Some Android features feel second nature to us, but not to our parents. Here are a bunch that my folks found useful.

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 ...

An unlocked phone is the key to getting service from an alternative carrier. Here's how to check if a phone is unlocked.

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The unlocked 128GB model of the Samsung Galaxy S25 is on sale from Best Buy at $120 off. If you purchase the Android ...

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 ...

The 'N' icon in the notification tray indicates that NFC is enabled on your phone. Head to the Settings app or the quick ...

2026 Android flagships must do better in this regard, supporting at least 50W or higher wired charging speeds with a standard ...

When I first started using Hypernotes on my Android, the two features that immediately made me drop Evernote and Google Keep ...

I've been using the Pixel 10 Pro since the end of August, but I ditched it to use to the Pixel 10 for a week. Here's how it ...

Auto restart is a sleeper hit feature available on Samsung Galaxy phones and on many other Android-powered devices - here's ...