Android
Stop closing apps on your phone, it’s doing more harm than good
Stop closing apps on your phone, it’s doing more harm than good- howtogeek.com
Do you have a habit of “closing” apps running in the background on your phone, hoping it’ll improve performance or save battery life? If so, you should probably stop, because it’s doing more harm than good.
I’m finally a multitasker, thanks to ‘App Pairing’ in Android
I’m finally a multitasker, thanks to ‘App Pairing’ in Android – Android Police
As a recent returnee to Android, the biggest thing I missed while in iPhone land was the lack of split-screen multitasking.
I found an Android browser that runs Chrome extensions
I found an Android browser that runs Chrome extensions — and I don’t get why it’s not popular – makeuseof.com
There’s an unspoken frustration that lives rent-free in the minds of anyone who has ever used Chrome on Android: where are the extensions? And so, for years, I found myself tethered to my laptop whenever I needed a specific browser extension for anything that required more than just scrolling.
How to Speed Up Your Android Phone In Just a Few Taps
How to Speed Up Your Android Phone In Just a Few Taps – techtimes.com
Even the best Android phones can slow down over time. As apps pile up and storage fills, performance naturally declines.
If You Use Gmail, You’re Going To Want To Try This 1 New Setting ASAP
If You Use Gmail, You’re Going To Want To Try This 1 New Setting ASAP – The Huffington Post
For decades, people have been stuck with the Gmail email address they created when they were irreverent teenagers, but for the first time ever, Google said it will finally let users update the account names they have outgrown.
Android’s most trusted launcher is now harvesting your data
Android’s most trusted launcher is now harvesting your data -howtogeek.com
There was once a time when Nova Launcher was the best Android launcher in the world. If you bought the premium version, you might very well feel compelled to continue using it. Sadly, now is the time to let go.
Things your Android phone’s buttons can secretly control
5 things your Android phone’s buttons can secretly control (besides volume and power) – howtogeek.com
Most of us use our Android phone’s side buttons only to adjust the volume or lock the screen—but that barely scratches the surface of what they can do. With the right setup, those side buttons can launch your digital assistant, activate Emergency SOS, and perform other useful tasks.
My Android notification tray was a mess until I discovered this sorting feature
My Android notification tray was a mess until I discovered this sorting feature – howtogeek.com
Android’s notification system is one of its strongest features. However, as much as I try to keep things tidy, there are a lot of settings to check. Thankfully, a recent “Notification Organizer” feature does all the hard work for me.
Google Messages launches group RCS Mentions and Trash folder
Google Messages launches group RCS Mentions and Trash folder – 9to5g.com
After beta testing for the past several weeks and months, Google Messages today officially announced Mentions and the Trash folder.
Android apps that you should uninstall right now
5 “essential” Android apps that you should uninstall right now – howtogeek.com
For years, we’ve all seen the same lists detailing “must-have apps” for any new Android phone, but times have changed. Android has been around for a long time, and dozens of once-popular apps have faded away. Still, there are several apps many consider “essential” that you no longer need and should probably uninstall.
I always change these Pixel camera settings when I get a new phone
I always change these Pixel camera settings when I get a new phone – howtogeek.com
It feels cliché to say at this point, but cameras are a big part of the appeal of Google Pixel phones. I’ve been using Pixel phones for many years, and I’ve become very familiar with the Camera app. With just a few toggles, I have it perfectly set up to my liking.
Google Messages Real-time Location Sharing rolls out
Google Messages Real-time Location Sharing rolls out (or: How to remove the ‘plus’ dot) – 9to5google.com
Following the announcement at the start of this month, Real-time Location Sharing in Google Messages for Android is more widely rolling out.
This overlooked Gboard feature makes copy-pasting so much easier on Android
This overlooked Gboard feature makes copy-pasting so much easier on Android – howtogeek.com
Android phones have a lot in common with computers. They have a file system, support for keyboards and mice, advanced multitasking, and even a full-fledged desktop mode. One thing Android doesn’t have, however, is a native clipboard. Thankfully, Gboard can fix that.
Android apps that you shouldn’t use anymore
5 legendary Android apps that you shouldn’t use anymore – howtogeek.com
Android’s long history has seen many popular apps come and go, but some of the old favorites have stuck around. That doesn’t mean you should keep using them, though. Apps change, and those changes can put you at risk.
Type faster on your Android phone by not typing at all
Type faster on your Android phone by not typing at all – howtogeek.com
Growing up with keyboards has conditioned many of us to think of typing as the only way to get words to appear on our screens. On our phones, that really isn’t the case. Virtual keyboards have gotten much better over the years, but there is an even faster way to type on your phone.