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On Android there are several ways to hide sensitive data, photos, videos and apps from your device. Honor offers an interesting feature called Private Space that allows you to create your own secret area in your phone, without installing additional apps.
How to hide files and photos in Android
How to hide albums in your Android gallery app
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For decades, the only way to achieve atmospheric portraits with a beautiful bokeh effect was with a large image sensor and lenses with large focal lengths. Over the past several years, smartphones have learned to create a background blur effect via software. In this article, we will explain what bokeh is, how smartphones emulate this effect and the different approaches that exist for this.
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After a long period in beta, the light version of YouTube, which is aimed at developing countries, is at last available in its final version. With YouTube Go (the name of the app), you can download videos and send local copies to nearby friends via Bluetooth. It even works in areas with weaker connections. You can download the application directly from the Play Store or if you prefer, you can also download the APK.
Best free Android games by genre
All the most useful Android apps this year
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It already works on both Google Maps and the iOS Find my Friends app. We are, of course, talking about sharing your location in real time. Until now, it was only possible to send your current location via WhatsApp. But, since the middle of October 2017, it’s been possible to share your live location with chat partners. We’ll show you how to use this feature below.
All the newest WhatsApp features
How to keep apps from accessing your location
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If you haven’t been able to get your hands on the Android Nougat update yet, or maybe your device isn’t compatible, you can still get these fresh Android Nougat wallpapers. These five wallpapers come with Android 7.0 Nougat and are sure to make your phone feel a bit younger and more refreshed.
Android Marshmallow wallpapers
How to get the Pixel Launcher on your non-Pixel phone
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Sure, WhatsApp voice calls are theoretically free, but the internet itself is not. If you’re sitting in a cafe sucking up free Wi-Fi then there is no cost involved at all, other than the overpriced Chai latte you’re probably sipping. But if you’re using your own data connection then you will of course be spending money in the form of data allowance when you make WhatsApp calls. So today we’re taking a look at how much data WhatsApp calls use so you can calculate the actual cost.
Everything you need to know about WhatsApp voice calling
Stay up to date with the latest WhatsApp update
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The second Android O Developer Preview can already be installed on the Google Pixel and 2015 Nexus devices. In particular, the design of the latest Pixel Launcher has impressed some fans. The Android O Launcher is available as an APK file, so those with older phones can try it out. And now, the Pixel Launcher is available for those without rooted phones.
How to download and install Android O
Android O: first impressions of the Developer Preview
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The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini reached its EOL – End of Life – when it received Android Lollipop way back in November 2015. Despite the fact that it’s no longer receiving updates, the popularity of the S4 Mini has managed to continue. Like most of us, it’s not getting any younger so here are some problems and their solutions to help you continue to use your Galaxy S4 Mini.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Android update news
Samsung Galaxy S4 tips and tricks
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The Huawei P9 and the P9 lite are both well-regarded phones from our reviews. Nevertheless, there have been a few problems. We’ve managed to identify some of them and can now show how to resolve these issues.
Huawei P9 review: the pocket DSLR camera
Huawei P9 lite review: the lightweight competitor
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It’s highly unlikely that Samsung’s 2014 flagship – the Samsung Galaxy S5 – will receive an an update to Android 7.0 Nougat or Android O. If you want anything higher than Android Marshmallow 6.0, you’re going to have to take matters into your own hands. We’ll give you a step by step guide on how to ensure that you’ll get those Nougat features and future updates on your Galaxy S5.
Android O features, news and release date
A full overview of all devices receiving Android 7.0 Nougat