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  1. Rob

    300+ Android Games for Quarantining with Family

    Like the rest of the world, you're probably wondering how to pass the time in everyone's new least favorite timezone: Quarantine Standard Time (QST). This list of 300+ Premium Android Games was meticulously compiled from the Google Play Store to help you and your family power through April 2020...
  2. T

    Guest Questions Are Back?

    Wowzers broski! (this is a test by Rob)
  3. L

    Remove "Silent Notifications" from the Notification Bar

    Updated to Android 10 on a Pixel 3aXL. When I swipe down from the Notification Bar, there is a line that says: "Silent notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x" Can I remove this bar? Because when you accidentally touch it, it clears all my notifications.
  4. L

    Help How to keep music player going all night

    I like to sleep to the sound of rain, and instead of using a white noise app, I prefer to use an hour-long audio file of rain sounds on repeat. The problem is my phone at some point during the night goes quiet, and I can't figure out why. In my half-awake state, I restart the sounds, but later...
  5. N

    Chrome does not synchronize

    I am posting this request here as it is not clear to me if this is a device-related problem (I have a Samsung S 10 plus) or a current Android problem. So please bear with me. After setting up my S10+, I noticed that Chrome does not import my bookmarks (and everything else) from my Google...
  6. Billtunew

    Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite

    Hope it will be a piece of useful news.
  7. M

    Textra Group Messaging

    Textra allows me to select a group created in my Address Book, and send a text to it very easily. However, it automatically sends out to every phone number I have for each person in the group - landline, work, and any mobile numbers. Their names will come up multiple times in the texting list...
  8. MoodyBlues

    Huawei helped North Korea build its wireless network

    According to a report, Huawei helped North Korea build its wireless network which, according to this article, is "a revelation sure to increase scrutiny of a company already banned from doing business in the US." Interesting twist to the whole Huawei-Google-Android saga. PS I'll understand...
  9. Android News

    Apple admits they purposely slow down old iPhones

    Apple has admitted to slowing down old iPhones in software updates. They say it's to help older iPhones retain better battery life over time, though many have long suspected that it's due to planned obsolescence.
  10. Android News

    Lawmaker proposes new net neutrality bill to ban blocking and throttling

    A Republican lawmaker has proposed new legislation for net neutrality that would prevent ISPs from blocking or throttling data. However, the legislation does not address the ability to create fast lanes for certain types of data.
  11. Android News

    FCC officially kills net neutrality

    During today's open meeting, the FCC's proposal to repeal net neutrality protections put in place in 2015 was put to a vote and it passed, three votes to two. The three republican members of the committee voted to repeal, while two democratic members voted against it.
  12. Android News

    5 different smartphone features which are disappearing or no longer exist

    We’ve seen a lot of smartphone features come and go over the years for a variety of reasons, so let’s take a look at a handful of smartphone features that have trended down or no longer exist in the smartphone world.
  13. Android News

    LG G6 Review

    Phandroid has had the LG G6 for a few weeks now, with the verdict being this is one of LG's best devices yet. Premium design, great performance, and the wide-angle camera were praised, while the battery life isn't the best.
  14. Rob

    How much should to charge for AirBnB rental - Airbnb

    Is it smarter to price low and get higher fill rates or price high and deal with less drama from bargain hunting penny pinchers? Aside from looking at nearby AirBnB and hotels, what's a good method of pricing your property (for example based on a daily percentage of property value and square...