There are several ways to connect your Android phone with your PC, and some work better than others. For example, some methods allow you to read and respond to notifications but don't let you open or ...

Google is officially adding native step tracking to Health Connect, as confirmed by Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2. The company announced the change today, and a new banner and “Devices” page within the app ...

Rebooting your Android phone is often recommended as one of the ways to remove any temporary bottlenecks in the phone's performance, as it clears the memory, closes any unused apps running in the ...

Apple has announced its new iPhone 17 line of smartphones — which means Google and Samsung have some fresh competition. The iPhone 17 line has some major changes from its predecessor, the iPhone 16.

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Google is rolling out a fresh way to make your calls more personal. The Google Phone app now features Calling Cards, a playful update that transforms how contacts appear when they call you. Instead of ...

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Third-party controllers for iPhone and Android devices are everywhere these days, but some of the best peripherals don't see improvements until it's warranted. This is true of 8BitDo, a manufacturer ...

Want to switch back to full-color icons? Just repeat steps 1-3, but select Default instead of Clear. iOS 26 also lets you choose between always using Dark icons, automatically switching from Default ...

One reason people prefer group chats in Apple's iMessage or RCS texting is the extra control and security these platforms provide. If everyone in your group is using iPhones, or if you're on Android ...