Adam DoudSocial Links NavigationAdam has been writing and podcasting the mobile tech space for almost a decade. When he's not writing, he hosts the Benefit of the Doud podcast, spends way too much time on Twitter, and redesigns his office space over and over. Grid List Latest articles by Adam Doud How to add multiple users and use Guest Mode on your Android phone By Adam Doud published 23 December 22 Here's how to make the most of Android's guest mode. Best gaming controllers for Amazon Fire TV 2023 By Adam Doud published 14 November 22 We’ve broken out a list of some of your best controller options for the Amazon Fire TV — and chances are — you may already own something that's compatible. How to find and support eco-friendly places on Google Maps By Adam Doud published 19 April 22 Google knows it's essential to help save the environment, but it's taking more of a DIY approach to finding eco-friendly businesses. We'll show you how to support those businesses in your community. Best External Keyboards for Android Tablets 2021 By Adam Doud last updated 3 March 22 Turning your tablet into a productivity machine is the next natural step. Tablets are great for consumption, but adding a keyboard makes a tablet truly useful. These are the best of the best! Best LG V30 Cases in 2022 By Joe Maring, Adam Doud published 15 December 21 Make sure to keep your LG V30 protected by picking up a quality-made case. It might be an older phone, but that doesn't mean it doesn't deserve some care. How to use an Android phone as a Google TV remote By Adam Doud, Namerah Saud Fatmi published 14 December 21 Chromecast comes with a remote to control your TV, but if you want to use your phone, Google made an app for that (on iOS too!). How to use the Call Screen feature on your Google Pixel By Adam Doud published 5 November 21 Call Screening is one of the Pixel's most useful features, and it's dead simple to use. We'll show you how in our easy guide! How to use the Hold for Me feature on Google Pixel phones By Adam Doud last updated 4 November 21 How to enable the Google Pixel's camera and microphone toggles for enhanced on-device security By Adam Doud published 3 November 21 How to remove web results from Google Search By Adam Doud published 20 October 21 Google provides tools for removing content that is no longer relevant or needs to be removed for other reasons. We'll show you how to use them. How to access and manage Google Assistant reminders By Adam Doud published 6 October 21 Google recently made a small change to how reminders can be managed. We'll show you how to do that, how to create new reminders, and how to delete old ones. How to submit your own Street View images to Google Maps By Adam Doud published 4 October 21 Google Maps allows users to upload photospheres and path photos to the platform for others to enjoy. There are two ways to do it, an easy way and a hard way. We'll show you how to do both. How to set and change your status in Gmail and Google Chat By Adam Doud published 30 September 21 Google recently integrated Google Chat into Gmail, and as part of that, it allows you to set your status in Gmail so your contacts can know how responsive you'll be. How to change your lock screen shortcuts on Android 12 on a Pixel By Adam Doud published 30 September 21 Your Android 12 lock screen has shortcuts to control your smart home devices, and those controls are configurable. We'll show you how to do that. How to back up your Android phone and data with Google One By Adam Doud published 22 September 21 Google One is one of our favorite cloud services. You can also use it to back up your phone. Just download the Google One app to get started, and we'll show you the rest! How to disable 5G on a Google Pixel phone By Adam Doud last updated 21 September 21 How to use Conversation widgets in Android 12 By Adam Doud published 18 September 21 How to use local app search in Android 12 By Adam Doud published 15 September 21 How to access the Android 12 Easter egg By Adam Doud published 15 September 21 Google has included an Easter egg in every version of Android from version 2.3 and forwards to today. We'll show you where to find the Easter egg and how to activate the final image. How to disable RCS when switching between Android phones By Adam Doud published 8 September 21 How to move your photos from Samsung Cloud to another cloud service By Adam Doud published 5 September 21 How to customize quick settings tiles in Android 12 By Adam Doud published 29 August 21 What is Gaze Detection on Android and how do you enable it? By Adam Doud published 26 August 21 How to share Wi-Fi credentials on Android 12 By Adam Doud published 19 August 21 Sharing Wi-Fi is simple with Android 12. You can share Wi-Fi with a QR code, Nearby Share, or by showing the credentials in cleartext. We'll show you how. How to grant approximate location access to apps in Android 12 By Adam Doud published 15 August 21 123 Android Central Newsletter Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Android Central. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. 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How to add multiple users and use Guest Mode on your Android phone By Adam Doud published 23 December 22 Here's how to make the most of Android's guest mode.
Best gaming controllers for Amazon Fire TV 2023 By Adam Doud published 14 November 22 We’ve broken out a list of some of your best controller options for the Amazon Fire TV — and chances are — you may already own something that's compatible.
How to find and support eco-friendly places on Google Maps By Adam Doud published 19 April 22 Google knows it's essential to help save the environment, but it's taking more of a DIY approach to finding eco-friendly businesses. We'll show you how to support those businesses in your community.
Best External Keyboards for Android Tablets 2021 By Adam Doud last updated 3 March 22 Turning your tablet into a productivity machine is the next natural step. Tablets are great for consumption, but adding a keyboard makes a tablet truly useful. These are the best of the best!
Best LG V30 Cases in 2022 By Joe Maring, Adam Doud published 15 December 21 Make sure to keep your LG V30 protected by picking up a quality-made case. It might be an older phone, but that doesn't mean it doesn't deserve some care.
How to use an Android phone as a Google TV remote By Adam Doud, Namerah Saud Fatmi published 14 December 21 Chromecast comes with a remote to control your TV, but if you want to use your phone, Google made an app for that (on iOS too!).
How to use the Call Screen feature on your Google Pixel By Adam Doud published 5 November 21 Call Screening is one of the Pixel's most useful features, and it's dead simple to use. We'll show you how in our easy guide!
How to enable the Google Pixel's camera and microphone toggles for enhanced on-device security By Adam Doud published 3 November 21
How to remove web results from Google Search By Adam Doud published 20 October 21 Google provides tools for removing content that is no longer relevant or needs to be removed for other reasons. We'll show you how to use them.
How to access and manage Google Assistant reminders By Adam Doud published 6 October 21 Google recently made a small change to how reminders can be managed. We'll show you how to do that, how to create new reminders, and how to delete old ones.
How to submit your own Street View images to Google Maps By Adam Doud published 4 October 21 Google Maps allows users to upload photospheres and path photos to the platform for others to enjoy. There are two ways to do it, an easy way and a hard way. We'll show you how to do both.
How to set and change your status in Gmail and Google Chat By Adam Doud published 30 September 21 Google recently integrated Google Chat into Gmail, and as part of that, it allows you to set your status in Gmail so your contacts can know how responsive you'll be.
How to change your lock screen shortcuts on Android 12 on a Pixel By Adam Doud published 30 September 21 Your Android 12 lock screen has shortcuts to control your smart home devices, and those controls are configurable. We'll show you how to do that.
How to back up your Android phone and data with Google One By Adam Doud published 22 September 21 Google One is one of our favorite cloud services. You can also use it to back up your phone. Just download the Google One app to get started, and we'll show you the rest!
How to access the Android 12 Easter egg By Adam Doud published 15 September 21 Google has included an Easter egg in every version of Android from version 2.3 and forwards to today. We'll show you where to find the Easter egg and how to activate the final image.
How to move your photos from Samsung Cloud to another cloud service By Adam Doud published 5 September 21
How to share Wi-Fi credentials on Android 12 By Adam Doud published 19 August 21 Sharing Wi-Fi is simple with Android 12. You can share Wi-Fi with a QR code, Nearby Share, or by showing the credentials in cleartext. We'll show you how.
