If you’ve ever tried to create a beautifully themed Android home screen, you know the frustration. The moment you switch on the “themed icons” feature, you’re left with a messy mix of icons that match ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 brings a major fix for home screen theming by automatically generating themed icons for all apps. This creates a clean, consistent look. The update also includes a new ‘Create’ ...

Are you ready for retirement? A study from the Center for Retirement Research found that American workers aged 55 and up who work remotely at least one day a week were 14.4% less likely to retire by ...

Many of us tend to download every app that catches our eye without giving it a second thought. If you're using an Android device, you're often downloading these apps from the Google Play Store itself, ...

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Google has added a new Parental Controls hub in Android Settings, which is now rolling out in Android 16 QPR2 beta. The hub combines on-device, PIN-protected controls with existing Family Link ...

From AR-powered rulers to GPS-based land survey tools, these 8 best measuring apps for iPhone and Android let you measure length, height, area, and even perimeters on the go. Accurate, versatile, and ...

For years, my tablet had one job. After work, I’d sink onto the couch as Netflix’s intro sound filled the room. It was a content consumption device, nothing more. Real work, the messy multi-window, ...

The Regional Court of Mainz has prohibited Google from giving preference to its own email service Gmail when setting up an Android smartphone. Instead, Google should allow email addresses from ...

Samsung has updated SmartThings Family Care with a mix of new features and refinements. The service now offers easier setup, smarter activity alerts, and Samsung Health integration. Families can ...