How-To Geek - Android

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:00:17 GMT

Sharing files between Linux and Android has often been a complicated process involving unreliable Linux utilities or complex network setups. A new application, Packet, aims to solve this by providing a simple, wireless file transfer solution. Let's find out how!

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Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:00:16 GMT

The EZQuest UltraSlim 70W GaN II Dual USB-C PD Wall Charger is a mouthful of a product name but an extremely powerful and efficient piece of tech. It’s small enough to live just about anywhere, and its GaN II tech ensures your devices are optimally charged and well-protected when connected.

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Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:07:08 GMT

Google is rolling out an important software update for its Pixel 6a smartphone that will be required for all devices. This update is meant to fix problems related to battery performance and overheating. It is set to arrive on July 8 and will be installed automatically on all Pixel 6a phones.

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Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:30:16 GMT

Mobile gaming is cheaper than console gaming, but that's not the whole story. I recently bought a Nintendo Switch 2, and I'm spending around the same price for games on the eShop as I have on Android. What's going on here?

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Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:45:15 GMT

Summer is officially here, complete with warmer weather, outdoor adventures, and endless deals and discounts. With the holiday weekend coming up here are some huge deals you'll love, like Samsung's 85-inch TV at a $1,300 discount, $400 off the Pixel 8 Pro, chargers, accessories, and more.

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Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:13:03 GMT

Have you ever experienced fraud or random changes to your AT&T or Verizon account? If so, we have some good news. AT&T just launched a new Account Lock feature designed to protect wireless users against unauthorized account changes, even from store reps, phone upgrades, and SIM swapping attacks.

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Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:30:15 GMT

Samsung will soon hold one of the most-awaited launch events of the year. At Galaxy Unpacked July 2025, the company is expected to unveil the next-generation foldables — including the Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE — along with new smartwatches and a One UI update.

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Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:31:18 GMT

Nothing has revealed its latest Android smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3). It’s an impressive package of hardware and software, though fans of previous models might miss the LED accent lights.

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Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:16:08 GMT

Every once in a while, we come across a find that we didn't know we needed. This is just what I thought when I saw this UGREEN USB-C cable, and the best part is that it has a neat discount attached to it right now.

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Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:32:14 GMT

Samsung just released two more big One UI 8 betas for select Galaxy phones and watches. After kicking off the Android 16 (One UI 8) beta for the Galaxy S25 in May, Samsung's been busy with a second and now a third beta. Additionally, the first Wear OS 6 beta based on One UI 8 is now available for select Galaxy Watch models.

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