What USB OTG means for Android phones (and why you should use it)

You may have heard of USB OTG as a feature on several Android phones. Here's what it means and how you can take advantage of ...
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5 things your Android phone's buttons can secretly control (besides volume and power)

Small side buttons can do more than you think—use these hidden shortcuts that make everyday tasks faster and easier.

Slow Android phone? My 4-step refresh routine can speed it up fast

Also: The best phones to buy in 2026 I don't get to use review devices for long, but I have picked up tips and tricks from ...

I'm using NFC tags to automate my entire life, and I've never felt more like a wizard

The NFC tag on my work desk automatically turns on Wi-Fi, opens work apps, and activates silent mode on my phone. This helps a lot with keeping my focus during work, but unlike previously, I don't ...

I turned my old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender and fixed the internet dead zone in my home

Turn your spare phone into a Wi-Fi extender ...
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15 Best Ways To Repurpose Your Old Android Phone

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) forum, 5.3 billion phones were thrown away in 2022. If that wasn't shocking ...

How to AirDrop on an Android phone (and the few models that can actually do it)

Google has found a way for Quick Share to play nicely with AirDrop, paving the way for the new sharing method.