How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

Repair Mode lets technicians fix your Android phone without seeing your personal files or apps. Here's how to enable it.
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I Spent $60 to Lock My Phone. The Results Were Surprising

I tested two gadgets designed to make me unplug: the Brick and the Unpluq Tag. A week later, I learned more about my tech ...

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to extend its battery life by hours

Consider these expert-vetted tips and tricks to make your device last up to hours longer - no matter the brand.
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Can These Tiny Plastic Squares Cure Your Phone Addiction? I Had to Find Out

I put the Brick and Unpluq Tag through their paces to see if they can save you from excessive phone use.

Google Play Store will show a warning label if an app excessively drains your Android phone’s battery

Google Play Store will soon flag apps that drain your Android battery, helping users spot power-hungry apps before installing them and pushing developers to improve their inefficient apps. The post ...

I've tested hundreds of phones, and these are the settings I disable first

Either disable these or live with the mess ...

The best software upgrade I made to my Android phone wasn't from Google; it's a tiny utility

Material 3 Expressive is best when things move; dismissing apps, adjusting the volume slider, or opening the Quick Settings menu all give a strong sense of the expressive design that forms the ...

I found the one security setting that actually keeps my nosy friends out

Personal privacy should never be a luxury, no matter who your friends are ...