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How to restore your apps and settings to a new Android phone
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Got a new phone? Awesome! Here's how you can restore your apps when switching over to your new Android phone.

Samsung One UI 3.1 review: Subtle changes create a big impact
By Hayato Huseman, Harish Jonnalagadda published
Samsung's new and improved One UI 3.1 is now available on most Galaxy phones, and it comes with all the features you've been waiting for.

Do you still use Android 11's chat bubbles?
By Jeramy Johnson published
One of the first Android 11 features to pop into our radar was the addition of Chat Bubbles. Do you still use them? Why, or why not? Let us know on the AC forums!

LG finally releases Android 11 update schedule, and as usual it's not great
By Derrek Lee published
LG posted its Android 11 update schedule on its German website, which is expected to continue until the end of the year for some of its flagship smartphones.

Switching to Android: iOS 14 may look great, but Android launchers still put it to shame
By Michael L Hicks published

How to use Android 11 smart home controls on Samsung phones
By Joe Maring published
Android 11's excellent smart home controls are available on Samsung Galaxy devices — just not where you might expect. Here's how to use them!

Android 11 power control menu is now on Samsung phones, but not where you think
By Derrek Lee published
In an effort to integrate further with Google services, Samsung now includes Android 11's power control menu in One UI 3.1, which users can select in lieu of SmartThings.
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