To set up custom text shortcuts on Android, use your keyboard’s settings. For Gboard, go to Settings > Dictionary > Personal Dictionary, then add a word and its shortcut. On Samsung Keyboard, navigate ...

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Android phones rarely slow down overnight. Performance usually erodes in small, frustrating steps as apps pile up temporary ...

Samsung S24, Ultra smartphone in its box. Mobile device security is a growing concern as cyber threats and identity theft become more prevalent. In response, smartphone users are seeking effective ...

Looking to turn on one-handed mode on your Android phone? We’ll show you how to get it set up and adjust it exactly to your liking. Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some ...

Android widgets changed how students manage their daily routines. These home screen tools provide instant access to ...

If you're the kind of person who tends to have multiple conversations at once, hopping between your messaging apps and whatever else you're doing, you know how tedious it can be to switch between them ...

In a perfect world, our phones and tablets would never cause us any problems, and we'd go about our daily lives with every app and feature working flawlessly. Unfortunately, things don't often happen ...

A pretty major part of staying safe while driving is keeping your eyes on the road. When you need to take a call, switch playlists, or change the destination you're navigating to, that's not always ...