Don’t ask us why, but some Android phones do not come with the best features enabled out of the box. This is not for the hardcore Android fan, but sometimes we all forget to enable things when setting ...

Microsoft has rolled out a significant upgrade to its Phone Link system and the “Link To Windows” app for Android, improving cross-platform connectivity with Windows 11. First and foremost, there’s a ...

Android remains one of the most customizable mobile operating systems out there, despite Google's recent efforts to rein it in. You don't necessarily have to root your Android device to get it to do ...

If you're getting a new phone, you'll need to do some due diligence. Sometimes, what looks like a brand-new phone is actually a refurbished one. There's nothing wrong with refurbished devices. You ...

Rooting or jailbreaking a phone isn't as hard as it once was. The process does involve considerable risk. Some reasons might make you want to try. Many years ago, when I first heard about rooting ...

Alex Valdes from Bellevue, Washington has been pumping content into the Internet river for quite a while, including stints at MSNBC.com, MSN, Bing, MoneyTalksNews, Tipico and more. He admits to being ...

You already know that rooting your Android phone can give you the opportunity to enjoy much more than your device has to offer out of the box. The list is such a long one and it includes speeding it ...

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If you're ever in a place where you need internet in a pinch, or your home network is down, you can actually rely on your Android phone for a temporary connection. USB tethering allows you to connect ...

Android phones and tablets come in all shapes and sizes, and they're often among the best smartphones on the market. However, even the best tech still runs into issues sometimes. A reboot is usually ...

Rebooting your Android phone is often recommended as one of the ways to remove any temporary bottlenecks in the phone's performance, as it clears the memory, closes any unused apps running in the ...

When we talk about standout Android settings — especially new ones — we tend to talk about the higher-profile, flashier sorts of options. Whatever the case, it’s rarely a random-seeming, ...