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How to Use the New Google Podcasts App

Google recently released a Google Podcasts app. It is simple and minimal. if you are interested in trying it out for size, these are some hints for how to use it.

5 of the Best Antivirus Apps for Android

If you want an extra layer of security on your Android device, it’s smart to have an antivirus app. Here are six of the best ones available.

How to Run Windows Apps on Android with Wine

A new Wine Project has rolled out which is compatible with your Android devices. Learn how you can run Windows apps on your Android device now with Wine.

How to Sync Microsoft Outlook to Android

Microsoft Outlook doesn’t play well with Android – until now. This article shows how you can sync Microsoft Outlook to Android, including your calendars and contacts.

How to Avoid Being Tricked by Fake Android System Messages

60,000 people were tricked by a fake system message to install malware. This shows how you can protect yourself from fake Android system messages.

How to Make a Smart Speaker from an Old Android Device

If you have an old Android device and a speaker to connect to it, you can set up your own Google Home without spending over $100.

Do You Need an Antivirus on Your Android Phone?

While viruses and malware are still rampant on Android, do you really need an antivirus app in Android?

How to Stop Google from Recording App Activity in Android

Many people don’t know that Google can actually record app activity on your Android phone. Luckily, it is easy to stop it.

How to Secure Your Private Browsing with a Password on Android

Most mobile browsers come with an option to browse privately. Samsung Internet browser goes a step further to secure private browsing with a password option.

How to Watch Films on the Go with Google Play Movies

Google Play Movies is a great way to watch films on the go, but you need to do a little bit of preparation before you can watch movies on the plane.

5 of the Best Raw Camera Apps for Android

Using the raw format can improve the quality of your images. The following camera apps are good choices for raw images.

How to Quickly Search Anything on Your Android Device

Having a system-wide search function is particularly useful to search for that one-in-a-million file on Android.

GooBang Doo ABOX A4 Android TV Box

In this review we will be looking at a powerful new GooBang Doo ABOX A4 Android TV box. You’ll even get the chance to get one of these gadgets for yourself.

How to Sync Your Work Between Your Android Phone and Windows

Microsoft’s recent mobile apps for Android and iOS allow you to easily sync your work progress between your PC and your phone without losing data or formatting. Here’s how it works.

9 Useful Tasker Profiles to Automate Your Android Device

If setting up Tasker profiles has been a pain, then this is your chance to enjoy some automation on your Android device.

How to Make Alexa Your Default Assistant on Android

If you are using Amazon Echo, you can set Alexa to be the default assistant on your Android phone, too. Here’s how to do it.

5 Alternative Android Photo Gallery Apps You Should Use

The stock gallery app that your Android device has could use a serious makeover. The following gallery apps for Android offer different useful features than the default. Check them out.

4 Lightweight and Fast Android Browsers to Speed Up Your Browsing Experience

Popular Android browsers like Firefox and Chrome tend to be bloated with extraneous features. Fortunately, there are slimmer alternatives that have a much smaller footprint and are fast.

How to Restrict Android App Permissions

If you have apps that misbehave, this shows how you can restrict Android’s app permissions on a per-app basis.

How to Tell If Your Android Phone’s Been Infected by Mining Malware

New hackers now turn their gaze towards mobile phones which boast a decent amount of performance for their chips. It’s time to arm yourself to combat the issue.

5 of the Best Lyrics Apps for Android

With the help of any of these lyrics apps for Android, you won’t have to hear the songs various times to be able to sing along.

4 of the Best Android Apps for Recording Podcasts on the Go

If you’re looking to start a podcast and only have your mobile phone, these are some of the best Android apps for recording podcasts on the go.

What You Need to Know About Augmented Reality, ARCore and ARKit in Mobile

Pokemon GO stickers were just two-dimensional virtual stickers, but today augmented reality has 3D capability. This article details all you need to know about augmented reality, ARCore and ARKit in mobile.

What You Need to Know About Android One Phones

Google began the Android One program to offer “high-quality” smartphones at a low cost. Here’s all you need to know about the Android program.

5 Great Android Games You Can Play on Chromebook

Now that Android apps are increasingly available to use on Chromebooks, you can play the best Android games on Google’s lightweight laptops. We’ve picked out our fully-functioning favorites.

How to Get Google Lens on Any Android Device or iPhone

Google has developed an app called Google Lens that is able to identify and annotate everything in the world. Learn what Google Lens is and how you can get it on your Android phone or iPhone.

How to Use Android’s Do Not Disturb Mode to Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep

Android comes with a built-in “Do Not Disturb” mode. This article will show how you can make use of it to maintain phone silence when you need it.

A Method to Schedule WhatsApp Messages that Works

There is a simple way to schedule WhatsApp messages, as well as SMS, Facebook, Email, etc. It is free and easy. Check it out here.

How to Block Ads on Android without Rooting Your Phone

To use an ad-blocking app on your Android will require you to root your device. Here we will show you how you can block ads on Android without rooting your phone.

How to Use Google Reply in Android to Simplify and Automate Messaging

The Google Reply app is bringing AI and automation to everyday messaging. Let’s see how it works to help you improve your productivity.

How to Use Action Launcher to Mimic Android Oreo

You don’t have to upgrade to Android Oreo to enjoy some of its best features. Action launcher allows you to get some of the best features of Android Oreo without getting a new phone.

How to Try Out Apps without Installing with Android Instant Apps

Google released Android Instant Apps back in 2016; it allows you to try out the app without having to install it on your Android device. Here is how you can run Android Instant apps in Android.

How Advertising Malware Infected 500k Users via Google Play Apps

What if malware apps can skirt around the Play Store’s virus detection system? This is the case of the malware called “Andr/HiddnAd-AJ,” which managed to sneak its way onto the app store and infect 500,000 devices before it was caught.

5 of the Best Idle Games for Android that Require Little Time to Play

Idle games are designed to be played in short bursts and then left alone as they progress by themselves. Check out our top picks of idle games for Android.

How to Sideload Apps in Android Oreo

Android Oreo has changed the way to sideload apps to your phone. Here is how you can sideload apps in Android Oreo.

How to Find and Stop Apps from Draining Your Android Phone’s Battery

Preserving battery life is key for making sure your mobile phone actually stays “mobile.” Here’s a way to check which apps are draining the battery most, allowing you to reclaim your Android battery’s longevity once again.

How to Check Battery Life for Paired Bluetooth Accessories on Android

If you want to monitor your Bluetooth battery life in the meantime, here’s the best way to do it for Android phones.

Triada Malware Preinstalled on Low-Cost Android Phones – Here’s How to Beat It

Recently there’s been a nasty spike of malware found in a large number of low-cost Android phones. This Triada malware is installed during the manufacturing process of the phone, and you can’t just uninstall it.

myTuner Radio – A Free Cross-Platform Internet Radio App

If you’ve exhausted your local music collection and are looking for something new, myTuner Radio is one good Internet radio app that lets you access a wide range of radio stations and podcasts with just a few taps.

How to Play YouTube Videos in the Background on Android

The official YouTube app for Android doesn’t allow you to play YouTube videos in the background. An easy way to get around this is to use mobile browsers. We’ll show you how with Firefox and Chrome!

Best Android Photo Apps to Take Your Social Media Snaps to the Next Level

If you’re interested in raising your social media game, these are some of the best Android photo apps that offer unique features to enhance your photos not found in the more mainstream photo-editing apps.

How to Identify Fake Android Apps on the Play Store

Malware developers are now able to fool the system and sneak malicious code into the Android Play Store that can dodge security checks. Find out how you can identify a fake Android app that’s trying to impersonate a real one.

5 Habit-Tracking Android Apps to Help You Build Up Good Habits

Do you have a new habit you’re trying to form? It can often be hard to stay on the right track. Luckily, these habit-tracking apps for Android can help.

How to Easily Backup, Restore, and Manage Files With Coolmuster Android Assistant

Deleted important data or files from your Android device by accident? Don’t worry, Coolmuster is an all-in-one solution for backing up, restoring, and managing your Android’s data and files.

5 of the Best Open-Source Games for Android (And They’re Free Too)

Open-source games and Android apps are fundamentally brought to us by people who code things for the joy of coding, so it’s fitting that there are some great open-source games on the mobile platform.

5 Android Apps for Better Data Usage Tracking

If you’re trying to squeeze as much usage out of your mobile data plan as possible, here are some apps to make finding data-munchers much easier.

How to Play Old PC Games on Your Android Device

Are you an avid PC gamer? Did you know that there’s an emulator that lets you play some of the greatest classic PC games on Android devices? Check them out here.

How to Use Face Unlock on Any Android Device

The Face Unlock feature on iPhone X has been on Android for years. Here we show you how to use Face Unlock feature in Android.

7 Lesser Known Google Android Apps You Should Know About

Not everything from Google gets worldwide adoption, but there are some Android apps made by Google that you probably should know about. These Google Android apps are useful, easy to use and free of cost.

What WiFi Calling Is and How to Enable It on an Android Phone

WiFi calling can be a real lifesaver when your cellular phone network doesn’t work. Learn what WiFi calling is and how you can enable it on your phone.