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29 Aug

How to Get Lock Screen Widgets on Android

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Android actually supported lock screen widgets long before the iPhone did. It was officially added way back in 2012 with . However, the feature was removed two versions later with Android 5.0 Lollipop. So let’s bring it back. Lock Screen Widgets for Android Since Android doesn’t officially support lock screen widgets, we’ll need the help of a third-party app. Keep in mind that this is a bit of a hacky method, so it may not work perfectly. The app we’ll be using is called “,” and it costs $1.49. After installing the app, you’ll be greeted with a few pages…

26 Aug

Here’s How to Get Google Assistant on the Galaxy Watch 4

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Samsung revealed earlier this week that Google Assistant was finally rolling out to the Galaxy Watch 4, which has only had Samsung’s Bixby virtual assistant since the watch was released last year. The good news is that it’s showing up on watches automatically without the need to do anything — in my case, the Assistant icon appeared at the bottom of my watch’s app list, and tapping it started the setup process. If you don’t see Google Assistant yet, Droid Life pointed out you can force the installation by for “Google Assistant for wearables,” and then choosing your watch as…

25 Aug

Android Notifications Are Still Miles Ahead of the iPhone

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I’ve been using for over a decade, but I recently started using an iPhone full-time. The notifications situation is one area that I have a lot of thoughts about. Android’s notification system has more or less been the same since the beginning, yet I still think it’s better. Lock Screen vs. Notification Center Let’s start things off with perhaps the most frustrating area of iPhone notifications. Not including home screen badges, there are two places where notifications appear: the and the . The lock screen and Notification Center are treated as completely separate things. Technically, you only see recent notifications—-ones that…

25 Aug

How to Enable or Disable Bluetooth on Android

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The fastest way to enable Bluetooth on an Android device is by using the Quick Settings drop-down menu, which you can open by swiping downward from your menu bar twice. Once the Quick Settings menu appears, tap the “Bluetooth” button until it is highlit. It will say “Bluetooth On” when Bluetooth is enabled. Bluetooth is now active and ready for connections. To pair devices, open Settings and navigate to Settings > Connected Devices. That’s it! You can also turn on Bluetooth in the Settings app. To do so, open Settings and navigate to Connected Devices > Connection Preferences > Bluetooth…

25 Aug

How to Use “Lockdown Mode” on Android

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What Is “Lockdown” on Android? There are a handful of security methods you can use to prevent someone from getting into your Android phone. However, not all of these methods are secure as others. For example, the face unlock on many Android devices is surprisingly easy to fool. . You may also have some Bluetooth devices that unlock the phone. The most secure Android unlocking methods are the PIN, pattern, and password.When you put the phone into “Lockdown,” it disables all those less-secure unlock methods. The fingerprint scanner, face unlock, and are completely disabled. Only the PIN, pattern, and password can…

25 Aug

Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon Chips Will Speed Up Android Phones

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in December 2021, which is now being used in most high-end Android phones and tablets released this year (including the Galaxy S22 series, OnePlus 10 Pro, and Galaxy Tab S8 series). The new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is a mid-cycle upgrade, with slightly improved graphics and performance to hold us over until next year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Qualcomm says the new chip has an upgraded Adreno GPU, with “up to” 10% faster graphics and a 30% reduction in power usage, compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, so mobile games (or anything else graphics-heavy) will perform a bit better.…

25 Aug

Do AirPods Work With Android?

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Android Sees AirPods as Standard Bluetooth Headphones All models of AirPods operate as standard , which can be used by just about any device with audio functionality. All you need to do to use them wirelessly with your Android smartphone or tablet is to . This is a bit different from how , where you simply open your AirPods case and tap connect. On an Android device, you’ll need to pair them the usual way. First, open the AirPods case and tap and hold the button on the back until the indicator light flashes white. Now on your Android device…

25 Aug

Samsung Wallet Is Replacing Samsung Pay on Your Galaxy Phone

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Samsung announced ‘Samsung Wallet’ today, a new unified application for everything related to digital IDs, payment cards, loyalty programs, and keys on Galaxy phones. It will replace both Samsung Pay (the current app for payment cards/loyalty programs/etc.) and Samsung Pass (the app for IDs, keys, and passwords). Home keys can be added from Samsung SmartThings, while car keys are compatible with select BMW, Genesis, and Hyundai models. The new app looks a bit cleaner than Samsung Pay, and it still has all the same security features as before. Just in time for the to , Samsung Wallet also can also…

25 Aug

5 Features Google Pixel Phones Should Steal From Samsung

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More Camera Modes Justin Duino / How-To Geek Google loves to boast about the camera prowess of the Pixel series. Indeed, Pixel phones do have some of the . However, the camera software on Pixel phones is a bit lacking. The doesn’t have many extra features. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy devices have “Pro” modes that give you granular control over focus, ISO, exposure, and other things. They also have nifty modes like “Portrait Video.” Compare that to the Google Camera which has the basic set of modes, including panorama, slow motion, time-lapse, and Night Sight. Samsung doesn’t shove…

25 Aug

How to Empty the Trash on Android

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In this guide, we’ll cover how to empty the trash for Google Photos and Files by Google, which are two of the popular gallery and file manager apps for this operating system. If you use a different app, check the “Recently Deleted” folder, “Trash,” or similar places to find and . Clear the Trash in Google Photos To and videos, first, launch the Google Photos app on your Android phone. In Photos’ bottom bar, tap “Library.” On the “Library” screen, at the top, tap “Trash.” On the “Trash” page, in the top-right corner, tap the three dots. From the three-dot…