Texting has taken over the world, especially as millennials and Gen Z ditch phone calls in favor of sending short text messages all day. Whether you prefer sending SMS or using an instant messaging ...

Since the early days of the OS, widgets for Android have allowed users to engage with their favourite apps, from the comfort of their homescreen. So how do you create an Android widget? For the ...

To create a shortcut to a folder on your homescreen, you will have to use the File manager. Here are the steps to follow: Creating a shortcut to an app on your home screen is even easier as it doesn't ...

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The Android operating system has always distinguished itself by its willingness to let folks color outside the lines. As a rule, Android smartphones have highly customizable user interfaces, a wide ...

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Beyond sending and receiving emails, your Gmail account is the gateway to unlocking the best of your spiffy new Android phone and accessing Google services, like Google Docs, Google Drive, Google ...

If you have ever thought about creating a beautiful slideshow using pictures taken during your latest overseas voyage, follow this easy slideshow Android tutorial to find out how to do it without any ...