Android
Add a Contact to the Home Screen on Android
How to Add a Contact to the Home Screen on Android – By Joe Fedewa How-To Geek
Calling and texting people is probably a big part of what you do on your Android phone. Why not make it as easy as possible to reach your favorites? We’ll show you how to add shortcuts to contacts.
The Fastest Way to Open Your Camera on Android
The Fastest Way to Open Your Camera on Android – By Joe Fedewa How-To Geek
A smartphone makes it easy to snap photos in your daily life. However, some of those moments are fleeting. We’ll show you the fastest way to launch the camera on your Android phone. Never miss a shot again.
Google Fi’s Phone subscription gets you a Pixel 5a, device protection for $15/month
Google Fi’s Phone subscription gets you a Pixel 5a, device protection for $15/month – By Abner Li 9to5Google
Besides the Google Store, the only other stateside retailer selling the Pixel 5a with 5G is Google Fi. You can buy the Pixel 5a directly through the MVNO, or take advantage of Google Fi Phone subscription.
9 Reasons You Should Buy a Pixel 5a Over the iPhone SE
9 Reasons You Should Buy a Pixel 5a Over the iPhone SE – By Jake Peterson Lifehacker
The Pixel 5a with 5G (which, let’s be real, we’re all just going to call “the 5a”) is Google’s latest “budget” smartphone. At $449, it isn’t cheap, but it’s far more affordable than other flagship devices. Of course, Apple has a budget phone of its own in the iPhone SE. If you’re in the market for a ~$400 smartphone, there are at least nine reasons you might want to go with Google over Apple.
How to Schedule Text Messages to Send Later on Android
How to Schedule Text Messages to Send Later on Android – By Simpletivity YouTube VIDEO
Want to send a text message and have it arrive in the future? If you have Android 11 or greater on your phone, you’re in luck!
How to locate your Android phone with Google’s Find My Device
How to locate your Android phone with Google’s Find My Device – By Barbara Krasnoff The Verge
Phones have become so much a part of our daily lives that it can be immediately traumatic if you suddenly can’t find your phone — whether you’ve left it in a cab, accidentally dropped it out of your pocket, or lost it under your bed. If you have an Android phone, you can use the Find My Device feature to (hopefully) locate your phone.
Backup by Google One
Backup by Google One is Android’s new unified backup system – By Google One 9to5Google
Google today announced “Backup by Google One” as an update over the existing Android backup service that now means end users only have to be aware of one sync to the cloud.
How to scan a QR code on Android
How to scan a QR code on Android – By Robert Irvine Tom’s Guide
It’s more important than ever to know how to scan a QR code on Android, with the coronavirus pandemic having given these pixelated squares a new lease of life.
How to Update Apps and Games on Android
How to Update Apps and Games on Android – By Joe Fedewa How-To Geek
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An important part of making sure that your Android phone is running smoothly and securely is keeping apps and games updated. It’s not exactly obvious how you’re supposed to do that, but we’ll show you how it’s done.
Use Your Android Phone as a Bluetooth Mouse or Keyboard
How to Use Your Android Phone as a Bluetooth Mouse or Keyboard – By Joe Fedewa How-To Geek
You can use an Android device as a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard without installing anything on the connected device. This works for Windows, Macs, Chromebooks, smart TVs, and nearly any platform you could pair with a regular Bluetooth keyboard or mouse. Here’s how.
How to Type with Your Voice on Android
How to Type with Your Voice on Android – By Joe Fedewa How-To Geek
A touch screen keyboard isn’t always the best way to enter text. Sometimes it’s just not fast enough, or your hands aren’t free. Using your voice to type can be super helpful on Android.
Change Notification Sounds on Android
How to Change Notification Sounds on Android – By Joe Fedewa How-To Geek
Notifications on Android are a key part of the smartphone experience, and the sounds that go with them are equally as important. If you’re hearing notification sounds all day, you might as well make them sound better. Here’s how to do it.
Tips to Get the Most Out of Android Auto
10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Android Auto – By Gizmodo
Google’s Android Auto is more than six years old now, and it’s changed a fair bit in that time. The latest version is baked into Android, if you’re running Android 10 or later, but you can download the stand-alone app if you don’t already have it. More and more automobiles and car stereos now support Android Auto (as well as Apple CarPlay), so if you’re just getting started with the technology, here are some of the tips you need to know.
Tips to Get the Most Out of Android Auto
10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Android Auto – By Gizmodo
Google’s Android Auto is more than six years old now, and it’s changed a fair bit in that time. The latest version is baked into Android, if you’re running Android 10 or later, but you can download the stand-alone app if you don’t already have it. More and more automobiles and car stereos now support Android Auto (as well as Apple CarPlay), so if you’re just getting started with the technology, here are some of the tips you need to know.
How to Edit Screenshots on Android
How to Edit Screenshots on Android – By Joe Fedewa How-To Geek
Every Android device allows you to take screenshots, but what do you do after you take one? Many Android smartphones and tablets now immediately give you some options after taking a screenshot. It’s easy to make quick edits before sharing a screenshot.