Android has had problems in the past with malicious applications getting onto the Google Play Store. When that happens, users could unknowingly install those apps and create big problems. Malware, ransomware, trojans… you name it and it's possible. No vetting process is perfect, but those rogue apps often only...

How to manually scan for malicious apps on Android

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

The Doogee V Max Plus is available now on Amazon for $629. It's an exceptionally rugged phone with a strong case that protects it from outdoor extremes, with a battery that lasts longer than you might think possible. The V Max Plus forgoes the usual Android App Drawer, the cameras...

The most rugged Android I've tested also has a battery that lasts for weeks

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You can set your phone to make a brief noise or vibration every time a notification comes through. Like customizing your ringtone with your favorite song, you can pick unique notes and sounds for all your apps or a specific one. Our guide teaches you how to change the notification sound for the essential apps on your Android tablet or phone so that no Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy phone sounds the same in a busy hallway.

Android: How to add custom notification sounds for different apps

Many great widgets are available for Android phones and tablets, but which are the best? From the widgets that came preinstalled to unexpected widgets installed alongside my favorite apps, I've used more than I can remember. However, I can't fit them all on my home screen, so I now stick to a few favorites that I use at least weekly, if not daily.

These 6 Android widgets make my day easier

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SCAMMERS are finding increasingly convincing ways to get their hands on your money – and falling for their schemes can cost you thousands. Gone are the days of relying on fraudulent emails to trick people into handing over their personal information. Malicious actors can reach you over the phone and trick you into picking up […]

‘Do not answer it’ iPhone and Android owners told over common signs you’re being hit with bank-emptying phone call scam

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and 6 owners aren't being left behind, as Samsung releases a new UI build.

Your older Samsung Galaxy Watch just got an unexpected free upgrade

AT&T customers are calling on the company to fix things after call and text records were leaked in a data breach. On Friday, AT&T announced that "nearly all" customers were affected during the security breach. Calls and text message records of customers in mid-to-late 2022 were leaked after private information...

AT&T users call for cash ‘settlement’ after company confirms calls and texts were unprotected in colossal data breach

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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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You may already be preparing for Amazon Prime Day, which is July 16 and 17 this year. However, you don't have to wait until the official Prime Day to snag some incredible deals. Amazon Prime Day 2024:...

6 Items You Can Get for Amazon Prime Day Early

I often snap screenshots on my smartphone, typically to provide images for the articles I write. Sometimes, I need to capture more of the screen than I can see at once. For example, I may want to capture a scrolling webpage, a long email, or another type of content that can't fit on the phone's screen at one time.

How to take a scrolling screenshot on Android, iOS, and iPadOS

Android remains at the forefront of cybersecurity, deploying a suite of security features tailored to protect its users. Emphasizing user control and data integrity, Android’s security architecture is built on a foundation of app permissions, biometric technologies, and continuous updates. These layers of protection ensure that personal information remains secure and that the functionality of devices is not compromised, even as potential security threats grow in complexity and number.

How Android's security features safeguard your mobile app experience

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

Samsung is one of the biggest brands in the world, delivering quality products, from TVs to smartphones, from hard drives to smartwatches, and so on. While Samsung products cover a wide range of price categories, it's always outstanding to see some of our favorites on sale, especially for Amazon Prime Day. Now, let's go grab some early Prime Day deals while they're hot.

Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals on Samsung Tablets, TVs, Soundbars, and More

Samsung has a new pair of wearables out: the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra. The former continues the tradition of the Galaxy Watch line that has consistently made it our favorite Android smartwatch for the last several years. The 2024 model returns with a familiar look and a number of underlying upgrades and new features, including a 3x faster processor, a new sleep-tracking AI algorithm, and sleep apnea detection.

Best Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 deals: Where to preorder and best bundles

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As part of Samsung's big summer Galaxy Unpacked event, Google announced several updates for the newly announced devices.

Google announces four significant updates for Samsung's new devices

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Tamping down on preinstalled garbage on an Android is a tradition as old as the OS itself. Unlike Apple, which tightly controls both the hardware and software of its smartphones, Android phones aren't necessarily made by Google. Third-party hardware manufacturers can bog their phones down with apps whose developers paid to have them preinstalled alongside core Google apps. This unnecessary, unwanted software is colloquially called bloatware, and in this guide, we'll explain the process of removing or at least disabling it so you can make room for essential apps Android owners should have installed.

How To Pause Unwanted Apps & Bloatware On Your Android Device (And When You Should)

If you're as excited about Prime Day as we are, you'll just love seeing some amazing discounts for unlocked smartphones from Google, Samsung, Motorola, and more. At PCMag, we know products—our experts review and recommend thousands of them. Our deals team works tirelessly to find the lowest prices on the technology you want most.

Best Early Prime Day Deals on Unlocked Smartphones

Google has discontinued Play Service updates for Android Lollipop, ending a decade-long support for this OS. Android 13, 12, and 11 are still the most used versions in 2023, accounting for 60% of total users. Modern Android smartphones now receive around seven years of promised security updates, with Google Pixel...

Google puts the final nail in Android Lollipop's coffin

At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 keynote, the company revealed the next major iteration of iOS 18 for your iPhone. This is one of the biggest updates to the software in years, and it has cool new features like more home screen and control center customizations, RCS support in Messages, scheduled messages, and a slew of features powered by Apple Intelligence.

iOS 18 release date: here’s when your iPhone will get the update

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

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...

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

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