If you’ve ever peeked in your Android app drawer, you’ve noticed that every app has two actions: Clear Cache and Clear Data. But do you know the difference? And more importantly, do you know when each one comes in handy? Clearing App Cache As you use an Android app, you may need to periodically pull […]
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If your phone was destroyed right now, what would happen to your photos? Would they be lost forever? Our phones can store years of memories, but they’re also notoriously fragile. One accidental drop in the toilet, one wrong fall on the pavement, one lost or stolen phone, and all those memories disappear in an instant. Don’t […]
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Google just made it much easier to escape the clutches of the Apple ecosystem by switching to Android. Of course, you’ll then be buried deep within Google’s own ecosystem, but making it easier to switch between the two (and back again) can only be a good thing for consumers. Apple has engineered everything so that […]
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Your Android display probably isn’t that big. Even if you’re using a phablet-sized device, the display will be 7 inches at most. Meanwhile, the TV on the wall is 40 inches, or bigger. There may be many reasons for you to want a larger screen for your Android device, but is it practical? How can […]
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We all wish our phones were just a little faster, right? Whether you’re chugging along with a device from three years ago or rocking a brand new Pixel, it’s the same — more speed is better. Here’s what to try, and what to avoid. What Works: The Basics The default apps and settings on Android […]
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A new type of malware is doing the rounds, and it has already infected 1 million Android devices. Dubbed Gooligan, this malware roots Android, giving the hackers full control of people’s devices. Anyone with an Android running Jelly Bean, KitKat, or Lollipop is currently at risk. As discovered by security firm Check Point Software Technologies, […]
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