Tips & Tricks Archive Page: 36

“OK, Google—help me put away these groceries.” A digital assistant may not be able to help you with household chores yet, but spend a little time using the newly enhanced Google Assistant and you’ll quickly discover that voice-activated control of your smartphone is now easier than ever. And it’s available for many Android smartphones...

Today’s smartphones offer all sorts of ways to guard against having your personal information compromised if your device is lost or stolen. Here are several steps you can easily take to preserve your “smartphone peace of mind.” First, add a screen lock to make sure that only you can get to your phone’s home...

I’m always interested in learning more about the best ways to optimize data on my cellphone plan. In addition to some of the tips I shared here, there are a few simple changes you can make to your phone’s settings that really help. Once you’ve made them, you won’t notice any difference in performance,...