Zscaler identifies 90+ malicious apps on Google Play that were downloaded over 5.5 million times. Many pose as PDF or QR code readers and install data-stealing malware once you update them. More than 90 different Android apps available on Google Play have been found to contain malware, according to cloud...

Be Careful: These Android Apps Are Installing Malware, Stealing Your Data

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If you're running low on storage space, emptying the trash on your Android device can seem like the most straightforward thing to do. However, Android devices, from budget phones to high-end models, don't have a trash folder or recycle bin. Still, you can remove unwanted files and apps. Deleting apps...

How to delete old files, apps & media on your Android phone

Motorola has introduced a surprise smartphone tailored for budget-conscious shoppers. The Moto E14 is debuting in the U.K. and Europe; we don’t expect to see a U.S. launch. The Moto E14 is a simple device priced at 70 British pounds (about $88). It features a Unisoc chipset, the same one found on its predecessor, the Moto E13. The Moto E14 has 2GB of RAM and is limited to Android 14 Go Edition, a lightweight version of Android.

Motorola quietly announced a new (and very cheap) Android phone

Being the most popular Android smartphone maker globally, Samsung has millions of users. If you have the latest Samsung phone or tablet, you know about One UI, Samsung's interface for its Galaxy devices. However, if this is your first time hearing about it, you aren't alone. Below, we give you a quick overview of Samsung's latest Android skin and its exciting new features on Android 14.

Samsung One UI: Everything you need to know about Samsung’s custom Android skin

Samsung's Good Lock app unlocks many customization features for your Samsung phone or tablet, making it a must-have app. Whether you want to change how screenshots work, adjust the notification panel, or customize your lock screen, Good Lock has you covered, along with many extra features. It's available for all Samsung Galaxy devices, including Samsung's best foldable phones.

Samsung Good Lock: Everything you need to know

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There are a lot of myths and a lot of miscommunication on what you can or can’t do with your phone in an airplane. There are usually two extremes within this conversation. Some people fear that phones will interfere with a plane’s controls and cause the plane to crash if they are not put into airplane mode. Others have been on multiple flights before without switching on airplane mode and therefore think it is pointless.

What Happens When You Don’t Put Your Phone in Airplane Mode?

In the digital age, securing your personal data is more important than ever, especially on devices that travel with us everywhere, like our smartphones. If you’re an Android user, you’re in luck because there are several built-in features to help you lock down your device. Let’s dive into some of these options and ensure your information stays safe and secure.

Looking for more ways to lock down your Android? Here’s how to do it

Rumors about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 series are slowly emerging, some more believable than others. The latest rumor falls into the “take it with a grain of salt” category. A new report from The Financial News out of South Korea states that Samsung might choose to add...

Samsung may do something unheard of with the Galaxy S25

YouTube Premium has received five new features you'll want to know about. In a blog post published Thursday, YouTube described two features currently available just for Android users and three experimental ones -- two for Android and one for the YouTube website. First on the list is Jump Ahead, an...

YouTube Premium subscribers can now play with five new features - here's how to try them

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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If getting in a car and driving yourself to where you need to be is the last thing you enjoy, you might want to consider applying for Uber's One Less Car trial. Starting on July 22, Uber will give $1,000 to car owners in Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver, and Washington, D.C. to ditch their cars and use alternative transit options for five weeks. The trial, done in partnership with the UK-based Behavioural Insights Team, aims to reduce personal car ownership and promote a lifestyle independent of heavy car use.

Sick of driving? Uber is paying people $1,000 to ditch their cars

In a world of endless notifications and constant interruptions, there's something inherently pure about smartphones that, well, aren't so smart. That's the experience the Light Phone 3 promises when it arrives early next year: a device capable of delivering the core functionality of a phone without the consequences of always being connected. But with an early launch price of $400 — and a planned MSRP that could end up being twice as much — it's an expensive proposition, especially if you're just looking for a break from social media.

I made my Android phone a whole lot simpler, and you can too

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

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If you've ever struggled to get your smartphone unlocked, then you should appreciate the FCC's latest initiative. On Thursday, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed that the agency require mobile carriers to unlock all phones within 60 days of activation. The goal would be to ease confusion among customers by applying the same unlocking rules across the board.

The FCC wants mobile carriers to unlock every smartphone within 60 days of activation

If you’ve been thinking looking for phone deals, we found two Best Buy deals we think you’re going to love! Right now, Best Buy is offering markdowns on two of the best Galaxy devices on the market for 2023: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. Do keep in mind that this pricing applies to the unlocked versions of both devices.

Unlocked Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 phones are on sale at Best Buy today

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We all know people with a ‘sixth sense’ who seem to be just a little more in tune with the world than everyone else. Do you know which zodiac signs they probably are? We can’t be sure, but we’ll share the three signs most likely to have that bonus sense. Having six senses can be a burden and a blessing, and you just may find if you are one of these three signs that some things in your life can be explained by having an extra sense.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Have A Great Sixth Sense

Whether you're considering buying a new TV or your old flat panel does just fine, there are some easy ways to optimize your viewing experience, and it all begins with your television's settings. Let's explore some of the key factors determining how your TV performs and what you can do to make it look even better.

I changed these 5 TV settings to instantly improve the picture quality (and how they work)

China-based Vivo has introduced a new tablet, the Vivo Pad 3, and based on the specs alone, this could fast become one of the best Android tablets of the year. Perhaps more importantly, it could become an exciting competitor to the recently released iPad Air (2024). The Vivo Pad 3...

This new Android tablet is everything I wish the 2024 iPad Air was

Samsung on Thursday unveiled a new 200MP telephoto image sensor for smartphones with beefed-up light absorption capability. Isocell HP9 packs 200 million, 0.56 micrometer-sized pixels in a 1/1.4-inch optical format. Samsung said it used a new material to make the high-refractive microlens on the sensor that boosts its light-gathering capability by directing more light precisely on the corresponding RGB color filter. The sensor was developed along the trend of premium smartphones using larger wide-angle optical formats for the main camera, which means they have enough room to house larger telephoto sensors, the company said.

Samsung launches new 200MP telephoto smartphones camera sensor

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Both Android and iOS have matured over the years, offering a plethora of new and useful features to their users. Despite the iPhone's sheer popularity, Android enjoys a loyal user base of enthusiasts keen to get their hands on the latest and greatest. Be it cutting-edge device hardware, or AI features on Android, each new release brings something exciting. Not to mention the vast array of choices you get when you're in the market to buy an Android phone.

You Can Easily Transfer Data To New Android Devices - Here's How

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I changed 10 settings on my Android phone to drastically improve battery life

I've spent much of my life figuring out new ways to save battery life on Android phones. That estimate might sound like an exaggeration, but growing...

I changed 10 settings on my Android phone to drastically improve battery life

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