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The Android settings menu helps you manage apps, check battery health, diagnose network issues, and scan for threats. It also ...

There's a hidden language that's part of the GSM standard that can unlock hidden features on your smartphone. You can dial codes to check your bill, data usage, forward calls, hide your caller ID, and ...

T-Mobile has arguably one of the few carriers in the US that’s been trying new things over the past few years, and it’s certainly worked well for them. The network that was once struggling has risen ...

Ever wondered if your Android smartphone has hidden superpowers? Tucked away beneath the surface interface lie secret codes that unlock advanced features and diagnostic tools. These hidden commands ...

Whether you’re trying to avoid telemarketers or you want to share a crazy voicemail you just received, the “stock” phone dialer on your Android phone has some pretty clever tricks up its sleeves. Not ...

Google appears to be working on adding support for third-party dialer apps to Android Auto. We’ve spotted evidence of the upcoming external dialer support in the latest Android Auto release. Android ...

Some codes are specific to certain models, but other, more generic codes can be accessed on nearly any Android device. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett You might not know this, but your Android device ...

A flaw in the dialer of some unpatched Android phones makes users vulnerable to a simple attack that could brick their SIM card with little warning. The attack essentially locks users out by ...

Jon Porter is a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online platforms, and mechanical keyboards. Code added in the latest version of the Google Phone ...