Tired of landing in a new country, feeling all proud for having survived a long-haul flight, only to realize your phone is playing guessing games with the ...

With the latest Google Play Services rollout, Android devices can now automatically back up the Downloads folder — a ...

The 2026 Google Play System update introduces a new local file backup system that automatically uploads files from your Downloads folder to Google Drive.

Android local backup means your Downloads folder will back up to Google Drive – iCloud already syncs downloads to the cloud.

Android 17 enables app handoff between devices and web, allowing users to resume tasks seamlessly and improving cross-device continuity within Google’s ecosystem.

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Windows 11 hides powerful built-in tools in shortcuts and settings. Discover nine underrated features that boost productivity, security, and daily use.

Transferring files between your Android phone and PC used to be a task worthy of a trapeze artist—cables, apps, and cloud shuffle. But what if you could send ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There was a time when buying a budget phone meant settling for less. You'd save money, but you'd probably get a dim screen, a camera that made ...

Google on Tuesday announced an expanded set of Android theft-protection features, designed to make its mobile devices less of a target for criminals. Building on existing tools like Theft Detection ...

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