Dikouchine/Getty Images Inverting colors on your Android phone is just one of many options you have to adjust how you view the screen and how light affects you, allowing you to adjust it for maximum comfort and readability. There are also several settings for the light on your Android phone’s screen, from adjusting the brightness for reading things in blinding sunlight to setting it to dark if you’re in a dimly lit room and don’t want to disturb anyone around you. You can even set the screen color to better…
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On some Android phones, there is a feature that increases the total RAM capacity by using the phone’s internal memory as swap space, also called swap memory. It is often recommended as one of the settings to optimize your Samsung Galaxy phone and other phones where it is available. But the benefits really depend on your device’s hardware. Although the paging feature can help phones with limited RAM, on phones with more memory it can slow them down. Above 8 GB of RAM, especially 12 GB or more, the functionality may be frustrating. Apps may freeze or take longer to…
Nintendo Music is a popular app among Nintendo fans because it allows users to listen to their favorite game soundtracks on smartphones. While you can’t yet install Nintendo Music on your Switch (even though there are plenty of other essential apps for the Nintendo Switch), you can now use your favorite game to score road trips. Recently, Nintendo updated Nintendo Music with several new compatibilities. Arguably the biggest additions have been the web browser and tablet versions, but the most important new feature for many will be Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. Sure, you used to be able to…
Google announced today that its Quick Share feature, which lets Android and iPhone users exchange files using AirDrop, is expanding to more devices. Quick Share is now available on the following Android smartphones. Samsung: Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge (new) Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra (new) Galaxy Z Flip7 (new) Galaxy Z Fold7 (new) Galaxy Z Flip6 (new) Galaxy Z Fold6 (new) Galaxy Z TriFold (new) Google: Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold, 10a Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a Pixel 8a Other smartphone…
Finding a completely AI-free Android phone in 2026 can be tricky because most modern smartphones, especially flagships, have built-in AI capabilities. For example, Google Pixel phones have Gemini Nano, Samsung Galaxy S series has Galaxy AI, and Motorola smartphones have Moto AI. If Windows Phones were still around, they’d probably run Copilot. While manufacturers tout the new technology as a useful tool that streamlines your experience, a growing subset of users want a phone without AI because they find it intrusive, distracting and a privacy risk. Until a phone has on-device AI, it doesn’t have AI in the strictest sense.…
WWDC is set to begin on Monday, June 8, and ahead of the main event, Apple announced the winners of its annual Apple Design Awards. The Apple Design Awards recognize apps and games for their innovation, ingenuity and technical achievements. Apple chose one app and one game for each of the six award categories. More details about the winning apps and games and the developers behind them can be found on Apple’s website. Apple also offers a selection of apps and games selected as finalists before winners are chosen. WWDC begins on Monday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m. PT. Popular…
Wongsakorn 2468/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There is no shortage of Android smartphones in the United States. But there are also great Android phones sold in other markets that are never officially available in the United States. In fact, only a handful of major smartphone makers officially sell phones in the United States. There are many other companies, especially Chinese ones, that are popular in regions like Southeast Asia and countries like India and China, but do not officially sell their devices in the…
fadfebrian/Shutterstock Fast charging and regular charging meet different needs. If your Android phone needs a quick boost during the day, fast charging is usually the way to go. But if you can wait or want to leave your phone charging overnight, you’ll want to use a regular charger. As for which one is best for your Android phone, the answer is regular charging, as it has a slight benefit to long-term battery health. When you charge your Android phone with a fast charger (15 watts or more), it will get…
Valio84sl/Getty Images When Samsung introduced the Galaxy S24 series of phones to the world in January 2024, it was marked by a significant change to a popular feature of its camera system. The 10x optical and 100x hybrid “Space Zoom” feature had been replaced with a 5x zoom, and in 2026, Samsung did not bring back these features. It was a curious change that had been touted as a key feature since the S20’s launch and set it apart from its competitors. One could be forgiven for considering this change…
Freshsplash/Getty Images Android tablets have a lot to offer: large screens, varied prices and a wide range of applications. However, potential buyers should consider some drawbacks of these devices. Over the years, the market has grown significantly and tech companies such as Samsung and Xiaomi have made major investments to position their devices as cheaper alternatives to the iPad – but the experience remains insufficient in some respects. This variety is precisely why Android tablets disappoint. When it comes to the iPad ecosystem, developers have optimized a significant portion of…