13 Settings To Turn Off Or On In Your Android Phone

The Android OS is highly customizable, but that means that a lot of its default settings won't be a good fit for the way that ...
BGR

How To Restart Your Android Phone Without Using The Power Button

Rebooting your Android phone is often recommended as one of the ways to remove any temporary bottlenecks in the phone's performance, as it clears the memory, closes any unused apps running in the ...
How-To Geek on MSN

What to Do If You Forget Your Android Phone's PIN, Pattern, or Password

Android secures your device by asking you for a PIN, pattern, or full password. What happens if you forget the security method you set up? If you're lucky, you can get back in easily—but that may not ...
TalkAndroid on MSN

Cracked screen? Here’s the trick to recover Android data without a hitch

Dropping your phone is almost a rite of passage. One slip from your pocket, and suddenly you’re staring at a spiderweb of cracks—or worse, a completely black ...
SlashGear

Here's What That Black 'Dot' On Top Of Your Android Phone Is For

From bulky constructions capable of only making phone calls, or sending texts if you're lucky, to giant screens that connect you to the internet — the transformation of cell phones is an exciting ...
The Verge

Watch me unlock a smart lock using Aliro.

Aliro is based on Apple’s NFC Home Key technology and will support UWB unlocking, allowing any smartphone to securely unlock any door lock, regardless of ecosystem or brand. The Aliro standard is ...
Lifehacker

Seven Android Quick Settings Controls You Should Be Using

The Quick Settings panel on Android is an underrated powerhouse, often forgotten by most Android users. While a lot is said about the iPhone’s Control Center, if you're willing to put in some work, ...
Stereogum

Write About sombr Without Using The Word “Softboi” Challenge

Chained To The Rhythm: The Month In Pop September 11, 2025 9:41 AM By Katherine St. Asaph A new month is upon us, and in pop in 2025 that means one thing: New sensitive dude just dropped. His name, ...
CNET

I Tested the Pixel 10 Pro and It's a Master Class on What an Android Phone Should Be

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. I've spent a lot of time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, taking ...
Toronto Sun

Federal government says emails, phone numbers accessed in cyberattack

OTTAWA — The federal government says individuals’ email addresses and phone numbers associated with Canada Revenue Agency, Employment and Social Development Canada and Canada Border Services Agency ...
PC Magazine

Google Pixel 10 Pro Review: The Best Android Phone for Most People

I’m one of PCMag’s mobile analysts. That means I check out phones, hotspots, and mobile networks. Technology has been my passion and hobby since I was a child. I’ve covered tech professionally for ...