Smartphone Tips
Apr 30th, 2019 by 
Increase Convenience and Productivity with Android’s Picture-in-Picture Mode
Watch videos while checking email and more
Three Keyboard Apps Worth Using Over Your Smartphone’s Default
Improve quality, efficiency and speed with communications
Smartphone technology has advanced rapidly since the dawn of the iPhone in 2007, but that doesn’t mean companies like Apple or Samsung are always capable of delivering the best user […]
How to Record Internal Audio and Video on an Android Smartphone
There's pros and cons for each method
Since Android 7.0 Nougat, Google disabled the ability for apps to record your internal audio, which means there’s no base level method to record the sounds from your apps and […]
The Best Camera Attachments for Smartphones
Fit in your pocket and snap onto your phone
Smart phones today have cameras that rival all but the most high-end DSLR cameras. With a bit of practice, even an amateur photographer can take professional-grade pictures with just their […]
How to Sign Up for iOS or Android Beta Software
For those of us who like to live on the cutting edge
Beta software for Android and iOS are operating system releases that are still in the testing phase. It’s free for anyone to download and install to their devices. You can […]
Common Smartphone Security Features and How They Work
Plus more tips to manage your smartphone password
There are several security functions on the average smartphone intended to protect your data from the outside world. Devices have always had several options for users to employ, but as […]
The 10 Best Android Phones for 2019
And how much to pay for them
Since most Android smartphone makers, especially the leading manufacturers, update their wears annually and at varying times throughout the year, writing an up-to-date comparison of the top models is a […]
How to Recover a Deleted Folder on Android Devices
Hidden built-in features can help with recovery
Did you accidentally delete a whole folder of photos from your Android phone? Are you looking for a way to undo it all? Well, you’re in luck. Follow the steps […]
Can You Bypass the Android Lock Screen?
Several methods you can try to get logged back in
So, you’ve forgotten your smartphone passcode and you’re locked out of your device? Not to worry, this happens way more often than you might think. There are several ways you […]
Android Pie (version 9) Review – The “Techie” Smartphone OS Gets Smarter and Friendlier
Also called Android P, it's a huge update from Oreo
Google released Android Pie to its own phones, namely the Pixel brand, in August of last year. Since then, the various manufacturers of Android phones, including Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, Sony, […]
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Review
Big and beautiful with handy S-Pen stylus
More and more users are in to big phones with big beautiful high-resolution displays, such as Google’s Pixel, OnePlus 6, or Apple’s iPhone X, but Samsung’s flagship Note brand (now […]
Use a Custom Chat Wallpaper in WhatsApp for Android
Because why not enjoy the view while chatting?
The rise of WhatsApp as a global instant messaging platform has been phenomenal. WhatsApp has half a billion users globally, which is probably why Facebook was happy to pay over […]
The 10 Best Android Launchers of 2019
Some are free, some cost a few bucks, all are easy to download and install
One of Android’s most popular features, and undoubtedly a primary reason for its dominance of the smartphone market, is the operating system’s (OS) limitless customization options. Personalization possibilities abound, at […]
Microsoft Launcher Brings Windows Integration and a Lot More to Android
Make your smartphone play nice with Windows workflow apps, services and desktop
Android smartphones are capable of many things that you just can’t do on Apple’s iOS (iPhone) devices. One of the slicker Android-only features is the ability to change how your […]
Make Siri More Useful with Custom Shortcuts
Kinda like an Excel macro but using your voice instead
When Siri first launched in the iPhone 4S we were pretty blown away. It sounded so natural and actually understood almost everything you said. Since the, well, Alexa and the […]
The Three Best Android Emulators
Because some things are better done on your PC
The Android operating system is indisputably the biggest, most successful operating system for mobile devices. Pick any smartphone at random and the chances are that it will be running Android. […]
How To Link Up Your Android Smartphone With Windows 10
Seamlessly switch back and forth using email, chat, apps, and more
Did you know that you can link up your Android smartphone with Windows 10 to create a streamlined experience between the two devices? Once set up, you can browse the […]
Google Pixel 2 Camera Tutorial and Tips
If you don't know how to master your camera, you are missing out
In 2017, the Google Pixel 2 was marked as having the best smartphone camera in the world. The power of the Google Pixel 2 camera comes down to new hardware […]
