How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

Repair Mode lets technicians fix your Android phone without seeing your personal files or apps. Here's how to enable it.

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to extend its battery life by hours

Consider these expert-vetted tips and tricks to make your device last up to hours longer - no matter the brand.

The best software upgrade I made to my Android phone wasn't from Google; it's a tiny utility

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Jolla Phone 2026 hands-on: The world outside Android and iOS is exciting

The Jolla Phone 2026 doesn't run Android or iOS, but what's it actually like to use? We spent some time with it at MWC 2026.
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I’m running Android apps on my Linux desktop and it’s surprisingly smooth

Not that I'm there very much, but now I can run Instagram, fully functional, on my desktop.
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Need a Bit More Juice? 6 Quick Fixes to Extend Your Android Phone's Battery Life

Scrolling and streaming suck plenty of power on today's Android phones. Here's how to squeeze the most juice out of your battery, including a new option to monitor battery-hungry apps.