How to turn Safe Mode on and off on Android (and when to use it)

When you have an issue with your phone, safe mode disables all third-party apps to determine if they are to blame. Here's how to turn safe mode on and off.

How to turn on Data Saver mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

How to use Data Saver mode on Android. The first thing you'll want to do is enable the Data Saver mode, which prevents some ...
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Google integrates AI Mode into Android search bar

Google has integrated AI Mode into the Android Search bar, replacing the prompt with 'Ask Google' and adding a menu for multimedia and AI-powered prompts. Rolling out in beta for Google app users, the ...

I've been using Android's built-in focus modes wrong this whole time, and one setting fixed everything

For a long time, I had no idea which one to use for what. Do Not Disturb, Focus Mode, and Bedtime Mode live in different ...
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Android 16's Desktop Mode transforms your Pixel phone into a PC, and here's how you can try it now

Google is developing a DeX-like desktop mode for Android phones, and you can try it out now on supported Pixel devices with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2. This feature projects a desktop-like environment ...
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I test drove the new Android desktop mode with my Pixel, and it genuinely wowed me

Pixel 8 and newer phones now have access to Desktop Mode. Android Desktop Mode turns your phone into a full-blown desktop experience. You'll need an external monitor, a USB mouse, and a keyboard. More ...
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Android 16 Desktop Mode on Pixel 9 Pro XL is Awesome

What if your smartphone could replace your laptop? With the introduction of Android 16’s desktop mode, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is making that vision a reality. Imagine plugging your phone into an external ...