Now playing: Watch this: Send emojis faster with keyboard shortcuts 0:50 Each time you send an emoji, you’re probably opening the menu and selecting it manually. But did you know there’s a faster way to do this? Here’s how: iOS users Emojis can be assigned text labels that make it super quick to add them …

There are a lot of microSD cards to choose from, but not all of them will work with your Android phone or tablet. When you’re choosing between SDHC and SDXC, or a Class 10 and UHS-I Class 1, here are a few tips to help you make sure you’re choosing the best one for your device and your needs. Capacity …

Whether you’re just getting started with Android, or a seasoned user, these are the five shortcuts you should be using right now. Bypass unlocking your phone (when it’s safe) This feature in the Lock screen and Security menu will let your device know when it’s safe to stay conveniently unlocked. Once you add trusted places, devices, or voices you can …

Android Pay lets you make purchases by tapping your phone on a credit card terminal. Not all phones can run the app, however, and not all banks are supporting it. This FAQ will help you find out which devices and banks can use Android Pay, explain how it works, and offer you some guidance on the extra settings within the …

If your Kindle was made in 2012 or earlier, Amazon wants your device to be on the latest version of its software. If you missed the March 22 deadline to get an over-the-air update, you’ll have to update your device manually. Here’s how. Find out if your Kindle is up-to-date For users who stay connected to Wi-Fi, the update may …

Your Facebook photos are about to look a whole lot crisper. Facebook is rolling out an update that finally lets Android users upload high-resolution photos to Facebook. The effects of compression aren’t really noticable in the Newsfeed area where images are small, but once a photo is expanded, the low-quality compression becomes obvious. With a recent server-side switch, Facebook has …

Google Now is great at helping you keep track of everything from calendar events to TV shows. However, if you want the service to provide you with travel time estimates to and from home and work, then you’ll need to set those addresses in the Google Now or Maps apps. Here’s how: Google Now Step 1: Open Google Now, then …

At the time of launch, many Nexus 5X owners noticed that their device’s display was appearing a bit too warm, or yellow. The only remedy for this issue was to exchange the device for another, but that didn’t guarantee the next device’s screen would be any better than the previous one. As a solution, Google’s Android security patch for March …

If your Android phone is feeling a little sluggish, there are a few ways you can speed it back up. First, you might want to start by cleaning out some of the junk you don’t need to keep around. Second, it’s good to maintain a healthy reboot schedule — like once a day, or every couple of days. And third, …

When sending a tweet or posting on your Facebook wall from a mobile device, it’s easy to add fun emojis to enhance the conversation. These can be faces that accurately depict your emotions, or just something random and funny. With Emoji Keyboard for Chrome, you can add those same enhancements to the messages you share on the Web, with just …