This is easy
How to set up a Wear OS smartwatch with your Android phone
Got a new Wear OS smartwatch? Here's how you can set it up with your phone and mirror notifications, calls, and texts to your wrist.
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Facebook abandons plan to sell ads in WhatsApp
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Facebook has reportedly abandoned plans to sell ads inside WhatsApp, plans that resulted in co-founder Jan Koum leaving the group in 2018.
Mi Google Home es su Google Home
How to make Google Home personal for everyone in your home
A Google Nest Mini or other Google Assistant speaker can be the focal point of a room, but is yours helpful to everyone in your home?
MI U and I
MIUI Themes is coming back to Europe, now compliant with GDPR
Xiaomi is bringing its popular theming application for MIUI back to Europe, likely the result of a revamped GDPR-compliant design.
Protected pictures
How to set up two-factor authentication for your Instagram account
Instagram is the go-to destination for sharing pictures and videos with your followers, and for folks that like keeping their online life secure, it has great support for two-factor authentication. Here's how to get it set up with your account!
For your eyes only
How to set up two-factor authentication for your WhatsApp account
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Whether you're a WhatsApp mega-fan or only use the chatting platform from time to time, it's a good idea to set up two-factor authentication with it.
Turn it off
Disconnecting Samsung Pay is an easy process
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Samsung Pay is just as easy to turn off as it was to turn on in the first place.
someone should probably look into that
Vice reveals BlackVue dashcam GPS data was available in real time
A report has revealed that GPS location data from the dashcam app BlackVue was available to be viewed and stored in real-time over days or even weeks, highlighting a significant security flaw in the app.
A change long in the works
You no longer need a phone number to use Google Duo on the web
Google has now lifted the phone number requirement from Duo, its video calling service. Users now need only their Google account to sign up for the service going forward.
Pinning your faves
Twitter's pinned lists feature is making its way to Android
Twitter's list pinning feature is reportedly coming to Android soon. The feature allowed iOS users to build custom timelines on their home page by pinning their own curated lists.
Make your pictures pop
Create the best photo ever with these photo editing apps
What do you do before sharing a photo? You edit it! These are the best photo editing apps that you can get on your Android device today!
Get It Now!
GitHub's mobile app for Android now available in beta
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GitHub has launched its Android app in beta. Just like its iOS counterpart, the GitHub mobile app is aimed at helping developers collaborate on their code quickly while on the go.
Cut through the noise!
YouTube now lets you filter your subscriptions for easier content discovery
YouTube will now let you filter your subscriptions tab on iOS between a small number of pre-selected categories. The firm will be bringing this change to Android sometime later.
(Hopefully) coming soon
Google Phone app could soon gain native call recording support
Google Pixel and Android One users may be able to record phone calls using the Google Phone app in the near future.
google smart lock
You can now use your iPhone as a Google security key for 2FA
Google has updated its Google Smart Lock app for iOS, so that users can now use their iPhones as Google security keys.
I can't function without 1Password's dead-simple two-factor authentication
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Password managers have gotten great in the last few years, and 1Password's way of automatically adding your 2FA code to your clipboard when signing into a site is brilliantly convenient.
More privacy additions
Facebook rolls out new privacy-focused ‘Login Notifications’ feature
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Facebook’s new user control feature, called “Login Notifications”, will send alerts to users whenever they log into third-party apps and share their information.
No Notifications
The Play Store will no longer inform users when apps have been updated
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Google has reduced the number of notifications the Play Store will throw your way. A new test is disabling the notifications you usually receive after an app has been updated.
For the tablet users
Get the most out of your favorite Android tablet with these apps
There are many different Android tablets to choose from on the market, but what are you supposed to do after you have set it up? Well, we have found the best apps that make it easy to get the best experience possible with the big screen.
A test for the lucky few
You can finally send Instagram DMs on desktop
Instagram is finally adding direct messaging to its web app from today. A select few users will gain access to desktop DMs as the company refocuses on its messaging strategy.