How to add custom ringtones to your Android phone
When you decided to go with Android, customization was probably at the top of the list. Many longtime Android devotees swear by the ability to change up every element of how their phone works. So...
View ArticleHow to install the latest Android beta on your Nexus or Pixel phone
Google is constantly at work perfecting the latest version of Android, but you might not know that you can help test it out. Before any new version of Android is released, whether it’s a full new...
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How to fill out and sign digital documents on Android
You’re out with friends and then it hits you: Those loan documents you’ve been waiting to sign finally arrive in your email. And they’re due today!You don’t have to run back home or to the office to...
View ArticleHow to send all calls from specific contacts to voicemail
There’s bound to be that certain someone that you’d just rather not talk to. But blocking their call may not be the best option, as it could be a co-worker or family member that you’ll want to speak...
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How to turn on 'Ok Google' detection
All of those nifty Google voice commands are one of the major strengths of using an Android phone. But they’re even more powerful if you enable “Ok Google” detection from any screen. This means...
View ArticleHow to assign a nickname to your Android contacts
A relationship status isn’t just for your social network. If you train Google who your wife, daughter, boyfriend, or boss is then a call or text is just one casual voice command away.You’ll be able to...
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How to set up Android Pay on your Android phone
You’ve seen people whip out their phone at the cash register and decided it’s finally time to give this a go.Getting started with Android Pay is relatively straightforward, but there are a few...
View ArticleHow to find out if you have the latest Android security patch
Google has done some serious work of late to be more transparent about its ongoing effort to secure Android.One practical, visible measure that you can check yourself is the Android security level on...
View ArticleHow to set up two-factor authentication on your Google account
Updated 06/21/16: Includes more recent and accurate images, as well as information about Google's new on-phone prompt.You don’t have to possess a stash of nude selfies in your Google account to know...
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How to find out everything Google knows about you in the new My Activity...
Google recently launched a new dashboard that presents all the key data it collects from you in one easy-to-find interface. The upside for you is that it provides a lot more control and transparency...
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How to check transit times in Google Maps
From the Bay Area’s BART to the New York Subway and parts in-between, there’s a universal question that comes to all commuters: when is the train coming?Google Maps usually has the answer. If you’re...
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How to backup images in device folders to Google Photos
Google Photos is a great way to back up and organize all your images, though you still need to do a little bit of legwork if you want to capture everything. That’s because Android organizes images...
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How to use the quick settings in Android Nougat
The quick settings menu is one the unsung heroes of Android customization. With a little bit of work it can greatly enhance how effectively you use your phone. It got a helpful quick access bar in the...
View ArticleHow to use split-screen mode in Android Nougat
At long last, Android has native support for split-screen mode.It’s a feature that’s long long been enjoyed by those who use high-end Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Google’s implementation in...
View ArticleHow to use Google Camera with Android Nougat
The camera is probably one of the apps you use the most on your smartphone. Google Camera, built primarily for Nexus devices, has been getting a regular boost in new features to make it more...
View ArticleA list of all the Google Now voice commands
Updated 08/25/16: Added the new Solitaire and Tic-Tac-Toe commands, plus animal noises.You pick up your phone and say “OK Google”... and then what? Your phone is listening. The microphone icon is...
View ArticleHow to make the most of Android Nougat's new and improved notifications
The notification system is one of the strongest points of Android. You have a lot of control, and you’re getting even more with Android 7.0. Google has also done some cleanup to make all of those...
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How to navigate the new settings menu in Android Nougat
When your phone gets a major update like Android Nougat, you may not think of the Settings as the first thing to run off and check.But don’t underestimate the value in some of the changes to this...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about Doze Mode in Android Nougat
A new feature called Doze debuted in Marshmallow, with a promise of putting to rest all of those pesky battery drain issues that have long plagued Android.Doze fixed many problems, but clearly there...
View ArticleGet more out of Android Nougat with these tips and tricks
Finally, Google has released Android 7.0 Nougat. If you have a Nexus phone, you probably already have it. If not, it could come to your phone in weeks, or months, or never. (We try to help you figure...
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