Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

Open the Contacts app or visit contacts.google.com. Select Trash (web) or Fix & manage > Trash (app). On Samsung, another way to find deleted numbers is in Settings > Battery and device care > Storage > Contacts. When you see the contact, tap it and then choose Recover. This article...

How to Find Deleted Phone Numbers on Android

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You might need Lockdown mode if you are concerned about theft or have confidential files on your Android phone. The feature removes biometric security, which can be fooled with high-quality images or replicas, and uses knowledge-based authentication (KBA) instead. No one can bypass your phone's security unless they know your personal identification number (PIN), password, or pattern. Learn why you should activate the mode for extra security on your device and how it works.

What is Lockdown mode, and why do you need it on Android?

You're browsing the web on your iPhone, reading about the latest iPhone 16 rumors when you notice that things look a little off. Images are misshapen, some information is missing. You might be wondering what's going on. Instead, you should be asking: When was the last time you cleared your...

When Was the Last Time You Cleared Your iPhone Cache?

Google isn’t planning on hitting the breaks on Gemini anytime soon. After first teasing a number of new extensions during Google I/O 2024, a recent APK teardown from Android Authority has revealed a ton of unannounced, useful new features from Gemini that are soon coming to your Android phone. Gemini is expected to get a variety of new extensions that will allow integration into Google services like Keep, Tasks, and Calendar.

Google Gemini is about to get a lot more useful on your Android phone

The Social Security payment schedule is a little different for August, and the second round of checks are headed out next week -- more than a week after the first payments were sent out. We'll fill you in when you can expect to see your payment hit your bank account. If you're still waiting on your check from July, check out why it may not have arrived and what you can do about it.

August's Social Security Check Is on the Way: Here's When You'll Get It

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

All home security devices work best when they stop problems before they start. While advanced systems have many options for emergency contact and professional monitoring, in the best scenarios those aren't needed. With the right system and camera settings, important features and proper placement, you can scare away thieves or...

11 Proven Tips to Deter Burglars and Stop Break-Ins Early

Savings rates have been hot since the early days of 2022. As the Fed steadily raised the federal funds rate 11 times to combat high inflation, borrowing money with a credit card or loan became more expensive. But banks also raised rates on consumer products like savings accounts and certificates of deposit.

Don’t Sleep on This Online Bank. It Has the Highest Savings Account Rate Right Now

Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, whose garage served as office space for Google's founders as they first developed the search startup, and who later became one of the company's earliest employees and helped make it a tech giant, died Friday at 56 of lung cancer. "I'm one of countless Googlers...

Ex-YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Dies at 56

By now, you've probably heard the claims that apple cider vinegar can help you lose weight and get rid of stubborn belly fat. But can this kitchen staple really have such huge benefits, and are there any side effects?. Vinegar has a long history, dating back to at least 5,000...

Everything You Need to Know About the Apple Cider Vinegar Craze and Its Benefits

In a rare discount, Starlink is now offering its satellite dish for $299 to US customers -- down from $499 -- until Oct. 5. Subscribers in Canada can snag the dish for just $99. Previously, the discount was only available in 29 states, where Starlink has "abundant network availability." Customers...

Starlink's Satellite Dish Is $200 Off for the Next 2 Months

How much water did you drink today? Did you struggle to get through a glass, or did you carry around a Stanley cup all day downing it a few times over? Much of the US is still suffering through dangerous heat waves and dealing with temperatures near or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. That kind of extreme heat can lead to particularly risky health conditions, like irregular heart rates and spikes in blood pressure. That means it's more important than ever to stay hydrated.

How Much Water Should You Drink Daily? How to Stay Hydrated

There's a long list of reasons to be envious of dogs, but the cozy plush beds they laze around in are finally on the menu for us. There's a human-dog bed called the Plufl and anytime I crawl into mine, I can't seem to get out. After learning about the...

I've Been Sleeping in a Dog Bed and I Can't Stop

You may be eligible for a $2,500 payout if you've used the Cash App digital payment app to transfer money with a family member, friend or business in the last six years. The proposed $15 million class-action settlement claims Cash App and its parent company Block failed to take proper care to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.

Cash App Customers Are Eligible for a $2,500 Payout. How to Submit a Settlement Claim

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Tips and Tricks for the Galaxy Watch Ultra

I've had the same email address for more than two decades. I use it for just about everything I do. That's really convenient, but it also means my inbox is inundated with advertising, newsletters, social media updates, and other ephemera. Left unchecked, that firehose of trivial correspondence can overwhelm the useful and important stuff in there.

This easy email trick will make your inbox clutter vanish - without complex rules or multiple accounts

You plug the charging cable into your iPhone or Android phone and... it doesn't charge. Booooo. From damaged charging ports to broken power cables, there are numerous reasons your phone isn't charging and not all of them can be easily fixed at home. A common reason for faulty charging is simply that the charging cable can't quite fit in the charging port because it's clogged up with months' worth of pocket fluff.

Phone Won't Charge? Try This Easy DIY Fix First

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Google started rolling out its new "Collections" tab to replace the app's old "Library" option.

Google Photos 'Collections' tab update rolls out, reorganizes your memories

For some people, a rumbling stomach and a hunt for a midnight snack are the only reasons for getting out of bed in the middle of the night. Others face a late-night urge that they can't ignore: a visit (or multiple visits) to the bathroom. Not only is getting up several times throughout the night frustrating, but it can also ruin the quality of sleep you're getting.

Are You Waking Up to Pee Too Much? How to Minimize Night-Time Urination

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Our iOS 18 Cheat Sheet Is Your Ultimate Guide to the Public Beta

At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June, the company said it will release iOS 18 to the general public this fall. But it already released the...

Our iOS 18 Cheat Sheet Is Your Ultimate Guide to the Public Beta

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