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Alternatives to Mint for Managing Your Money on Android

If you’re interested in keeping track of your money but don’t feel like taking up accounting as a hobby, you might already be using Mint. It’s a lot better than going manual (it takes a special person to update their spreadsheet every day), but integration issues and a lack of investing tools are fairly common complaints, and some people just aren’t a fan of Intuit. Luckily, there’s a lot of competition out there now, and the category of “free apps that let you manage all your finances in one place” has grown significantly. That “free” qualification limits your options a bit, as a lot of… Read more

6 Awesome Google Lens Features You Need to Try

Google Lens is the feature offered by Google that combines an ordinary smartphone camera with unique AI capabilities. The result is a  phone camera that constantly analyses the scene in front of its lens to feed you information. Many of the latest Android phone models have the Google Lens feature, in the shape of a camera icon, available on the camera app itself, at the bottom-left corner of the camera screen. Another easy way to access Google Lens is to open Google Assistant. Go to the explorer menu, and tap on the Google Lens icon next… Read more

5 Useful Android Accessibility Options You Never Knew You Needed

Those who have worked to develop the Android platform want to make sure that everyone has access to using the devices no matter what may be hindering them. Those with permanent disabilities such as visual or hearing impairments or those with temporary impairments such as a broken arm can use most Android features by enabling the appropriate Android accessibility options. But what about the rest of us? Are these options only for those who are disabled in some way? Although that’s the reason the options are available, these accessibility options are for everyone. They can make some tasks you need to complete on your phone… Read more

How to Set Up Google’s 2-Step Verification and Use Your Android Phone as a Security Key

It’s important to keep your online life secure. Many online accounts now include a two-factor authorization method for logging in to your account. This requires the user to have access to two different security elements. The combination of “something you know,” your password, and “something you have” gets you into your account. If you have to sign in to an account using a password and a code that is sent to your phone, you are using two-factor authorization. Last year, Google unveiled the Titan Security Key to use as part of the authorization process. This key is a physical device that you need to plug… Read more

How to Use Android “Standby Apps” Feature to Boost Battery Life

Our smartphone’s battery takes a heavy beating every day, considering how rarely most of us switch off our mobiles. For the majority of phone users today, calling someone on the phone is usually an afterthought, with most of the time spent using one app or the other to play games, surf the ‘Net, or use any of the millions of apps that are flooding the market. Towards More Efficient Apps Usage The more heavy-duty apps you use, the more battery is consumed by your phone. This can be a serious problem if you happen to be in a place where phone charging options are restricted…. Read more