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Android 15 Will Let You Track Your Phone Even When It’s Off

Fear no longer, as Android 15 will finally bring support for tracking your Android device even when it is switched off. The Google Pixel 9 is expected to debut the feature.
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Sharing A Password On Android Is Going To Get Easier

Google continues to add perks to their Family Groups. You’ll soon be able to share passwords with others in your family, with a few taps on your Android.
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Android Is Getting A Few New Tricks

Android announced several new features that have started rolling out to devices, and they look like they might shape up to be very useful.
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How to set up mobile hotspot on your Android phone

Need help setting up the mobile hotspot on your Android phone so you can stay connected wherever you are? Check out our guide and we’ll show you how.
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Try Out Samsung’s Galaxy AI On Any Android Phone

Galaxy AI is only on the S24 devices for now, but you can know if they’re worth it before buying by using the Try Galaxy app.
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How to block a number on Android phones and iPhones

No matter what type of smartphone you’re using, we can help you avoid all of those pesky robo and sales calls. Here’s how to block a number on any smartphone.
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How to get Fortnite on your Android phone or tablet

Fortnite may not be on the Google Play Store, but it’s still available through Epic. Here’s how to sideload the official app and jump back in.
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How to reset default apps on an Android phone or tablet

Nothing is forever. If you’re rethinking your decision and want to reset default apps, just follow our guide for stock Android and most Samsung phones.
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Google just announced Android 15. Here’s everything that’s new

It’s that time once again. Google has just announced Android 15 and released the first developer preview for it. Here’s everything that’s new!
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This $375 Android phone surprised the heck out of me

It’s hard to be surprised by Android phones in 2024. But this new mid-range option from Poco does exactly that.
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The Best Android RPG Games Of 2024

The best Android RPG games of 2024 are taking the world by storm as we speak. Mobile RPGs…
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How to remove malware and viruses from an Android phone

Downloaded an infected app? Our guide will show you the steps to take and some recommended security measures.
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Galaxy S24 Suffering From Android Auto Connection Problems

Very recent Samsung Galaxy S24 users are now immediately faced with car connection issues with Android Auto.
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How to reverse image search on Android or iPhone

It’s easy to find or reverse-search images with Google on your mobile device. We show you how it’s done in Android or iPhone, plus a few apps that can help out.
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The 5 best wireless chargers for Android and iPhone in 2024

Charging your smartphone can be a chore, but we’ve rounded up the best wireless phone chargers for iPhone and Android to make the job a little easier for you.
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How to use Android Recovery Mode to fix your phone or tablet

Recovery mode is often indispensable for solving phone problems. This guide explains what it is and precisely how to access it on most major Android phones.
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How to force close apps on your Android device

Are you having trouble with an Android app? We show you how to close any background apps and how to force close apps in Android with ease.
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How to turn off the camera shutter sound on an Android phone

The shutter click on your Android smartphone camera is usually not a problem, but if you prefer silence as you shoot, we show you how to turn off the sound.
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Gmail For Android Has Just Got A Lot Better

Gmail for Android is constantly receiving really helpful updates, but if you’ve gotten tired of dealing with hundreds of mailing lists, you’re going to like this one.
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I reviewed a new Android phone that could kill the Galaxy S24 Ultra

Is the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro the best phone you can buy if you want to play games? Yes, but there’s a lot more to it than that.
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This Android tablet has a wild display. But is it worth $230?

TCL’s NxtPaper 11 is a budget tablet with a premium feel and a unique display. Is it worth checking out? We find out.
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How to record a WhatsApp call on Android or iOS

For a variety of reasons, you may one day find yourself needing to record a WhatsApp call. We’ve put together a simple guide for the best ways to do just that.
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Using an iPhone 15 showed me something Android phones get wrong

My time with the iPhone 15 has taught me that I love smaller flagship phones. But it seems only Apple offers what I now want: a top-tier smaller smartphone.
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New Apps And Navigation Features Are Coming To Android Auto

Google is bringing real-time battery status sharing to Android Auto and Google Maps, along with the Chrome browser and even Crunchyroll to keep the kids occupied.
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Microsoft Teams finally coming to Android Auto, nearly a year after being announced

Microsoft Teams is finally coming to Android Auto — an app that allows Android phones to connect to the car’s pre-existing infotainment system — next month, nearly a year after being announced by Google at I/O 2023. This is according to a Microsoft 365 roadmap that details future releases.

While the app launches in February, we still don’t have too many details regarding how it’ll be used. Microsoft has stated that you’ll be able to “join meetings and make calls” from the calendar view. There’s no information as to whether or not it’ll integrate with messages from the service or engage in some of the other Teams-specific features, like file and data collaboration. Of course, driving down a highway is probably not the best time to be fiddling with random work files.

Neither Microsoft or Google have offered up any information as to why Teams took so long to release for Android Auto. Google also announced Android Auto integration for Zoom and Webex at I/O 2023. Both software suites launched on the platform back in September. Android Auto also recently got apps by The Weather Channel and YouTube. The platform even offers games for passengers or when the car is parked, including a version of Solitaire and a simple racing game called Beach Buggy Racing 2.

Google says Android Auto currently integrates with 200 million cars, so the addition of Microsoft Teams is certainly a welcome one. Meanwhile, the company has also suggested that the adoption rate of Android Automotive — the similarly named but distinct product which is, unlike the Android Auto app, a full-fledge infotainment operating system — has exploded in the past year, as automobile manufacturers have begun to phase out internal infotainment systems in favor of Google’s operating system. Companies like Chevrolet, Volvo, Polestar, Honda, Renault and even GM have all announced the adoption of Google’s platform.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-teams-finally-coming-to-android-auto-nearly-a-year-after-being-announced-181847262.html?src=rss
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The Clicks For iPhone Keyboard Case Must Come To Android

The Clicks for iPhone adds something to Cupertino’s phone that it’s never had before – a physical keyboard. And it looks that good that we’d love to see it come to Android
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Microsoft’s AI Copilot app is now available on Android

Microsoft’s Copilot app is now available on the Play Store, giving Android users the ability to use ChatGPT-4 to create text and images free of charge.
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The best apps on Android and iOS to download on your new smartphone

Whether you just received a new smartphone as a gift, or you want to give your existing phone a refresh, you can do so by examining your app situation. First, purging might be in order: we recommend deleting any apps you don’t use regularly off your phone to get extra space and remove unnecessary digital clutter from your life. Yes, that goes for any pre-installed apps on your new phone that you know will get banished to a hidden folder otherwise. Once that’s done, think about any apps you don’t currently have that you know you’d use or that you want to try. Do you constantly take public transit and need up-to-date train times or directions? Are you always working from coffee shops and need a VPN for digital protection? If you need some inspiration, here are the best smartphone apps we think you should try on your phone.

Bitwarden

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Bitwarden

If you only take one piece of advice away from this article, it’s that you should download a password manager. If you’ve never used one before, it’s hard to go wrong with Bitwarden. It won’t wow you with beautifully designed apps, but it’s one of our favorite password managers and you’ll appreciate its fair business model. The best part of the Bitwarden experience is that all of its core features are free to use. Without paying a cent, you can use Bitwarden on as many devices as you want. By comparison, competitors can charge $ 3 per month or more for that same functionality. If you want to support Bitwarden, the $ 10 per year Premium plan is well worth the money as you get access to features like advanced two-factor authentication.

FireFox

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Firefox

If it’s been a few years since you last used Firefox, now is a great time to revisit it. Partway through last year, Mozilla overhauled the Android version of its browser to bring over many of its best desktop features to mobile. That release saw Mozilla add more robust support for third-party add-ons. It also brought over its Enhanced Tracking Protection feature, which stops trackers from misusing your browsing data. Separately, with Apple allowing you to change your default browser since the release of iOS 14, there’s never been a better time for iPhone users to liberate themselves from Safari.

Headspace

Headspace
Headspace

I subscribed to Headspace at the start of the pandemic. Since then, it’s become one of the few apps I use every day. Yes, Headspace is a meditation and mindfulness app, but it’s also so much more than that. You’ll find it also has a mix of music designed to help you focus and workouts for unwinding at the end of a long day. Across the board, everything it offers is excellent, and you’ll find yourself turning to it for more than just peace of mind.

Notion

Notion
Notion

Notion is one of the most powerful productivity tools you can download right now, and if your goal for 2023 is to organize your personal and professional lives, I can’t recommend it enough. What makes Notion so powerful is an interface that looks simple but offers a lot of flexibility. I’ve used Notion to create to-do lists, write notes and features and manage personal projects. It can be a bit overwhelming at first. My suggestion is to head over to YouTube to see how other people have used Notion’s features to organize their lives.

Libby

Libby
Libby

If you want to do more reading in 2022, forget about buying books through Amazon and download Libby instead. If you’re not familiar with the app, it allows you to borrow ebooks, digital magazines and graphic novels from your local library. All you need is a library card, which most systems across the US offer for free. Sometimes you have to wait to borrow the books you want to read most, but you’ll find Libby will dramatically expand your reading list.

Transit

Transit app
Transit

There’s nothing worse than waiting for a bus on a cold winter’s day or watching three go by one after another. Avoid both situations with one of the best public transit planning apps on Android and iOS. Transit excels where other apps in the category fail thanks to its clean, easy-to-use interface that highlights all the options near you. It also has one of the better algorithms for predicting departure times, so you’ll know exactly when you need to run out of your house or apartment to catch the next bus, train or streetcar.

Paprika

Paprika recipe app
Paprika

Paprika is the best $ 5 you can spend to make feeding yourself even easier. At its core, it allows you to download recipes from your favorite websites and make them accessible on all your devices. You can also use it to scale the size of the meal you’re about to cook and convert between metric and imperial measurements. Add to that a meal planner, shopping lists and a tool for tracking the ingredients in your pantry, and you have an indispensable app for home cooks.

Pocket Casts

Pocket Casts app
Pocket Casts

With podcasts becoming ever more popular with each passing year, there’s a good chance you already have a handful of favorite shows you listen to every week. As much as Spotify would like to convince you it has the best podcast app, that distinction goes to Pocket Casts. We like it because it offers a consistently great experience across every system it supports. And if you use a mix of platforms from Apple, Google and Microsoft, you don’t have to worry about syncing, either. It’s also nice to use software that doesn’t feel caught between two worlds in the way that Spotify does. Pocket Casts isn’t trying to be anything more than an app for listening to podcasts. That’s not something you can say of Spotify, and it’s often a source of frustration for those who turn to it for music.

Pocket

Pocket app
Pocket

Another way to read more in 2022 is to download Pocket. It’s among the most popular read-it-later apps out there, allowing you to save articles you find online. Much like Pocket Casts, what makes this app compelling is that it offers a consistently excellent device-agnostic experience, making it a great option for those who haven’t gone all-in on one ecosystem. Whether you use Chrome, Safari or Edge, you can install a browser extension to save articles you stumble upon. You can then read them later without distractions on your phone or tablet. Just don’t forget to make a dent in your Pocket reading list occasionally.

Signal

Signal
Signal

We understand, asking your friends and family to install another messaging app on their phone can sometimes feel like a Sisyphean task, but the effort has also never been more worth it. In Signal, you’ll find one of the most secure chat apps on the market. It has all the features you would expect from a messaging program, including support for stickers and Snapchat-like Stories, but more important are the ways Signal is different from rivals like WhatsApp and Telegram. Signal is a nonprofit and is one of the few apps committed to privacy rather than revenue via data collection. That means you won’t see any ads in the app, nor will the company sell your data to third-party marketers.

Windscribe

Windscribe
Windscribe

The top pick for best free VPN in our guide is Windscribe, making it a great choice to download on your phone if you’ve never used a VPN before and want to give it a try. There’s no catch here: Windscribe is completely free to use, provided you sign up with a valid email address. Free users get 10GB of data per month, unlimited device connections and access to servers in over 10 countries. Windscribe passed all of our geoblock, streaming and gaming tests, plus it’s pretty easy to use as well. If you end up liking it, you can pay for Windscribe and get access to even more servers in additional countries, along with unlimited data and access to an ad blocker. A full Pro subscription costs about $ 6 per month when billed annually, or you can build your own plan with only the features you need starting at $ 1 per month.

Snapseed

Snapseed
Snapseed

Most recent phones come with great cameras. Still, even with the latest iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel, almost every photo can benefit from an edit before you share it. The options you have for photo editing apps are nearly endless, but if you want something that works well, look no further than Snapseed. It’s an old favorite that offers a comprehensive suite of editing options but never gets bogged down in too many sliders and dials. Best of all, it makes it easy to save edits to your camera roll and upload them to apps like Instagram.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-apps-to-download-on-your-new-smartphone-ios-android-180049321.html?src=rss
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Have Android 14? Here’s how to easily customize your lock screen

Android 14’s lock screen is fully customizable, so you can make some pretty big changes to let it match your needs. Here’s how to customize your lock screen.
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Why 2023 was such a special year for Android phones

Flagship Android phones have been good for many years, but in 2023, they did something truly special.
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The Best Offline Android Games For 2023/2024

If you don’t have a Nintendo Switch, or its counterpart Steam Deck, playing mobile games when you don’t…
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This Is Beeper’s Final Attempt to bring iMessage to Android

Beeper has once again defied Apple and made iMessage available to Android users but says this is its final attempt. It’s now a case of waiting to see how long Cupertino waits to close this latest loophole and restrict iMessage to iPhone users once more.
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Your Android Phone Could Soon Say It Needs A New Battery

Knowing when to replace your phone battery could be more scientific in future as Google works on adding Battery Health information to Android.
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Sideloading Apps On Android Will Soon Get Easier

Terms of Google’s settlement with Epic have emerged, with third-party billing and side-loading of apps being made more convenient for the user.
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Sunbird — the sketchy iMessage for Android app — just shut down

Sunbird, the iMessage app that powered Nothing Chats, is shutting down. And the way it happened is a bit … odd.
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Qualcomm’s newest chip will bring AI to cheaper Android phones

Qualcomm’s new midrange processor, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, will make its way to Android phones that will be announced toward the end of this year.
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The iPhone’s futuristic satellite tech isn’t coming to Android any time soon

Qualcomm has killed an ambitious project that sought to bring Apple-like satellite connectivity feature to Android phones, but there’s still some hope.
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I turned my iPhone into one of 2023’s coolest Android phones

Want to make your iPhone look like one of the coolest Android phones from this year? I’ll show you how.
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I reviewed Samsung’s new $600 Android phone. Here’s what I love (and hate)

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has flagship features mixed with frustrating cutbacks. Do its positives override the negatives? Find out in our review!
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Samsung just announced another new phone (and two Android tablets)

Samsung has introduced a new phone and two tablets. The latest additions to the family are the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus.
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These two Android foldables cost less than one Galaxy Z Fold 5

You know the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 costs $ 1,800, but did you also know there’s a way to get two foldable phones for the same price? Let me enlighten you.
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How to track an Android phone, tablet, or smartwatch

Need to learn how to track your Android smartphone or other mobile device? Here are three great options, each of which can help you pinpoint your device.
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This Android phone is supposed to last you until 2031. But is it any good?

The Fairphone 5 is very different from other smartphones, and could even last you a decade before replacement, but would you want to keep it that long?
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How to hide photos on your Android phone or tablet

Are you worried about your private snaps getting viewed by nosy strangers? We show you several ways to shield photos on your Android phone from prying eyes.
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I used an Android phone with ChatGPT built-in — and I loved it

ChatGPT is everywhere these days, but what happens when you add it to an Android phone as a virtual assistant? As it turns out, it’s pretty amazing.
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Google gives the Android branding a smart 3D refresh ahead of the Pixel 8 launch

How to get new emojis on your iPhone or Android device

We all use and love emojis. But how do you know if you have all of the latest ones? Here’s how to get new emojis on your iPhone or Android device.
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OnePlus will launch the Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 on September 25th

As Samsung rolls out the second One UI 6 beta, OnePlus has announced that it will launch the next version of its OxygenOS smartphone software on September 25th. Named OxygenOS 14, it’s based on Android 14 and is powered by the brand’s proprietary ‘Trinity Engine’ platform. This is what OnePlus has to say about the […]

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I reviewed 2 of the best Android smartwatches. This is the one I’d buy

I’ve worn the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and Ticwatch Pro 5 over the past weeks. They’re both great, but there’s only one I’d actually buy.
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3 reasons why I can’t leave my iPhone for an Android phone

Android phones are great, and they have clear advantages over the iPhone. But try as I might, I just can’t quit my iPhone.
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