Google solves Android’s biggest upgrade problem with a major speed boost – but fans ‘beg’ for another change

GOOGLE is reportedly making it faster for customers to transfer their data from one Android handset to the next. It could have been another reason for customers to continue choosing Android over iOS, but fans are begging for a different transfer feature instead. 1 The company may also working on a new feature to combat … Read more

Android 15 rumours and leaks: Everything we know so far about the major free upgrade coming this year

GOOGLE has given Android fans their first peak of Android 15, the new operating system that will land on phones this year. Android 15 – or One UI 7 for Samsung owners – will succeed Android 14. 1 The first developer preview of Android 15 has only just arrived, so an official launch is still a … Read more

Little-known free Android and iPhone trick spares everyone of heating nightmare – and it works for washing machines too

A BROKEN boiler is the last thing you need during bitterly cold weather. Especially with a yellow weather warning and two inches of snow expected across some parts of the UK. 1 Just scan with Google LensCredit: Google And should the worst happen, how on Earth are you supposed to get help if you don’t … Read more

Android owners notice free little-known hack instantly saves loads of time – it’s perfect if you have too many photos

ANDROID users have spotted a nifty new trick that helps you sift through thousands of photos on your phone. It’s all too easy to let your snaps go wild making it impossible to find the ones you want. 1 No more sifting through loads of the same photosCredit: Reddit/alexandriaofwar But Google has come up with … Read more

Battery running low on Android? Three little-known buttons to help ‘maintain 100% power’ for longer

A TIKTOKER has revealed energy-saving phone tips that could help the battery last longer on Android handsets. There are a number of little-known settings that can boost your device’s battery. 1 TikTok claims changes will help you ‘maintain 100% battery’ for longerCredit: TikTok / @compareandrecycle We’ve seen how it can be done on iPhone – … Read more

I found a hidden Android button that makes your phone twice as fast and it takes less than 30 seconds

PHONE lag is a problem that happens all too often but fortunately there are ways to speed things right back up. A TikToker has revealed a simple and easy trick that could make your Android device run a lot quicker. 1 Try it on your phone nowCredit: Alamy And it’s all thanks to a hidden … Read more

I found a little-known Android setting that makes my Samsung phone battery last TWO days without a charge – try it now

A TIKTOKER has revealed a simple Samsung trick that they claim will help your phone’s battery last up to two days. It’s inevitable that your device’s power capacity will dwindle as time goes on. 1 Try it now on your phone to see if there’s a differenceCredit: TikTok / electroworldph But there are some key … Read more

Android owners cry ‘you can’t be serious’ as Google removes beloved phone button in latest shake-up

GOOGLE has quietly removed a useful Android feature and it hasn’t gone down well with users. The option is relatively small but was so “helpful” that Android fans have vented online. 1 Users are not pleased at allCredit: Getty People thought the move might be an error that needs fixing but it turns out the … Read more

When is Android 14 coming out and will my phone receive the free upgrade?

ANDROID users are slowly getting hold of the very latest version on their smartphones as part of a massive rollout. Google has worked on a load of fresh features for its Android 14 update, including better battery optimisation, photo boosts and AI. 1 Android 14 also allows users to receive notification flashes across all compatible … Read more

Android owners are just realising a little-known ‘timing’ trick that stops their phone battery dying

MOBILE experts at Nokia have warned people that the time they charge their phone could affect its lifespan. It’s well known that smartphone batteries become less effective with time, whether it be iPhone or Android. 1 There’s nothing worse than a phone battery that doesn’t stay powered up for longCredit: Getty After a couple of … Read more