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Modes have replaced Do Not Disturb on your Pixel. Here's how to use them
By Roydon Cerejo published
Custom routines Modes organizes various alert modes like DnD, Bedtime, and Driving, all in one place. Here's how to set it up and use it properly.

How to cancel YouTube Premium
By Ara Wagoner last updated
Bye-bye, Premium YouTube Premium is a great service, but if it’s not everything you hoped it would be, here’s how to go back to the free version.

How to enable Notification Cooldown on a Google Pixel
By Christine Persaud published
Shush your phone Notification Cooldown is a useful new feature with Android 15 that can silence too many notifications.

The March Pixel update has been causing lots of headaches, but going back isn't easy
By Nicholas Sutrich published
We've got to go back Is the March 2025 Google Pixel Update causing you problems? Going back to the February patch isn't easy, but it's possible.

Daylight saving time: Will your phone automatically adjust for the time change?
By Derrek Lee last updated
Time after time Do I need to do anything to my Android phone to make sure it's ready for the daylight saving time change? Probably not, but here are a few tips just in case.

How to set up and use Now Brief on the Galaxy S25
By Judy Sanhz published
Instant Info! Thanks to Now Brief on your Samsung Galaxy S25, you can be informed on what's going on around you. Here's how to set it up!

How to automatically delete OTPs in Google Messages
By Brady Snyder published
Auto declutter Almost everything online requires SMS authentication via a one-time password (OTP) these days. Luckily, Google Messages can automatically delete them.

How to download, update, and manage apps from the Google Play Store
By Roydon Cerejo last updated
Child's play The Google Play Store offers a wealth of apps and games for pretty much every occasion. Here's how to search, download, and manage all your apps from the Play Store.
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