How to Change Default Apps in Android By Sean Riley published 15 March 17 Changing your default apps for browsing, messaging and more in either Android Nougat or Marshmallow takes just a few taps. We'll show you how.
Android Guide: Tips, Tricks and How-Tos for Nougat and Marshmallow By Tom's Guide Staff published 13 January 17 You'll find a lot of improvements in the latest version of Google's mobile OS. Here's how to set up and use the enhancements in Android Nougat plus tips for users still on Marshmallow.
How to Manage App Permissions in Android Nougat By Derek Walter published 29 December 16 Android Nougat gives you granular control over what an app can access on your phone or tablet. Here's how to manage those permissions.
How to Use RAM Manager in Android Nougat By Derek Walter published 29 December 16 The memory management feature introduced in Android 6.0 returns in Nougat. Here's how to use Nougat's RAM Manager to find apps affecting performance.
How to Block a Call in Android Nougat By Derek Walter published 28 December 16 In Android Nougat, you've got several ways to block calls. Here's how to block individuals, report spam callers and send bothersome callers straight to voicemail.
20 Essential Google Pixel Tips and Tricks By Derek Walter published 16 December 16 The Pixel from Google is a pretty impressive phone. Here's how to get the most out of this top-rated Android smartphone.
How to Add Emergency Information in Android Nougat By Derek Walter published 10 December 16 You can give paramedics access to your emergency contacts and medical conditions from your Android phone's lock screen. Here's how to set it up.
Use Google's New App for Emergency Location Sharing By Philip Michaels published 6 December 16 Trusted Contacts lets you share your location with friends and family you select. They can also request your location if they're worried about you. Here's how it works.
How to Manage Notifications in Android Nougat By Derek Walter published 11 November 16 Notifications got some polish in Android Nougat but they also added new functionality that makes them simple to use while adding a lot of potential underneath the hood.
How to Change the Text and Icon Size in Android Nougat By Derek Walter published 9 November 16 Android Nougat lets you change the size of your display to make text and icons larger or smaller. Here's how to do that and why you'd want to.
How to Activate Google Now in Android Nougat By Sean Riley published 9 November 16 You can activate Google Now with either a touch of your finger or the sound of your voice.
How to Use Android Nougat's Quick Switch Feature By Sean Riley published 28 October 16 It's easier than ever to jump between two apps in Android. Here's how to use the Quick Switch capability added to Android Nougat.
How to Use Quick Reply in Android Nougat By Derek Walter published 28 October 16 Quick Reply isn't new to Android Nougat, but the feature gets a nice makeover that makes it more useful Here's a rundown of how to use Quick Reply.
How to Customize Quick Settings in Android Nougat By Sean Riley published 28 October 16 Android Nougat refines the process of selecting Quick Settings and ordering them. Here's how it's done.
How to Manage Doze Mode in Android Nougat By Sean Riley published 28 October 16 Doze mode remains a core feature in Android Nougat. Here's how to manage which apps will still send notifications when your phone is in Doze mode.
How to Use Multi-Window Mode in Android Nougat By Sean Riley published 27 October 16 Android Nougat adds multi-window functionality to the mobile OS. Here's how to switch into the new Multi-Window mode on your Android phone.
How to Turn Off In-App Purchases in Android By Sean Riley published 12 August 16 Worried that your kid may rack up big bills with in-app purchases on your Android device? Here's how to disable that feature.
How to Stream Android Games to Twitch on BlueStacks By Michael Andronico published 8 April 16 Android emulator BlueStacks now works with Twitch, letting you easily stream mobile games to the world right from your desktop. Here's how to use it.
How to Create a File Shortcut in Android By Sean Riley published 5 April 16 Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to create home screen icons for individual files such as MP3 files, Word documents or photos.
How to Root the Galaxy Note 5 By David Cogen published 25 January 16 Rooting your Galaxy Note 5 opens the door to a ton of new possibilities for Samsung's stylus-equipped smartphone. Here's how to root the Note 5 to get more out of your phone.
How to Customize Android Marshmallow With System UI Tuner By Sean Riley published 13 January 16 Android Marshmallow offers a new set of customization options through a menu called System UI Tuner. Here's how to use it to customize your quick settings, status bar and more.
How to Set Up Android's Daydream Screensaver By Derek Walter published 29 December 15 Find out how to set up the oft-overlooked Daydream feature that can turn the display of your Android phone into a mosaic of images, news headlines or photos.
How to Use RAM Manager in Android Marshmallow By Derek Walter published 18 December 15 Here's how to use the new memory manager in Android Marshmallow to find the apps affecting your smartphone's performance.
How to Activate Google Now in Android Marshmallow By Sean Riley published 18 December 15 You can now activate Google Now from your phone's lock screen. We'll show you how along with steps for setting up Google Now to respond to your voice.
How to Manage App Permissions in Android 6 By Derek Walter published 16 December 15 Android Marshmallow gives you more control over app permissions. Here's how to manage them.
How to Use Android Pay for In-App Purchases By Cherlynn Low published 16 December 15 It's easier to authorize payments in your smartphone now, thanks to Android Pay within apps. Here's how to set it up and use it.
How to Manage Doze Mode in Android Marshmallow By Sean Riley published 15 December 15 Android Marshmallow's Doze Mode increases battery life by ceasing all but the most critical functions of your phone while it's at rest. Here's how to make sure notifications from your most important apps still get through.
How to Delete an App in Android Marshmallow By Sean Riley published 14 December 15 The latest version of Android introduces a streamlined method for deleting apps from your home screen. Here's how it works.
How to Set Do Not Disturb in Android Marshmallow By Derek Walter published 11 December 15 Learn how to enable and customize the Do Not Disturb feature in the latest version of Android.
How to Use Chrome Safe Browsing on Android By Henry T. Casey published 8 December 15 Google's mobile version of Chrome now offers the same Safe Browsing feature as its desktop counterpart. Here's how to make sure it's watching out for you.