Activate this one setting to boost your Android phone's battery life By Andy Sansom last updated 23 December 22 One of the best ways to save battery on your Android phone is to restrict background data and stop apps from constantly refreshing and updating while you're out and about.
Godfather malware is draining banking and crypto accounts — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 21 December 22 The Godfather malware is active in 16 countries and can steal data from more than 400 different banking and crypto apps.
Apple TV just got tipped for Android phones By Andy Sansom published 21 December 22 Apple TV could soon be made available on Android phones, allowing the streaming service to reach more users.
Android 13 beta has arrived on Windows 11 — here’s how you can sign up By Tom Pritchard published 21 December 22 Android 13 beta has arrived on Windows 11, with a new beta version offering a bunch of upgrades.
How to view a Wi-Fi password on Android By Peter Wolinski published 21 December 22 Sometimes you need to read your Wi-Fi password, perhaps to share with someone. First, you need to learn how to view the Wi-Fi password on your Android device.
How to screen record on Android By Andy Sansom published 20 December 22 Knowing how to screen record on Android is a very handy way tool to explain things and share content with others.
Nothing Phone (1) teased for the US — here’s what we know By Malcolm McMillan published 19 December 22 Nothing Phone founder Carl Pei announced the beta for Nothing OS 1.5, as well as the start of testing the Nothing Phone (1) in the U.S.
How to delete cookies on Android By Andy Sansom published 19 December 22 Cookies are everywhere but do you know what they mean? They are actually trackers, here's how to delete them from your Android browser.
How to move Android apps to an SD Card By Sean Riley, Jordan Palmer last updated 16 December 22 If your Android phone comes with a small amount of internal storage, here’s how to move apps to a microSD card and free up more space.
Google Wallet beta adds support for driver’s licenses — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard published 16 December 22 Google Wallet's latest beta just added support for driver's licenses, provided you live in Maryland.
Android betas don't have the same impact as iOS — but they should By Jordan Palmer published 16 December 22 Post-launch Android betas don't seem to generate the fervor that iOS ones do. But our phone editor wishes it were otherwise, because new betas can be a lot of fun, introducing exciting new features.
How to enable Android developer options By Peter Wolinski published 14 December 22 Access a range of power features using the Android developer options, including automatic updates, debugging and more. Here's how.
Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro could raise the bar for Android phones By Malcolm McMillan published 13 December 22 Though only available in China right now, the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro deserve your attention, as they bring some serious new features that other Android flagships should offer.
How to enable Secure Folder on Android By Peter Wolinski last updated 13 December 22 Did you know there's a way to instantly boost your phone's security? Here's how to enable Secure Folder on Android devices.
Google Pixel phones just got a handy Airplane mode upgrade By Malcolm McMillan published 11 December 22 Google Pixel phones with the Android 13 QPR1 update can now stay connected to Wi-Fi while in Airplane mode, a notable quality of life improvement.
OnePlus Nord N300 review: You get what you pay for By Jordan Palmer published 9 December 22 The Nord N300 makes too many compromises
Waze is coming to your car screen thanks to Android Automotive By Tom Pritchard published 9 December 22 Waze has just arrived on the first Android Automotive-capable cars, and more should be on the way.
WhatsApp now lets you message yourself — how and why to do it By Dale Fox published 8 December 22 WhatsApp has a new feature that allows you to message yourself, which is a lot more useful than it might seem. Here's how to use it.
How to turn off Google Assistant By Robert Irvine last updated 5 December 22 Here’s how to turn off Google Assistant on your Android phone or smart speaker.
Google Pixel phones need to catch up to Samsung and OnePlus By Jordan Palmer published 5 December 22 Google is now behind both Samsung and OnePlus when it comes to the Pixel update schedules. While they have an equivalent five years of security patches, they get one less year of Android upgrades.
Android 13 update breathes new life into your Galaxy S21 By Malcolm McMillan published 1 December 22 The One UI 5 version of Android 13 is now rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S21 devices on Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile.
How to create a poll in WhatsApp By Peter Wolinski last updated 24 November 22 You can now create polls natively within WhatsApp itself. No more linking out to external poll websites. It's super easy and works on both iOS and Android. Here's how.
How to watch Apple TV Plus on Android By David Crookes published 18 November 22 With so many great shows, it's worth knowing how to watch Apple TV Plus on Android
When does an old smartphone become unsafe to use? By Anthony Spadafora last updated 17 November 22 Android and iOS devices have safe working lifespans of different lengths – here's what you need to know.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: The first foldable phone under $1,000 By Jordan Palmer last updated 16 November 22 The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is here and at $999 it’s the most affordable phone yet. You get a bigger cover display, enhanced durability and better performance. But the battery life is bad.
Galaxy S10 vs. S10 Plus vs. S10e vs. S10 5G: What should you buy? By Mark Spoonauer last updated 15 November 22 The Galaxy S10e, S10, S10 Plus and S10 5G have a lot in common, but these are the key differences you need to know before you buy any of these Samsung phones.
Android lock screen vulnerability could give attackers complete access to your phone — what to do By Malcolm McMillan published 14 November 22 There is an Android lock screen vulnerability that allows attackers to use a SIM card to unlock your smartphone. Google has already unveiled a security update that resolves the issue.
How to show battery percentage on Android phones By Peter Wolinski published 28 October 22 Here's how you display your exact battery percentage on Android devices, so you know precisely how much juice you've got left.
Your Samsung phone has a hidden fingerprint reader trick — try it now By Dale Fox published 27 October 22 The hidden finger sensor gestures feature on Samsung phones is a simple way to access your notifications. Here’s how to activate it.
How to install Android apps on Windows 11 By Dale Fox published 25 October 22 You can now install Android apps on your Windows 11 PC, which we cover in this simple guide.
