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These gesture tweaks made my Samsung phone way smoother to use

The gestures that made my phone feel faster.

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This Samsung “performance” feature might actually slow your phone down

Your phone may feel slower because of this hidden toggle.

Developer Options open on a Android phone
5 fun features hiding in your Android’s developer menu

A peek at some of Android’s quirkiest secrets.

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5 free apps I always install first on a new Android phone

From effortless file sharing to instant automation, these free apps make your Android unstoppable.

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I made my phone dumb and finally broke my screen-time habit

Switching to a dumb phone wasn’t practical, so I did the next best thing.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 11 next to each other
These apps are so much better on iPhone than on Android

Freedom doesn’t matter when all my apps are worse.

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Expanded Quick settings panel on Android 16 with multiple Quick settings tiles visible.
These Android quick settings tiles make my phone instantly more useful

The best Android features are just a swipe away.

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2025 is the first time I'm not upgrading my phone every two years: here's why

I'm sticking with what I've got for now.

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Person holding an iPhone 15 on the lock screen
My iPhone drove me crazy every day, but these changes fixed everything

Your iPhone doesn’t have to be this frustrating.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 11 next to each other
I never knew my phone camera could do this until I tried it

Your phone’s camera app doesn’t show this, so it’s easy to miss.

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USB-C port on the Google Pixel 8a
I plugged 10 random USB-C devices into my phone—Here's what actually worked

I plugged random USB devices into my phone and was pleasantly surprised by how many actually worked.

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gallery labs on samsung gallery app
This secret menu unlocks new gallery app features on your Galaxy phone

I didn't even know this secret menu existed until recently!

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10 Things Your Smartphone Camera Can Do—Completely Unrelated to Photography

Your phone’s camera can moonlight as your personal assistant, if you allow it.

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You’re Not Using Your iPhone Buttons Enough—Here’s What They Can Really Do

Don't miss out on simple button tricks.

iPhone 16 Pro on desk with keyboard controller and flash drive
These Phone Accessories Seem Useless—but They're Actually Genius

Don’t judge a phone accessory by its look.

A man holding a Samsung phone shows the Digital Wellbeing app
I Didn't Think I Was Addicted to My Phone—This Samsung Setting Proved Me Wrong

This one setting humbled me fast.

Back panel of a OnePlus 13.
My OnePlus 13 Has This Amazing Feature That More Android Phones Really Need

An underrated feature I didn't know I was missing until I had it.

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man watching video on smart tv and companion app.
Did You Know Your Smart TV and Phone Can Wirelessly Work Together in These 5 Useful Ways?

Your smartphone and your smart TV make quite a pairing.

Close up shot of an iPhone's backside
The Back of Your Phone Is Magical: Try These 7 Uses

So many ways to interact from the back.

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yellow smartphone case.
Here's What You Can Do to Stop Your Clear Phone Case From Turning Yellow So Quickly

Your case deserves better than the slow fade to dirty mustard.

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