How to unlock Android Auto developer settings (and why you might want to)

Just like Android proper, you can unlock Android Auto developer settings on your car. But do you need to? Here's what you ...

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone run like new again (and it never fails me)

Changing these settings will give your old Android phone a new life. Once adjusted, it should feel faster, with added zip in day-to-day tasks. If you want to give it a refresh, I recommend messing ...

You Can Run An AI Chatbot Locally On Your Android Phone—Here's How

To protect your privacy, work offline, and save money, you can run an AI chatbot locally on your Android phone. Here's how to get it working in minutes.

Your phone can now tell you when a text looks like a scam

Google now uses AI in Circle to Search and Lens to detect scam messages, explain risks, and guide users with real-time ...
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Is That Link Legit? How to Spot and Avoid Scams in Your Inbox

"Smartphones do their best to block scam links, so attackers use tricks to make their links clickable," said Joshua McKenty, CEO of Polyguard.ai, a cybersecurity company that helps businesses protect ...

I dialed these 14 secret codes to unlock hidden features on my Android and iPhone

ZDNET's key takeaways Use these codes to forward calls, pay your bill, check balances, etc.Some of the codes work only on certain carriers or devices.One of the codes also might erase your data, so ...

How to clear your Google search cache on Android (and why it makes such a big difference)

If you care about privacy, regularly clearing your Google search cache on Android is a must. Here's how to do it manually - and how to set up auto-delete.