Top Tips for Android

Android continues to keep up pace with Apple and last year saw a whole range of devices released to the market which means that Android smartphones are some of the best out there. Whether you updated your software or purchased a new phone, you can be sure that there is much more that you can get from it. So, take a look at these hacks and make sure that you maximise its potential.   Continue reading →

It seems as though Google is constantly taking over the tech world as it attempts to bring itself in line with the likes of Apple. If the release of the latest Google Pixel 6 phone is not enough then Google is looking to capture more of the market with its latest release of Android 12L which is an upgrade on Android 12. Continue reading →

  In the smartphone era a bland text message is a thing of the past. We love to pack our smartphone messages with cute pictures and colourful emojis to express how we are feeling and show friends and family what we are doing. We also love to include photos in our messages but adding smiley faces and pictures in your text messages may be costing you much more than you realise. Do you know the difference between an SMS and an MMS? Read our smartphone user guide to learn the difference between a free text message and an expensive MMS message.   Continue reading →

Are you tired of those pesky pop-up ads on your Android smartphone? You're not alone. Ads can be intrusive, disrupt your online activities, and even chew up your precious data allowance. In fact, back in 2015, the average Brit had to shell out approximately £40 for exceeding their data limit due to these ads. But fear not, as around 2 million smartphone users worldwide have already discovered how to block ads on their Android devices. Are you ready to join the ranks of ad-free smartphone users? Let's embark on a journey to unlock the secrets of achieving this. Continue reading →

  Can android smartphone apps help to reduce stress? Are there apps which can actually make us feel calmer? Smartphones are frequently blamed for increasing the amount of stress in our lives. There are an abundance of android smartphone apps to reduce stress, leave us feeling calm and lead to better sleep quality.     Continue reading →

      What are the best android travel apps for 2016? There are loads of android travel apps which help to make travelling easier and cheaper. Whether you are looking for the cheapest flight, a bargain hotel deal or the top attractions at your destination there are android apps to help you.     Continue reading →

  You may need to reset an android device if it has become slow. Perhaps your smartphone is behaving strangely or your battery is draining quickly? Before you reset an android device you need to save contacts, account information apps and other data you don’t want to lose. There are easy ways to save your important stuff before you reset an android device . Read on for tips on how to reset an android device without losing your data.     Continue reading →

    Do you know how to protect your android smartphone from hackers? Smartphones are now the prime targets for cyber criminals. We make it easy for hackers to access our android devices by not taking smartphone security seriously. Most smartphone users don’t take even basic precautions to protect their smartphones from hackers.   Continue reading →

To remove a virus from your android smartphone is easier than you imagine; so don’t panic if you think you have a virus. How do you know if your android device has been infected with a virus? Most viruses are downloaded in apps installed from untrusted sources. Random pop-ups can be a warning sign that your smartphone is infected.Pop-up ads can also contain malware that will install on your smartphone if you click on them. Be wary of any  pop-ups that  ask you to ‘click here’ or try to redirect you to an app installation. Continue reading →

    Need more space on your android device ? If your android smartphone or tablet is running out of space you will be unable to save photos or download new apps. When you have ran out of storage you will get an’ insufficient storage available’ message. On an android device it is easy to free up space with tools built into the OS. Read on for OneTech Gadgets' top tips for getting more storage on your android smartphone or tablet.   Continue reading →