How to Download Pictures and Videos From Threads on Your Android
Photo: rafapress (Shutterstock) Instagram’s rival to X, formerly known as Twitter, is Threads. It’s not quite the same as what Twitter used to be, but it has one thing in…
The Best Pixel 8 Feature Is One You Won’t Find on Any Other Android
Google’s new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro sport some impressive new features. Audio Magic Eraser lets you reduce distracting sounds like wind, traffic, and talking in videos; Best Take…
Who Is Dynata and Why Are They Calling You?
If you own a phone, chances are Dynata has called you at some point asking if you would be part of a survey. Given the prevalence of scams and spam…
How to Hide Your Phone Number on Android and iPhone
When you call someone, you usually want them to know who you are. Usually. On the flip side, there are times when you might want or need to hide your…
Some Apps Are Hiding Your Sharing Options
Even if you never think much about it, you’re likely keenly familiar with your iPhone or Android’s built-in share sheet. This is the menu that appears when you want to…
You Should Enable Google’s New Reading Mode for Android
Screenshot: Khamosh Pathak For all its advantages, Android has never had a decent reading mode. On iOS, Safari has “Reader View,” which removes formatting, ads, and media from an article.…
Your Phone Is Even Grosser Than You Think
We touch our phones some 2,617 times a day (that includes every swipe and tap). We take them with us everywhere: bathrooms, gyms, subways, and buses. They’re like an extra…
You Can Change the X Icon Back to the Twitter Bird on Your Phone
Illustration: bluecat_stock (Shutterstock) Many Twitter users are unhappy to have suddenly become X users (or, in many cases, ex-users). While no one can do anything about Elon’s Musk’s odd decision…