I’ve seen the future of smartphones, and it’s astonishing

Joe Maring / Digital Trends I’ve seen a future where you may never need apps or to unlock your phone at all, yet still get everything you want done, plus more, and even faster than you can now. At MWC 2024, Deutsche Telekom and Brain Technologies showed off the concept of an appless phone, where … Read more

How to find archived emails in Gmail, return them to inbox

If you’re looking to clean up your Gmail inbox, but you don’t want to delete anything permanently, then choosing the archive option is your best bet. Whenever you archive an email, it is removed from your inbox folder while still remaining accessible. Here’s how to access any emails you have archived previously, as well as … Read more

How to Drop In on an Echo, Echo Show, or Echo Dot

There’s a lot to love about Echo devices like the Echo Show 8 and Echo Dot, including their support for Alexa and impressive audio capabilities. But one of their lesser-known features is called Drop In — and when used properly, it’s an easy way for extended families to stay connected. Essentially, it allows you to … Read more

Google just announced 8 big Android updates. Here’s what’s new

Joe Maring / Digital Trends At Moblie World Congress (MWC ) 2024, Google is bringing a healthy bunch of new features to Android. In line with the AI push all across the industry, some notable AI-driven enhancements are on the table. There are also a handful of core Android features that sound practically amazing. The … Read more

How to download Instagram photos for free

Instagram is amazing, and many of us use it as a record of our lives — uploading the best bits of our trips, adventures, and notable moments. But sometimes you can lose the original files of those moments, leaving the Instagram copy as the only available one . While you may be happy to leave it … Read more

How to scan a QR code on Android and iPhone

As smartphones have become more and more ubiquitous, so have QR codes. These maze-looking squares are a type of matrix bar code that contains data — usually, QR codes point to a website or open a designated application. Although they may look confusing, QR codes are really easy to use. Follow the steps below to … Read more

Apple Sports app looks to rule live scores and stats on iOS

Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends As if what it’s done with MLS Season Pass wasn’t proof enough that Apple is serious about sports, today we have another example. Enter Apple Sports, a new app for iPhone that aims to be the only app you’ll need for live sports scores, real-time stats, and more. Apple Sports … Read more

OnePlus just did something unexpected with the OnePlus 12R

OnePlus 12R Prakhar Khanna / Digital Trends OnePlus is taking a bold move regarding a marketing flub it made earlier this month. The company initially claimed that the OnePlus 12R comes with UFS 4.0 storage when, in reality, the phone still relies on the slower UFS 3.1 standard. The company issued a public apology for … Read more

How to find downloaded files on an iPhone or Android phone

Believe it or not, finding files you’ve downloaded on your iPhone or Android phone can be tougher than you think. Even the best smartphones can quickly become a handheld electronic briefcase. Along with the apps you need to get you through your day, it’s packed with photos, videos, files, and other media. While it’s all … Read more

How to reset default apps on an Android phone or tablet

One of the best things about owning an Android phone is being able to change your default apps. If you’ve ever opened a file or an internet link with a certain app, and you chose Always when prompted, then that type of file will be opened with that app every time, saving you from tapping that … Read more