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For years, Android has offered a notification tray and Quick Settings panel accessible with a swipe from the top. Google has ...

There's nothing worse about listening to music or videos on your phone than turning the volume up and still being unable to hear what's happening. While you could throw on a pair of headphones and get ...

If you are always on the go, Gmail is probably among the most used apps on your phone. It makes managing your inbox easy and keeps you informed of all high-priority emails that arrive. But the default ...

With Android 16 QPR3, Google is introducing more granular Adaptive Connectivity settings on Pixel phones. On the stable QPR2 release, Settings > Network & internet > Adaptive connectivity just ...

Android phone battery life often feels unpredictable, even on newer devices with larger batteries and efficient chips. One day your phone lasts until bedtime, the next it struggles past mid-afternoon.

Android Auto disconnects are usually solvable once you isolate wired vs wireless. Start with cable/port checks for wired issues, rebuild pairing for wireless issues, and ensure battery optimization ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent a significant portion of my life searching for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather ...

Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Internet (or Wi-Fi). Tap the network name and choose Forget, then reconnect with the password. Enable Airplane mode for 10 seconds, then turn it off. This resets ...

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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Say you recently picked up a shiny new TV. You unbox it like a kid at Christmas and prepare to indulge in all its visual glory. You think to ...