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How to use Android smartphones, tablets, and other types of devices. This category includes product reviews, tutorials and general technical articles about this operating system.

tutorial How to schedule a text message (SMS) on Android

How to schedule a text message (SMS) on Android

One of our readers contacted me and told me his girlfriend is traveling somewhere in Asia. Her birthday is coming soon, so he wants to schedule a romantic text message that should be sent when she wakes up. He wanted to know if this was possible. Fortunately, Android smartphones (including Samsung Galaxy ones) allow you to send a text message at a certain time
review Nothing Phone (2a) review: R2D2's smartphone!

Nothing Phone (2a) review: R2D2's smartphone!

While flagship smartphones grab the headlines, most people can't afford them and don't really need them either. Ultimately, more affordable phones can do almost the same things as expensive ones. And while not everyone would agree with this fact, smartphones like the Nothing Phone (2a) make my statement truer than ever. This smartphone focuses on what matters most to people and delivers a good
tutorial How to turn off Facebook sounds on Android and iPhone

How to turn off Facebook sounds on Android and iPhone

Is Facebook making sounds on your smartphone that are driving you crazy? How do you turn off Facebook sounds on Android or iOS? It’s no secret that the Facebook app can be noisy, alerting you (and everyone else nearby) with every post or like. Recent updates from Meta even introduced bugs causing the Facebook app to chirp as you scroll. Annoying, right? Well, the
review Samsung Galaxy Fit3 review: Health and fitness tracking on a budget!

Samsung Galaxy Fit3 review: Health and fitness tracking on a budget!

Although fitness trackers are less popular than they used to be, millions of people still prefer them to the more expensive smartwatches. Some choose a fitness tracker because it’s smaller, lighter, and easier to wear; others prefer it because it costs a lot less than a smartwatch, while some only want to see whether a device of this type can help them improve their
review realme 12 Pro review: Elegant phone with potential for photography

realme 12 Pro review: Elegant phone with potential for photography

Last year, I reviewed realme’s 11 Pro and Pro+ Android smartphones, which impressed me with what they offered for their price range. As 2024 ushered in a fresh lineup from the same brand, I was able to test the brand-new realme 12 Pro 5G, too. This model walks the same line in terms of beautiful design while introducing several significant changes under the hood
review Garmin Forerunner 165 Music review: Smartwatch for athletes on a budget!

Garmin Forerunner 165 Music review: Smartwatch for athletes on a budget!

Garmin is a brand well-known for its professional smartwatches designed for athletes. However, they are not popular for selling affordable smartwatches. With Garmin Forerunner 165 and Garmin Forerunner 165 Music, the company is trying to shake things up. The new models bring many specialized features from their expensive Forerunner lineup at lower prices that many can afford. Does this sound appealing to you? Luckily,
tutorial How to share photos from an iPhone to an Android and vice versa

How to share photos from an iPhone to an Android and vice versa

A few years ago, sending photos from an iPhone to an Android or the other way around was not easy. However, the situation has improved significantly, though not because of Apple’s efforts. Because no, you can’t AirDrop from an iPhone to an Android, nor can you Nearby Share from an Android to an iPhone. However, thanks to alternative solutions offered by Microsoft, Google, and
article 11 reasons why Android phones suck

11 reasons why Android phones suck

Android smartphones come in various shapes and sizes, with different hardware and connectivity options. But there’s one trait that many of them have in common: they suck. Don’t you often get the urge to say “this phone sucks” when looking at yours? I’m not just throwing shade at Android compared to iPhones; many are objectively bad. Blame it on the Wild West of Android
tutorial Fix your Android’s power button so it turns off your phone (including Samsung Galaxy)

Fix your Android’s power button so it turns off your phone (including Samsung Galaxy)

Turning your phone off used to be as simple as pressing and holding the Power button and choosing Power Off. Unfortunately, most smartphone manufacturers have decided to copy the iPhone, and on many Android smartphones, this action turns on Google Assistant. Similarly, on Samsung Galaxy phones, it opens Bixby. If you want to turn off Google Assistant so that it doesn’t show up when
review Samsung Galaxy S24 (with Exynos) review: The compact flagship, even smarter!

Samsung Galaxy S24 (with Exynos) review: The compact flagship, even smarter!

The Galaxy S24 is Samsung’s latest compact flagship phone for 2024 and many people have high expectations from it. Design-wise, it is almost identical to its predecessor. The changes are subtle, but they include new colors, materials, and improvements to the screen and battery. However, a major change is represented by the fact that Samsung is again using an Exynos processor in European markets.
tutorial How to lock Incognito tabs in Chrome on Android and iPhone

How to lock Incognito tabs in Chrome on Android and iPhone

If you use the Incognito mode on your Android or iPhone smartphone to browse the web privately, you probably have things in there that you don’t want others to see. In that case, you’ll likely want to protect your Incognito tabs. Fortunately, the Google Chrome app for mobile devices bundles a feature that lets you do exactly that. Here’s how to lock your Incognito
review Garmin HRM-Fit review: The fitness tracker for your sports bra!

Garmin HRM-Fit review: The fitness tracker for your sports bra!

At CES 2024, Garmin announced two devices for women, prioritizing comfort and wearability. One is a chest strap named Garmin HRM-Fit that works with sports bras. This device is compatible with several Garmin smartwatches, cycling computers, and various fitness equipment, appealing to women who are serious about intense sports activities. If you’re curious about this device and what it can do, read this review:
review Garmin Lily 2 Classic review: Classy smartwatch for women

Garmin Lily 2 Classic review: Classy smartwatch for women

A lot of smartwatches out there look like a bulky, heavy piece of technology, strapped on your wrist. While many smartwatches can be useful to women, few are designed just for them, and even fewer look like beautiful watches you would wear even during a fashion event. Garmin wants to change this with the recently launched Lily 2 and Lily 2 Classic. These smartwatches
tutorial Pin Google Weather to your Android (including Samsung Galaxy)

Pin Google Weather to your Android (including Samsung Galaxy)

My father asked me the other day: “Does Google have its own Weather app? I want it on my Android phone!” At the time of writing, Google does not have a standalone Weather app, at least not for Android smartphones. However, it can provide a weather forecast using data from Weather.com and other sources in its Google app, on Google.com, and elsewhere. This weather
tutorial What is and how to use Personal Vault in OneDrive

What is and how to use Personal Vault in OneDrive

OneDrive is a cloud storage service that lets you store and access your files from any device. One of its best features is the Personal Vault, a secure folder that requires additional authentication to access your most sensitive and important files. In this tutorial post, I’m going to show you how to enable and use OneDrive’s Personal Vault to secure your data, no matter
article Brief hands-on with Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra

Brief hands-on with Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra

While you’re watching the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event of 2024, I have some interesting facts about the new Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra that are being announced today. The company invited me to use them for a few minutes before the big event. I gathered some quick information about these smartphones that left me with a couple of interesting first impressions.
review HUAWEI FreeClip review: The most comfortable wireless earbuds?

HUAWEI FreeClip review: The most comfortable wireless earbuds?

Most people like using wireless earbuds, but many have this issue: one of the buds has a harder time remaining in one of your ears and keeps falling off a lot easier than the other. This problem is caused by the fact that we don’t have identical ears, and even though many earbuds are designed ergonomically, our ears are simply too different. HUAWEI went
tutorial How to sync the Windows 10 clipboard with other PCs and Android phones

How to sync the Windows 10 clipboard with other PCs and Android phones

One of the best features of Windows 10 is the ability to store multiple items in your clipboard. But… did you know that you can also share the clipboard between computers running Windows 10 or Windows 11, as well as sync the clipboard with Android smartphones? Because yes, you can! However, for the clipboard sync to work, you must use the same Microsoft account