Quickly switching between a text conversation and Yelp as you work out what to order for delivery with your partner is a convenient yet tedious way of multitasking, especially on an Android phone. Sure, it works, but there’s a better way. Android has a built-in feature that lets you use two apps on your screen …

Looking for a quick and easy way to share a class project, work spreadsheet or a collection of your favorite animated GIFs? If you’re an Apple user, iCloud Drive folder sharing is built into the iPhone, iPad and Mac, and really easy to use. Storing files and folders in your iCloud Drive account has been possible for years, but a software update earlier this …

Do you spend a lot of time using Google Docs, Sheets or Slides on your Android phone or tablet? I have good news for you — a new dark mode theme for all three apps is rolling out right now. Not only is using a dark mode or night theme on your Android device easier on your eyes, but it also saves …

Apple recently released the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 public beta. Now, anyone with a compatible iPhone or iPad can get an early preview of the features that everyone else will get this fall. If you’re willing to put up with occasional bugs and issues, you can install and help test it right now. But should you? My sage advice: …

Anyone can sign up to try out the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 beta, which gives iPhone and iPad owners a preview of the features coming later this fall. But as with any beta program, there are bugs and issues that have the potential to frustrate those who decide to install it. In fact, there are four reasons you shouldn’t install it …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Forget Zoom. Use your iPhone, iPad or Mac to hold a group video chat through Apple’s video call platform, FaceTime. While it hasn’t always supported group calls, Apple added support for up to 32 people in early 2019. That’s enough for an entire classroom, club or your …

Have you ever lost your iPhone? It’s a horrible experience. And when Apple first launched the Apple Card, the company’s own credit card that’s stored on and tied to your iPhone, losing your phone became even more stressful. Or it was until early July, when Apple launched an Apple Card website for managing your credit card. Previously you could only manage …

Several years ago, Apple was caught slowing down older iPhones without their owners’ knowledge or consent. Apple eventually came clean, explaining that as the health of the battery inside the iPhone degrades, the company decided to hobble performance in order to avoid random shutdowns and other potential issues.  After the blowback, Apple added a Battery Health feature to the iPhone, revealing …

Samsung’s Galaxy S10 lineup may have launched in March 2019, but the Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and S10E are still available and more affordable than ever. It may be tempting to get the newer Galaxy S20, but there’s not much the S20 can do that the S10 can’t.   After unboxing your shiny new phone, there’s a whole lot to learn about …

Sharing your Wi-Fi password with a guest in your home can be a hassle. Either you can’t find the complex password that came with your Wi-Fi router or you don’t want them to know your password, but don’t mind sharing your network. Don’t get me wrong, it’s important to have a high-quality password protecting your Wi-Fi network, but it’s certainly …