Android 16 offers very customizable Quick Settings tiles, but they can't be used to control a smart home by default. I used a workaround to do it.

When it comes to consumer tech, there’s a huge list of things that can drive us all bananas. Take your slow Wi-Fi. You can’t stream, you can’t join a video meeting, and it always happens at the worst ...

Android 16 extends predictive back navigation to three-button navigation. You can now see a preview of the previous screen by long-pressing the back button. Additionally, apps targeting Android 16 ...

There's no denying the convenience of a fully connected smart home. You can turn on and off lights at the appropriate times, adjust the temperature, control connected devices, and much more. But to ...

If you tend to visit particular websites on a regular basis, you can save yourself a lot of time and effort by ensuring they’re always at your fingertips. The best way to do this on an Android phone ...

Regardless of the budget range of your Android device, whether it falls within the midrange or high-end category, it is still susceptible to issues. Such issues may arise from accidents or prolonged ...

If you’ve ever tried to create a beautifully themed Android home screen, you know the frustration. The moment you switch on the “themed icons” feature, you’re left with a messy mix of icons that match ...

Some home screen setups are noteworthy for their intricate nature. Others stand out with distinctive designs. But sometimes, it’s sheer simplicity that makes an Android home screen appealing. That’s ...

Admittedly, I do not have the same kind of history with the iPhone’s Home button as lifelong iPhone owners. I was there for a moment with the iPod touch and then, briefly, the iPhone 4S. I went back ...

The physical home button is no more, but there's a workaround you can use on pretty much any iPhone. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and ...