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Sometimes it feels like we’ve been running Google’s mobile OS on our Android devices forever. However, it’s actually been less than 10 years since the first official Android phone made its debut for consumers to buy in stores. Google’s decision to make Android an open source...

Mobile devices are amazing tools that can enrich your life in many ways. Need to solve a problem…? There’s probably an app for that. As these devices mature, and as we weave them into our daily lives more, there is a cost trade off that...

There are a couple of simple, thoughtful things you can do to keep yourself safe as you enjoy your mobile device, and as long as you remember these steps you'll be good to go.

Android P Beta is already available for select devices, which means that you can easily try out this latest firmware right now simply by signing up for the Android Beta program — provided you have a smartphone that’s in the list. While on the beta,...

Want to speed up Android? Tired of waiting on your phone to do stuff? Before you shell out for an expensive upgrade, it’s first worth trying to eke out a little extra performance from your current device.Let’s have a look at some of the best...

You might be pretty impressed with the performance of your Android phone. It runs a lot of apps and games. But your phone might become unstable or run down its battery faster than it needs to if you don’t maintain it. Problems on your device...

Around the world there are more than two billion Android phones and tablets used every month. This colossal figure makes the Google-owned operating system the biggest in the world.Despite the number of devices running Android, only a third of its users will ever use the most recent...

There are a number of options and hidden menus within Android that provide users more control over their device. With this control, you can better manage how your phone operates. We came up with a list of tips and shortcuts that, when used, will slowly...

If you’ve done any internet searching on the topic of Android phones, you’ve most likely run across either forums or articles discussing “rooting” your device. This article is not intended to show you how to root your phone or to convince you whether or not to...

Some users have reported that the Samsung Galaxy series will have a black screen after you have turned on the smartphone. The problem is that the Galaxy buttons light up like normal, but the screen remains black and nothing is showing up.

One of the biggest improvements with the Galaxy S9 and S9+ is the redesigned camera, with the latter scoring an impressive 99 overall on DxOMark. But with an abundance of features and enhancements, tweaking the camera’s settings for optimal performance can be a little confusing. Though the settings...

The Galaxy S9 didn’t even reach store shelves before fans and commentators were already musing about its follow-up. It’s no secret Samsung’s newest device, as impressive as it is, is little more than an upgrade to last year’s S8. To satisfy our need for revolutionary, technological change,...

Samsung has recently launched Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9 plus. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are Samsung’s latest and greatest piece of hardware, usurping almost every other Android phone — becoming the odds-on favorite to sell the most units among its Android brethren. We’ve...

They’re finally here — Samsung has officially revealed the Galaxy S9 and S9+, which run Android Oreo out of the box. Since we’ve spent plenty of time with the Oreo beta for the Galaxy S8, we already know about some of the best new software features coming...

Google is expected to announce the next version of their mobile operating system, Android P, during their I/O developers conference on May 8. However, the first developer preview of Android P will likely be released before then in March. While we wait for DP1 to arrive, the rumors have...

There probably isn’t a person now who hasn’t got an absolutely indispensable smartphone in their pocket. However, despite this fact, there aren’t many people out there who know about all the incredible things these devices are actually capable of. Android is stacked with so many tools and configuration options,...

Android is now the most used mobile operating system in the world, with many commentators putting its market share at around 70%. With such growing presence, there are too many Android applications, although if we are able to hack Android OS and customize it as...

After the recalls that plagued the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung delivered a killer device in the Galaxy Note 8. Now that the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are poised to be announced at Mobile World Congress on February 25, it’s time to shift our attention to the Galaxy Note 9.The Galaxy...

There are a handful of phone recovery or anti-theft apps on the Google Play Store which can be a lifesaver in case you lose your phone or, even worse, it gets stolen. But many people might only realize that there are such apps AFTER it got lost....

Every website owner should take responsibility for ensuring the safety of its visitors, but unfortunately, some websites just aren’t secure. An unsafe website can spread malware, steal your information, send spam, and more. To protect yourself and your personal information, it’s important to know that a...