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

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We’ve gotten to the point where the question isn’t “which apps track your location,” but “which apps don’t ask to track your location?” It’s important to assume when downloading an app that it will ask for as many permissions as it can get — includin...

7 Apps You Probably Didn’t Know Were Tracking Your Location—And How To Disable It For Your Security: Social Media Apps & More

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SAMSUNG has revealed that a raft of new camera tricks, including a Astro Portrait feature, are being rolled out to older devices soon. The features will be included in the jam-packed the One UI 6.1.1 update, which arrived hand-in-hand with two new phones. It's the software that will come pre-installed...

Samsung reveals nine features coming to Galaxy phones soon with a free Android upgrade – including new camera tricks

The iOS 18 public beta is now rolling out for download. This means anyone can now try out iOS 18 and all of its new features. The update includes a broad range of new features for iPhone users, such as new customization options, upgrades to Messages, a completely redesigned Photos app, and much more.

iOS 18 public beta now available; here are all the new features

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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?

The Bluetti AC240 portable power station has a 26% discount for Amazon Prime Day, down to just $1,399. The Bluetti AC240 solar generator was available on Amazon for $1,399. It's a powerful, high-quality unit with an IP65 durability rating to shrug off the elements. It weighs over 70 pounds, bringing...

One of the most durable power stations I've tested is not made by Anker or Jackery, and it's 26% off for Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day, the e-commerce giant's biggest sale event of the year, runs today through Wednesday. We've seen some great Prime Day deals on popular big-ticket items already, including the Kindle Scribe, Fire TVs, the Xbox Series X, and the Apple Watch Series 9. But you'll also find lots of inexpensive gadgets on sale, like phone chargers, smart plugs, and Echo devices.

The best Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals so far

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Apple AirTags are used to help people keep track of and find lost items like keys, wallets, purses, book sacks, and more. Unfortunately this technology has been and is being misused in some cases to track people. However, there are a few ways and apps available that can help you...

How Android or iPhone Users Can Detect Being Tracked by an AirTag

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Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

The Syncwire Tire Inflator is available from Amazon for the discounted price of $64. Portable, decent amount of charge, very powerful and easy to use. No facility to discharge air from overinflated tires. It's easy to ignore the small things that make a big difference. For example, tire pressure. If...

This gadget can help you drive safer and save money, and it's 20% off for Amazon Prime Day

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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

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

I just paid $715.15 for a five-year subscription to McAfee Total Protection covering 20 devices. At least, that's what some unknown individual wants me to believe. Also: Do you still need to pay for antivirus software in 2024?. The news of my transaction came in the form of an email...

Did you get a fake McAfee invoice? How the scam works and 2 things you should never do

During Amazon's annual Prime Day sale, you can save $400 on the 65-inch, 2024 release of the TCL QM8 QLED television with Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos support for enhanced picture quality and more immersive audio for streaming movies, shows, and music. Why this deal is ZDNET recommended. TCL's...

One of the best QLED TVs I've tested is $400 off for Amazon Prime Day

IPHONE owners have been left stunned after discovering a secret purpose for the line at the bottom of their screen. The feature has been around for years and came about to replace the physical home button. iPhone X, released back in 2017, was first to adopt the line in a bid to give users more […]

‘How did I not know this?’ iPhone users yell after discovering secret purpose for the line at the bottom of their screen

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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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With scorching heatwaves sweeping across the country, drivers are being advised to take their car's thermometer readings with a grain of salt. While your dashboard might display a temperature that seems outrageously high, experts suggest not relying on it for an accurate outdoor temperature gauge.

Drivers cautioned not to use a standard car feature on hot days - opt for your phone instead

The Sony Bravia X90L is one of our picks for the best Sony TVs you can buy, and for good reason. Its color accuracy, precision brightness, 120Hz smooth motion, and 4K image processing make it one of our most recommended TVs overall. I consider it one of the most underrated TVs on the market. And right now, ahead of Amazon Prime Day, you can save on just about every size model, from $150 off the 55-inch to $3,000 off the 98-inch.

This Sony Bravia is one of the best TVs you can buy - and it's on sale for Prime Day

Earth signs are practical, grounded, and reliable. Air signs are intellectual, curious, and communicative. We know that fire signs are passionate with courage and are a massive creative force just as water signs are emotional and intuitive. So which signs are going to be the most protective of their hearts? Which ones are going to be more difficult to get to know, more difficult to get through the walls they’ve put up to protect their emotions, their feelings?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Protective of Their Hearts

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Google has quietly started rolling out a big user interface redesign to Google Maps, although Android users will get it before it reaches the iPhone. This is the Google Maps UI update first spotted in beta testing in February. Google then unexpectedly paused work on it, only to return to testing the redesign in May.
As I said before, this Google Maps redesign will not roll back the colors to the original Google Maps palette you might still be missing. Instead, it cleans up the entire app experience, making the app easier and clearer to navigate.
I’m a longtime Google Maps user...

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Anthropic's Claude app is finally available on Android. Here's why you should download it

Anthropic has been a major player in the generative AI race, with its Claude chatbot proving to be a worthy ChatGPT competitor. The bot's highlights include...

Anthropic's Claude app is finally available on Android. Here's why you should download it

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