If you've ever played a video on your Android device and turned it sideways, only for the video to remain stubbornly in vertical orientation, you may wonder why. But don't panic, as there's most ...

We tend to take automatic screen rotation for granted on Android phones, and that’s by design — it’s supposed to enable seamless transitions when an app needs more vertical or horizontal space, say ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Do away with the defaults and make the lock screen your own. Do away with the defaults and make the lock screen ...

Smartphone users unlock their phones, on average, an incredible 150 times a day. That means you're going to see your lock screen an awful lot, so it should absolutely be something you like looking at.

That being said, you can (usually) take matters into your own hands. There is a simple, effective application called Screen Orientation Control by OHMAE Ryosuke. It’s essentially an override button ...

Eye strain is a common issue that most smartphone users have to contend with on a daily basis. One of the major reasons that cause this is prolonged mobile phone use. It can also be exacerbated by a ...

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