My 4-step routine to make any Android phone run like new again (and it never fails me)

While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don't want to upgrade and ask, "How can ...

You can finally use lock screen widgets on your Pixel phone, here's how

The latest Android 16 QPR2 update added lock screen widgets to Pixel phones — and they're great! Here's how to use them.

New Android malware sneak-wipes your bank account: Here's how to avoid getting robbed

As per the research firm, the technique is primarily deployed by threat actors based in Russia and neighboring regions. It ...

The privacy-focused email app that finally pulled me away from Gmail

Gmail is a more compelling option if you prefer convenience. Proton Mail's mobile app, while decent, is not as good as Gmail. Giving up on Gmail also means missing out on deep ecosystem integration, ...
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Unpeeling Nano Banana Pro: I Put Google's Upgraded AI Image Generator to Work

Google's Nano Banana Pro can blend, fix, and generate images like never before. Here's what makes it a must-try tool for ...