#Android 14

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Battle of the Giants

date Published: August 14, 2024

With much fanfare, Google unveiled the new Pixel 9 series on August 13, 2024, and along came the tallest phone in the lineup – Pixel 9 Pro XL. While Google packs it with a bevy of AI features and all the top-tier hardware it offers, the challenge is yet to come. The Pixel 9 Pro […]

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Global Version Appears With a Different Chipset

date Published: August 9, 2024

Samsung is preparing multiple models of the Galaxy A16 5G smartphone to release in different markets. The Galaxy A16 5G phone with model number SM-A166E with Exynos 1380 made an appearance at Geekbench, an online benchmark database. That’s presumed to be a global version set to launch in the coming months. As part of the […]

Boost Android’s Battery Life With These 6 Developer Options

date Updated: May 16, 2024

All Android phones have Developer Options hidden inside the Settings. While you may not use it often, they can help you eke out longer battery life. Some settings in there let you tweak animations, control background apps, and more, which can help conserve battery life. Here are the useful settings Developer Options to extend your […]

How to Check Battery Health on Android

date Updated: May 4, 2024

If your phone’s battery is struggling to last the day, it might be time for a battery health check. This can also help when you’re buying a used smartphone. iPhones have had the battery health feature for a while, and, Android is finally catching up. Android 14 has new BatteryManager APIs to keep a tab […]

How to Switch Back to Google Assistant From Gemini on Android

date Updated: March 20, 2024

Gemini, Google’s experimental, conversational AI assistant, made its way to Android. We bet you’d want to install the Gemini app and use it alongside the Google Assistant for hands-free interaction. At the time of writing in March 2024, Gemini seems still in its teething stage. You may find it slow, and it will fail to […]

How to Bypass Restricted Accessibility Settings on Android 13 and 14

date Updated: March 20, 2024

How often do you carefully check what permissions does a typical Android app has? Some Android apps seek accessibility permission for functions like auto-filling passwords, cleaning cache, or getting additional features like Now Playing or Dynamic Island. Starting with Android 13, Google tightens security for apps requiring accessibility access, especially those downloaded from untrusted sources […]