Android
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.
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