The Acer Chromebook 15 will soon support Android apps, a long-awaited feature. Users will need to update their operating system to the latest version and switch to the “beta” channel to access Google Play. You can find instructions for switching channels here. Google Play support is not expected to be rolled out to Linux users …
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You may have recently decided to block a specific phone number. However, how to do this on Android varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. It is not possible to block all private numbers, only those that have been registered as “blocked”. To block specific numbers, you have to go to the settings menu and then select …
Most of the time, when you first use an app, you are asked to enable access to your contacts before you can use that app. The most common apps that require this permission are messaging, social media, and chat apps. Even the Galaxy Store on a Samsung phone will ask you for permission to access …
Fortunately, most major voicemail providers include an option to permanently save voicemails. To do this, open the voicemail app on your Android device and tap the message you’d like to keep. The save option may also be listed as “archive,” so make sure to tap it to choose the right location. You can either back …
Many users wonder how they can turn off emergency notifications on their Android phone. While the vast majority of these notifications are non-life threatening, some may be more important than others. These can range from severe thunderstorm warnings to dust storms. While you can disable all emergency alerts on your Android phone, you may not …
If you want to delete an app from your phone, you need to first find out its identity. Unwanted apps can slow down your phone, take up valuable storage space, and compromise your device’s performance, security, and reliability. Worse, some of them can even track your location. Android and iOS do not let you choose …
If you’re tired of Chrome, and you want to try another browser, you can easily change the default browser on Android. There are dozens of options available, and some Android devices may even have more than one installed. To change the browser, go to Settings, Apps, and Manage Apps, then select Default Browser. If you’re …
If you’re having trouble locating your network’s IP address, you can use a website to find it. This website will give you the local IP address, port number, and name of your Internet service provider. This method is not perfect, however, and you need to test it thoroughly before deploying it to your app. You …
To access iTunes on Android, you’ll need to connect the phone to the computer using a USB cable. Once the device is connected, navigate to the Music folder. Then, select the files from iTunes and paste them into your Android device’s music folder. Launch the music player app to listen to the transferred files. This …
Taking great pictures on your Android phone is possible with the camera. The Android operating system has many great features for capturing the perfect shot. These tips will help you take high-quality pictures. Regardless of which model of Android you own, you will find these tips helpful. Keep reading to discover the best ways to …