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Don’t buy a power bank until you see my 4 favorite picks for 20,000mAh and above

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 11 April 26

Portable power If a 20,000mAh power bank is on your shopping list, these are the most important ones to consider.

I changed my embarrassing Gmail username without losing anything, and you can too

By Sanuj Bhatia published 11 April 26

New address, same inbox Changing an embarrassing old email without nuking your whole account feels long overdue.

I use these two Android features to trick my international friends into thinking I'm fluent in their languages

By Derrek Lee published 11 April 26

Editor's Desk Google offers two useful translation features that streamline communication when you don't speak the same language.

Samsung forgot some important buttons on the Galaxy S26 series. Here's how to fix that problem

By Nicholas Sutrich published 9 April 26

Just in case Pitaka's latest cases include three customizable buttons that make your Samsung Galaxy S26 series phone even more advanced.

Just got a new Galaxy S26? Here are the first 6 things you should do with it

By Derrek Lee published 8 April 26

How To With the Galaxy S26 out, here are some tips and tricks to help you get started with Samsung's latest smartphone.

This is the best Google Pay feature you're not using in India

By Harish Jonnalagadda published 3 April 26

How To Google Pay's Tap to Pay feature lets you add your debit and credit cards issued in India, and it makes paying at retail stores that much more convenient.

I used the Galaxy S26 Ultra for three weeks — here are six things I learned

By Harish Jonnalagadda published 3 April 26

How To I used the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and while Samsung rolled out a few new features, it doesn't quite move the needle in any meaningful way.

I found a hidden Pixel feature that explains what's wrong with Bluetooth (and Android Auto)

By Sanuj Bhatia published 1 April 26

How To Pixel's hidden tool runs tests and suggests fixes like re-pairing or clearing cache.

I used this hidden Google Pay feature to automate credit card bill payments

By Harish Jonnalagadda published 31 March 26

How To Google Pay in India has a hidden feature that lets you add all credit card billers, allowing you to pay bills with the utility. This is the CRED alternative I've been waiting for in India.

I put a magnetic ring on my non-wireless charging phone — here's why you should too

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 29 March 26

How To Who says your phone needs to support wireless charging for you to use magnetic accessories with it? Magnets let you use more than magnetic wireless chargers.