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Here’s a question not everyone will be comfortable answering: how much of your life rests on your mobile device? Our smartphones have undoubtedly made our lives easier in many ways, making them very useful and vital. We do a lot of things on our phones other than making calls and sending messages, from ordering food for delivery and buying clothes to paying bills and transferring money online. For these devices to perform all of those mentioned above and more, we need to supply them with information that can be personal and sensitive. If we’re not careful enough, that information can […]

There’s no doubt that smartphones and digital music are gifts to music lovers. Modern technology has indeed made music listening and reproduction more convenient. However, unlike a CD that you can always take with you and plug and play using any CD player, digital music stored on one device may not always be readily available and playable when you decide to use another device. Case in point: when you switch phones, particularly when you transfer from iPhone to Android. If you’ve been an Apple device user for quite a while now, it is highly likely that most of your music […]

Ever heard of Pie Control? It is a free Android app that allows you to have and create hidden menus on your device. You can set them to pop out of the sides or corners of your device to give you instant access to various apps and other things you often use and do. For instance, if you typically spend a lot of time browsing different websites and would like to disable your mobile data whenever you leave the house, add a button for Google Chrome and a shortcut for switching the Wi-Fi on and off. With Pie Control, every […]

There are different ways on how to take a screenshot on Android devices. These methods may vary depending on the operating system’s version, while others are manufacturer-specific. You may also rely on specific apps that can be downloaded from the Google Play Store if you find their other features useful. With many different methods available, it can be difficult to determine which is the best approach for your device and personal preference. But in this article, we will walk you through the most common ways on how to take a screenshot using an Android device. 1. Use Manufacturer Shortcuts. Most […]

Have you ever wanted to connect your Android device to a Wi-Fi network at home or your favorite coffee shop but you don’t know how? You have come to the right place. In this article, we will teach you how to connect to Wi-Fi networks using your Android device. Let’s get started. 1. Know the network SSID and the password. To be able to connect to a particular Wi-Fi network, you will need the network SSID and the password if it is a private network. If you own the network, this should be easy because you can find the default […]

Has your phone been stolen, lost, or misplaced?  And with all the efforts you’ve exerted, you begin to ask yourself, How do I find my lost Android phone? Worry not because it is still possible to find your missing phone by using Android’s Find My Device. Find My Device is a free application from Google that lets you know the last location of your device. It allows you to lock your device so no one else can access it and it can erase the contents of your device if you think there’s no way to retrieve it. Find My Device is […]

There are many automation apps for Android on Google Play Store, but nothing comes close to the Tasker app. It is an application that provides total automation for Android devices. It automates everything on your device, from Settings to SMS, making life easier for Android users. For a small fee, you can use the Android Tasker app to trigger specific actions to run when the conditions are met. There are so many things you can do with the Tasker app. You can launch your favorite music app once your earphones or speakers are plugged in. You can also send out […]

If there’s a single and direct answer to the question, what makes Android better than iPhone?, it will have something to do with how versatile and customizable Android is. And we’re not just talking about the ability to add widgets on the home screen and changing fonts here. There are a lot more you can do with an Android phone than superficially changing its appearance. Without further ado, here are some of the top Android tips that can make the most out of your device. Cast Your Android Screen to a Bigger One If you’re using one of the latest […]

If you love multitasking, then this Picture-In-Picture Android feature is perfect for you! This feature is available for Android devices running Android 8.0 Oreo or later. What does it do? It allows you to multitask using your smartphone. For example, you can do a video call with a friend while checking out online reviews for your lunch meeting’s venue, or you can watch a YouTube video while searching for the place on Google Maps. Picture-in-Picture lets you do multiple things at the same time, saving you the effort of having to go back and forth between different apps. It is […]

One of the features we look at when buying a new phone is the battery life. It is important because it dictates how long the phone will be of use before charging its battery. We all want the best battery life on an Android phone, especially for those who are always outdoors without access to power plugs and sockets. So the next time you go shopping for a new phone, don’t just check the camera or the graphics. Also, check for the best battery in a phone to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth. You don’t want to be […]