Location tracking powers maps and ride-hailing apps, but it also opens the door to data collection and faster battery drain. If you’re looking to take back control of your device, here are three reasons why you should consider disabling location services.
Stop oversharing: 3 Reasons to disable Android location tracking
The Android rotation fix you didn’t know you needed
If you’ve ever had your phone flip to landscape mode at the worst possible time, you’re not alone. But you don’t have to let clumsy screen rotation ruin your scrolling or streaming experience. Here’s how one lightweight Android app fixes the problem once and for all, with per-app controls and smart rotation settings that just […]
Top ways to stretch your mobile data plan on Android
Do you ever feel like your Android device chomps through your mobile data plan in the blink of an eye? It’s a common struggle. Most mobile plans impose data caps; once you reach that limit, providers hit you with hefty charges for using any extra data.
Organize Android apps by creating folders
When you download apps, your Android device usually stores them on the home screen. As you download more apps over time, your home screen might become cluttered, making it difficult for you to find the app you want to use. Fortunately, you can quickly and easily fix this problem by organizing your apps in folders.
How to create folders for your Android apps
Making sense out of sheer clutter can be tiresome, be it in our living spaces or on the touchscreens of our handheld devices. Give your brain a break by sorting your apps into folders. This is how you can do this for your Android gadgets. Creating and naming folders On most devices, when you install […]
Tips for extending Android’s battery life
Every new Android smartphone is packed with powerful hardware and features, but unfortunately, it also comes with a short battery life. Larger and brighter screens, faster processors, and applications running in the background all quickly drain power from ever thinner batteries.