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All the apps you can uninstall from your Samsung Galaxy S24
Uninstalling apps from your Samsung Galaxy S24 is a simple process. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to uninstall unwanted apps
Your Samsung Galaxy S24 is a powerful device, but its apps are all over the place. Processors gain power, and cameras evolve to capture the merest hint of light from a cloudy night scene. Software bloat is right there, too, growing as if it had a life of its own. Let's de-clutter and detox your S24 before its smooth responsiveness is lost.
What's up with WhatsApp? Explaining the global messaging titan to the US
WhatsApp is a primary form of communication for a third of the people around the world
WhatsApp has been around for a while, but has only fairly recently started to making inroads into the US. If you live in the States, you may not know many people who use the little green messaging app — but don't be fooled. Practically everyone uses WhatsApp, even if you don't. The app is more or less synonymous with modern life in Europe, Africa, South America, and most of Asia. Want to know what's up with WhatsApp? You've come to the right place.
Surfing the internet is excellent on any nifty Chromebook thanks to Google's extremely lightweight, compact ChromeOS (operating system). The only downside to using ChromeOS is that Chromebooks can't download programs as easily compared to a Windows device. However, this problem gets patched using the Google Play Store — Android's number one source for games, apps, and add-ons.
Authy is retiring its desktop apps this summer
The company is shifting its focus exclusively to its mobile apps moving forward
These days, it's pretty much the standard for companies to ask us to set up a personal account for almost everything we do online. To help manage our tens, if not hundreds, of accounts, we have numerous great password managers to choose from. Still, the threat of phishing attacks and data leaks compromising account credentials looms large. Two-factor authentication adds that extra layer of security that protects our accounts even if an attacker steals our credentials, and one of our favorite 2FA apps is receiving a major update this summer.
Best AI apps and services for your Android device
Cut through the clutter to find the best AI apps for your Android.
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we interact with the world around us. Whether you're using AI to work smarter, have some fun, get creative, learn a language, or something else, there's likely an app that fits the bill. The challenge lies in choosing the AI apps that best meet your needs while avoiding those with half-baked feature sets and aggressive paywall roadblocks. Fortunately, there are a few excellent Android AI apps in the Play Store, and we're here to help you pick the best ones to meet your needs.
Have a question about an app? The Play Store may use AI to answer it
Because everything is better with AI, right?
AI tools are seemingly finding their way into every corner of our lives, partly due to companies that continue to integrate them into their products and services. Google is one of these businesses, and AI is popping up in most of the search giant's products and services, from Maps to Docs. Now, it seems like the company is trying to make use of generative AI in the Play Store, too.
5 Simple Gallery alternatives to avoid new owner ZipoApps
Simple Mobile Tool isn't the only option for a quality gallery app
You've probably heard about Simple Mobile Apps' recent purchase by Zipoapps, a company known for ruining the apps it buys. On the Play Store, Simple Gallery's review ratings have plummeted from a respectable 4.5 down to 2.1; people are not pleased with all of the new monetization. It's a shame because apps like Simple Gallery can be really handy when the majority of options are filled with subscriptions and in-app purchases, going the extra mile to keep our photos, videos, GIFs, and albums secure and organized under the watchful eye of a respectable open-source platform.
What are AI hallucinations?
AI hallucinations offer false information as fact: Here's how this problem happens
It seems like a new generative AI pops up everywhere you turn. ChatGPT remains popular, Google Bard keeps getting updates, Dall-E2 is at the top of the image creation game, and so on. These artificial intelligence apps are user-friendly. You can log in to your Android right now and use them to bring up all kinds of information in almost any format you want.
9 best chess games you can play right now
Master your chess strategies with the best options on the Play Store
Board games cover a lot of ground; they can be as simple as checkers, or as complex as Monopoly. They can even revolve around the collection of cards, such as in Magic the Gathering. Ironically, many board games these days don't even need a board, just a contemporary Android tablet.
Choosing the right astrology app is a personal choice. From in-depth examinations of your birth chart and sign compatibility to brief overviews of your day for beginners, astrology apps differ wildly in their horoscope predictions. We collected the best horoscope apps, so you can easily find one that's perfect for you. These are available on all our favorite Android tablets and phones, and you can comfortably settle down with your horoscope and coffee in the morning. They're also all available on iOS devices.
It's not unusual for things to go missing on your favorite bargain Android phone; even the best apps on the Play Store can glitch out, refuse to load, or get lost in transit, especially early access software. Given Google's habit of quietly updating the inner workings of its application storefront, keeping track of important features like app recovery can be difficult, and that's where we come in. Here is AP's essential guide on how to find, view, and reinstall any previously downloaded apps, all on your favorite budget Android tablet. Here's what to do.
Journal is a new core app for Apple devices where you can write journal entries and insert pictures, videos, and other content. The Journal app is a step above your average note-taking app. It's smart enough to remind you to write about the new places you visit, the songs you play, or the workouts you complete.
Samsung phones are starting to get Google's redesigned Weather app
Today, tomorrow, and 10-day forecasts in a single tab
Google's Weather app has long been a no-frills method of quickly deciding if it's a rain jacket or sweatshirt kind of day. While it's always been reliable, the app has finally received a makeover that simplifies the design. Over the last six months, we have also seen an improved weather forecasting model and a new Pixel-exclusive weather app. Pixel users were the first to receive the new Google features as usual, but non-Pixel Android users are also starting to benefit.
Best mobile VPN in 2024
Keep your smartphone and tablet private with one of these easy-to-use VPN apps
It would be easy to argue that installing a VPN app on your mobile device is even more important than having one on your laptop or desktop.
How to stop your games and apps from crashing on Android
What the heck is an unhandled exception, and what can be done about it?
There's nothing more maddening than being immersed in your favorite Android game only to have it unceremoniously crash. In an instant, you're robbed of potentially hours of progress in your RPG, forcing you to laboriously grind the same levels and beat the same bosses again. Other than throwing your phone out of a window in disgust, how can you keep this from happening to you, other than upgrading to an awesome gaming phone, of course?
Having a good password manager is more and more important these days. With passkeys on the rise, there is basically no way around a solid way to securely store your credentials. And even if it will still take some time for most services to offer passkeys, you can use a password manager to create unique and strong passwords right now.
Match Group has destroyed online dating
I'm sick of pretending Match Group didn't ruin online dating by purchasing the competition
Dating apps can be extremely frustrating, especially for those who are familiar with their common tricks and gimmicks. What's especially galling is that the concept is so simple: connecting people within a specified vicinity and giving them the tools to quickly and efficiently appraise one another and allow matches deemed fitting by the selected filters. But there's a rather glaring issue with dating apps as a concept: maximizing user retention without betraying core principles.
How to use your Android phone as a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard
Missing a mouse or trackpad? Here's how to set up your Android phone as a mouse in minutes
Android users have been wondering if their compact phone could act as a wireless mouse in a pinch for over a decade. The moment our smartphones got slim enough to fit inside our pockets, people started wondering if they could take the spot of a Bluetooth mouse and save some room, as well as some cash, when on the go. It can also solve a crisis like a laptop trackpad suddenly shutting down.
The best Samsung phones offer a multi-day battery life, captivating cameras, and solid software features. But they also come with several pre-installed apps, which may take up the storage on your phone and make it harder to get to the apps you use. However, Samsung makes it easy to delete most unwanted apps for a clutter-free experience.
How to set custom notification vibration patterns on your Android phone
Make a unique pattern for each of your favorite apps or contacts
Remember when custom vibration patterns were a thing? Setting custom notification sounds along with vibrations offers the ultimate customizable experience for calls and messages. There's also a relevant reason for custom vibration patterns if your phone is always on silent. You can use some of the preset vibration patterns included on some Samsung phones, but those options won't get you far. To customize everything to do with your Android phone's notifications, from calls to texts and app alerts, use the BuzzKill app outlined in this guide.