Android Tips and Tricks, the Ultimate Guide

Tip: Don’t Forget About the Nexus 6P’s Notification Light

Kellen December 18, 2015 56

Did you know that the Nexus 6P has a notification light? It does. It's not on by default, though, which is a shame, because it's a nice addition to the phone's Ambient Display. If you are the type who gets up from a desk repeatedly throughout a day or is...

Tip: Set a Shortcut to Your Google Reminders After Setting a Reminder

Kellen December 17, 2015 56

In the most recent update to Google Calendar, Google finally made reminders a centrally functional feature across a variety of Google apps, including Calendar, Inbox, and Keep. Before this update, there was a chance that a reminder set in one app wouldn't ever...

Video: Instagram’s New Multiple Account Feature

Kellen November 27, 2015 56

This morning, we showed you the new Instagram multiple accounts feature that is slowly rolling out on Android, but wanted to follow that up with a deeper look on video to give you a better idea as to how it works. Once additional accounts have been added, it's...

Tip: Buy a New ShatterShield Lens for Your DROID Turbo 2 and Ditch the Verizon Branding

Kellen November 11, 2015 56

The DROID Turbo 2 is a really good phone (our review), it's just that it isn't exactly the prettiest device on the block. Well, I should clarify that by saying that the white version has some issues in the ugly department, thanks to a number of exposed sensors...

Tip: Check for Unclaimed Rewards in “My Account” on Google Play

Kellen September 14, 2015 56

How often do you slideout Google Play's navigation drawer and enter the "My Account" section? I think I've done it all of once, probably when I wrote up this story. I may have done it another time or two to check on account history or to add a new payment...

Probably Temporary: Verizon Unlimited Users Can Tether Out of the Box for Free With Moto X Pure

Kellen September 14, 2015 56

If you picked up a Moto X Pure Edition and are using it on Verizon with your unlimited data plan, feel free to flip on the phone's WiFi Hotspot and see if tethering works. It's working on my phone. It's working for a handful of others over at XDA as well, plus...

Where is the Moto X Pure Edition SD Card Slot? In the SIM Tray.

Kellen September 10, 2015 56

One of the most important features of the Moto X Pure Edition for many is the inclusion of a microSD card slot by Motorola. I wouldn't be shocked if a majority of buyers went for the $399 16GB model since you can slap in a 128GB microSD card and have all of...

This Inbox Swipe Gesture is One of My Favorite Little Things

Kellen July 20, 2015 56

For months, I've been using Google's Inbox as my email app of choice. While I fully understand that this app or its approach to email is not for everyone, as someone who spent just as long with Mailbox before Inbox, I have fully embraced email clients that...

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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Google Play Promo Slashes 30% Off Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL

Kellen November 4, 2024 33

Spending money on Google Play isn't something that everyone is going to be down to do on the regular. That said, there are...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta is Coming Very Soon

Kellen November 1, 2024 1

Even with yesterday's big news about Android 16 shipping months earlier than we are used to, Google is still prepping for the...

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OnePlus 13 is Official With Solid Upgrades in Battery, Processor, Design

Kellen October 31, 2024 17

OnePlus continued its tradition of announcing its new flagship phone for China today with no word of when or if that device...

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Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: A Stunner of a Smart Home Device

Kellen October 29, 2024 7

The new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) arrived in late August as a major upgrade to the previous "Learning" model, as...

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

Kellen November 17, 2024 56

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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All These Pixel 9 Pro Cases are $5 and Spigen Makes Them

Kellen November 14, 2024 56

You all know Spigen, right? They've made quality cases and other tech-related accessories over the years with prices that are...

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DEAL: Galaxy Ring for $179, Its Lowest Price Yet ($220 Off)

Tim November 14, 2024 56

We don't see Galaxy Ring get discounted often for whatever reason Samsung has, but even this little health and wellness-...

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DEAL: Save $1450 on Galaxy Z Fold 6, $500 Off Even Without Trade-in

Tim November 13, 2024 56

Samsung's early Black Friday deals continue, this time for the Galaxy Z Fold 6. If you were patient and opted to wait a few...

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Google’s Black Friday Pixel 9 Pro Deal is $150 Off

Kellen November 13, 2024 56

Those pre-Black Friday deals on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold were fun, but as we mentioned at the time of those going...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra as Low as $449 ($970 Off), $520 Off With No Trade-in

Tim November 12, 2024 56

It's only mid November, but companies are already posting up solid early Black Friday deals, with Samsung being no exception....

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Pixel 9 at $150 Off is the Best Deal This Week

Kellen November 8, 2024 56

When each year's holiday shopping season rolls around, we get pretty excited knowing that Google is going to discount its...

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Google Gets Pre-Black Friday Busy With $300 Off Pixel 9 Pro Fold, $100 Off Pixel Watch 3

Kellen November 8, 2024 56

Google's first set of pre-Black Friday deals that went live yesterday were only a taste of what was to come it seems. This...

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