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

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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 ...

How to turn your Pixel phone into a PC - with the new Android Desktop Mode

How to turn your Pixel phone into a PC - with the new Android Desktop Mode ...

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

This feels less like tech — and more like magic ...
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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 ...

Android's new desktop windowing mode has changed how I use my tablet

Google just brought a full desktop experience to Android tablets, and I've been testing it to see how well it works. Here are ...