Smart Mobile Tricks
11 quick ways to clear space on an overstuffed Android phone
Zap cached app files in a single tap, clear the Downloads folder, delete unneeded offline maps, take charge of music downloads, and more.
06/29/2020
4 ways to save a web page on an iPhone or Android phone
Instead of bookmarking a URL that might disappear tomorrow, try saving a web page—permanently—to your Android or iOS handset.
08/03/2017
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4 ways to turn off annoying notifications on your Android phone or iPhone
You turn off notifications on your Android phone or iPhone to cut down on embarrassing noises or distractions. But you can also adjust notifications so that people who matter can still get through. Here's how.
07/31/2017
Become an expert at Safari for iOS with these 8 tips and tricks
Hide your frequently visited sites, remotely close Safari tabs on other devices, turn web pages into PDFs, and more.
06/27/2017
6 great Android features missing from iOS 11
Sure, iOS 11 looks cool, but when you compare it to Android it still comes up short in some key ways, from multiple user profiles to one-touch Google searches. Read all about it here.
06/21/2017
5 vital Android settings that save your apps, data, battery and more
These five Android features are essential for your phone, helping you save on battery, data usage and more.
06/14/2017
10 basic iOS tricks every iPhone owner should know
From message stickers and 3D Touch to Live Photos and Apple Pay, iOS is stuffed with features that grab headlines. But some of iOS's most useful features are the oldest ones—and they're easily overlooked.
06/09/2017
6 super YouTube tricks for Android and iOS
The YouTube app has added support for immersive VR videos, private viewing, and even saving videos for offline viewing (via YouTube Red).
06/06/2017
6 ways to make the most of Android's Clock app
Six eye-opening tips and tricks for the Android Clock app, from setting louder alarm tones to overriding your Do Not Disturb rules.
05/31/2017
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2 easy ways to child-proof your Android or iOS device
Android and iOS devices both have parental controls, but here are ways you can quickly and temporarily lock down your handset, without having to take a deep dive into the Settings menu.
05/16/2017
6 ways to lock down your iPhone’s lock screen
Just because your iPhone is locked with a passcode or Touch ID doesn’t mean it’s safe from prying eyes and fingers. These iOS settings can help lock down your phone’s lock screen.
05/16/2017
6 ways to make the most of 1Password for iOS and Android
You'll be a happier 1Password user once you master these mobile tips and tricks, from unlocking 1Password with your fingerprint to entering passwords with the 1Password keyboard.
05/02/2017
4 easy ways to keep your iCloud password safe
Your iCloud account will be easy pickings for hackers unless you take these few basic security measures.
04/13/2017
9 nifty Gboard for Android tricks you need to try
Translate as you type, call up the numeric keypad whenever you want, get a dedicated row of number keys, and more.
04/05/2017
6 easy ways to keep your Android phone secure
There are plenty of ways to keep your Android handset safe from the most common security threats, all with a minimum of effort. Read on to learn about the right passcodes, security settings and other safeguards.
04/05/2017
5 handy things the Photos app can do with your iPhone snapshots
These tips will help you find best features Photos has to offer—draw shapes, write captions, publish a gallery online, un-delete a trashed photo, and more.
03/29/2017
6 ways to maximize the Android phone dialer
Rearrange your speed-dial contacts, get phone numbers for nearby businesses, send annoying callers straight to voicemail, duck spam calls, and more.
03/28/2017
8 handy things to do with your new Google Assistant
From telling it what to call you to playing tic-tac-toe, here are some nifty ways to get started with your new Assistant.
03/20/2017
8 Android app shortcuts that are actually useful
Save yourself some taps while freeing up storage space, creating reminders, scanning receipts, recording audio notes, and more.
03/15/2017
6 gotta-know Spotify tips for Android and iOS
Save Spotify radio stations for offline listening, snip out the gaps between songs, keep the music playing when your playlist runs out, and more.
02/21/2017
