Replacing Android OS with the privacy-focused Ubuntu Touch on your smartphone means leaving a lot behind. You’ll be ditching the omnipresent tracking and telemetry of Android OS, but you’ll also be losing access to all but the most basic apps. And no, there’s no Whatsapp. Android is a mature mobile operating system, running on more […]
Smartphones come with many pre-installed apps that are designed to increase convenience or functionality. The problem is that they aren’t always desirable, and smartphone companies like to make them hard to remove. So, if you’re looking to remove Samsung Pay, we understand why. In recent Android versions, Samsung has enabled users to easily uninstall or […]
One of Android’s greatest strengths is the open nature of the platform. Unlike iOS devices, you’re free to install any software you want. Unfortunately, that’s also a source of problems. Opening Android up to software outside of the official app store introduces the possibility of malware. If your Android phone has been afflicted by malware, […]
There are several situations and events where you’d find offline messaging useful—for instance, planning a camping trip with a group of friends to a remote location with no cellular coverage or internet connection? You all should have an offline messaging app installed on your devices before the trip. Do government authorities regularly shut down the […]
Widgets are like mini mobile apps on your phone that combine helpfulness with style. These small displays are a useful addition to your phone’s home screen as they give you easy-to-digest information snapshots. You can add widgets to your phone’s home screen and tap on each widget to fully open the corresponding app. For example, […]
Smartphones have brought us the convenience of apps that can do just about anything. But that’s not much help if you tap them and nothing happens. If an app won’t open on your Android device, here are some possible fixes. Restart Your Phone Often apps don’t launch properly due to temporary issues that get resolved […]
Locating and viewing your app download history on your smartphone is handy in the following cases: Follow these steps to learn how to view your app download history on iOS and Android. How to See What Apps You’ve Downloaded on Android By default, Android users get most of their apps from Google Play Store. You […]
Time-lapse is a technique used to capture changes in your surroundings that happen slowly over time. You’ve probably seen a time-lapse video before on YouTube, or elsewhere online. This technique is great for recording sunsets or sunrises, falling stars, or just the way clouds move throughout the day. Nowadays, you can use your Android phone […]
Mobile gaming has become the most common form of gaming. Even if you don’t have a console, gaming PC or gaming handheld, you’ve probably spent time playing mobile games. If you’re serious about mobile gaming and like to play competitively or focus on high-end titles with intense graphics, you might want to know which Android […]
Many of us feel we could do with much less screen time. Yet because of the addictive nature of our smartphones, putting a stop to overuse of them can feel difficult without help. iPhone and Android phones both have features available to help you reduce screen time, but there are also lots of free apps […]