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How to use the Files by Google app to free up storage on your Android phone
By Brady Snyder published
Space-saving Running out of space on your Android phone? These Files by Google tips and tricks will help you save the day.

How to uninstall the Android 16 beta
By Brady Snyder published
Opt out! Google Pixel 6 and newer phones can test out Android beta updates early, but what if you've had enough? Here's how to uninstall them.

Google's Android 16 Beta 3.2 brings essential fixes to battery, display, and more
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Refining things? The new update follows the recent Beta 3.1 and is part of Google’s ongoing efforts to refine the Android 16 operating system before its official release.

How to change to a vertical scrolling app drawer on One UI 7
By Roydon Cerejo published
Up and down Not a fan of the horizontal scrolling of apps in Samsung phones? Well, the latest One UI 7 interface lets you quickly and easily change this. Here's how to do it.

How to change back to a single notification and quick settings panel on One UI 7
By Brady Snyder published
Reverse it! Samsung made the controversial choice of switching to an iOS-like notification and quick settings panel, but you can reverse it in a few simple steps.

Reported changes to Android development aren't really a change
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Same as it ever was Despite what you might read, how Android is made isn't changing.

How to install the Android 16 beta on your phone right now
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Early access The latest version of Android is here in beta form, and here's how you can get started before everyone else.

What you need to know about One UI 7: Software is hard
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Doing it wrong Samsung isn't trying to make you angry; things just get a little squirrely when you try to do too much.
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