Kim writes: I am debating whether to move from my beloved iPhone to Android as it’s time to upgrade. Can still use music I bought on iTunes with an Android phone? Also, I bought TomTom’s satellite navigation app for my iPhone at a staggering $40 and I...
Hannah writes: I got to this page (about Google’s Listen app for podcasts) when I searched for how to get “recent NPR” podcasts. Here’s my issue: the first thing I did was search for “Wait wait” and all I see is something from a...
From declining a call with a text message to unlocking your phone with your face, read on for 10 tips and tricks that every Android user should know. 1. How to set a hard data limit for your Android phone The latest version of Android boasts a data-usage monitor that...
Later this year, iPhone users will get on-the-go, iCloud-enabled access to any open browser tabs on their desktops. It’s a nifty new feature for anyone who’s heading out the door but wants to keep web surfing—and it also happens to be a trick you can...
If Google Maps on your Android phone has been feeling a little flat lately, get ready to add a little depth to the experience. A feature in the latest version of Google Maps for Android lets you tilt the map view for a 3D-like perspective, complete with 3D buildings...
Don’t have time to take an incoming call, but don’t want to just send your caller to voicemail? If you’ve got a newer Android phone, there’s another option: you can also send a quick, pre-written text message while you’re declining the...
Ever get stumped while using your Android phone? Maybe you want to open a new browser window, or create a new email message, or shuffle your music … but you can’t find the right button on the screen, and before long, you feel your frustration level starting to rise....
Gail writes: So here goes. What are those boxy-looking, black-and-white squares that you see everywhere—the ones with all the little blocks inside? I’m starting to feel dumb for not knowing what they are. Hi Gail! You’re not the first person to be stumped...
