World’s most popular version of Android is finally less than two years old
In late October back in 2014, Google released its hotly anticipated Android 5.0 Lollipop update to the general public. Now, more than 16 months later, …
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There’s only one way to truly protect your smartphone from drops
Whether you pay for your smartphone in full up front or over time in smaller installments, it’s a major investment. High-end smartphones can even cost even …
Half a billion Android devices are impacted by the latest evolution of mobile malware
The latest malware scare might be the most terrifying to date. Mobile security company Skycure co-founders Adi Sharabani and Yair Amit announced at the RSA conference …
Serious smartphone security mistakes you need to stop making immediately
One of the biggest stories in tech right now is the ongoing battle between Apple, the FBI and the U.S. government. The FBI is now …
This is a sinister solution for killing voicemail, and I can’t wait to try it
Like the rotary phone and soon, the gasoline powered car, voicemail’s time has come and gone. We need to kill it. No one wants to hear …
How to get hundreds of paid Android apps and games for free
Android users, we don’t want you to feel neglected. We always try to help out with useful tips like when we recently told you about three …
The latest Android commercial takes a big shot at Apple
On Sunday night, capitalizing on the huge audience that tuned in for the 88th Academy Awards, Google debuted a new Android commercial that has everyone …
A secret Google search feature every Android user should know about
We regularly share hidden iPhone features with readers for one simple reason: there’s so much functionality packed into Apple’s iPhone that it’s impossible for anyone to …
The MWC product that I want the most right now… and it’s not a phone
This year’s Mobile World Congress was rich in announcements, especially for top mobile hardware from some of the most important players in the market. But the …
Netflix on iPhone is about to get a lot better
Netflix is not done improving its service. After expanding its reach to over 130 more markets, and after completing its full transition to the cloud, …
Meet the sleek external battery your iPhone deserves
While Apple is busy building unsightly humpbacked battery packs, other companies in the market haven’t broken stride. There is little question that Apple stands to steal …
Study finds that Android accounts for 85% of all device failures
In 2016, you might be forgiven for thinking we’ve reached smartphone parity. After all, the difference between an iPhone and a flagship Android device arguably …
Bring any old Mac and PC back to life with help of Android
Not too long ago we told you there’s a way to breath new life into your dying Mac or PC by turning them into Chromebooks. …
Guy shows how to make a toy robot out of a broken Android phone
Even people who are talented at making repairs sometimes break things so bad that they’re impossible to fix. The man who runs the YouTube account ElectroBOOM recently …
Order this $3 Android phone with your next cup of coffee
How much are you willing to spend for a smartphone? In case you’re not ready to shell out more than $600 for a brand new …
The single best Android ad Google has ever made
Google has made several solid ads for Android in the past but I don’t think any of them have done as good a job of …
One seemingly innocuous text message can wreck your Android phone’s security
There are plenty of malicious apps and bugs out there that are capable of doing irreparable harm to mobile devices, regardless of operating system. Only a …
Secret settings that make any Android phone feel twice as fast
The annual Mobile World Congress trade show is less than a week away, which means we’re about to be introduced to some of the most …
A simple free Android app that will make your phone much faster
Despite their octa-core processors and tons of RAM, even the best Android phones in the world still aren’t as fast as Apple’s dual-core iPhone 6s. …
This year’s best Android phones still might not be as fast as last year’s iPhone 6s
We’ve said it countless times before and we’ll likely say it dozens of times more in the coming years: specs and benchmark test results on …
Simple tips for making your Android phone more secure
Google knows Android has a reputation for not being the most secure platform around, which may be why it decided this week to help out …
15 WhatsApp tips, tricks and hacks to help you text like a pro
Earlier this week, Facebook announced that its WhatsApp messenger app now has more than one billion users, an impressive number considering that Facebook Messenger has …
Another crucial reason why app developers prefer iOS to Android
While the fight between iPhone and Android persists, the fact is that no matter what platform you choose, you’ll get a great experience. There’s great …
Apple Music lets Android users do something you can’t do on your iPhone
It’s probably fair to assume that a majority of Apple Music’s 15 million+ subscribers own an iPhone or an iPad, but users of the Android app …
6 terrific Android apps you can’t get on the iPhone
I switched to the iPhone as my primary phone last fall but there are still a lot of things that I really miss about Android. …
Why Microsoft paid $250M for one of the greatest Android and iPhone keyboard apps of all time
Microsoft on Wednesday confirmed it purchased one of the greatest Android and iPhone keyboard apps of all time, paying $250 million for it, according to …
I just got a friendly reminder why I’m happier with iOS than Android
I like iOS a lot and I don’t regret making the switch from Android last year. That said, I do miss a lot of things …
Samsung is now allowing users to install ad blockers on its phones
Following in Apple’s footsteps once again, Samsung added support for content and ad blockers to its pre-installed browser over the weekend. As long as you use the …
BlackBerry exec: ‘The future is really Android’
Yes, it’s really time to start digging a grave for BlackBerry 10. In an interview with India’s The Economic Times, BlackBerry exec Damian Tay explained that “the …
It takes 2 seconds to give your Android phone a speed boost and improve battery life by 20%
Given how much time smartphone users on the whole spend using Facebook, it’s not all that surprising that the app tends to consume its fair share of battery. …
