I’m a writer for NewGeekGuide with a background in IT and Android development. While I have a soft spot for stock Android, I’m typically juggling two to three devices at once running both Android and iOS. My previous work can be seen on Phandroid, Android Central, and AndroidMeter. Email me at justin@jaduino.com. Tips are always welcome.
For the longest time, the only way “save” tweets so that you can look back at them was to “heart” them. Thankfully, Twitter has introduced a bookmarks feature that lets you save tweets privately so that you can look back at them. Unfortunately, though, the function to bookmark a tweet is sort of hidden. Here’s how it all works…
Street View within Google Maps has always been a fun and easy way to virtually walk through the streets of different cities and towns. Now, Google has sent a camera crew into Disneyland and Disney World to capture the magic found within 11 Disney Parks…
Android users have long sideloaded APKs for various reasons, including the ill-advised reason of bypassing paywalls and other in-app purchases. Spotify is now cracking down on users who have installed a modified version of its app to get the music streaming service’s premium features for free…
It’s no secret that Samsung has been really pushing for people to use its virtual assistant, Bixby, since launching with the Galaxy S8. One of the ways its done that is by including a physical button on the left side of the phone that can only be used to launch Bixby. Here’s how to completely disable the virtual assistant on the Galaxy S9 and S9+…
For the second year in a row, Jimmy Kimmel is set to take the stage Sunday night to host the 90th annual Oscars. Here’s how to watch the event live on Android, Chrome OS, Chromecast, and Android TV…
With your Galaxy S9 or S9+, the process of protecting everything on your phone with different types of lockscreen security is straightforward. And to make it even quicker to get into your device, Samsung includes multiple biometric options to choose from. Here’s how to set it all up…
For the second year in a row, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney will be hosting the Film Independent Spirit Awards with awards dedicated to independent filmmakers. Here’s how to watch the Film Independent Spirit Awards live on Android, Chrome OS, Chromecast, Android TV, and more…
Samsung is one of the few Android OEMs that allows its users to run multiple instances of a select number of messaging apps. Here’s how to enable it on the Galaxy S9 and S9+…
By default, the on-screen navigation buttons on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are in a mixed-up order if you’re used to using any other Android smartphone. Here’s how to change the order of the navigation buttons on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+…
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are only available to purchase with 64GB of built-in storage. For many, this just isn’t enough storage space, especially when you account for the size of 4K videos, photos, and music. Thankfully, owners can add up to 400GB of additional storage via a microSD card…
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ both went on pre-order this morning from pretty much every mobile carrier and retailer. Here are the best cases, chargers, and accessories to go with your brand new smartphone…
Despite sporting a 2960×1440 display, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ ship with the screen downscaled. While this was most likely done to maintain long battery life, you can quickly change the setting to take full advantage of every pixel. Here’s how…
Just like the Google Pixel 2, Samsung allows Galaxy S9 and S9+ owners to take those blurry background portrait mode selfies with the single front-facing camera. Here’s how…
While some Android phones only allow you to display notifications on the lockscreen, Samsung allows you to show off your favorite photo on the Galaxy S9 and S9+. Here’s how…
2017 was the year that we were introduced to Android smartphones with 18:9 aspect ratio displays. Thankfully, since most videos are created in 16:9, YouTube gives you the option to still watch the video in fullscreen. Here’s how…
During MWC 2018, we saw a growing number of Android OEMs announcement new phones that feature the “notch” popularized by the iPhone X. While the Essential Phone did have one first, it wasn’t as prominent and didn’t include as many sensors as Apple’s.
With it seeming inevitable that more companies will use a notch in future Android handsets, do you prefer the small Essential Phone notch or the larger one in the iPhone X?
One of the beautiful features of Chrome OS is that it automatically updates itself every couple of weeks. But if you know an update is available and don’t want to wait for it, there’s a way to manually check for updates. Here’s how…
Prior to reviewing cases for the Pixel 2, I’ve always preferred to use my phone without one. This obviously meant that my device was susceptible to wear from drops and scratches, but I’ve long been fine with the risk because it’s nice to use my phones the way their respective makers intended. But with Peel, as I found, I get the best of both worlds…
By default, your Galaxy S9 and S9+ only displays the device’s home screen in portrait mode. If you like using your handset in landscape, there’s an option to let you properly see your handset’s display while it’s laying on its side…
Since Google unveiled Clips last year at itsOctober 4th event, I’ve been extremely interested in trying out the new AI-powered camera. Now that Clips is shipping and I’ve had it in hand for a day, I have to say I am quite impressed and happy with its results, despite its price…
Since the release of the iPhone X, we’ve seen a growing number of phone manufacturers release new devices that either slightly resemble Apple’s flagship or have a similar notch in the display. Well, today Asus announced its new line of ZenFone 5 smartphones at MWC and they are basically clones of the latest iPhone…
With Google Clips now on sale, it should come as no surprise that companies are already releasing accessories for the smart camera.
After briefly being available on the Google Store a few weeks ago, Google has officially put Google Clips for sale. You can now purchase the smart camera from some retailers.
Despite just launching the Galaxy S9 and S9+, Samsung appears to already be looking forward to the future. In a press conference held after the announcement, a representative talked more about Bixby and how version 2.0 should be ready to launch alongside the Galaxy Note 9…
