10 basic iOS tricks every iPhone owner should know
From message stickers and 3D Touch to Live Photos and Apple Pay, iOS is stuffed with attention-getting features that grab headlines and demand rounds of applause at Apple keynotes. But some of iOS’s...
View Article5 vital Android settings that save your apps, data, battery and more
No matter what you do in Android, there are five settings that everyone should know.. These vital features range from one that limits your cellular data use to a cloud backup setting that preserves...
View Article6 great Android features missing from iOS 11
Call me a flip-flopper, but the new features in iOS 11 have me thinking of jumping back to iOS after switching to Android barely a year ago.Indeed, the new version of iOS brings such enticing features...
View ArticleBecome an expert at Safari for iOS with these 8 tips and tricks
Hide your frequently visited sites, remotely close Safari tabs on other devices, turn web pages into PDFs, and more.
View Article4 ways to turn off annoying notifications on your Android phone or iPhone
So there you are, doing your best to connect with a friend over a cup of coffee, but you can’t help but notice the pulsing alert on your phone’s touchscreen. What if it’s your babysitter trying to...
View Article6 quick ways to clear space on an overstuffed Android device
Few things in life are as annoying as finding that your Android handset refuses to install any more app updates because it’s run out of storage. Unlike many of life’s little annoyances, though, this...
View Article4 ways to save a web page on an iPhone or Android phone
Updated August 3, 2017 to reflect Android N (7.1.2) and iOS X 10 (10.3.3). So, you’re surfing the web on your Android or iOS device when you come across a page you want to save—not just bookmark, but...
View ArticleBecome an expert at Safari for iOS with these 8 tips and tricks
Hide your frequently visited sites, remotely close Safari tabs on other devices, turn web pages into PDFs, and more.
View Article8 Android gestures that speed up everyday tasks
Navigating your way around a new Android device will get a lot easier once you’ve mastered a few handy touchscreen gestures. For example, you can switch between Chrome tabs with a single swipe, while...
View Article9 free ways to get the most out of Google's Play Music app
“Subscribe now!” blares the banner at the bottom of Google’s Play Music control panel, and indeed, everything about the just-revamped app seems to be shilling for its subscription streaming service,...
View Article5 ways Google Maps can make your next weekend trip better
Sure, Google Maps makes it easy to find the shortest distance from A to B. But sometimes it’s not the fastest route you’re after, but the nicest one. Luckily, speed and ruthless efficiency aren’t the...
View Article4 ways to keep from sleeping through your Android alarm
I like to think of myself as a reasonably punctual, conscientious guy who shows up when he says he’s going to show up. So imagine my embarrassment when I dozed right through my Android alarm on a...
View ArticleHow to mirror Android SMS alerts on an iOS device
So here I am, an Android phone in one hand and an iPad in the other. My trusty Nexus 5X is by my side most of the day, but occasionally I set it aside for a midday charge, leaving me with nothing but...
View Article7 ways to make the most of Google Keep for Android and iOS
Google Keep may not be the most robust note-taking app you’ll find on the Play Store, but for me, that’s a virtue rather than a drawback. When I need to make a grocery list or jot down a quick idea, I...
View ArticleHow to get iOS-style VIP alerts in Gmail for Android
Not everyone wants their Android phone to ding every time an email arrives. Many of us don’t even need Android alerts for every message that Gmail thinks is important. Instead, you might want...
View ArticleThe safest ways to lend someone your Android phone
“Hey, mind if I borrow your phone?” Well, sure, you say. But even as you’re handing your Android phone over to someone in need, you’re wondering what browser tabs you have open, which emails are in...
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6 essential settings to make your iPhone and iPad display easier on the eyes
Nope, you don’t have to settle for itty-bitty text on your iPhone screen, nor must you deal with buttons that don’t look anything like buttons. Once you know which settings to change, you can boost...
View Article5 alternative (and easier) ways to unlock your Android phone
There has to be an easier way for your Android phone to know it’s you besides a passcode, a PIN, or a pattern lock, right? A fingerprint reader is a good start, but they still have a way of failing...
View Article6 gotta-know Spotify tips for Android and iOS
There’s more to the Spotify app for Android and iOS than simply streaming your favorite artists or Spotify’s premixed radio stations. Indeed, the Spotify mobile app is capable of some pretty clever...
View Article8 Android app shortcuts that are actually useful
Sometimes, just saving a tap or two can make you feel so efficient, if not actually more productive. This is the aim of Android’s new app shortcuts—small, pop-up shortcut buttons that appear when you...
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