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How to Install Ubuntu on Your Android Phone Using Linux Deploy

You can install a full Linux distro on your Android device. We’ll demonstrate how to install Ubuntu on Android using an app called Linux Deploy.

By Robert Zak – Aug 27, 2018

Study Finds Android Devices Send Data to Google 10 Times More than iOS Devices Send to Apple

Android devices send data to Google more often than Safari sends data to Apple, according to a new report.

By Laura Tucker – Aug 23, 2018

How to Enable and Use Picture-in-Picture Mode in Android Oreo

Android Oreo comes with a picture-in-picture mode that allows you to watch video and do other tasks at the same time. Here’s how you can enable it.

By Fabio Buckell – Aug 21, 2018

Best Android Collaboration Apps to Keep Your Team Connected

It is entirely possible to change your Android phone into a collaboration center that fits in your pocket.

By Tracey Rosenberger – Aug 16, 2018

How to Access Hidden File Manager in Android Oreo

Android 8.0 Oreo comes with a hidden file manager that most are not aware of. It is pretty basic but suffices for simple file management and quick access.

By Fabio Buckell – Aug 14, 2018

How to Stop Android Apps Opening by Themselves

It’s nice to have control over your Android operating system. These are some of the best methods to stop your Android apps from starting automatically.

By Robert Zak – Aug 9, 2018

How to Watch YouTube in Incognito Mode and Prevent Data Collection

YouTube remembers every single video you watch. To prevent that, you can watch YouTube in Incognito Mode and prevent it from collecting your viewing history.

By Ryan Lynch – Aug 9, 2018

6 of the Best Nova Launcher Themes for Android

Nova Launcher is full of great features, but for some reason it lacks a “Themes” option. Here are some of the best Nova Launcher themes worth trying.

By Fabio Buckell – Aug 5, 2018

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How to Change Your Phone Number on WhatsApp and What Happens After

After you have changed your phone number, you can also change the phone number associated with Whatsapp so your account remains intact.

By Fabio Buckell – Jul 31, 2018

5 of the Best Android Apps for Premier League Fans

If you are a soccer fan using an Android device, this list of the 5 best Android apps for Premier League fans will be worthy of your time.

By Kenneth Kimari – Jul 30, 2018

What Is Android Things? Everything You Need to Know

Android Things is designed to work on Internet of Things such as smart thermostats.

By Fabio Buckell – Jul 27, 2018

How to Send Spam Calls Straight to Voicemail on Android with Google Phone

If you hate automated spam calls, Google released an updated version of its Google Phone Android app that can send spam calls straight to voicemail.

By Ryan Lynch – Jul 26, 2018

5 Night Mode Apps for Android to Help You Read Better at Night

Did you know that too much exposure to blue light can damage the retina? Here are some night mode apps for Android to block out the harmful blue light.

By Fabio Buckell – Jul 24, 2018

How the Anubis Android Malware Steals Money from Users

A new Anubis Android malware tries to catch when you log onto your banking service and send your sensitive data back to the hacker.

By Simon Batt – Jul 23, 2018

EU Fines Google $5 Billion, Accusing Them of Antitrust Abuse with Android. Is This Fair?

The EU has fined Google $5 billion for antitrust abuse with the dominance of its Android operating system. Was this a fair decision?

By Laura Tucker – Jul 19, 2018

Smartphone Wars: Samsung Fails More than iPhone According to Study

A new study posed Android vs. iPhone, looking at the failure rate of perhaps the biggest Android manufacturer in Samsung vs. iPhone.

By Laura Tucker – Jul 17, 2018

How to Restore Your Android Phone Settings From a Backup

At some point you might delete some information accidentally on your Android phone. With Google backup you can easily recover Android settings and data.

By Robert Zak – Jul 14, 2018

How to Create Homescreen Shortcuts to Any Android App

Using Android, you can easily create homescreen shortcuts to almost anything on your phone. Here’s how.

By Robert Zak – Jul 14, 2018

3 of the Best Navigation Gesture Apps for Android

After Apple switched to navigation gestures on iPhone X, it is not surprising to see Android following suit. Here are some of the best navigation gesture apps for Android.

By Tracey Rosenberger – Jul 13, 2018

How to use Wine for Android without an External Keyboard

When running Wine on Android, the missing keyboard is probably one of the most deterring.

By Tracey Rosenberger – Jul 10, 2018

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