The latest update to Google's Find My Device app will give some welcome peace of mind to those who worry about losing their phone inside a crowded building. Now, the service is capable of pinpointing your device inside such places as shopping malls, stadiums and crowded landmarks.
Social media dominates the lives of many of us, and seduces with a promise of connection, togetherness, and support. But studies continue to confirm what we've long suspected - that heavy use of social media is linked to loneliness, sadness and low self-esteem. Why? There are still some conflicting ideas.
Want to know exactly what's happening in your Android device? There are some great tools available to help you keep track of every single detail relating to the performance of your smartphone or tablet. Here are the best apps to monitor device performance.
Don't feel like posting on Instagram anymore? Tired of filtered food photos? You can temporarily disable or permanently delete your account. Here is how to do that.
Nostalgic franchises such as Harry Potter are constantly getting prequels, remakes and games set in the same universe. Yet, when it comes to mobile games the results are often disappointing. Lazy cash-grabs and pay-to-win games riddled with microtransactions are all here to capitalize on your nostalgia.
Despite Pokémon Go not being the hype-machine that it once was, Niantic continues to introduce new features and events to the game. Now, tracking steps in the background is finally here in the form of Adventure Sync. No Pokémon Go Plus required!
For me, Hyper Casual Games are the worst thing since Loot boxes and Season Passes have existed. They lure with a simple game principle and a lot of fun, but serve only one purpose: to deliver as much advertising as possible. And with that they destroy a lot.
The public seems to be slowly turning on the current data-harvesting social media model that has dominated over the last decade, but is there an alternative? Mark Weinstein, a San Francisco-based privacy expert and CEO of MeWe, certainly thinks so. We spoke to Weinstein to find out how he's doing it.
Doom, the iconic first person shooter that became a controversial sensation back in the '90s, is still alive and kicking on PC, but what about on your smartphone? While there's no official port, we look at the many creative ways in which fans try to bring a delicious taste of Doom to your device.
Around 30 million Facebook accounts have recently been hacked by unknown attackers. We'll explain how you can find out if you're affected and what information the hackers got. Follow these simple steps to find out.
Fortnite is both massively popular and highly competitive so is it any wonder that people are willing to spend some money to get better at the top battle royale game? A new professional coaching class has arisen to meet this demand, and I had a coaching session and a talk with one to find out all about it.
With more and more banks and financial services becoming compatible with Google Pay is expanding, we asked you whether you felt comfortable enough with Google to ditch your credit cards and embrace contact-less pay with your smartphones. The results are in, here's what you said.
Facebook has just presented a new feature called 3D photo. So get ready to see your feed invaded by cool new pictures with a parallax effect that will give a sense of depth to your most prized photos on the social network!
For almost two months only a strictly limited number of players were allowed to enjoy Fortnite Battle Royale on an Android smartphone. This limitation has now come to an end, as the beta is now open for everyone to try, so long as the device specs meet the minimum requirements. Here's how to download and get the game.
Google Pay is expanding, with 27 new banks now offering support for the contact-less payment service. But are people ready to ditch their credit cards and pay with their smartphones. Not everyone will readily drop their wallet for Google.
Augmented reality is becoming a buzzword once again for mobile games, but a tacked on AR mode for social media photos isn't exactly groundbreaking. It's been a long time since Pokemon Go, so let's take a look at how AR will be used for games in the future.
Sick and tired of Snapchat? Social media companies often make it complicated to delete your account - they want to keep you hooked! If you have made the decision to leave, learn how to delete your Snapchat account with these simple steps.
Default Android text apps are boring, but there are tons of alternatives in the Play Store. That's why we've compiled a list of the best texting apps on Android - offering better security, looks, features and more.
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