New field test lets you install Android apps directly from Google search
There’s a new trick snaking its way through the Android universe that will greatly speed up your ability to download a new app. More of this article from PCWorld.com
Samsung tweaks Galaxy Note 5 hardware to ensure the S Pen won’t get stuck
Samsung has made a below-the-radar change to its Galaxy Note 5 that should keep the S Pen from getting stuck. Check this article from PCWorld.com
WhatsApp drops subscription fee, goes completely free
Unlike most popular messaging apps, WhatsApp, the messaging service that Facebook bought in 2014, charges a $1 annual subscription fee after your first year of using the app. The idea here was to charge a small fee in lieu of serving up ads. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
The 7 Best Free File Explorers for Android
One of the best things about Android is the ability to quickly and easily navigate through your device’s file system. While Apple’s iPhones and iPads don’t come with any built-in way to view and manage your files, many Android devices do. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
This is your best hope for recovering photos from a lost or stolen phone
Assuming you have a smartphone, there’s a very good chance that your photos are in the cloud somewhere. But with an old-fashioned cell phone, the chances are pretty much nil. Check this article from PCWorld.com
Here’s How You Can Use Android But Ditch Google
Over the past several weeks, I made a big change to the way I use my Android phone. I decided to go Google-free. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com
When will your phone get Android Marshmallow? Here’s what we know so far
Android Marshmallow is here! Well, sort of.
You see, Android updates are a tricky affair. Unless you have a Nexus device, where you get the updates directly from Google, it’s a bit of a slog before you can actually get the latest Android operating system on your phone. More of this article from Greenbot.com