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Google Go for Android is now available globally

August 26, 2019

Google Go, a lightweight application for Android to use Google Search and other Google services, is available globally now.

Bookworm is a light-weight eBook reader for Linux

August 26, 2019

While Calibre has a built-in reader, and is the absolute best when it comes to managing and converting eBooks, some people may prefer an alternative when it com

Flameshot is a brilliant screenshot tool for Linux

August 22, 2019

The default screenshot tool in Ubuntu is alright for basic snips but if you want a really good one you need to install a third-party screenshot app.

How to disable OK Google and Google Assistant on Android devices

August 12, 2019

Many Android devices come with Google applications and services, even if the device is not a device created by Google itself but by another company.

Google Reminders to require Google Assistant

August 10, 2019

Google is rolling out a change currently on Android that affects customers who use the Reminders feature of the Google application.

KeePassium is an open-source KeePass client for iOS

August 9, 2019

About a month ago, I wrote an article about a KeePass client for iOS, called Strongbox.

Google: Search engines should pay for recommendation on Android

August 5, 2019

Android devices operated in the European Union will soon display a selection of search engines to users.

How to enable the swipe keyboard in iPadOS

August 2, 2019

Typing on the iPad has never been easy.

How to set up a VPN in iOS manually

August 1, 2019

Earlier we told you how to configure custom DNS and Apple Safari in iOS.

Google launches Gallery Go by Google Photos for Android

July 24, 2019

Gallery Go by Google Photos is a new Android application by Google designed as an alternative to Google Photos.

Best File Manager for Android

July 22, 2019

File Manager is a replacement application for the default Android Files app that offers a better experience and more features than the default file manager on A

Strongbox Password Safe is a free, open-source KeePass client for iOS

July 11, 2019

Many privacy/security conscious users, including myself, prefer to use KeePass.

Dr. Mario World: Nintendo's mobile puzzle game and its shutdown

July 10, 2019

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Zim is a free, open source, text editor with wiki like features

July 10, 2019

One unusual text editor which I came across a while ago, was Zim.

Microsoft unveils Puppets, its Animoji alternative

July 8, 2019

Microsoft released a new beta version of the company's Swiftkey keyboard application for Android recently.

Newsflow is a free, customizable RSS reader app for Windows 10

July 6, 2019

Sometimes we may only have time to read the headlines of articles, and if something piques our interest, we read the entire post.

Notepads is an open-source text editor with a fluent design

July 4, 2019

Notepads is the newest text editor on the block, and it looks gorgeous.

First look at Lego Tower game for Android

July 2, 2019

Lego Tower is a new free to play game for Android and iOS devices by NimbleBit LLC, a game development company that is best known for its Tiny Tower game.

iPhone DNS settings

June 28, 2019

To configure DNS in iOS, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, tap the blue "i" info icon next to your network, select Configure DNS, change it to Manual, and add your pre

How to configure Safari in iOS - A user-friendly and privacy focused guide

June 27, 2019

Most iPhone and iPad users don't often pay attention to how their default browser works, unless they run into an issue.

How to install iPadOS public beta without using iTunes

June 25, 2019

Apple has released the first public beta of the new iPadOS, which is based on iOS 13.

Windows 10 20H1 Preview: Your Phone App gets a massive boost

May 30, 2019

Microsoft released a new Windows 10 version 20H1 build to the Insider Preview channel on May 29, 2019 that brings the version to 18908.

Mozilla Firefox Preview, new Firefox browser, is available on Google Play

May 16, 2019

Fenix, which is a codename, is a new browser for Android by Mozilla that will replace the current Firefox web browser for Android eventually.

Google to present browser and search choices to EU Android users

April 18, 2019

Deja Vu, anyone? Remember when Microsoft had to include a browser ballot screen in the company's Windows operating system for users from the European Union?Now

Kiwi Browser update for Android introduces Chrome Extensions support

April 16, 2019

Kiwi Browser, a mobile web browser for Android that is based on Chromium, introduced support for Chrome browser extensions in its latest update.

First look at Firefox Lockbox for Android

March 26, 2019

Firefox Lockbox is a new password manager for Android by Firefox-maker Mozilla designed to provide Firefox Account users with easy access to saved passwords.

How to block WhatsApp media from appearing in Android's gallery

March 25, 2019

WhatsApp Messenger supports media attachments just like most messaging apps.

APKGrabber: update Android apps without Google Play

March 22, 2019

APKGrabber is an application for Google's Android operating system to update installed applications without using Google Play.

AdGuard 3.0 for Android: Redesign, Stealth Mode, Custom Filter Lists

March 21, 2019

AdGuard 3.

Opera 51 for Android launches with built-in VPN

March 20, 2019

Opera Software released Opera 51 for Google's Android operating system a moment ago.

Mozilla's upcoming mobile browser Firefox Fenix changes tabbed-browsing fundamentally

March 11, 2019

Mozilla is working on a new mobile web browser for Android called Firefox Fenix currently; that is the main reason why development for Firefox for Android slowe

How to save installed Android apps as APK files

March 6, 2019

APK Extractor is a free application for Google's Android operating system that you may use to save installed Android apps as APK files on the device.

PCRADIO Internet Radio app that works with low speed Internet

March 5, 2019

Mobile users have several options when it comes to listening to Internet Radio on their devices.

Opera 50 for Android is a major release

February 19, 2019

Opera Software released Opera 50 for Android on February 19, 2019.

Opera for Android gets built-in VPN support

February 7, 2019

Opera Software released a new beta version of the company's mobile browser for Android today that includes support for browser proxy / VPN functionality.

Google Chrome for Android to support history gesture navigation

January 22, 2019

Google has been working on a new feature for Google Chrome for Android for a while that adds options to the mobile browser to go back and forward in history by