Android
I regret waiting so long to factory reset my Android phone
I regret waiting so long to factory reset my Android phone – howtogeek.com
Everybody knows that one of the simplest ways to keep an Android phone feeling fresh is to factory reset it. What puts people off is the fear that it’ll take ages and you might lose your data in the process.
I always install these apps and change these settings for my older parents’ phones
I always install these apps and change these settings for my older parents’ phones – howtogeek.com
Does the thought of your parents facing an emergency when you’re not around keep you up at night? Are you worried they won’t be able to use their smartphone when they actually need it? These simple Android tweaks transformed how I care for my aging parents from afar.
How to block ads on your Android phone
How to block ads on your Android phone – Android Authority
While many websites depend on revenue coming from ad banner impressions and clicks, it’s a fact that some of these ads can be very annoying and, in a few cases, even malicious. Some ads are created by rogue pop-up pages, while others automatically start playing video or audio clips.
Why you should keep USB debugging enabled on your Android phone
Why you should keep USB debugging enabled on your Android phone – howtogeek.com
You may think that Android’s USB debugging feature, hidden within the developer options, is only for developers. But it can be very useful for just about anyone and could very well save your data someday. To do that, you’ll need to have enabled the feature beforehand.
New Android Theft Protection Feature Updates: Smarter, Stronger
New Android Theft Protection Feature Updates: Smarter, Stronger – security.googleblog.com
Posted by Nataliya Stanetsky, Fabricio Ferracioli, Elliot Sisteron, Irene Ang of the Android Security Team
I deleted bloatware apps on my Android
I deleted bloatware apps on my Android and it’s way better now — here’s how – share.google
Bloatware apps on Android phones are frustrating. Nobody wants their everyday experience interrupted by apps they never asked for and will never use. These apps take up storage, run constantly in the background, slow down the phone’s performance, and, to make it worse, keep pushing annoying notifications our way.
5 things your Samsung Galaxy camera can do besides taking photos
5 things your Samsung Galaxy camera can do besides taking photos – makeuseof.com
Even if your Samsung phone’s camera is one of your most-used features, there’s a good chance that you’re only scratching the surface of what it can actually do. Beyond snapping photos, scanning QR codes, and capturing documents, it can help you with a lot of things.
Things you can measure with your Android phone
6 surprising things you can measure with your Android phone – howtogeek.com
Our smartphones are often smarter than we give them credit for. They’re packed with sensors capable of measuring all kinds of things. You’re probably familiar with the common ones, like footsteps and elevation, and before smartwatches became mainstream, there was even a brief period when some phones included heart-rate sensors.
Android features I regret not using sooner
7 Android features I regret not using sooner – share.google · Pankil Shah
I’ve been using Android phones for years, and I’m still discovering features that would’ve made my life easier and saved countless hours of frustration if I’d known about them earlier. These are hidden gums buried in settings menus that can make you wonder how you ever lived without them.
Most people ignore Android’s best productivity feature
Most people ignore Android’s best productivity feature – share.google
The reality of modern smartphone usage is chaos. You deal with a relentless barrage of pings, an aggressive buzz of vibration on your desk, and displays constantly lighting up, demanding your attention. For many, this sensory overload has become the background noise of life. But on your Android device, it doesn’t have to be.
5 things you can do with your Android phone’s USB port
5 things you can do with your Android phone’s USB port (besides charging) – howtogeek.com
Your Android phone’s USB-C port is incredibly versatile. If you’ve only been using it to charge your phone to the point where you practically call it a charging port, you’ll be surprised by just how many cool gadgets you can plug into it.
The 8 touch gestures that make my Samsung Galaxy phone feel way faster
The 8 touch gestures that make my Samsung Galaxy phone feel way faster – howtogeek.com
As someone who replaced my PC with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, I use my phone more than most—and gestures are a vital part of how I make it all work. Here are some of the gestures that make using a Samsung phone feel faster, many of which are so easy to overlook, you might never discover them at all.
You’re probably not using these 7 Google Pixel camera settings
You’re probably not using these 7 Google Pixel camera settings, and that’s a mistake – share.google
I’ve been a Google Pixel guy ever since the original Pixel was released in 2016. I love Pixels so much because of Google’s software design, excellent Pixel-exclusive features, and — of course — the cameras.
Take Command of Your Powerful New Smartphone Camera
Take Command of Your Powerful New Smartphone Camera – NY Times
This year’s high-end models from Apple and Google raise the bar for mobile photography, but users should take the time to learn the settings and features.
The 7 touch gestures that make Android feel way faster
The 7 touch gestures that make Android feel way faster – howtogeek.com
Gestures are not new to Android, but they’re infamously under-explained. You could easily be missing out on some of the best time-saving gestures on your phone. Maybe you know some of these, but you might not know all of them.