12 apps I urge non-techies to install on their Android phones

Preinstalled Android apps are usually fine, but there are better options for those who require better usability, ...

Dangerous new Android trojan is taking over phones and draining bank accounts — how to stay safe

A new banking Trojan has been pretending to be legitimate apps, like digital ID apps or news readers, in order to trick ...

6 open source Android apps that prove nobody should pay for subscriptions

If there is no category where the subscription model feels most greedy, it’s password management. Services like 1Password and ...

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone operate like new again (and reliably)

Changing these settings will give your old Android phone a new life. Once adjusted, it should feel faster, with added zip in day-to-day tasks. If you want to give it a refresh, I recommend messing ...
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iOS apps are about to run much easier on Android — here’s why it’s a big deal

A quiet but game-changing shift is underway in mobile development. Thanks to a new update, developers may soon find it ...

This Android 17 could be the best feature of the year

Third-party apps are currently the best path to an improved always-on display experience. For example, the StandBy Mode Pro ...

How to link your Android phone with a Windows PC to call, text, and share photos - instantly

Incoming phone calls will appear on your Android phone and in the Phone Link app on your PC, so you can answer them on either device. You don't need to keep the app open on your PC if you checked the ...
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4 awesome (and practical) things you can do with a terminal on Android

Termux will drop you into the Windows PowerShell terminal on your phone, where you can remotely manage files, run automation ...