The Android OS is highly customizable, but that means that a lot of its default settings won't be a good fit for the way that ...

Even if your Android phone boasts impressive specs under the hood, it might not always feel like it's performing at its peak. The culprit often isn't the hardware itself but rather the way it's ...

Most modern Android phones can be rebooted via a menu in the Quick Settings pull-down. If not, a power and volume button ...

Some of the best reasons to use a Pixel phone are turned off by default. Follow these steps to get the most out of your ...

It is the Sensor off tile hidden within the developer options on our Android devices. It can not be seen within our Quick Settings edit menu unless you go to the developer options and add it. It ...

I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was ...

These tips are based on a Pixel 9a running Android 15. Depending on which Pixel model and Android version you're using, the exact menu locations may vary slightly, but the settings themselves are ...

Clear space, optimize your battery and update the basics. These quick changes can make an old Android phone feel snappier.

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