How to Use Google Now on Tap in Android Marshmallow By Derek Walter published 7 December 15 Here's how to turn on Google Now on Tap along with some tips for making the most about this major addition to Android Marshmallow.
How to Get Rid of Your Old Smartphone By Jon Chase published 1 September 15 You can sell it, trade it in or recycle it. But first you'll want to wipe your data.
How To Scan an Android Device for Stagefright Vulnerability By Henry T. Casey published 7 August 15 A whopping 95 percent of Android devices are at risk of hijack-via-text message from the Stagefright Vulnerability. Here's how to find out if your phone or tablet is still vulnerable.
How to Send Google Maps Directions to Your Android Phone By Michael Andronico published 13 July 15 An update to Google Maps on Android allows you to easily send directions from the web to your phone. Here's how to do it.
5 Ways to Improve Your Android Phone's Battery Life By Avram Piltch published 1 July 15 Here are steps to take if you want to extend your Android phone’s battery life. We’ve ordered these tips from the most to least practical.
How to Make Facebook Messenger Video Calls By Cherlynn Low published 27 April 15 Facebook's new Video Calling feature in its Messenger app makes it easier to talk to people on your friends list. Here's how.
How to Set Google Now to Always On in Android 5.0 By Sam Rutherford published 10 March 15 Configure your phone to wake Google's voice assistant any time you say "Ok, Google."
How to Search for a Setting in Android 5.0 By Sam Rutherford published 10 March 15 Instead of looking through the multitudes of options in the settings menu, here's how to find the setting search field in Android 5.0.
How to Add a New User or Guest Account in Android 5.0 By Sam Rutherford published 6 March 15 Not every enhancement in Android 5.0 Lollipop is obvious. Here's how to add new users and guest accounts in Android 5.0.
How to Increase Text Size in Android 5.0 By Sam Rutherford published 6 March 15 High-resolution screens mean sharp videos at the cost of small, hard to read text. Here's two ways to make text bigger in Android 5.0.
How to Turn on High-Contrast Mode in Android 5.0 By Sam Rutherford published 6 March 15 If you're looking to make Google's Material design UI even easier to read, here's how to turn on two high-contrast settings in Android 5.0.
How to Turn on Smart Lock in Android 5.0 By Sam Rutherford published 6 March 15 Increase your smartphone or tablet's security by enabling Smart Lock in Android 5.0, which lets you use trusted devices, places and faces to unlock your device.
How to Turn on Battery Saver Mode in Android 5.0 By Sam Rutherford published 6 March 15 In Android 5.0, follow these steps to see what apps and components are eating your battery.
How to Turn on Color Blind Mode in Android 5.0 By Sam Rutherford published 6 March 15 If you're like one of the millions of color deficient tech users, here's how to turn on the color blind modes in Android 5.0.
How to Stop Apps from Auto-Updating in Android 5.0 By Sam Rutherford published 25 February 15 With the average user having 29 or more installed apps, here's how to stop apps from auto-updating to save data usage and battery life.
Ingress Tips for New Players By John Corpuz published 21 July 14 Looking to get in on Google's innovative Ingress AR game? Here are some tips to get started.
How to Text from Your Android Wear Watch By Anna Attkisson published 17 July 14 We can all be more like Dick Tracy now, if we want. With the new line of Android Wear watches such as the LG G Watch you can dictate email and SMS messages. But, first you're going to have to make sure the watch has access to your contacts. And it's not
How to Use Whisper App By Steven Martinez published 29 May 14 Start sharing your deepest, darkest secrets with the world while maintaining your anonymity using Whisper. Here's how.
How to Use RedPhone for Android By Steven Martinez published 27 May 14 Find out how to make secure calls on your Android smartphone using RedPhone, to make sure no one's listening.
How to Install Secure Browsing on an Android Device By Paul Wagenseil published 6 February 14 The Electronic Frontier Foundation's HTTPS Everywhere browser plugin is available for Firefox for Android. Here's how to install it.
How to Monitor Data Usage on Android By Anthony Domanico published 21 November 13 Here's how to monitor how much data you're using on your Android phone, as well as how to set a mobile data limit and warning message.
How to Transfer iPhone Text Messages to Android By Anthony Domanico published 20 November 13 If you're making the move from iPhone to Android, you can bring your text messages along for the ride. Here's a step-by-step guide.
How to Video Chat in Android Using Google Hangouts By Anthony Domanico published 19 November 13 Here's a step by step tutorial on how to chat face-to-face with a friend, using your Android phone or tablet and Google Hangouts.
How to Customize Your Android Home Screen By Anthony Domanico published 16 November 13 You can add widgets, custom wallpapers and folders to your Android home screen in a few simple steps. Here's a step by step tutorial.
How to Encrypt Your Android Phone or Tablet By Jill Scharr published 28 October 13 Encrypting your Android device adds a strong layer of security, and it's easy to do. Here's how.
How to Use BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) on Android Phones By Anna Attkisson published 22 October 13 BlackBerry Messenger is back, and is now available for Android and iOS. Here's how to use it on your Android smartphone.
How to Use Malwarebytes' Anti-Virus App for Android By Cherlynn Low published 22 October 13 The well-regarded anti-virus software maker Malwarebytes introduced its first mobile security app. Here's how to use it.
Mobile Security Guide: Everything You Need to Know By Tom's Guide Staff, David Eitelbach published 10 October 13 Ready to make the jump to a smartphone but worried about the risks? Here's how to keep your iPhone or Android phone secure.
How to Enable Android Device Manager Security By Marshall Honorof published 30 September 13 If you have a recent Android phone, then you have access to the Android Device Manager security feature — although you might not know it.
How to Transfer Camera Photos to an Android Phone By Avram Piltch published 22 August 13 With the right accessories and software you can copy photos from your camera to your Android phone and have them upload automatically.