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How to Make Your Android Phone’s Battery Last Longer

The battery life is always the biggest concern of a phone. Here are some tips to extend your Android’s battery life and fix any battery issue.

How to Install Ubuntu on Your Android Phone Using Linux Deploy

You can install a full Linux distro on your Android device. We’ll demonstrate how to install Ubuntu on Android using an app called Linux Deploy.

How to Enable and Use Picture-in-Picture Mode in Android Oreo

Android Oreo comes with a picture-in-picture mode that allows you to watch video and do other tasks at the same time. Here’s how you can enable it.

3 of the Best Firewall Apps for Android in 2018

Looking to increase the security of your smartphone and help keep it protected? Here are three of the best Android firewall apps.

Best Android Collaboration Apps to Keep Your Team Connected

It is entirely possible to change your Android phone into a collaboration center that fits in your pocket.

How to Access Hidden File Manager in Android Oreo

Android 8.0 Oreo comes with a hidden file manager that most are not aware of. It is pretty basic but suffices for simple file management and quick access.

How to Stop Android Apps Opening by Themselves

It’s nice to have control over your Android operating system. These are some of the best methods to stop your Android apps from starting automatically.

How to Watch YouTube in Incognito Mode and Prevent Data Collection

YouTube remembers every single video you watch. To prevent that, you can watch YouTube in Incognito Mode and prevent it from collecting your viewing history.

6 of the Best Nova Launcher Themes for Android

Nova Launcher is full of great features, but for some reason it lacks a “Themes” option. Here are some of the best Nova Launcher themes worth trying.

How to Change Your Phone Number on WhatsApp and What Happens After

After you have changed your phone number, you can also change the phone number associated with Whatsapp so your account remains intact.

5 of the Best Android Apps for Premier League Fans

If you are a soccer fan using an Android device, this list of the 5 best Android apps for Premier League fans will be worthy of your time.

What Is Android Things? Everything You Need to Know

Android Things is designed to work on Internet of Things such as smart thermostats.

How to Send Spam Calls Straight to Voicemail on Android with Google Phone

If you hate automated spam calls, Google released an updated version of its Google Phone Android app that can send spam calls straight to voicemail.

5 Night Mode Apps for Android to Help You Read Better at Night

Did you know that too much exposure to blue light can damage the retina? Here are some night mode apps for Android to block out the harmful blue light.

How the Anubis Android Malware Steals Money from Users

A new Anubis Android malware tries to catch when you log onto your banking service and send your sensitive data back to the hacker.

How to Restore Your Android Phone Settings From a Backup

At some point you might delete some information accidentally on your Android phone. With Google backup you can easily recover Android settings and data.

How to Create Homescreen Shortcuts to Any Android App

Using Android, you can easily create homescreen shortcuts to almost anything on your phone. Here’s how.

How to Shoot Cinematic Video on Android

Today smartphones can be used to create feature-length films. If you have an Android phone, this is how you can use it to create cinematic videos.

3 of the Best Navigation Gesture Apps for Android

After Apple switched to navigation gestures on iPhone X, it is not surprising to see Android following suit. Here are some of the best navigation gesture apps for Android.

How to use Wine for Android without an External Keyboard

When running Wine on Android, the missing keyboard is probably one of the most deterring.

How to Turn Your Android Phone into a VLC Remote Control

VLC comes with an Android app that turns your phone into a remote control. Here is how to turn your Android phone into a VLC remote control.

How to Use the New Google Podcasts App

Google recently released a Google Podcasts app. It is simple and minimal. if you are interested in trying it out for size, these are some hints for how to use it.

5 of the Best Antivirus Apps for Android

If you want an extra layer of security on your Android device, it’s smart to have an antivirus app. Here are six of the best ones available.

How to Run Windows Apps on Android with Wine

A new Wine Project has rolled out which is compatible with your Android devices. Learn how you can run Windows apps on your Android device now with Wine.

How to Sync Microsoft Outlook to Android

Microsoft Outlook doesn’t play well with Android – until now. This article shows how you can sync Microsoft Outlook to Android, including your calendars and contacts.

How to Avoid Being Tricked by Fake Android System Messages

60,000 people were tricked by a fake system message to install malware. This shows how you can protect yourself from fake Android system messages.

How to Make a Smart Speaker from an Old Android Device

If you have an old Android device and a speaker to connect to it, you can set up your own Google Home without spending over $100.

Do You Need an Antivirus on Your Android Phone?

While viruses and malware are still rampant on Android, do you really need an antivirus app in Android?

How to Stop Google from Recording App Activity in Android

Many people don’t know that Google can actually record app activity on your Android phone. Luckily, it is easy to stop it.

How to Secure Your Private Browsing with a Password on Android

Most mobile browsers come with an option to browse privately. Samsung Internet browser goes a step further to secure private browsing with a password option.

How to Watch Films on the Go with Google Play Movies

Google Play Movies is a great way to watch films on the go, but you need to do a little bit of preparation before you can watch movies on the plane.

5 of the Best Raw Camera Apps for Android

Using the raw format can improve the quality of your images. The following camera apps are good choices for raw images.

How to Quickly Search Anything on Your Android Device

Having a system-wide search function is particularly useful to search for that one-in-a-million file on Android.

GooBang Doo ABOX A4 Android TV Box

In this review we will be looking at a powerful new GooBang Doo ABOX A4 Android TV box. You’ll even get the chance to get one of these gadgets for yourself.

How to Sync Your Work Between Your Android Phone and Windows

Microsoft’s recent mobile apps for Android and iOS allow you to easily sync your work progress between your PC and your phone without losing data or formatting. Here’s how it works.

9 Useful Tasker Profiles to Automate Your Android Device

If setting up Tasker profiles has been a pain, then this is your chance to enjoy some automation on your Android device.

How to Make Alexa Your Default Assistant on Android

If you are using Amazon Echo, you can set Alexa to be the default assistant on your Android phone, too. Here’s how to do it.

5 Alternative Android Photo Gallery Apps You Should Use

The stock gallery app that your Android device has could use a serious makeover. The following gallery apps for Android offer different useful features than the default. Check them out.

4 Lightweight and Fast Android Browsers to Speed Up Your Browsing Experience

Popular Android browsers like Firefox and Chrome tend to be bloated with extraneous features. Fortunately, there are slimmer alternatives that have a much smaller footprint and are fast.

How to Restrict Android App Permissions

If you have apps that misbehave, this shows how you can restrict Android’s app permissions on a per-app basis.

How to Tell If Your Android Phone’s Been Infected by Mining Malware

New hackers now turn their gaze towards mobile phones which boast a decent amount of performance for their chips. It’s time to arm yourself to combat the issue.

5 of the Best Lyrics Apps for Android

With the help of any of these lyrics apps for Android, you won’t have to hear the songs various times to be able to sing along.

4 of the Best Android Apps for Recording Podcasts on the Go

If you’re looking to start a podcast and only have your mobile phone, these are some of the best Android apps for recording podcasts on the go.

What You Need to Know About Augmented Reality, ARCore and ARKit in Mobile

Pokemon GO stickers were just two-dimensional virtual stickers, but today augmented reality has 3D capability. This article details all you need to know about augmented reality, ARCore and ARKit in mobile.

What You Need to Know About Android One Phones

Google began the Android One program to offer “high-quality” smartphones at a low cost. Here’s all you need to know about the Android program.

5 Great Android Games You Can Play on Chromebook

Now that Android apps are increasingly available to use on Chromebooks, you can play the best Android games on Google’s lightweight laptops. We’ve picked out our fully-functioning favorites.

How to Get Google Lens on Any Android Device or iPhone

Google has developed an app called Google Lens that is able to identify and annotate everything in the world. Learn what Google Lens is and how you can get it on your Android phone or iPhone.

How to Use Android’s Do Not Disturb Mode to Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep

Android comes with a built-in “Do Not Disturb” mode. This article will show how you can make use of it to maintain phone silence when you need it.

How to Use Google Reply in Android to Simplify and Automate Messaging

The Google Reply app is bringing AI and automation to everyday messaging. Let’s see how it works to help you improve your productivity.

How to Use Action Launcher to Mimic Android Oreo

You don’t have to upgrade to Android Oreo to enjoy some of its best features. Action launcher allows you to get some of the best features of Android Oreo without getting a new phone.