Here’s how to use Google Meet codes to start or join a video conference
What are those random strings of letters mean? These days with most people working from home, video conferencing is all the rage. Some platforms require you to create an account, while others let just...
View ArticleHere’s when your Realme phone will get the Android 10 (Realme UI) update
Realme has already rolled out the Android 10 update to most devices in its extensive portfolio. Realme rolled out its first phone two years ago, and in that short time the brand managed to carve out a...
View ArticleGoogle I/O would have started today, here’s why it’s such a wonderful event
Today would have been the Google I/O 2020 keynote. I know this because, despite being deleted from Android Central’s shared calendar weeks ago, a phantom notification appeared on my laptop last night...
View ArticleCan’t hear your colleagues or vice-versa in Google Meet? Here’s what to do.
I’ve been singing the praises of Google’s video chatting platforms like Google Duo and Google Meet for weeks now, talking about how they are both free and secure work from home conferencing...
View ArticleHere’s your chance to save $900 on a pair of Samsung Galaxy S10 devices
There is never any reason why you should be paying full price for a new smartphone. There’s always a deal to be had, whether it involves buying the device out-right or making monthly payments on it....
View ArticleHere’s the best way to protect your home from water damage
When you think of protecting your home from disaster, what crosses your mind? Fire? Burglary? Natural disasters? Water damage often gets forgotten until the day you walk home, and your basement is...
View ArticleHere’s how to fix face-to-face foibles in Google Meet
Google Meet is one of our favorite video conferencing apps, and it’s the one we use here at Android Central for our team meetings and planning sessions since we all work from home. As with any kind of...
View ArticleHere’s how to score an Amazon Fire 7 tablet and case from just $21
While it might not be the latest Fire tablet, the 7th-generation Fire 7 is available as low as $ 20 at Woot for a limited time. What’s even better is that you can even bundle it with Amazon’s...
View ArticleThe OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are now on sale — here’s where to buy them
Buying a OnePlus phone is easier than ever this year. The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are two very compelling Android phones. Both tout gorgeous AMOLED displays, incredibly fast performance, reliable...
View ArticleDon’t get stuck in the wrong Google account — here’s how to change it
Do you ever get confused as to which Gmail, Google Drive, or Google Calendar account you’re using? Have you tried to join a Google Meet call for work, only to be rejected because you were accidentally...
View ArticleGrow your YouTube Music library by uploading your own songs — here’s how
YouTube Music is one of the most capable streaming services on the planet. It offers an enormous library of content, ranging from official songs, music videos, covers, concert clips, and more. On the...
View ArticleHere’s your first look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 20+
No major surprises. What you need to know The first CAD-based renders showing the Galaxy Note 20 Plus have surfaced. Samsung’s upcoming flagship phone will apparently have a 6.9-inch Infinity-O...
View ArticleHere’s what the canceled Google Pixel 4a XL would have looked like
Unlike the Pixel 4a, the canceled 4a XL would have featured two rear cameras. What you need to know New renders showing what the Google Pixel 4a XL would have looked like have surfaced. The renders...
View ArticleHere’s how to get your OnePlus phone ready for reuse or resell
Even if you aren’t planning on handing down or reselling your old OnePlus phone, it’s still a good idea to back it up in case you need to restore your data and settings. Thankfully, Google and OnePlus...
View ArticleHere’s how WhatsApp tailored its app for KaiOS
With tens of millions of users, WhatsApp is the marquee app on KaiOS — and it is steadily getting new features. We haven’t really talked about KaiOS a lot here, but the operating system is now...
View ArticleHere’s what the revamped Android 11 power menu will look like
Android 11’s Power Menu will work better with smart home devices What you need to know Android’s power button menu will get built-in smart home controls with Android 11. Hints of the upcoming feature...
View ArticleHere’s how to use Google Maps without any sort of internet connection
I’ve been on many a trip where I didn’t have a good cell signal or Wi-Fi, and really needed to know where I was going. Thank goodness that Google Maps allows you to download maps of broad areas for...
View ArticleHere’s how you can do your own nails at home
I typically visit a salon to do my nails every two weeks but that can add up, especially when there’s a lot you can actually do yourself from home. A friend recommended the Rosalind Gel Polish Starter...
View ArticleHere’s everything the Roborock app can do
Once reliant on Xiaomi’s Mi Home app, Roborock’s recently launched is full of everything you need to use that amazing new robot vacuum from the company. Right now, Roborock’s new app works with all of...
View ArticleHere’s how to make your very own Facebook avatar
A digital version of yourself, just for Facebook. If you’ve spent any time on Facebook recently, you’ve probably seen a lot of your friends and family sharing digital avatars of themselves on the...
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