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Do Not Disturb silences all upcoming notifications and calls and gives you peace of mind. The feature can be enabled from Quick Settings and can be customized in the Sound & vibration option in Settings. It also lets you set call and message exceptions and schedule Do Not Disturb.
In this post, we have gone through and explained the steps to setup and enable notifications for the Gmail app on Android. You can do so from the notification settings in the Settings of the app. From here you can allow the app to notify you every time you get an email instead of only alerting you from time to time.
If you want to record your voice or someone else's on Android, you can easily do so using the built-in voice recorder that came with your device or by downloading a third party app from the Play Store. Some of the best voice recorders are Google Recorder, Dolby On, WaveEditor, Fossify Voice Recorder, Otter, AudioLaband more.
There are a ton of Android Auto apps that you can use to make your life easier but finding the ones the make the most impact could be difficult. Here are a few apps like Spotify, YouTube Music, Waze, Police Scanner, and more that can enhance your Android Auto experience from top to bottom.
Scanning QR codes is one of the fundamental things and Android has a few really easy ways to do it. They include using Google Lens, Lock screen shortcuts, and using a third-party app. Besides, you can also use your phone's pre-installed camera application if it supports scanning QR codes.
The Notification history feature lets you access notifications that you may have accidentally dismissed. It works on all devices with Android 12 or later and can be accessed by tapping the No notifications text in the Notification space or by going to Settings > Notifications.
Google Lens is easily one of the best apps you can have on your Android or iOS smartphones for it's powerful and different use cases. There are many ways to access Google Lens on both Android and iOS, including from the Google app on iOS to the standalone app on Android, and from Google Photos and Google Chrome.
Sagnik Das Gupta
If you want to connect your PS4 controller to an Android or iOS device, simply long-press the Share and PS buttons on the controller. That will make the controller enter pairing mode, thereby appearing on your phone's Bluetooth devices panel. Here, on Android, you will find it listed as "Wireless Controller", while on an iPhone, it shows up as "DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller".
Arjun Sha
We have compared the latest Dimensity 7300 SoC with the last-gen Dimensity 7200 chipset. In our benchmark tests, it has become clear that Dimensity 7300 is actually a downgrade over the older Dimensity 7200 chipset. The latest Dimensity 7300 chipset packs older ARM cores and its GPU is pretty weak. It only performs marginally better in 5G speed tests and AI performance.
You may want to block a number on Android for many reasons. Perhaps spammers are troubling you or you may want to block a personal contact. Most Android devices use Google dialer and you can block on the same by long-pressing a number > tapping Block and report spam. If your default dialer app is different, we've got you covered with individual guides on different dialers as well.
The Android Tablet market has been booming recently. From Samsung to Xiaomi, and OnePlus, some of the best Android tablets you can buy are the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, S9+, Xiaomi Pad 7, OnePlus Pad 2, Lenovo Tab P12, and the Amazon Fire HD 10.
RTT (Real Time Texting) Calling, an accessibility feature for people with hearing or speech impairments. RTT allows instant messaging during a phone call, without needing to press "Send". It's similar to TTY mode but doesn't require specialized hardware. The feature must be enabled in settings and is supported by certain devices and carriers.
If you are using an Android device and are trying to close those Incognito tabs that have stacked up on your browser, Chrome lets you do it by swiping tabs left or right inside the tab overview or by going to 3-dots icon > Close all tabs. Firefox's interface is very similar to Chrome's, and you can follow those exact same steps to close tabs. Edge is slightly different in terms of UI, but the functionality remains the same.
TTY stands for teletypewriter. It is a calling related accessibility feature that lets you send texts over calls useful for those who have speech or hearing impairments. It is fast, responsive and does not have any delays unlike text messaging. You can find it under dialer settings on your Android phone and under Accessibility settings on iPhone.
Android 15 Beta 3 is here with a bunch of new additions and improvements. The new release indicates Android 15 has reached platform stability. Some of the features include a new contrast options setting, an auto turn on Bluetooth option, changes in the screenshot preview, and more.
If you are worried or suspicious that someone might have hacked into your phone then we have discussed six signs that will help you know whether your phone has been compromised or not. This includes your phone getting excessively slow, battery draining quickly and so does your data, strange things happening on your device like popups suddenly started showing up or you being logged out of your own account.
Dave Burke posted on X that he has stepped down as the Vice President of Android Engineering and is shifting into an advisory position. This comes after Google announced that ChromeOS will use the same kernel stack as Android, and the Products and Platform teams merger announced by Sundar Pichai.
Some essential iOS 18 features like app locking and hiding, RCS messaging, as well as the much awaited T9 prediction in dialer as made it to iPhones. However, Android users have already been enjoying these features for ages now. In addition, you also get to finally see a dedicated Game Mode make it to iPhones with iOS 18. Then, there's also the addition of iPhone-on-Mac mirroring, which is a very essential ecosystem feature. Moreover, iOS users weren't able to do something as simple as place app icons and widgets anywhere on the homescreen, which Android users have always been able to do. Finally, call recording and AI transcription is an iOS 18 feature that seems to have been inspired from the Android platform as well.
The Control Center optimizations are super useful, letting you even resizing controls now. In addition, you can also tint the home screen app and widget icons any color, alongside extending the dark and light mode themes onto them. Moreover, there's also limited contact access which lets you give apps access to only specific contacts and not the entire contact list. You also get to see Math Notes integrated within the Calculator and Notes app now, letting you solve equations by penning them down. Apple Intelligence features like summarized notifications and an enhanced Siri stole the show, giving the Google Assistant a run for its money!
Transferring files from Android to PC has become incredibly easy, and there are many ways to do it. Some of the methods include using a USB cable, using Google's Quick Share platform, a third-party Wi-Fi direct transfer protocol called Snapdrop, and using cloud services, among other methods.
Ishan Adhikary
Super Snail is an Idle game that is enjoyed at relaxation. The fun gets doubled when you have tons of free rewards. In this guide, you will find active Super Snail codes that grant you lots of freebies in the game.
Are you overwhelmed with the huge selection of games on Android devices? Then your wandering around to find the best games ends here. In this list, you will find the best Android games that you must try in 2025. So, check the list and get it from the Google Play Store right now!
Android's recent feature additions make it hard especially for scammers to get away with their business. Some of them include OTP Autohide and Login protection, record a single app, and scanning for deceptive links.
Pixel Phones Get Smarter Haptics with Adaptive Vibration Feature
Abubakar Mohammed
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Rolling out in Android 15 Beta 2, Adaptive Vibration automatically adjusts your Pixel's vibration strength based on your surroundings. You can find the option in Settings > Sound and Vibration > Vibration and Haptics.
Many Pixel users have installed the Android 15 beta, but due to the unstable experience, users are looking to downgrade from Android 15 to Android 14. If you are in the same boat, follow our detailed tutorial and move back to the stable Android 14 release.
Google Beefs up Android Security with Theft Protection, Live Threat Detection, and More
Anshuman Jain
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In this article, we will discuss upcoming security features on Android devices, including theft protection with factory reset requirements, offline detection, easier access to Find My Device, live threat detection for Google Play Protect, hidden content in screen sharing, and cellular network protection. These features aim to enhance user privacy and security, and will be available on Android 10+ devices later this year.
Android 15 Beta 2 has just released a month after the Beta 1 rolled out, and there are two more updates to come before Platform Stability. Android Beta updates bring a slew of improvements and major features that you can try out, and if you have a Pixel device, here's how to install Android 15 Beta on it.
Google has officially announced the Android 14 update for Android TV. The new Android update brings new energy modes to give more control to users. You can choose between Low Energy Mode, Optimized Energy Mode, and Increased Energy Mode. In addition, Google is also bringing picture-in-picture mode, color correction, improved user navigation, and more.
The Beta 2 update for Android 15 is finally out for the public and unlike previous releases that were lackluster, this new update brings in some exciting features. It introduces private space, satellite connectivity support, app pairs, vibration in notification channels, improved PiP animations and lots under the hood and privacy improvements.
Android fans were expecting a new Android Beta to land right after Google I/O 2024, it was announced in the event that Android 15 Beta 2 is coming tomorrow. The update is expected to be a significant one, and should bring vast improvements across the Android Operating System.
What Is Android 15’s Notification Cooldown Feature (& How to Enable It)
Anshuman Jain
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Android 15 introduces a new feature called "Notification cooldown". It slowly, gradually reduces notification volume and vibrations for repeat notifications from the same app within a short period. The feature is enabled by default, but users can disable it or enable it for specific conversation apps. This feature is a welcome addition for those who receive a lot of notifications and want to reduce distractions.
Android 15 Developer Preview and beta builds have been under testing for months, allowing us to finally confirm the desert name of Google's latest operating system as Vanilla Ice Cream. This time as well, Google has gone with using a dessert as an Android codename. Android 14 came with the "Upside Down Cake" codename, while the one before was called "Tiramisu".
Nothing has launched Android 15 Beta 1 for their Nothing Phone 2a. This upgrade does not include any new features even though the community post does mention a new boot animation and wallpapers. It also breaks the fingerprint scanner and does not include any NothingOS specific widgets, features and apps.
OnePlus has released Android 15 Beta 1 firmware for the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open smartphones. The update has a few unironed issues and requires OnePlus 12 users to be on OxygenOS version 14.0.0.610 or lower and version 14.0.0.702 or lower for the OnePlus Open users.
Safe Mode in Android or any operating system boots the operating system with the bare minimum of apps and processes required for the OS to function. You can boot into safe mode by long pressing the power menu or using the physical keys while the phone is turning on.
Losing your Android phone is easily one of the worst feelings, as you risk your personal data getting into the wrong hands. Thankfully, Android's Find My Device experience has been overhauled, and it lets you find your Android device even if it's turned off or not connected to the internet.
Android phones are not impervious to issues and one of the most common issues is when an Android phone refuses to charge. Some of the reasons this may happen is due to a bad charger and cable, software issues, dirty charging port, phone heating up, and battery going bad.
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If you want to move your data from an Android to an iPhone, then MobileTrans by Wondershare is a convenient tool to do so. It can wirelessly transfer files, including photos, videos, music, contacts, messages, apps, WhatsApp data, and even WhatsApp business account data. It can also be used to send files over to your computer but note that it is a paid tool.
Google's new Find My Device network rolled out recently on Android, and it lets you find lost devices with ease. It uses other Android devices on the network as they act like beacons to communicate with each other and detect your device's Bluetooth signal and location. Here's how to effectively use it.
Hiding banking or other extremely private apps from prying eyes is essential, and a lot of Android UIs come built-in with the ability to hide apps. Here's how to hide apps in Samsung, Nothing, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and on any Android device with ease.
A recent finding suggests that Android 15 could add to the betterment of user experience by incorporating a better landscape mode experience on the lock screen and notifications panels. The lock screen and notification panel would then be able to use the extended space effectively.
Scanning documents on your phone is easy on Android, thanks to built-in and third party document scanning apps. Most manufacturers include a built-in document scanner, but third-party apps like Adobe Scan have more editing features to make your documents look the best.