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Google will let you transfer an eSIM between Android phones with a QR code

August 21, 2023

Via: BGR

QR codes are an interesting technology due to their wide range of use cases, and Google has just found another one. Earlier this year, the company announced that it was working on an eSIM transfer tool for Android. The feature, […]


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How to add a quick-dial widget to your Android home screen (and why you should)

June 13, 2023

Via: ZDnet

I have three contacts that I call regularly. In fact, I call them so frequently that I needed to find out how to not have to open the phone app, locate the contact, and tap the dial icon. I tried […]


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The real secret to better Android battery life

June 7, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

If there’s one question I hear more than any other here in the land o’ Googley matters, it’s how to grant oneself the invaluable gift of better battery life on Android. Hey, we all struggle with stamina some days. Our […]


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Google announces new Android features including a trio of useful new widgets

June 1, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

Google today announced new features for Android devices that are designed to get information to you faster, protect your devices, and more importantly, allow you to have fun. First, for those learning to read, is a new feature in Google […]


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Android 14 Beta 2.1 released to kill bugs; what those on the QPR3 Beta must do

May 25, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

Google has released Android 14 Beta 2.1 to kill off some of the bugs that have been impacting users. Sometime next month we expect Android 14 Beta 3 to be released and at that time the software is expected to […]


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Google I/O and the curious case of the missing Android version

May 16, 2023

Via: Computerworld

With Google’s I/O announcement expo now firmly in the rearview mirror, it’s time for us to enter the inevitable next phase of any tech-tinted revelation — and that’s the careful contemplation of everything we’ve just experienced. It’s my favorite phase […]


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7 handy hidden Android features you probably forget to use

April 26, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

With every new Android version comes a flurry of fancy fresh features. Some of them immediately transform the way we work, while others just quietly fade away without making much noise. And then there are the features that fall somewhere […]


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Android can now auto-archive all of the apps you never use

April 11, 2023

Via: BGR

If you happen to find yourself using an Android phone in 2023 that doesn’t have enough storage space, Google has a feature that might be able to help you out. In a blog post, the company announced a new feature […]


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2 advanced tools that’ll change how you interact with Android apps

March 31, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

Android apps are essentially tools for your phone — right? From productivity to privacy and everything in between, having the right set of apps on your phone can make all the difference in the world when it comes to getting […]


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2 advanced tools that’ll change how you interact with Android apps

March 31, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

Android apps are essentially tools for your phone — right? From productivity to privacy and everything in between, having the right set of apps on your phone can make all the difference in the world when it comes to getting […]


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Android 15 codename revealed to be ‘Vanilla Ice Cream’

March 6, 2023

Via: BGR

After all these years, Google is still using dessert-themed codenames for new versions of Android. The tradition will continue through at least 2024, as a new codename was uncovered last week. In a recent tweet, freelance journalist Mishaal Rahman noted […]


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Google Pixel 4A News: Probably No Android 14 Update?

February 10, 2023

Via: Tech Times

The Google Pixel 4a had an unusual release schedule back in 2020 – it was initially slated for a May release, but it was later postponed to August due to various factors. As the Pixel 4a is about to commemorate […]


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First Android 14 Developer Preview Is Now Available – CNET

February 8, 2023

Via: CNET

The first Android 14 developer preview has been released, Google announced on Wednesday. It offers hints on a slew of changes coming to the next version of Android, as well as a renewed focus on high-quality tablet apps. Notable changes […]


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How to set app limits on your Android

February 8, 2023

Via: ZDNet

Be honest, when’s the last time you’ve actually sat down and watched a movie? I’m admittedly the biggest culprit of multi-watching both my TV screen and my phone screen. The curated algorithms and beautiful graphics my Samsung Z Flip 4 […]


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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 shows that Pixel custom lock screen shortcuts are closer to reality

February 3, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

Yesterday, Google released Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3, which not only addressed some bug fixes and stability improvements, but also added to hidden features that are expected to make it as part of the March Feature Drop. One of these […]


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How to FaceTime on Android

January 26, 2023

Via: ZDnet

For far too long, Android users have been excluded from Apple’s flourishing apps and services, including iMessage and FaceTime. While texts from Android devices to iPhones will continue to remain green for the foreseeable future, Apple has been a little […]


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13 advanced tips for Android 13

January 25, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

Let’s get one thing out of the way here: Android 13 absolutely isn’t your average Android update. There’s no way around it: Google’s most recent Android version looks pretty ho-hum on the surface. It almost seems like a subtle refinement […]


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7 advanced Android adjustments for your new year

January 6, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

Ah, January. It’s the perfect time to step back, take stock of your digital life, and set yourself up for a year packed with pleasure-producing productivity. Oh, and you also might make a few overly ambitious resolutions we all know […]


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10 Android tips you shouldn’t miss from 2022

December 16, 2022

Via: ComputerWorld

Ah, the holidays. No matter what manner of winter celebration you prefer (I’m a Festivus man myself), late December is a fine time for kickin’ back and collecting your thoughts for the coming year. That means it’s also a fine […]


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How to transfer data from Android to an iPhone

December 2, 2022

Via: ZDnet

Every year when a new iPhone hits the market or the holiday shopping season comes around, countless Android users make the switch to iOS. It’s not the most surprising thing; Apple continues to put out quality smartphones that dominate the […]