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Microsoft is pushing Party Chat to its mobile Xbox apps. Here's how to get up and running on Android.

Just pick up a new Android phone during one of the big sales? Here's a peek at the first five things you should do with your new device.

Android has several options to keep your device secure and prevent others from accessing the data within. Here's what to do if you forget your lock pattern on your phone.

Are you the victim of theft? There’s a good chance that if you came across this post, someone has already stolen your Android phone. If that’s the case, we’ve got a guide on How to Find a Lost or Stolen Android Phone. Here are just a few of the precautions you can take.

ne really easy way is to start shooting in VSCO, an all-powerful camera and photo editing app. It comes with a number of basic and advanced manual camera controls that allow you to set up that perfect shot. VSCO's camera provides you with high-quality results, and it's a camera that once you use it.

Android Oreo has made a few changes to what you can do with Do Not Disturb mode, and what it looks like. Whether you just want to make sure you don't get hit with notifications while at the movies, or you want to know that certain notifications will always ping for you, there is a good bit going...

Here are some important tips to consider if you're going to take a photo of the eclipse with your smartphone.

Samsung has been slowly rolling out the Voice functionality and now it's finally widely available. It's super easy to get it, and Phandroid shows you how.

Snapchat is rolling out an update for Android users that introduces a new Tint Brush color tool. Here's how to use it.

As important as smartphones have become in our everyday lives, misplacing them is one of the scariest things that can happen. Fret not: there are a few things you can do to find a lost or stolen Android phone.

Ara from Android Central has published a tutorial on how to easily save YouTube videos for offline viewing on Android.

Joe from Phandroid takes a look at how you can repurpose an old Android phone and turn it into a security camera for your home.

David from Android Authority takes a look at the OnePlus 5 and explains how to use multi-window mode on the new device.

Android Authority takes a look at the alert slider on the OnePlus 5 while explaining how you can customize the slider to your liking.

JM from ArsTechnica has published a tutorial on how to install Linux on a Chromebook, while explaining why you should do so.

Andrew from Android Central takes a look at various tips and tricks to help you improve your battery life on the Pixel.

Jen from Android Central takes a look at how you can use the Samsung Health application to help build better habits and live a healthier life.

Avoid static UI elements when possible I know this is obvious, but the easiest way to avoid burn-in on your device is to avoid displaying static images when possible. Of course, the most severe burn-in is caused by the navigation buttons at the bottom of your device and the static icons in the...

Samsung provides Galaxy S8 owners with 15GB of free cloud storage, perfect for backing up and syncing your photos between multiple Samsung devices. Here's how you set it all up: Open the Gallery app 3-dot menu Settings Samsung Cloud > ON Now that Samsung Cloud has been turned on, you can...

David from Android Authority has published a tutorial on how to customize the audio profile found on your Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus.

The Galaxy S8's Multi Window mode allows you to open and use two apps at the same time. Because of the S8's unique aspect ratio, there's plenty of room to display two separate app windows without feeling cramped. Here's how you enable Multi Window on the Galaxy S8: Tap the physical “Recents”...

David from Android Authority has published a tutorial explaining how to toggle the icon frames on the Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus.

The Galaxy S8's SOS feature makes it easy to notify a trusted contact when you're in danger. Let's hope you never find yourself in a position to use it, but it's better safe than sorry. Like most good things in life, there's a little bit of setup involved. Go to Settings Tap Advanced features...

The Galaxy S8 is taking the Galaxy S7's Private Mode and expanding upon it with a new feature they call Secure Folder. It's basically a folder that locks and encrypts everything from photos, to files, notes, and even apps. Open the Settings app Lock screen and security Tap Secure Folder Follow...

The Galaxy S8 is a built-in iris scanner that secures your device using the unique pattern of your irises. Since no two people have the same eyes, it's a very secure method of locking down your device and because it's using infrared, it works just as well in the dark. Here's where you'll find...