Software & Design
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How to Use Your Android Phone’s Built-In Password Manager
Android devices are packed with features that make your digital life easier to navigate, and one of the most helpful is the password manager.
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The Other Reason It’s a Perfect Time to Join Mastodon, the Open-Source Twitter Alternative
Last week, Mastodon finally launched its free, official Android app, making it easier than ever to use the open-source Twitter alternative on Android devices. Mastodon’s timing couldn’t be better, as Twitter’s board just approved Elon Musk’s $61 billion bid to buy Twitter. The sudden impending buyout has split the Twitter user base. Some users embrace…
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How to Record Calls on Your Android Even Though Google Doesn’t Want You To
Sometimes — and for reasons that don’t involve future blackmail plans — you need to record your phone calls. Maybe you’re interviewing someone over the phone and want to refer to the call later, or you’re talking with a shady company that will deny the details of your call without proof. Whatever the case, Android…
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How to Use SMS Automatically When RCS or iMessage Don’t Work
iMessage revolutionised texting for iPhone users. It replaced SMS with a new, better, faster protocol. Now, Android is trying to do the same with RCS. And while it’s getting there, it does have one issue: It doesn’t automatically fall back to SMS if a message doesn’t go through — instead, you’re asked to manually send…