Did you just buy a new Android phone? Whether you’re switching to a new Android from an old Android, or you’re switching away from an iPhone, we’re telling you the best ways to transfer contacts to your new phone. First, one of the nicest parts about Android is that there are several easy ways to move contacts to your new Android phone. You can back up your contacts through your Google account (which actually happens automatically on most Androids), back up your contacts to hard…
Have you ever looked down at your Android camera and thought, “Is that thing looking back at me?”. Thanks to new information from WikiLeaks, we know there’s a chance someone was looking back at you. Earlier today, WikiLeaks dropped a massive collection of information onto the internet detailing how the US government is attacking devices US citizens use every day – including iPhones, Androids, smart TVs, routers, PCs, and more. An alarming number of popular devices were mentioned in…
Google Play Music is quickly becoming one of the most popular music streaming platforms in the world – and for good reason. But most of you aren’t using Google Play Music the way you should. Today, we’re explaining everything you need to know about how to use Google Play Music like a pro – and get the most out of your subscription. Play All your Music Through Google Play One of the cool features about Google Play is that it can host all your music – not just the songs you…
If you’re like me, you use Google Maps several times per day. I would literally get lost in my own city multiple times per week without Google Maps. But until I started researching this article, I didn’t realize how many Google Maps tips and tricks were out there. Be better, fellow Google Maps users, and start implementing these tips today: Use Maps Offline Google has changed its offline maps feature a few times over the years, and there’s some disagreement over how you actually…
Let’s admit it: Android isn’t perfect. There are plenty of things to hate about Android. Unfortunately, just like Winston Churchill said about democracy, Android is the worst mobile OS except for all the others. Yes, we’re stuck with Android. But that doesn’t mean it’s free from criticism. Here are 5 things Android fans secretly hate about Android: 1) Slow Updates This one’s easy. One of the most annoying problems is the length of time between hearing about cool updates and…
Want to change your Android boot animation? Personally, it’s one of my favorite things to do on a rooted Android. A custom boot animation reminds you that you have a rooted Android from the moment you boot it up. Sure, you might only see that boot animation once a week, or whenever you’re tinkering with your Android – but still, it’s undeniably cool. Changing your boot animation isn’t as hard as you think. Today, we’re explaining how to quickly and easily change your Android…
Google’s mysterious Fuchsia OS has been tantalizing the Android community for months. The OS is rumored to be a blend between Chrome OS and Android. Fuchsia first made headlines in August 2016, when it was first revealed that Google was working on the secretive project. A few weeks later, the internet buzzed with rumors of another Google OS project: Andromeda. Depending on who you believe, both OSes were a blend between Chrome OS and Android. One was spotted running on a Nexus 9. It was…
Before the end of this year, the world could have its first foldable smartphone. That’s the latest rumor from South Korea, where Samsung is reportedly hard at work bringing a foldable smartphone to market. Of course, foldable Androids have been rumored for the last 3 years now. We know the technology for bendable displays is there – it’s just a matter of which phone company wants to add that tech to a smartphone. This latest rumor comes from the infamous “supply chain…
A new report states that Samsung will not unveil the Galaxy S8 at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, but they will share plenty of information about the upcoming flagship phone at the event. MWC 2017 takes place at the end of February. Samsung has reportedly scheduled an event for February 27 – one day after the company’s MWC press conference – where it plans to release all details about the Galaxy S8. None of this is officially confirmed. The leak comes from Kim…
One of the best parts about rooting Android, in days gone by, was the ability to manage app permissions. However, the latest versions of Android – Android 6.0 and up – let you customize app permissions fairly easily – whether or not you have a rooted Android. How do you manage app permissions on Android without rooting? Today, we’re teaching you everything you need to know about controlling what your apps can do with your phone. How to Manage App Permissions for New Apps It’s…
