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How to Get Google’s Best Features on Your iPhone

Android has the best support for Google’s services, but iPhone can do well on its own. This will show how to get Google’s best features on your iPhone.

How to Turn Your Android Phone into a VLC Remote Control

VLC comes with an Android app that turns your phone into a remote control. Here is how to turn your Android phone into a VLC remote control.

How to Use the New Google Podcasts App

Google recently released a Google Podcasts app. It is simple and minimal. if you are interested in trying it out for size, these are some hints for how to use it.

5 of the Best Antivirus Apps for Android

If you want an extra layer of security on your Android device, it’s smart to have an antivirus app. Here are six of the best ones available.

How to Run Windows Apps on Android with Wine

A new Wine Project has rolled out which is compatible with your Android devices. Learn how you can run Windows apps on your Android device now with Wine.

How to Sync Microsoft Outlook to Android

Microsoft Outlook doesn’t play well with Android – until now. This article shows how you can sync Microsoft Outlook to Android, including your calendars and contacts.

How to Avoid Being Tricked by Fake Android System Messages

60,000 people were tricked by a fake system message to install malware. This shows how you can protect yourself from fake Android system messages.

How to Make a Smart Speaker from an Old Android Device

If you have an old Android device and a speaker to connect to it, you can set up your own Google Home without spending over $100.

iOS 12 Is Available in Public Beta. Is It Worth the Download?

iOS 12 has arrived with much fanfare as usual, with some deeming it worth it and some deeming it not. Let’s dive into the public beta.

Do You Need an Antivirus on Your Android Phone?

While viruses and malware are still rampant on Android, do you really need an antivirus app in Android?

Here’s Why Apple Keeps Removing Things from Its Phones

There are rumors that Apple has an agenda to remove all ports and buttons from the iPhone. How does a business model based on this even work?

How to Stop Google from Recording App Activity in Android

Many people don’t know that Google can actually record app activity on your Android phone. Luckily, it is easy to stop it.

How to Secure Your Private Browsing with a Password on Android

Most mobile browsers come with an option to browse privately. Samsung Internet browser goes a step further to secure private browsing with a password option.

How to Watch Films on the Go with Google Play Movies

Google Play Movies is a great way to watch films on the go, but you need to do a little bit of preparation before you can watch movies on the plane.

How to Use a Smartphone as a Portable Writing Station

With your smartphone, you can easily type and work while you’re on the go.

5 of the Best Raw Camera Apps for Android

Using the raw format can improve the quality of your images. The following camera apps are good choices for raw images.

14 of the Best Augmented Reality Apps for Android and iOS

Explore the interested features that these augmented reality apps bring.

Why Is Apple Fighting Law Enforcement on Unlocking iPhones?

Apple has been fighting law enforcement agencies who have been trying to pressure it to make backdoors for unlocking iPhones. Why?

How to Quickly Search Anything on Your Android Device

Having a system-wide search function is particularly useful to search for that one-in-a-million file on Android.

Apple vs. Online Tracking: How and Why iOS 12 and macOS Mojave Are Adding More Privacy Controls

Learn how Apple is tackling online tracking and giving privacy control back to the users.

7 of the Best World Cup Apps to Keep Up with World Cup 2018

World Cup 2018 will be kicking off soon. Luckily there are several World Cup apps that let you capture every single moment so that you miss nothing from the World Cup.

GooBang Doo ABOX A4 Android TV Box

In this review we will be looking at a powerful new GooBang Doo ABOX A4 Android TV box. You’ll even get the chance to get one of these gadgets for yourself.

The Biggest Changes Apple Announced at the 2018 WWDC

It was hard not to notice that at the keynote for Apple’s 2018 WWDC, there was no new hardware released. It was all about the software and the apps.

How Smartphones, AI and Crowdsourcing Are Helping the Blind and Visually Impaired

AI and fast mobile Internet have been game-changers for making smartphones extremely useful for the blind and visually impaired.

How to Create Your Own Animated GIFs Using Gboard

With the latest update in gboard, you can now create your own animated GIFs without using other apps. You can even use your own face! Check it out here.

How to Sync Your Work Between Your Android Phone and Windows

Microsoft’s recent mobile apps for Android and iOS allow you to easily sync your work progress between your PC and your phone without losing data or formatting. Here’s how it works.

9 Useful Tasker Profiles to Automate Your Android Device

If setting up Tasker profiles has been a pain, then this is your chance to enjoy some automation on your Android device.

How to Make Alexa Your Default Assistant on Android

If you are using Amazon Echo, you can set Alexa to be the default assistant on your Android phone, too. Here’s how to do it.

5 Alternative Android Photo Gallery Apps You Should Use

The stock gallery app that your Android device has could use a serious makeover. The following gallery apps for Android offer different useful features than the default. Check them out.

Do You Still Need to Jailbreak Your iPhone in 2018?

With the major improvements in iOS over the years, do you still need to jailbreak your iPhone in 2018? Let’s find out.

4 Lightweight and Fast Android Browsers to Speed Up Your Browsing Experience

Popular Android browsers like Firefox and Chrome tend to be bloated with extraneous features. Fortunately, there are slimmer alternatives that have a much smaller footprint and are fast.

How to Restrict Android App Permissions

If you have apps that misbehave, this shows how you can restrict Android’s app permissions on a per-app basis.

How to Tell If Your Android Phone’s Been Infected by Mining Malware

New hackers now turn their gaze towards mobile phones which boast a decent amount of performance for their chips. It’s time to arm yourself to combat the issue.

5 of the Best Lyrics Apps for Android

With the help of any of these lyrics apps for Android, you won’t have to hear the songs various times to be able to sing along.

4 of the Best Android Apps for Recording Podcasts on the Go

If you’re looking to start a podcast and only have your mobile phone, these are some of the best Android apps for recording podcasts on the go.

7 of the Best Lightweight Apps to Save Data and Battery

There is an increase in the number of lightweight apps that provide the same basic features as the full apps but typically require less storage space, use less data and are optimized to function on lower-end hardware.

What You Need to Know About Augmented Reality, ARCore and ARKit in Mobile

Pokemon GO stickers were just two-dimensional virtual stickers, but today augmented reality has 3D capability. This article details all you need to know about augmented reality, ARCore and ARKit in mobile.

Would a Phone With a Keyboard Be Feasible Anymore?

With the touchscreen keyboards of smartphones today. that doesn’t stop other initiatives from trying to bring phones with a keyboard back. But will it fly with the public?

What You Need to Know About Android One Phones

Google began the Android One program to offer “high-quality” smartphones at a low cost. Here’s all you need to know about the Android program.

Craft Beer Apps that Are Worth Checking Out

There are dozens of craft beer apps out there and some of them have pulled it off pretty well. Here are some useful craft beer apps for you.

5 Great Android Games You Can Play on Chromebook

Now that Android apps are increasingly available to use on Chromebooks, you can play the best Android games on Google’s lightweight laptops. We’ve picked out our fully-functioning favorites.

Can Police Search a Phone without a Warrant After Death?

We’ve seen police attempt to crack phones that belong to living suspects with little success, but what about dead people? Can police search a phone without a warrant after death?

How to Get Google Lens on Any Android Device or iPhone

Google has developed an app called Google Lens that is able to identify and annotate everything in the world. Learn what Google Lens is and how you can get it on your Android phone or iPhone.

How to Use Android’s Do Not Disturb Mode to Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep

Android comes with a built-in “Do Not Disturb” mode. This article will show how you can make use of it to maintain phone silence when you need it.

A Method to Schedule WhatsApp Messages that Works

There is a simple way to schedule WhatsApp messages, as well as SMS, Facebook, Email, etc. It is free and easy. Check it out here.

How to Set Up Remote Control on Kodi With Kore

For Kodi users, navigating the Kodi interface can be a bit of a hassle. Fortunately, there is an official remote called Kore that allows you to remotely control Kodi from your Android phone.

How to Block Ads on Android without Rooting Your Phone

To use an ad-blocking app on your Android will require you to root your device. Here we will show you how you can block ads on Android without rooting your phone.

How to Use Google Reply in Android to Simplify and Automate Messaging

The Google Reply app is bringing AI and automation to everyday messaging. Let’s see how it works to help you improve your productivity.

How to Use Action Launcher to Mimic Android Oreo

You don’t have to upgrade to Android Oreo to enjoy some of its best features. Action launcher allows you to get some of the best features of Android Oreo without getting a new phone.

How to Try Out Apps without Installing with Android Instant Apps

Google released Android Instant Apps back in 2016; it allows you to try out the app without having to install it on your Android device. Here is how you can run Android Instant apps in Android.