfer everything from your old Android phone to a new one

By Millie Davis-Williams published

Ready to upgrade your phone? Here’s how to transfer data from Android to Android and keep all your important information

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How to disable location tracking on Android

By Peter Wolinski published

If you're security conscious, you'll certainly want to find out how to disable location tracking on Android

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How to install Android apps on Windows 11

By Dale Fox published

You can now install Android apps on your Windows 11 PC, which we cover in this simple guide.

How to record a call on Android

How to record a call on Android

By Richard Priday published

Provided it's legal where you are, there are several methods to record phone calls on Android — here's how.

nearby share

Google is about to copy AirDrop's best features for Android phones

By Philip Michaels published

Nearby Share, Google's answer to Apple's AirDrop, could soon be even more like that file-sharing feature by simplifying sharing between the devices you own.

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'Octo' Android malware can take over your phone — how to protect yourself

By Tom Pritchard published

The Octo banking malware is a reminder that Android users need to be careful about what they install.

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Here are 3 free 5G smartphones you can get right now from Verizon

By Louis Ramirez published

These Verizon smartphone deals are free with select unlimited plans and don't require a trade-in.

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Android 13 could help you save phone battery life with a smart new feature

By Tom Pritchard published

Android 13's going to warn you if apps are draining your battery in the background.

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Google Play is killing movie and TV show purchases — what you need to know

By Rory Mellon published

The ability to purchase movies and TV shows is leaving Google Play for a new home in the Google TV app.

Google Search on Android phone

Google search just got a great upgrade for Android users

By Tom Pritchard published

Android users can now wipe the last 15 mins of search history with a single tap.

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Android Auto just got a useful upgrade — what you need to know

By Tom Pritchard published

Android Auto's latest update brings a USB diagnostic tool to check if your cable is a dud.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: A big-screen phone that gets the big things right

By Jordan Palmer published

Like the Galaxy S21, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus gets a lot of things right. It’s a big-screen phone with a beautiful display and capable cameras.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review

By Mark Spoonauer published

Editor's Choice

The Galaxy S20 FE packs all the best features of the Galaxy S20 into a more affordable package, but there are some trade-offs if you get this phone.

Samsung Galaxy S21 vs. Galaxy S21 Plus vs. Galaxy S21 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S21 vs. Galaxy S21 Plus vs. Galaxy S21 Ultra: What’s different?

By Richard Priday published

With three versions of the Galaxy S21 on sale, it's important to understand the differences and similarities. Here's our guide to the S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra.

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Android 13 on Google Pixel 6 can actually run Windows 11 – here’s how

By Tony Polanco published

A developer has gotten Windows 11 to run on Android 13. Here's how they did it.

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Valentine's Day sale at AT&T — 50% off iPhones, BOGO Apple Watch sales

By Louis Ramirez published

Valentine's Day has arrived early at AT&T which is taking 50% off select iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 smartphones.

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