Clearing the cache may help boost your phone’s performance or fix problems with an app that’s acting up. It’s also a way to free up valuable storage space, especially on older phones with limited room. As Android users are well aware, there can be a lot of variations between different versions of the operating system, […]
Activate this Android 10’s hidden features on any phone
2 September 2019 By Leave a Comment
Grab your phone, go rinse off those curiously greasy mitts of yours, and let’s do a little creative tinkering — Android-10-style. Hidden feature #1: Focus Mode What it is: Android 10’s Focus Mode is a system designed to help you — wait for it — focus! By golly, who woulda thunk. And how does it help you […]
Tips and tricks for taming your Android notifications
9 August 2019 By Leave a Comment
Fortunately, if you’re willing to invest a little time there are ways to manage your Android notifications and regain that peace of mind. Keep reading for this list of tips and tricks for taming your Android notifications. Block unnecessary notification categories Notification categories were added in Android Oreo, and they are a powerful tool in managing app […]
These smartphone hacks will change how you use your mobile
5 August 2019 By Leave a Comment
If your mum or dad is still using their smartphone for just calls and text, you’ll need to share this with them as soon as possible. 1. Using your AirPods to improve how you hear the TV or someone you’re with Live Listen is a feature built into the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Using […]
Hidden tricks that could speed up your Android Phone
2 August 2019 By Leave a Comment
Here are some tips and tricks to help you speed up things. Reboot the device The Android operating system is quite robust, and doesn’t need much in the way of maintenance or hand-holding. But if you are finding that your smartphone has slowed down a bit, here are a few things you could try to […]
How to solve an android phone that keeps crashing/restarting
29 July 2019 By Leave a Comment
Due to any number of reasons such as harmful apps, hardware problems, a cache data issue, or a corrupt system, you may find your Android repeatedly crashing and restarting. Unfortunately, this terribly frustrating problem is a relatively common complaint. The good news is not all hope is lost, as there are a variety of solutions that can […]
Buying a new phone? Here are some tips and tricks you should know
15 July 2019 By Leave a Comment
“Which new phone should I buy?”, is the question I get asked the most by friends and family. The people closest to me aren’t super tech-savvy and get overwhelmed by the number of smartphones available, making it hard to figure out which one is right for them. And it’s not just my family and friends, it’s […]
How to turn off autocorrect on your Android
10 July 2019 By Leave a Comment
Autocorrect has also saved me from many a misspelling, but not everyone adores the know-it-all feature. While Google has built a decent autocorrect system for its mobile operating system, it doesn’t always get it right. This is where autocorrect frustrations stem from. It doesn’t necessarily know unusual names or alternative spellings, and sometimes it jumps […]
