Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router ...

Your Pixel phone now supports high-res Bluetooth audio — here's how to use it

Google's Pixel smartphones support the LHDC Bluetooth audio codec with the Android 17 update. Here's everything you need to ...

These new wireless earbuds also work over Wi-Fi, but without Qualcomm's help

We've waited a while, but we've finally got new earbuds that use Wi-Fi for audio transmission. But they don't use Qualcomm's ...

Have an old Android phone sitting around? Use it to boost your home Wi-Fi

First, connect the old phone to your home Wi-Fi network. Then open the phone’s settings and look for a feature called Mobile Hotspot, Personal Hotspot, or Hotspot and Tethering— typically these can be ...
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I blamed wireless Android Auto for my phone's battery drain until I found the real problem

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...
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Donated WiFi phones can help Eugene domestic violence survivors reach help and resources

Your old phone could help a domestic violence survivor stay connected and safeThat old phone that you aren’t using anymoreit can be a lifeline for a domestic v ...
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The Hidden Cost Seniors Pay by Staying with Their Wireless Phone Carrier

PAID ADVERTORIAL - Most people set up their cell phone plan and stop thinking about it. The bill arrives, gets paid, and life ...

Fake Verizon fraud call nearly stole his account

A fake Verizon fraud call nearly led to an account takeover when a scammer used text verification and device changes to steal ...
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I fixed my home's Wi-Fi dead zones with a phone I'd thrown in a drawer

Best Wi-Fi extender I never bought.
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The NSA is telling every phone owner to switch off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC in public

The National Security Agency issued a direct warning to every smartphone owner: turn off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC whenever ...

SpaceX faces tough regulatory road to wireless networks, BNP Paribas says

BNP Paribas says FCC rules give SpaceX/Starlink limited ways to force Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile network access—key risks for ...

Qi wireless charging could finally get the upgrade we've all been waiting for

So when the technology was finally available for Android phones, the excitement was at an all-time high. Unfortunately, we've ...