What USB OTG means for Android phones (and why you should use it)

You may have heard of USB OTG as a feature on several Android phones. Here's what it means and how you can take advantage of ...

I turned my old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender and fixed the internet dead zone in my home

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Slow Android phone? My 4-step refresh routine can speed it up fast

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5 Of The Coolest Gadgets Under $30 That Are Compatible With Your Android Phone

Who said that a smartphone gadget has to be a fish-eye lens? Why not turn your smartphone into a pest repellent, or perhaps ...

You Can Turn an Old Android Phone Into a Wifi Extender for Your Home Network

March 17, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you have an old Android device lying around your house gathering dust, there are multiple ways to repurpose it ...

Private DNS on Android is easy to ignore, but I use it anyway

Private DNS adds encryption to DNS lookups, making connections more secure on public Wi-Fi networks ...

How to AirDrop on an Android phone (and the few models that can actually do it)

Google has found a way for Quick Share to play nicely with AirDrop, paving the way for the new sharing method.