Whether you are tackling a full-on carpentry project or simply hanging something on your wall, a bubble or spirit level is an essential tool for getting things done right. All of us have had times ...

I own a torridly underpowered Android tablet from the good old days of 2019. Despite its waning age and paltry processing speed, I still tote it daily as a reading slate. However, I recently gave it ...

You might close apps to speed up your phone, but Android already limits idle apps to save battery, so you don't need to micromanage them. Apps like Gmail still run background services to deliver ...

If you own an Android device and count yourself among the 1.8 billion Gmail users worldwide, you likely depend on the email service for everything from tracking deliveries to managing subscriptions, ...

If you recently invested in a new pair of Powerbeats Pro 2 or Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds, to use them for your next work out, commute and more, you first need to pair them with your phone or ...

Is your phone suddenly flooded with aggressive ads, slowing down performance or leading to unusual app behavior? Here’s what to do. Adware occupies something of a grey area in the threat landscape. At ...

Like any other operating system, Android regularly releases updates that bring new features, improvements, and bug fixes to phones and tablets. If you own an Android device, it's important to know ...

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But that hasn’t stopped many Android users from trying to emulate the new design on their own smartphones. And thanks to the customization features of Android and the ability to choose a different ...

Rivian is dead-set on its decision not to offer the popular smartphone mirroring apps, but an aftermarket product may offer a cool solution. Specifically, in the past, Rivian’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, ...

These helpful new features aren't yet available to the masses — but they're there and ready for you, if you know where to ...