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The easiest way to find and remove spyware on your Android phone

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000

With Android's more open ecosystem, it's not hard to download apps that are unsafe. Here's how to scan for spyware.

2 ways Android users can take advantage of Apple's MagSafe accessories

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

MagSafe is a feature unique to iPhones, but Android users have a couple of options if they want to use MagSafe accessories and chargers.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 still worth buying?

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

A refurbished S24 can still be a good deal, but its price needs to be low enough to justify buying a two-year-old phone instead of a newer model.

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: How these XL phones compete

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Apple or Samsung? It really comes down to which ecosystem you prefer.

iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: here's how they stack up

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:35:46 +0000

Apple's first foldable competes well with the Z Fold 8, at least in terms of specs.

How to reboot your Samsung Galaxy tablet

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

There are several methods for restarting your Samsung Galaxy tablet, and most of them keep your data and apps.

GM's breakup with CarPlay and Android Auto has one exception

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000

GM's lineup is dropping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of its own infotainment systems. But one model is keeping the phone-mirroring capabilities.

How to send high-quality images and videos from Android to iPhone

staff@engadget.com (Jack Peachey) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000

It can be tough to preserve the quality of your images when sending them from Android to iPhone, but these tried-and-true methods keep them crystal clear.

Foldable phones still need to fix this problem

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Samsung's Z Fold series has improved the foldable phone form factor over time, but there remains an issue that the rumored iPhone Ultra may not remedy.

How to sideload apps onto Android Auto

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

There's a way to display any app on Android Auto, but it does present concerns about safety and reliability.

Is It Safe To Leave Your Phone's Bluetooth Running All The Time?

staff@engadget.com (Jack Peachey) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Bluetooth is a common setting that's typically always on in modern phones, but this feature may be leaving your phone open to a rather significant issue.

It's time you realized the usefulness of the smartwatch flashlight feature

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Several Garmin watches offer a built-in LED flashlight, but even if you have another brand, you likely have a decent light on your wrist.

How to disable absolute Bluetooth volume on Android (and why you might want to)

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Sometimes the volume control on a Bluetooth device behaves unpredictably. This quick fix in your Android phone's settings is a good troubleshooting step.

This feature keeps distracting spam calls away while using Android Auto

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000

If you use Android Auto, you might be interested to know that there's a feature available on some phones that helps keep phone calls minimal while you drive.

How much storage does a smart TV typically have?

staff@engadget.com (Isaac Egbon) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Smart TVs store lots of data, and the amount they have to work with is often quite low. There are ways to maximize your storage space, though.

How to use your old Android phone as a Wi-Fi extender

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000

If your Wi-Fi signal is patchy at the far reaches of your house, this simple solution might be worth a try. Even better? It's completely free.

How to make your Android alarm ring at full volume even when your calls are muted

staff@engadget.com (Isaac Egbon) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Your phone should be able to still sound your morning alarm when it's in silent mode. If it's not, here are some settings to check.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE looks like a perfectly cromulent budget flagship

staff@engadget.com (Sam Rutherford) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The Galaxy S26 FE is basically a more affordable version of the S26+ with slightly reduced specs.

How to use Samsung's new My FanCam feature to make yourself the main character in your videos

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Zooming in on your kid's performance in the school play is about to get a whole lot easier. It's going to look better, too.

These modern smartwatches are in their last year of updates

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

A whole bunch of smart watches are getting phased out this year. Is your watch on the list?