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 ...

What To Do If Your Android Phone Won't Charge

Your Android smartphone could have the largest battery available and support fast charging speeds, but neither will matter if ...

Android Phone's USB Tethering Isn't Working? Here's How To Fix It

Android's USB tethering lets you share internet from your phone, but it may fail sometimes. Checking the USB cable and ...

Why There's An 'N' Icon On Your Android Phone's Screen (And How To Turn It Off)

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

Android smartphones can now tap to unlock the Ultraloq Bolt NFC

One of the best features you’ll find on locks that support Apple Home Keys is the ability to open the lock simply by tapping your iPhone or Apple Watch against it. Owners of the Ultraloq Bolt NFC have ...
Android Police

Google Pixel phones gain access to a hidden feature with Android 16 QPR1

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to consumer technology. He previously worked at leading tech publications, such as Neowin, MakeUseOf, and MSPowerUser. Beyond his ...
How-To Geek on MSN

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

Even if you use a fingerprint or Face Unlock to secure your Android phone, neither of those methods can be used as the "main" security method. For example, when you restart your phone, it will require ...
Android Authority

I spent the weekend playing Silksong on my phone — Here's how

When the first ASUS ROG Ally dropped back in 2023, Hollow Knight was the very first game I played on it. I know, the game had been out for more than five years at that point, but it was my ...
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 ...
Digital Trends

Google Maps updated for Android 16: why you’ll like it more (but won’t know why)

Google Maps will get a nifty new upgrade with the continued rollout of the Material 3 (M3) Expressive update, the Android creator’s new visual identity that it’s slowly pushing to its suite of apps.
9to5google

Pixel has made a change to lock screen notifications – here’s how to adjust it

The Pixel 10 hit store shelves with Android 16 QPR1, which alters how lock screen notifications are presented. If you’re not used to it, the sudden change can be a little disorienting. The new ...