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zdnet.com > article > how-to-clear-android-phone-cache

How to clear your Android phone cache (and put a stop to slow performance) | ZDNET

2+ hour, 39+ min ago  (611+ words) Google released Android 16over the summer to Pixel devices and select OEMs, bringing performance improvements, new Material You changes, and more upgrades. If you want to try the latest update but are hesitant because you've noticed your Android phone or tablet…...

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ZDNET
zdnet.com > article > you-should-stop-putting-your-phone-face-up

Stop putting your phone screen-side up on the table - why you'll be glad you did

Stop putting your phone screen-side up on the table - why you'll be glad you did2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (979+ words) A friend of mine once told me, "I always keep my phone on silent mode" which doesn't matter because I compulsively look at it every three minutes anyway." He's not the only one. From becoming a text addict to having…...

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ZDNET
zdnet.com > article > iphone-alarm-problem-fixes

My iPhone alarm kept failing me - here are the 6 fixes that actually worked

My iPhone alarm kept failing me - here are the 6 fixes that actually worked2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1005+ words) I started noticing something very annoying at the beginning of the year: I'd set my iPhone alarm for 7 a.m., only to sleep right through it. At first I assumed it was my mistake -- maybe I'd accidentally left the ringer volume all…...

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ZDNET
zdnet.com > article > best-ipados-26-features-for-mac-users

9 essential iPadOS 26 features that convinced me to put my MacBook away for good

9 essential iPadOS 26 features that convinced me to put my MacBook away for good2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (863+ words) Over the years, Apple has gradually enhanced the iPad to make it feel more like a Mac. One way it's pulled off this trick is by giving it more multitasking skills. That's especially true in iPadOS 26. With the new OS…...

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ZDNET
zdnet.com > article > samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-vs-iphone-17-pro-max

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: I've used both phones, and this model wins

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (575+ words) Apple announced its new iPhone 17 lineup in September at its Awe-Dropping Event, and it was met with much fanfare. After years of playing it safe, the company is once again experimenting with the design of its phones." The iPhone 17 Pro…...

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ZDNET
zdnet.com > article > samsung-phone-settings-improve-battery-life

I changed 7 settings on my Samsung phone for significantly improved battery life

I changed 7 settings on my Samsung phone for significantly improved battery life6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (976+ words) Samsung's Galaxy smartphones are some of the best Android phones'available today, thanks to their responsive and feature-rich software. But most Samsung phones -- especially the flagships like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 -- come with over-the-top features that…...

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ZDNET
zdnet.com > article > iphone-ios-26-2-update

5 reasons to update your iPhone to iOS 26.2 - including security patches

5 reasons to update your iPhone to iOS 26.2 - including security patches1+ week, 1+ day ago  (733+ words) iPhone owners who haven't yet jumped to iOS 26.2 will want to download and install this latest update. That's because it not only offers important security fixes but, enhances several built-in apps and features in clever ways. On Friday, Apple released…...

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ZDNET
zdnet.com > article > change-android-phone-settings-battery-life

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to significantly extend its battery life

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to significantly extend its battery life1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1262+ words) I've spent a significant portion of my life searching for ways to extend the battery life on my'Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was constantly tweaking device settings to squeeze…...

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ZDNET
zdnet.com > article > google-translate-languages-real-time-earbuds-gemini-update

Your earbuds can translate 70 languages in real-time now, thanks to Gemini

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (345+ words) If you find yourself in a situation where you need conversations around you translated to your language but don't want to purchase dedicated AI translation earbuds (which our own Jack Wallen recently tested and called "seriously impressive"), the Google Translate…...

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ZDNET
zdnet.com > article > keysmart-smartcard-review

My favorite AirTag wallet alternative is lightweight, super thin, and surprisingly cheap

My favorite AirTag wallet alternative is lightweight, super thin, and surprisingly cheap2+ week, 3+ day ago  (473+ words) Apple AirTags have changed my life, saving me countless hours looking for keys and other items that I absent-mindedly misplaced. But AirTags have a few design flaws. First, the replaceable battery means you're chucking away handfuls of CR2032s every year. Then…...