Android
How to Remove Paired Bluetooth Devices on Android
How to Remove Paired Bluetooth Devices on Android – By Chizara Ibeakanma How-To Geek
Having Bluetooth trouble with your Android device? Whether your earbuds are acting up or your car connection isn’t as smooth as it used to be, sometimes the best fix is a fresh start. By removing old paired devices and starting over, you can solve common Bluetooth headaches.
Mirror Your Android Screen to Your PC
How to Mirror Your Android Screen to Your PC Using Windows Phone Link – By Sydney Butler How-To Geek
Windows 10 and Windows 11 offer a “phone link” application that lets you control your smartphone from the Windows desktop, and even mirror your phone’s screen. It’s a little tricky to set up, but if you follow the steps below you’ll have it working in no time.
How to Get Blurry Backgrounds (Bokeh Effect)
How to Get Blurry Backgrounds (Bokeh Effect) with Your Android Camera – By Bertel King How-To Geek
The bokeh effect gives photos a certain look that we’re sometimes willing to pay photographers hundreds to pull off. But you don’t actually need fancy photography gear to get that blurry background look! There’s a good chance you can pull it off using just your Android phone.
Things I love about Proton Mail that Gmail lacks
7 things I love about Proton Mail that Gmail lacks – By Parth Shah Android Police
When it comes to email, most users often settle for the familiar Gmail. However, Google’s solution isn’t the only way to communicate with others. Thanks to its robust features, a strong focus on privacy, and a refreshing user interface, Proton Mail has been gaining traction among many; not too long ago, I took Proton Mail for a spin and came away impressed.
Things You Can Do to Keep Your Email Inbox Free of Spam
9 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Email Inbox Free of Spam – By Shan Abdul How-To Geek
Spam not only buries important emails but also increases the risk of accidentally engaging with a malicious message, which could compromise your email. Thankfully, most email providers offer tools to manage unwanted messages. Here are some practical steps to reduce spam.
Things to Do When You Get a New Android Phone
9 Things to Do When You Get a New Android Phone – By Mahesh Makvana How-To Geek
Have you got a shiny new Android phone? If so, perform a few things on your phone to ensure it runs as smoothly as you expect it to and is as useful as you want it to be. Let me show you what to do on your new phone.
Turn Any Website Into an Android App
How to Turn Any Website Into an Android App (and Why You Should) – By Dibakar Ghosh How-To Geek
Imagine accessing your favorite web-only tools as native apps on your Android smartphone. Or better yet, having separate instances of the same app logged in from two or three different accounts. That’s just scratching the surface of what’s possible, and here’s a complete guide to how it’s done!
How to Turn On Android’s Theft Protection Feature
How to Turn On Android’s Theft Protection Feature – By Kabir Jain How-To Geek
Ever felt that mini heart attack when you can’t find your phone? Maybe it slipped out of your pocket, or worse, got swiped by someone. Either way, it’s not fun. Luckily, Android’s got your back with a nifty feature called Theft Protection. And the best part? It works on any phone running Android 10 or later.
Android 15 is now available for Pixels
Android 15 is now available for Pixels – By ALex Castro The Verge
Android 15 is now rolling out to Pixel devices, bringing them new privacy features, security tools, and improvements for foldables and tablets. The operating system first launched last month through the Android Open Source Project, but at the time, it wasn’t yet available on Pixel phones and tablets — or other major Android devices. Google announced today that it’s finally coming to Pixels alongside a series of Pixel feature drops.
Android Theft protection
Android Theft protection, including Detection & Remote Lock, widely rolling out – By Abner Li 9to5Google
Google looks to be widely rolling out Android’s new Theft protection features that “protect your personal data if your device is stolen.” This includes Theft Detection, Offline Device, and Remote Lock.
Ways to Save Data on Your Android Phone
7 Ways to Save Data on Your Android Phone – By Mahesh Makvana How-To Geek
If you’re on a limited mobile data plan, it makes sense to conserve data usage on your phone. As an Android user, you have various ways to save data on your device. I’ll show you how to make a few setting tweaks to changing app options to conserve data usage.
I Wish I’d Found These 5 Handy Android Features Sooner
I Wish I’d Found These 5 Handy Android Features Sooner – By Kabir Jain How-To Geek
Android devices are packed with features that can upgrade your experience. I’ve unearthed some gems that I wish I’d known about sooner. From tracking notifications to sharing Wi-Fi effortlessly, these five handy features can enhance how we use our phones. Let’s check them out!
Pocket Casts adds clip sharing and support for transcripts
Pocket Casts adds clip sharing and support for transcripts – By Abner Li 9to5Google
The next notable update (version 7.72) for Pocket Casts on Android and iOS adds support for transcripts and video/audio clip sharing.
Android Has Five New Features Out Today
Android Has Five New Features Out Today – By Jake Peterson Lifehacker
Google hasn’t announced an official release date for Android 15, but it’s on its way. Sometime in October, we should see the new update hit compatible devices, and with it, new features and changes.
ChromeOS 128 rolling out: Snap groups upgrade splitscreens, Camera OCR, more – By Abner Li 9to5Google
Google is rolling out ChromeOS 128 starting today with a number of sizable updates for Chromebooks.
8 Things You Should Do to Keep Your Phone Running Smoothly
8 Things You Should Do to Keep Your Phone Running Smoothly – By Shan Abdul How-To Geek
While smartphones keep us entertained and connected to loved ones, we often neglect to give them the care they deserve. This lack of attention can lead to sluggish performance, a loss of visual appeal, and other issues. To keep your phone performing at its best, here are a few things you should do regularly.