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Switching to Android: iOS 14 may look great, but Android launchers still put it to shame
By Michael L Hicks published

How to use Android 11 smart home controls on Samsung phones
By Joe Maring published
Android 11's excellent smart home controls are available on Samsung Galaxy devices — just not where you might expect. Here's how to use them!

Android 11 power control menu is now on Samsung phones, but not where you think
By Derrek Lee published
In an effort to integrate further with Google services, Samsung now includes Android 11's power control menu in One UI 3.1, which users can select in lieu of SmartThings.

The OnePlus 7 and 7T are finally getting their first Android 11 beta today
By Michael Allison published
OnePlus is rolling out the first builds of Android 11 for the 7 and 7T after delivering it to the Nord earlier this month.

Samsung starts its Android 11 rollout with Verizon's Galaxy S20
By Michael Allison published
Samsung has started rolling out Android 11 in the U.S., and it's hitting Verizon's Galaxy S20 phones first.

5 ways Android 11 is better than iOS 14
By Joe Maring published
Android 11 and iOS 14 both brought a lot of new ideas to the table this year, but if you ask us, Android 11 stands out as the more complete package. Here are 5 ways it comes out ahead over iOS 14.

Why you need to use multiple profiles if you use your phone for work
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Adding a work profile to your phone lets you have your own me time and keeps your company data even safer. Best of all, it's easy to try out.
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