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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

The Google Play Store is working on a Collections feature as a central hub for app discovery. The feature is still in development but appears to be getting closer to rolling out. Previously, it had been referred to as "Cubes." Collections will first become available in the US, with plans...

Google Play Store's yet-to-be-launched Cubes are now Collections

Google released the first Android 15 beta in April 2024, and I've been using it on my Pixel 8 Pro since then. It's not a massive update, but it's hard to overlook some quality-of-life additions. Below, I'll list my favorite Android 15 features so far. 1 App Archiving. My Pixel...

I Tried Android 15 on My Pixel 8: Here Are My Favorite Features

Adaptive Timeout in Android 15 conserves battery by automatically turning off the display when not in use. The feature helps prevent OLED burn-in from fixed elements on the screen. To enable Adaptive Timeout, update to Android 15, go to Settings > Display > Screen Timeout, and toggle on the feature.

This New Android 15 Feature Is Going to Save My Battery Life

Widgets are one of the best ways to customize your smartphone experience, both in terms of style and functionality. If you want to step up your widget game, here are ten of my favorite widgets that I use every single day. 1 OnePlus Weather. One of the most unorthodox widgets...

The 10 Best Android Widgets I Can't Live Without

My favourite app is finally available on Android handsets

Your Android phone just got a major free video upgrade

The US Sun

THE National Security Agency has shared tips for staying safe on your phone – and they apply to iPhone and Android users across the globe. The NSA’s Mobile Device Best Practices report includes many tips and tricks to protect against cyberattacks, but one in particular stands out. The agency recommends powering your phone off and […]

Every Android and iPhone user warned to turn cell off once a week to stop eerie attack as NSA warns ‘threats increasing’

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

The default Android settings don’t have a ton of optimization options, but there are hidden settings you can enable to tweak and optimize your Android device. These settings can be super effective—you just have to know where to look. We'll show you around. How to Enable the Hidden...

Change These Hidden Settings to Speed up Your Android Phone

Do you have an old desktop or laptop PC collecting dust? You can transform the old system into a Windows server, opening new doors for adding new functionality to the home or office. We've already looked at ways to transform an old PC into a network-attached storage (NAS) enclosure and use an old laptop for a Ubuntu server. In this guide, we'll look at how to set up a Windows server on older hardware, saving the old desktop or laptop PC from ending up in household waste.

Here's how you can quickly turn an old laptop or desktop PC into a powerful Windows server

IOS 18 will mark Apple’s annual iPhone software update for 2024 and will be full of changes, and we’re just days away from it being announced. The update has been described as one of the biggest ever for the iPhone. There will be major new AI features and design changes, plus new customization options. Read on for a recap of everything we know about iOS 18’s new features so far.

iOS 18 is coming next week: Here’s everything we know

Tom's Guide

Android VPN users after a free option should take notice of Proton VPN's latest update, especially in the midst of Google's teething troubles with its new Pixel VPN.

Forget VPN by Google, this free Android VPN just got even better

Discord is a versatile app for watch parties with friends, complementing streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. You can share your screen and chat in real-time during the movie, show, or sporting event. To host a Discord watch party, create a private server, start a call, and share your screen.

My Favorite App for Movies Is Discord

Google has confirmed that the company will remove continuous scrolling from search results and bring pagination back.

Google confirms a major change to search that undoes a 2-year-old decision

Since the launch of the original iPad nearly fifteen years ago, Apple's tablet has served as the gold standard for big-screen experiences, even among many Android users. That's why, since 2020, my go-to slate for personal use has been the fourth-gen iPad Air. But mine is starting to feel its age — the combination of a sluggish 60Hz screen and poor battery life after nearly four years of use isn't great — which is why I started looking at Apple's recent iPad Pro refresh as a potential upgrade.

Your Android tablet is better with notifications turned off

The Guardian

Tech firm earlier committed to storing less data about individuals in response to privacy concerns

Google to start permanently deleting users’ location history

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

The Google Chrome browser offers features like tab management, extensions, online security, and more. It’s easy to lose track of time while scrolling through social media sites on your phone, laptop, or Chromebook. You can block specific URLs on the browser and reclaim your time. However, the process isn’t straightforward. This guide shows you how to block any website in Chrome.

How to block a website in Chrome

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Alameda Post

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.

Still Need Your Landline?

TechRadar

Google seemingly has plans to expand its Circle to Search feature to other Android phones via Google Lens. In a recent deep dive, news site Android Authority found clues to the update within the recent Google app betas files and compiled them all together. What’s particularly interesting is they managed to get the tool working on a smartphone, possibly hinting at an imminent release. According to the report, they even managed to get a popup notification informing users that the update would appear.It tells people to hold down the home button to access Circle to Search, much like the experience on...

The latest Google Lens update might bring Circle to Search to many more phones

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4 Awesome Alternatives to the Google Play Store

Android alternative app stores offer unique, privacy-friendly options for downloading apps and game. Lesser-known browsers like Cromite and privacy-focused apps like NewPipe are available outside the...

4 Awesome Alternatives to the Google Play Store

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