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How 'bubbling' Android messages can simplify your text life
How 'bubbling' Android messages can simplify your text life
This hidden Google Messages feature is a game-changer for staying on top of important text message conversations. Here's how to enable it and why you should.
July 22, 2024
The most rugged Android I've tested also has a battery that lasts for weeks
The most rugged Android I've tested also has a battery that lasts for weeks
If you need a phone that laughs in the face of inclement weather, the Doogee V Max Plus couldn't be more durable, and has a battery that lasts for weeks at a time.
July 12, 2024
How to use the Pixel 8 Pro's thermometer to take the temperature of almost anything
How to use the Pixel 8 Pro's thermometer to take the temperature of almost anything
In addition to accurately testing the surface temperature of objects around your house, the Pixel 8 Pro's sensors can take your body temperature too.
July 10, 2024
How to factory reset your Android phone without unlocking it
How to factory reset your Android phone without unlocking it
Did you forget your Android PIN, pattern, or password? If you can't unlock your Android device, there's a way to get in, but you'll need to do a factory reset. Here's how.
July 5, 2024
How to manually scan for malicious apps on Android
How to manually scan for malicious apps on Android
If you're concerned you might have unwittingly installed a malicious app on your Android device, you can manually scan for it without installing third-party software.
July 4, 2024
How I use this Android phone with thermal vision superpowers (and why you need it)
How I use this Android phone with thermal vision superpowers (and why you need it)
The Blackview BL9000 Pro has impressive battery life and a built-in thermal camera - a fascinating feature I keep finding uses for.
July 3, 2024
Google might abandon ChromeOS Flex. Here's why - and what you can do about it
Google might abandon ChromeOS Flex. Here's why - and what you can do about it
With Google's free-to-use lightweight operating system facing possible end-of-life, users looking to sustain older hardware functionality and environmental benefits should explore these alternatives.
July 2, 2024
How to connect Linux and Android - and why you should
How to connect Linux and Android - and why you should
If you're an Android and Linux user, you'll be glad to know there's an easy way to integrate the two systems for better syncing and interaction.
July 2, 2024
How to take a scrolling screenshot on Android, iOS, and iPadOS
How to take a scrolling screenshot on Android, iOS, and iPadOS
You can capture a long, scrolling screen in one single shot on an Android device and an iPhone or iPad. Here's how.
July 2, 2024