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How to set up and add Pixel VIPs
By Roydon Cerejo published
For VIPs only! Pixel VIPs are available for the Pixel 6 and later phones only. This home screen widget lets you access important personal information of your chosen contacts right from the home screen.

How to create custom AI stickers on a Google Pixel phone
By Brady Snyder published
AI creations With a Google Pixel phone and the June Pixel Feature Drop, you can quickly create custom AI stickers straight from your phone's keyboard. Here's how.

How to enable Advanced Protection on a Google Pixel phone
By Christine Persaud published
Keep it ironclad Advanced Protection is here to keep your Pixel phone safe. Here's how to enable it.

How to back up and restore text messages on Android
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Easy transfers Google doesn't always seamlessly transfer messages between devices. Microsoft's SMS Organizer is a great alternative to move texts between phones.

How to install the One UI 8 beta
By Brady Snyder published
Early access Samsung is opening up availability for One UI 8, its next mobile operating system based on Android 16. Here's how you can try it out for yourself.

How to set up RCS chat on Samsung phones with Samsung Messages 2025
By Andrew Myrick last updated
RCS is the "hot new thing" for messaging as it brings an iMessage-like experience to Android. If you have a Samsung phone, here's how to get the feature working right away.

How to set up an iCloud email account on Android
By Rajat Sharma last updated
Make the jump! It's incredibly simple to set up your iCloud email account on Android. You can keep using your existing email when you move over from iOS to Android.

How to transfer playlists to YouTube Music from Spotify and other streaming services
By Christine Persaud published
All your music in one place It's actually quite simple to transfer playlists to YouTube Music from Spotify and other streaming services so you can access them all in one place.
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