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.
This morning, LG officially unveiled the G7 ThinQ. While there wasn’t much new about the handset, the South Korean company did add a physical button to the handset’s left side that can be used to trigger Google Assistant and Lens.
Would you want Google to include a physical Google Assistant/Lens button on the Pixel 3?
Whether a company like Twitter tells you to or not, it’s always a good idea to periodically change your online passwords. Thankfully, in Twitter’s case, it’s easy to do directly from your Android phone.
Many TV providers including Dish Network have its own mobile apps to allow customers to watch live and recorded shows while on the go. Now, to make it easier to view content on TVs without a Dish set-top box, the company’s ‘Anywhere’ app is now available for Android TV.
It’s no secret that the US government is not a fan of Huawei or ZTE. Now, after disputes with both companies, the Pentagon has banned retail stores within US military bases from selling Huawei or ZTE phones after the Department of Defense stated that they could serve as a security risk.
LG has officially announced the G7 ThinQ, unveiling a phone not too different from last year’s model. While the display has gotten larger and the processor has been bumped up to a Snapdragon 845, the most exciting changes are a physical Google Assistant button and some new AI features…
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The Nvidia Shield TV is one of the most popular Android TV set-top boxes on the market, but the company delayed its Oreo update due to the lack of updated apps. But according to several users beta testing software for the Mi Box, Xiaomi has decided to start pushing out the update to its hardware…
After RED first teased its Hydrogen One Android smartphone early last year, we’ve slowly learned more about the futuristic handset. Unfortunately, as what usually happens when a company tries to make a phone for the first time, the device has been delayed. Thankfully, that extra time will be spent including new features…
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The LG G7 ThinQ is 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 2TB of additional storage via a microSD card…
Last year, Google introduced a media control notification that pops up within Android whenever something is being cast to a Chromecast or Google Home. To bring this feature to iOS devices, Google now has a Media Controls widget as part of the Home app.
Most people have grown up using and learning keyboard shortcuts for Windows or MacOS. But with Chromebooks becoming evermore popular, it’s time to learn some handy keyboard shortcuts for Chrome OS. Here are 10 to get you started…
Have you ever typed in a URL either on purpose or accident and had Google Chrome autofill it when typing in a similar search query? While many end up just working around this and let Chrome remove it at a later date, there’s a straightforward and fast way to delete the autosearch suggestion. Here’s how.
If you haven’t seen that latest movie, tv episode, or sporting event, you might not want it spoiled while scrolling through Twitter. Thankfully, you can mute specific words, phrases, and hashtags directly from your Android handset. Here’s how…
If you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber, you most likely heard that the company is increasing the program’s cost by $20. If you don’t want to pay the additional amount but do have some extra funds, you can get around the increase for years to come. Here’s how…
Last night Google rolled out the revamped Gmail that featured a cleaned up design and new features. Sometime after that, they pushed out a similar new scheme.
Back at CES, Asus announced the Chromebox 3, which is powered by 8th generation Intel Core CPUs. Now, without any type of announcement, the ChromeOS-running machine has shown up on several retailer’s websites for pre-order.
Following several teasers for its upcoming flagship, OnePlus has officially announced that it will be launching the OnePlus 6 on May 16 in London.
Just like it did leading up to the announcement of the G6, LG has decided to talk at length about some of the features we should expect to see in the upcoming G7 ThinQ. This time around, the South Korean company has confirmed that its next flagship smartphone will include a super bright 6.1-inch IPS LCD display that will be able to reach 1,000 nits.
If you’re a frequent user of Instagram, you’ve probably shared photos with your friends using Stories. But have you ever wanted to share multiple images or videos without having to keep going back into Stories and selecting something from your gallery? Well, you’re in luck because Instagram has just launched this feature in its Android app.
Google Wifi is a mesh-capable router that first launched in the US back in December of 2016. At long last, Google is releasing Wifi in Japan this Thursday.
Because of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that goes live next month, Instagram has launched a new tool that lets you download your user data, similar to what Facebook allows its users to do. Here’s how it works.
Despite the Galaxy S9 supposedly being tougher than last year’s model, the handset’s glass front and back are still extremely easy to break when dropped. To help prevent potential damage, here are the best cases and screen protectors for your Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+.
When Android Auto was first released, Google made sure that it included just enough functionality to let drivers use the infotainment system while keeping their eyes on the road. Now, though, the company is adding more features that could easily distract you.
LG is having quite a strange year after first delaying the G7 ThinQ. Now, thanks to a new rumor about the V40 ThinQ, it appears as though LG will release the V35 ThinQ shortly after the G7 ThinQ’s May 2 announcement and then follow that up with the V40 ThinQ’s launch several months later.
Over a year ago, Google announced that Android Messages would be preloaded by 20+ OEMs as the official RCS client. Now, Google is finalizing its RCS partnerships with carriers and OEMs and will be calling the RCS standard “Chat.”
