Android Beginners Guide: Android Tips and Tricks

An Overview of Android Lock Screen Security Options [Beginners’ Guide]

Kellen March 27, 2013 40

Since your phone is with you at all times, the likelihood of it getting left behind at a bar, restaurant, gym, or other location that you previously visited is probably pretty high. And since we live in a world that isn't always filled with angels, the chances...

Kellen March 20, 2013 40

(Samsung alarm) Does anyone actually own a physical alarm clock anymore? You know, one of those big boxes with glowing lights, the worst radio speaker in history, and that likely has a broken limb thanks to being knocked off your night stand a time or two? For...

Kellen March 13, 2013 40

One of the most important features to Android smartphone owners, especially for those who travel regularly or want to take full advantage of high-speed LTE networks, is mobile hotspot. It's also called "tethering," but carriers have done their best to move...

Tim March 6, 2013 40

Whatever the circumstances may be, sometimes we need to wipe our phones of all of their content. Maybe you are getting ready to sell it through eBay or Craigslist, and whoever is buying your phone certainly doesn't need to see all of your stuff on their new...

Kellen February 27, 2013 40

When the Android team first unveiled Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0), one of the flagship features shown off was a new way to quickly switch between recently used apps or remove those same apps from running. On stock Android devices, or devices that use on-...

Kellen February 20, 2013 40

Beginner or not, we are always looking for ways to accomplish tasks faster on smartphones and tablets. One area in particular would be in app management. How often do you install a new app or game only to realize after a couple of minutes that it has no place...

Kellen February 13, 2013 40

If you didn't have a chance to lock into unlimited data back before most carriers killed it off, then you are likely on a tiered data plan that forces you to constantly monitor your usage. With limits as low as 1GB on some carriers, there may be times when you...

Kellen February 12, 2013 40

Android 4.2.2 is a minor release for the most part. It appears to a back-end bug fixer that has yet to present a major change or new feature that will affect the way you use your Android device. With that said, there are some minor tweaks that have begun to...

DOJ Wants Chrome Separated From Google, Threatens Android Too

Kellen November 21, 2024 17

We are continuing to follow the ongoing battle between the Department of Justice and Google after a judge decided that Google...

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Android 16 is Already Here as Developer Preview 1 for Pixel Devices

Kellen November 19, 2024 3

We knew it was coming earlier than ever, but I'm not sure I even expected this early of an Android 16 release, yet here we...

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Samsung Sends Wear OS 5, One UI 6 Watch Update to Older Galaxy Watch Units

Kellen November 19, 2024 2

Back in June of this year, Samsung surprised us a bit by opening up a Wear OS 5 and One UI 6 Watch beta program for Galaxy...

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Report: Google Working on High-End Pixel Laptop

Tim November 18, 2024 20

Detailed in a leaked internal email, it appears that Google is now working on a high-end, Pixel-branded laptop, supposedly...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 4

Google teased the kick off of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 as coming "soon" at the beginning of the month. Today, they went ahead...

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Pixel Watch November Update Could Release Today (Updated: Yep)

Kellen November 12, 2024 5

The Pixel Watch has had an awkward last month since Google released Wear OS 5 to the Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2. After...

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Google Shows Off Unreleased Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band Again

Kellen November 7, 2024 5

Google keeps teasing us by regularly showing off a Pixel Watch band that they just won't release, even though we've begged...

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November 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 6, 2024 13

Following up the massive Android 15 update from last month for all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices, we have the...

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DEAL: Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $115 is Worth It, Up to $135 Off

Tim November 22, 2024 40

When it comes to wireless earbuds, I have been beyond happy with my set of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. The battery life is great,...

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Pixel 9 Pro at $799 is Easy Decision ($200 Off)

Tim November 22, 2024 40

The Android deals are plentiful this time of year, which is great for those of us who were patient when companies were...

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OK, the Pixel 9 is $250 Off, So Do That

Kellen November 21, 2024 40

Black Friday deals are everywhere and keeping track of them all isn't always easy because prices can fluctuate. For example,...

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OnePlus Black Friday Deals: OnePlus 12 at $250 Off is an Incredible Price

Kellen November 21, 2024 40

With such a late Black Friday this year, most brands and retailers opened up their deals today to give them a full week+ of...

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Google Store Black Friday Deals: Pixel Watch 3 Now Starts at $279 ($70 Off)

Tim November 21, 2024 40

We have been waiting patiently for Google to make its Black Friday deals live, after the company announced what the deals...

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DEAL: Ditch Your Old Galaxy Watch, Get $410 Off the Galaxy Watch Ultra

Kellen November 20, 2024 40

The Samsung Black Friday deals are really starting to ramp up before we hit the official shopping weekend, and that means top...

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DEAL: Samsung Doubling Storage for Free, Offers $800 Instant Credit Towards Galaxy S24 Ultra

Tim November 18, 2024 40

The Black Friday deals are still in effect over on Samsung's website, this time with the company changing up the deal to...

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Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL Black Friday Prices Go Live Early at $150 Off

Kellen November 17, 2024 40

The plan from Google was to make their Pixel 9 Pro Black Friday deals available starting November 21 through the Google Store...

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