Mick SymonsSocial Links NavigationMick is a writer and duty editor for Android Central. When he's not on the job, he can usually be found vacuuming up pet hair or trying to convince his wife that he needs more guitars. Grid List Latest articles by Mick Symons Which Amazon Echo can you buy in Canada? By Mick Symons last updated 9 April 21 Amazon is bringing three members of the Echo family to Canada. Here's which ones you'll be able to buy and which might be best for you. Braven Stryde 360 review: Bluetooth and waterproof never sounded so good By Mick Symons last updated 9 April 21 Mike reviews the Braven Stryde 360 — Braven's latest waterproof Bluetooth speaker from the "Active" series. Cavalier Maverick speaker review: Nails everything but the bass By Mick Symons last updated 9 April 21 The Cavalier Maverick is a Bluetooth and Wi-fi speaker with built-in Alexa support, a gorgeous design, and it almost sounds as good as it looks. Awair Glow air quality monitor review: Wonderfully informative if not a bit worrisome By Mick Symons last updated 9 April 21 How an Android Wear smartwatch can keep your business running smoothly By Mick Symons last updated 8 April 21 Best leather cases for Note 7 By Mick Symons last updated 8 April 21 Pair elegance with elegance and get yourself a leather case for your Galaxy Note 7! Here are a few of your favorites to get you started! Best screen protectors for the Nextbit Robin By Mick Symons last updated 8 April 21 For now, Nextbit Robin screen protectors are kind of hard to come by, which is why we’ve rounded up some of the best ones we’ve found. How to track, star, and delete messages with WhatsApp for Android By Mick Symons published 31 March 21 You've been a messaging machine and your WhatsApp is jam-packed full of content. What else can you do with your messages? Check delivery status, star messages, delete 'em, whatever! JBL Charge 4 vs. Flip 4: Which Bluetooth speaker should you buy? By Michael L Hicks, Mick Symons published 6 November 20 The larger JBL Charge 4 is literally a powerhouse — it charges your phone! The smaller Flip 4 is made for taking everywhere. So which one is best for you? Here's how to choose. Which US carrier has the best customer service? By Mick Symons published 28 September 20 Fluance Fi70 Bluetooth sound system review: A gorgeous conversation piece By Mick Symons last updated 12 August 20 If you're looking for an all-in-one sound system that sounds amazing and features Bluetooth connectivity, there's nothing better (or bigger) than the Fluance Fi70. Best wireless charging pads for Galaxy Note 7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 If you want to charge your Note 7 quickly, you need a wireless charger that's capable of Fast Charging. Here are the best you can find today! Best Tempered Glass Screen Protectors for Moto Z Droid By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 Protect your Moto Z Droid's screen with a great tempered glass screen protector. Here are the best you can get. How to fix Wi-Fi problems on your Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 11 August 20 If your Galaxy S7 is suffering from some Wi-Fi woes, here are a few things you can try to get reconnected. Best clear cases for the Galaxy S7 edge By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 Show off your gorgeous phone loudly and proudly with a clear case. We’ve rounded up the best of the best for your viewing pleasure. How to use Direction lock on the Samsung Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 If you’ve got vision and dexterity impairments and want to protect your phone, then the Direction lock is a great way to do it. How to clear default applications on the Samsung Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 Chrome opens, but you want the Samsung Internet app. Why? Clear your defaults and use the app you want. How to import/export accessibility settings to another device with the Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 At the end of the day, your accessibility settings are just sitting in a file, so if you have the ability to transfer files on other Android devices (which you absolutely should), then you’re golden. How to use vision accessibility features on the Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 How to turn on automatic Samsung security policy updates on the Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 You want your phone to be as secure as possible, so it’s a good (and rather prudent) idea to keep up-to-date with security policies. How to use the application manager on the Samsung Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 With the Application manager on the Galaxy S7, you decide what permissions your apps get, what notifications you receive, and more. Using Ultra power saving mode with the Samsung Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 Now, with the GS7 and it’s big 3000 mAh battery and its sweet, sweet Super AMOLED display, Ultra power saving mode is at its ultra-est. Which locating method should you use with your Galaxy S7? By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 Like pretty much all phones, the Galaxy S7 has built-in GPS that you can use to determine your location. If you’re lost, you can just whip out your phone and it’ll drop you on a map. Best Car Mounts for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 Best Minimalist Cases for Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 123456 Get the Android Central Newsletter 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. MOST READ1AI probably won't drive mankind to extinction but it can be harmful2WhatsApp's emoji keyboard redesign appears to be nearing completion3Fitbit's Google login transition finally has a start date4Fiio FW5 review: These are the best-sounding wireless earbuds I've used yet5YouTube Music on Nest speakers now hijacks your phone's current playlist
Which Amazon Echo can you buy in Canada? By Mick Symons last updated 9 April 21 Amazon is bringing three members of the Echo family to Canada. Here's which ones you'll be able to buy and which might be best for you.
Braven Stryde 360 review: Bluetooth and waterproof never sounded so good By Mick Symons last updated 9 April 21 Mike reviews the Braven Stryde 360 — Braven's latest waterproof Bluetooth speaker from the "Active" series.
Cavalier Maverick speaker review: Nails everything but the bass By Mick Symons last updated 9 April 21 The Cavalier Maverick is a Bluetooth and Wi-fi speaker with built-in Alexa support, a gorgeous design, and it almost sounds as good as it looks.
Awair Glow air quality monitor review: Wonderfully informative if not a bit worrisome By Mick Symons last updated 9 April 21
How an Android Wear smartwatch can keep your business running smoothly By Mick Symons last updated 8 April 21
Best leather cases for Note 7 By Mick Symons last updated 8 April 21 Pair elegance with elegance and get yourself a leather case for your Galaxy Note 7! Here are a few of your favorites to get you started!
Best screen protectors for the Nextbit Robin By Mick Symons last updated 8 April 21 For now, Nextbit Robin screen protectors are kind of hard to come by, which is why we’ve rounded up some of the best ones we’ve found.
How to track, star, and delete messages with WhatsApp for Android By Mick Symons published 31 March 21 You've been a messaging machine and your WhatsApp is jam-packed full of content. What else can you do with your messages? Check delivery status, star messages, delete 'em, whatever!
JBL Charge 4 vs. Flip 4: Which Bluetooth speaker should you buy? By Michael L Hicks, Mick Symons published 6 November 20 The larger JBL Charge 4 is literally a powerhouse — it charges your phone! The smaller Flip 4 is made for taking everywhere. So which one is best for you? Here's how to choose.
Fluance Fi70 Bluetooth sound system review: A gorgeous conversation piece By Mick Symons last updated 12 August 20 If you're looking for an all-in-one sound system that sounds amazing and features Bluetooth connectivity, there's nothing better (or bigger) than the Fluance Fi70.
Best wireless charging pads for Galaxy Note 7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 If you want to charge your Note 7 quickly, you need a wireless charger that's capable of Fast Charging. Here are the best you can find today!
Best Tempered Glass Screen Protectors for Moto Z Droid By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 Protect your Moto Z Droid's screen with a great tempered glass screen protector. Here are the best you can get.
How to fix Wi-Fi problems on your Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 11 August 20 If your Galaxy S7 is suffering from some Wi-Fi woes, here are a few things you can try to get reconnected.
Best clear cases for the Galaxy S7 edge By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 Show off your gorgeous phone loudly and proudly with a clear case. We’ve rounded up the best of the best for your viewing pleasure.
How to use Direction lock on the Samsung Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 If you’ve got vision and dexterity impairments and want to protect your phone, then the Direction lock is a great way to do it.
How to clear default applications on the Samsung Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 Chrome opens, but you want the Samsung Internet app. Why? Clear your defaults and use the app you want.
How to import/export accessibility settings to another device with the Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 At the end of the day, your accessibility settings are just sitting in a file, so if you have the ability to transfer files on other Android devices (which you absolutely should), then you’re golden.
How to turn on automatic Samsung security policy updates on the Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 You want your phone to be as secure as possible, so it’s a good (and rather prudent) idea to keep up-to-date with security policies.
How to use the application manager on the Samsung Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 With the Application manager on the Galaxy S7, you decide what permissions your apps get, what notifications you receive, and more.
Using Ultra power saving mode with the Samsung Galaxy S7 By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 Now, with the GS7 and it’s big 3000 mAh battery and its sweet, sweet Super AMOLED display, Ultra power saving mode is at its ultra-est.
Which locating method should you use with your Galaxy S7? By Mick Symons last updated 11 August 20 Like pretty much all phones, the Galaxy S7 has built-in GPS that you can use to determine your location. If you’re lost, you can just whip out your phone and it’ll drop you on a map.
