My 4-step routine to make any Android phone operate like new again (and reliably)

While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don't want to upgrade and ask, "How can ...

One Tech Tip: Californians have a new privacy tool for deleting their data

Californians can now use a new tool to request the removal of their personal information from over 500 data brokers.
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5 open-source Android apps that replace expensive subscriptions

Evernote was once the king of note-taking, but it became bloated and expensive. Joplin is the spiritual successor that returns to basics. It is a note-taking and to-do application capable of handling ...
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TunesKit Android Unlocker Released – Remove Android Screen Locks without Passwords

HONG KONG, Dec. 29, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TunesKit, a leading software developer dedicated to providing top-notch utility solutions, is proud to announce the official release of its latest ...
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Android 16 QPR3 lets you remove At a Glance from your Pixel’s homescreen

With Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, Google is finally letting Pixel owners remove At a Glance from their homescreen. Long-press on At a Glance for “Settings” and you’ll find a new “Show on home screen” ...
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Oppo focuses on software to boost smartphone competitiveness

Oppo is ramping up efforts to enhance the global competitiveness of its mobile devices by concentrating not only on hardware research and development but also on optimizing its operating system. The ...