What USB OTG means for Android phones (and why you should use it)

You may have heard of USB OTG as a feature on several Android phones. Here's what it means and how you can take advantage of ...

I turned my old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender and fixed the internet dead zone in my home

Despite technologies like Wi-Fi 7 (and even Wi-Fi 8), the age-old problem of patchy internet coverage across your home is ...

Slow Android phone? My 4-step refresh routine can speed it up fast

Also: The best phones to buy in 2026 I don't get to use review devices for long, but I have picked up tips and tricks from ...
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The Hidden Android Speed Trick That's Better Than Buying a New Device

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy ...

How to AirDrop on an Android phone (and the few models that can actually do it)

Google has found a way for Quick Share to play nicely with AirDrop, paving the way for the new sharing method.

You Can Turn an Old Android Phone Into a Wifi Extender for Your Home Network

March 17, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you have an old Android device ...

Private DNS on Android is easy to ignore, but I use it anyway

Private DNS adds encryption to DNS lookups, making connections more secure on public Wi-Fi networks ...