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 up with access to nothing but poorly made Android devices means I've always tinkered with their settings to figure out the best ways to maximize charge and push my phone's battery life to the limit.

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

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There's never a bad time to buy a new smartphone — your old phone may be broken, or maybe you're just looking to upgrade. That's why, here at Android Police, we review dozens of phones each year. Based on their performance, we list the best Android phones so it's easier for you to decide if you're interested in buying a foldable smartphone, the phone with the best camera, a mid-range phone, or a budget option.

Shopping for a new smartphone? Wait a couple weeks

There's nothing worse than getting lost while your phone is dead. When you're traveling, your phone is your lifeline, and you never know when you'll have another chance to recharge it. If you don't have a portable charger handy, you'll want to keep your iPhone from running out of juice...

Kill These 2 iOS Settings to Maximize Your iPhone's Battery Life

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

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Challenges are part of life. People with various ages face certain obstacles. Some of them test our resilience and strength. Some zodiac signs have an unbeatable spirit that helps them overcome adversity. They don’t fear trying new things even when the odds are against them. Their perseverance often pays off as they reap big from their risks. Yet, their nature makes them hold onto abusive relationships as they fear moving on. Are you one of these resilient people?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Never Give Up

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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.

Still Need Your Landline?

A network reset is a troubleshooting option when experiencing a poor internet or Bluetooth connection. It wipes every manual change you’ve made, saved Wi-Fi networks, and paired Bluetooth devices for a fresh start. Your data remains unaffected, including photos, messages, contacts, and others. Performing the procedure is generally easy,...

How To Reset Network Settings On Your Samsung Galaxy Phone

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

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

Your Android phone holds many mysteries. If you take the time to explore the menus and settings, you'll uncover them and improve your experience. Also, every Android phone manufacturer adds their own custom features and offers a different skin, which keeps the user interface interesting. We've compiled the top five secret features for you so you don't get lost in your settings menu.

Five Hidden Android Features You Need To Know About

A massive cyberattack is causing chaos for American car dealerships, affecting both dealers and customers. According to BleepingComputer, a notorious extortion organization called the BlackSuit ransomware gang carried out a cyberattack on CDK Global on June 19. As of June 30, its impacts are ongoing. BlackSuit has conducted a number of high-profile attacks in the past several years, mostly against health care companies.

US car dealerships reeling from massive cyberattack: 3 things customers should know

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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When it comes to smart TVs, LG has a lot to offer. Many of these TVs come packed with hidden features that require accessing secret menus to uncover, while others will cost you upwards of $35,000 if you can get your hands on them. One thing they all have in common is that if you want to take advantage of all the features they have to offer, you'll need to connect them to your home's Wi-Fi or internet. Without an internet connection, your fancy LG is really just an expensive dumb TV. Unfortunately, dumb TVs can't do things like playback movies from your favorite streaming service, respond to voice commands, or display photos from your latest vacation.

How To Turn On The Wi-Fi On An LG TV

Apple's classic second-generation AirPods were already ZDNET's tested pick for best AirPods for the price. You can often find them discounted to $99 at major retailers, like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, but rarely do they go past that price point. Lucky for us, that already-affordable price dropped once more,...

Apple's best priced AirPods are $40 off ahead of the Fourth of July

Say you're watching an edgy new streaming series and find yourself turning up the volume for every scene where two actors are engaged in a dramatic dialogue. It seems like both characters are whispering -- until an explosion happens on screen, and the sound is the opposite, almost deafening. Also:...

Can't hear TV dialogue? I changed these 3 things to dramatically improve audio

Keeping your phone’s battery levels between 80% and 20% can help it age better. But it’s not practical to always keep an eye on the battery when it’s charging. Instead, you can set up custom charging alerts that remind you to plug the charger in or out.

Keep Your Android Battery Healthy With Custom Charging Notifications

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

Even though most modern Android phones come with a broad assortment of built-in ringtones — a Google Pixel with Android 14 offers 127 to choose from — you may prefer something a bit more specific to represent your personal style. Thankfully, customization is the name of the game in Android, and that extends to adding you own custom ringtones.

How to make a song your ringtone on an Android phone

When OnePlus first released its flagship foldable phone last fall, ZDNET's Kerry Wan marveled at the device's sleek and satisfying form factor, noting that the Open was a wholly unique phone, different from anything else on the market. Having tried every mainstream foldable phone that had dropped over the course...

Get our favorite foldable phone for $599 - a discount of $1,100. Here's how

At WWDC 2024, Apple announced it would release iOS 18 to the general public this fall, and the update would bring new features, like customizable home screen and upgrades to Messages, to your iPhone. But the tech giant brought a feature to your iPhone that could make your phone calls sound much better when it released iOS 16.4 more than a year ago.

Apple's Hidden iOS Trick to Make Your iPhone Calls Much Clearer

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

Google's Wear OS has had a resurgence over the past few years thanks to the Galaxy Watch, the OnePlus Watch 2, and the company's own Pixel...

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

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