How to Help Convince Tech Companies to Make a Smaller Smartphone

A long time ago, smartphones were small. Like, really small. It used to be a given that such a device should fit snugly in the hand, so you could do everything you need to with it using only your thumb. They certainly don’t make ‘em like they used to.In 2022, most “smaller” smartphones are still enormous, sporting…Read more...

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How to Install the Windows 11 2H22 Beta Now

Windows 11’s next major overhaul is nearly ready to launch, and it appears poised to bring big changes to the look and usability of Microsoft’s operating system.Read more...

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Beware the Latest Android Malware on Google Play

Android users take heed: there’s a new piece of malware cropping up on the Google Play Store, and it’s coming for your data. Dubbed “Facestealer,” this new malware can steal personal information on your phone, hijack your social media passwords by forcing fake logins, and blast your device with invasive ads.Read more...

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How to Fix Slow Messaging on Your Pixel

Messaging is supposed to be instant: You send a message, and the recipient reads it in seconds. They send you a reply, you know what’s up moments later. But if your messages send and receive as if by horseback, things start to get frustrating. That’s what’s plaguing some Pixel users lately, as MMS messages with…Read more...

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10 Google I/O Reveals You Probably Missed

As expected, we saw the official reveal of Android 13 at Google I/O 2022 this week, and surprisingly, quite a few hardware announcements, too. Because it was such a jam-packed event, though, Google brushed by many of the more minor features and updates that are coming our way over the next year. You shouldn’t focus…Read more...

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How to Use Your Android Phone's Built-In Password Manager

Android devices are packed with features that make your digital life easier to navigate, and one of the most helpful is the password manager.Read more...

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All the New Android Features Announced at Google I/O

Google took the stage at this year’s I/O event for about two hours, announcing new and exciting products like Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and the Pixel Watch. While hardware tends to steal the show at these events, the team certainly didn’t gloss over Android: between fresh Android 13 features and general Android updates,…Read more...

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How to Watch Google I/O 2022 (and What to Expect)

It’s that time of year again: Google is ready to make some announcements, and what better way to do so than using its famous Google I/O platform. The conference is about to get underway, and we’re ready to see what new features might be announced for Android 13, whether we finally get to see the Pixel Watch (not left…Read more...

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Set This Hidden iPhone Timer to Shut Your Music Off After You Fall Asleep

Rarely do I go to bed without something playing on my iPhone, usually a YouTube video. The problem is, I need to make sure the video is long enough for me to fall asleep to, but not so long it wakes up me down the line. Plus, I need to make sure autoplay is disabled, otherwise YouTube will be running through my…Read more...

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Update Your Pixel Now to Squash These Bugs

Google’s Android 12 security patch for the month of May is here. If you have a Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro (including any XL variants), you should see this update hit your device shortly. While it’s called the security patch, the update doesn’t just fix…Read more...

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