Android Tips and Tricks, the Ultimate Guide

Tip: Galaxy S6 and Edge Owners, Remove the Sticker Covering Your Flash and HR Monitor

Kellen April 13, 2015 69

I didn't even realize this until 2 minutes ago, but the flash and heart rate monitor on the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge has a clear sticker over it. Look closely, yours probably does too, you just didn't see it. Both my S6 and S6 Edge had them and I didn't...

Tip: Galaxy S6 May be the New King of Quick Camera Launching

Kellen April 1, 2015 69

The Samsung Galaxy S6 (and S6 Edge) may be the new king of quick camera launching, thanks to the addition of a double-tap action on the home button that launches the phone's camera at any time from anywhere (seriously, anywhere - with the phone asleep or in an...

Google Adds “On-Body Detection” to Smart Lock in Android 5.1

Kellen March 23, 2015 69

Smart Lock is arguably the best new feature in Android "Lollipop." With a secure lock screen set, Google gives you a number of options in Smart Lock to keep your phone or tablet quickly unlockable when the device is near you, but can forcibly lock it when you...

Motorola Adds “Chop Twice for Flashlight” Action in Android 5.1 on Moto X

Kellen March 23, 2015 69

Hold on tight, Moto X (2nd gen) owners, you are about to chop your way into quick flashlight action with Android 5.1. Through the most recent Lollipop update that started rolling out to the "Pure Edition" at the end of last week, Motorola tossed in a new "chop...

You Can Finally “Send a Hangouts Message” With Your Voice in Google Now

Kellen March 16, 2015 69

That title isn't clickbait. I'm not even kidding with this one. You can say "send a Hangouts message" in Google Now, with your voice, and it will actually send a message in Hangouts with your voice. I don't know when this went live, but it's live. It will ask...

Tip: Simultaneous Voice and Data Now Works on Nexus 6 With Verizon

Kellen March 12, 2015 69

Now that Android 5.1 is out and Verizon is officially selling the Nexus 6, we thought we should revisit a pain point that early Nexus 6 adopters had while using the phone on Big Red's air waves - missing simultaneous voice and data. As it turns out, the 5.1...

How to: Enable Lollipop’s Smart Lock in TouchWiz on the Galaxy S5

Kellen February 3, 2015 69

Yesterday, during my tour of Lollipop on the Galaxy S5, I mentioned that Samsung may have left out Smart Lock, which is one of our favorite features included in Android 5.0. For those not familiar, Smart Lock is like Motorola's Trusted Devices feature, in that...

Cut, Copy, Paste, Select All in Android 5.0 “Lollipop” [Beginners Guide]

Kellen February 2, 2015 69

Over the weekend, as I was slaving away in the kitchen doing my breakfast chef thang, my wife sat playing with our son on the floor, trying to figure out how to copy an RMLS listing number from an email into a web browser on her Nexus 5. Since I do tasks like...

Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 10

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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December 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen December 2, 2025 6

Google released the December Pixel update today that also happens to be Android 16 QPR2, which we've all been testing for...

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Samsung Makes Galaxy Z TriFold Official, US Launch Set for Early 2026

Tim December 1, 2025 23

Samsung is doing it, folks. After a recent leak that detailed the name, Samsung has gone ahead and made it all official:...

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Android XR Event Scheduled for December 8

Tim December 1, 2025 1

Google has set the date for a new Android XR event, likely where the company will unveil either its own eyewear or possibly a...

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You Can Now Force Gemini Upgrade on Google Smart Speakers

Tim December 1, 2025 8

If you're like me, you have been patiently waiting for Google to push the Gemini upgrade to your compatible Google Home...

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Samsung Wipes 53% Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Free Upgrades

Kellen November 29, 2025

All of the Black Friday deals are established and available through the weekend, so if you've hesitated on picking up...

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Samsung Kicks $940 Off Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen November 28, 2025 5

To keep the Black Friday fun rolling, Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra is seeing low prices that we haven't seen in months and you...

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T-Mobile is Giving Out Free DoorDash DashPass Again

Kellen November 26, 2025 3

T-Mobile's free DashPass for DoorDash has returned in time for the holidays in case you missed it earlier this year. You can...

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Pixel 10 Pro Keeps Getting Surprise $350 Off Discounts

Kellen December 4, 2025 69

There were Cyber Week deals to be had for the majority of this week, but we've now noticed that most participants, including...

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Here are the Top Cyber Monday Deals We’ve Seen

Tim December 1, 2025 69

If you hadn't noticed, it's Cyber Monday, with many deals to be found across the interwebs. There are deals on phones, TVs,...

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Samsung’s Secret Offers Program Could Save You Extra Hundreds on Galaxy, TVs, More

Kellen December 1, 2025 69

The major holiday shopping weekend is coming to a close soon, but first we need to get through Cyber Monday. Many of the same...

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Samsung Kicks 71% Off Galaxy Watch 8

Kellen November 29, 2025 69

Wearables are such a great holiday gift. For one, they don't completely break the bank and are often discounted heavily...

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Pixel 9 Pro Stock Clearing Arrives With Prices as Low as $500

Kellen November 29, 2025 69

Buying a year-old phone used to be a thing we wouldn't recommend, with companies barely offering proper support for them or...

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Samsung Wipes 53% Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Free Upgrades

Kellen November 29, 2025 69

All of the Black Friday deals are established and available through the weekend, so if you've hesitated on picking up...

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Arc Pulse Doesn’t Do Discounts Often, Drops 10% Off Pixel 10 Pro Cases

Kellen November 28, 2025 69

Our favorite little case thing for Google's Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 phones is seeing a rare sale for Black Friday. Arc Pulse is...

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Samsung Crushes 65% Off Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Adds Free $100 Robux

Kellen November 28, 2025 69

Samsung's top tier tablet is down to ones of its lowest prices ever for Black Friday. With an $800 off trade-in deal and a...

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