How to turn your old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fix dead spots at home

On most Android phones, go to Settings > Network and internet > Hotspot and tethering, then enable Wi-Fi hotspot. On Samsung devices, go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering, then ...

Google’s Android Update Brings ‘Wi-Fi Sync’ to Phones, Tablets, and Chromebooks

Google’s March Android update introduces Wi-Fi Sync, game trials, and Wear OS upgrades, making devices more seamless, secure, and connected.

How I turned my Pixel phone into a genuinely productive desktop computer - for free

And as someone who's attempted -- as an experiment -- to do without a desktop computer, I find it the smartphone-only approach to be about as productiv ...

Google is quietly fixing Android’s biggest Wi-Fi annoyance

When switching Android phones, your saved Wi-Fi networks are usually automatically transferred to the new device along with your account. But that sync isn’t real-time. If I connect to a new Wi-Fi ...

Android 16 Now Has a Desktop Mode for Your Pixel 8 or Newer

Connect your Pixel 8 or newer to an external monitor over USB-C, and you get a desktop interface to play around with. It's ...

Pixel Desktop vs Samsung DeX: Which phone-powered PC experience is better?

Pixel Desktop Mode and Samsung DeX run standard Android apps on an external display, but what are the differences, and which one is best?

MediaTek patches bug enabling crypto seed theft in just 45 seconds

Crypto wallet company Ledger said one in four Android users were once at risk of having their wallet seed phrases stolen due to a MediaTek vulnerability affecting certain Android phones.
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Want to run Android apps, games on your PC? Try these 5 programs

You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.

I tried Pixel Desktop Mode — these 8 tips made me an Android PC power user

These quick tips help you master your Google Pixel's new Desktop Mode with the best shortcuts, setup tricks, and workflow improvements.
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This modular phone concept lets you connect anything from an external microphone to a whole camera lens via magnets

Phones Forget Galaxy S26 Ultra space zoom! This smart telescope fits in my pocket and captures galaxies way better Google Phones Pixel 10a just got way better thanks to a new desktop mode — and it’s ...
The Verge

Google brings Android’s desktop mode to Pixel devices

The Pixel 8 and up will display a desktop-like experience when connected to an external monitor. The Pixel 8 and up will display a desktop-like experience when connected to an external monitor. is a ...
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Android x86 Emulation Runs PC Games on Phones : Cyberpunk 2077 at 60 FPS

PC gaming can now run directly on Android devices, bypassing the need for cloud services or streaming. According to ETA Prime, this is achieved through x86 emulation technology, which allows PC games ...