Tag Archives: android-q

Best Android Tablet for 2022

Let’s face it, Apple’s iPad is the best tablet around. And because Android tablets have limited makes, models and even manufacturers, it’s easy to skip them altogether. However, not everyone is a fan of iPadOS and some of the best Android tablets are definitely worth considering, especially for Samsung Galaxy device owners.  The best Android tablets can meet any …

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7 Android Settings to Change if Your Phone is Getting Slower

Unless you’re the owner of a supported Google Pixel phone, you may not yet have access to the new Android 13 update. But even if you’re yet to upgrade, you can still look to improve your Android’s performance with the existing software you have. No matter if you’ve got a Samsung Galaxy, Motorola or OnePlus — you can optimize your battery life and speed up …

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How to mirror an Android device on your TV

Your Android phone’s small screen wasn’t designed for following along with fitness classes online or joining a Zoom call. So instead of squinting to see what’s going on, you can magically cast or mirror your phone’s screen to a nearby TV with just a few taps. You’ll need the proper hardware to get the job done, but it’ll save you from potential neck strain.  …

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Low on Storage? Delete Your Unused Android Apps

It’s always a good time to free up space on your Android phone — whether you’re getting an “insufficient storage” alert or you’re preparing your phone to download Android 12. A great place to start is deleting your old apps that you no longer use. Apps are notorious storage eaters, and it’s all too easy to accumulate a bunch of apps for stores you …

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How to take 3D photos: This free Android app does the work for you

Products like 3D televisions and 3D phones give 3D a bad name. Part of the problem is that 3D is hyped as the start of a new product category, instead of being seen as a tool for expression. Lucid, the company behind the LucidPix app, smartly embraces 3D’s role as a creative tool. Whether you have a newer phone like the Google Pixel 6 or …

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How to scan a QR code with an Android phone

QR codes (Quick Response, if you’re curious) are those square barcode-looking things you might have seen that, when scanned by your Android smartphone or iPhone, can send you immediately to a relevant webpage or download an app without having to type in a complicated URL.  They can be great time-savers but they’re not always obvious in how to use them, …

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Should I still buy a Samsung Galaxy S20 or S21 or wait for the S22?

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S20 phones are both excellent Android phones, so much so that a prospective buyer might consider buying one of Samsung’s older phones, rather than waiting for the S22, to save some cash. The Galaxy S20 in particular has had quite the price drop, launching at $999 right as the coronavirus pandemic hit back in March …

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Galaxy Fold vs. Z Fold 2 vs. Z Flip: Comparing Samsung’s current foldable phones

Samsung has a growing collection of foldable phones. The company’s portfolio includes the Galaxy Z Fold 2, the Galaxy Z Flip and original Galaxy Fold. Although Samsung already has a substantial collection of foldable phone lines, we could see new additions to Samsung’s collection for the company’s August Unpacked event this week. It’s rumored the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip …

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Lume Pad brings back glasses

Pillars stretch up and through the screen as I play a game on the tablet sitting in my lap. It’s impossible not to think of the Nintendo 3DS. All glasses-free 3D tech makes me feel this way. The point is: Glasses-free 3D isn’t new. It’s been tried several times before, and it’s still struggling to prove a purpose. A new …

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Google Pixel 3 vs. 3 XL: They’ve been deeply discounted, so which should you buy?

Other than price and size, Google’s flagship phones of 2018, the Pixel 3 and 3 XL, are essentially the same device. Currently priced at $397 and $499, respectively, the phones are much cheaper now that the Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL are available. But even though they’re two years old, they still have excellent cameras, receive prompt software updates from Google and …

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