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Changing your Android smartphone’s location settings

Location services or location tracking is a handy feature in your Android smartphone. Enabling it has some benefits; for instance, it makes it convenient for you to find the nearest gas station using Google Maps, allow navigation apps like Waze to calculate routes between destinations, or check in at places on Facebook. But while convenient,… Continue reading Changing your Android smartphone’s location settings

Here’s how to turn off location services in Android

When using an Android smartphone for the first time, users receive a prompt from apps like Google to enable location services. Users may decide to accept it because it’s convenient because that means there’s no need to enable it every time you use an app. But that also means letting Google track all your activities.… Continue reading Here’s how to turn off location services in Android

How to change the location settings in Android devices

The location tracking feature in Android smartphones makes it easier to use certain apps like Google Maps and Uber. For example, turning on the location feature on your phone makes it easier for you to locate the nearest diner or bank. However, enabling your phone’s location services has security implications. Turning off location services may… Continue reading How to change the location settings in Android devices

What is juice jacking, and why is it dangerous?

Smartphones help us complete various work and personal tasks, and, depending on our usage, we may need to recharge them several times a day. But when your charger is unavailable and you need power for your phone, charging at public kiosks can seem like a good substitute. Here’s one good reason why you shouldn’t plug… Continue reading What is juice jacking, and why is it dangerous?

Why you shouldn’t use public charging kiosks

Smartphones have become a vital part of modern life. And as we spend more time on these gadgets, the likelihood of needing to recharge them while on the go increases. When your phone’s juice runs out and you’re nowhere near your charger, a public charging kiosk can look pretty promising. But what you might not… Continue reading Why you shouldn’t use public charging kiosks

Don’t be a victim of juice jacking

Smartphones have become an indispensable tool for most of us. We use them for a wide range of activities, from gaming to checking social media to accessing work apps. Because of heavy use, our smartphones may sometimes run out of battery. When that happens and you’re out in public with no access to your charger,… Continue reading Don’t be a victim of juice jacking

Disabling Android location settings

The location tracking feature in Android smartphones makes it easier to use certain apps like Google Maps. With this feature turned on, it’ll be easier to locate, for example, the nearest diner. However, enabling this feature has security implications. Hiding your location may require extra steps when you use certain apps, but at least you… Continue reading Disabling Android location settings

Changing your Android smartphone’s location settings

Location services or location tracking is a handy feature in your Android smartphone. Enabling it has some benefits; for instance, it makes it convenient for you to find the nearest gas station using Google Maps or check in at places on Facebook. While convenient, there are some risks in allowing the apps on your phone… Continue reading Changing your Android smartphone’s location settings

How to disable Android location settings

When using an Android smartphone for the first time, users receive a prompt from apps like Google to enable location services. Users may decide to accept it because it’s convenient — no need to enable it every time you open an app. But that also means letting Google track all your activities. If you don’t… Continue reading How to disable Android location settings

Android 11 Developer Preview 2: New features

Developer previews are used to test every application’s usability and compatibility with an upcoming OS. With Android 11 due to be released in the third quarter of 2020, Android 11 Developer Preview 2 covers some more notable functions that Android users can expect. New notification panel user interface “Conversations,” “Alerting,” and “Silent” notification sections in… Continue reading Android 11 Developer Preview 2: New features