Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best ...

Google’s updated migration tool takes the pain out of iPhone to Android switching

Google's upgraded Android Switch tool adds support for app data migration, iMessage transfers, passkeys, eSIMs, and more as it rolls out to Android 17 devices.

The 6 Best Free Speed Test Apps to Check Internet Performance

Test your internet speed with the best free apps for 2026. Compare top options for Wi-Fi, mobile data, latency, test history, ...
ZDNet

I enabled Data Saver mode on my Android phone to avoid overcharges - and it's a big relief

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Geeky Gadgets

How to Transfer ALL Data From Android to iPhone (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)

Switching from an Android device to an iPhone can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and clear instructions, the process is more manageable than you might expect. Apple’s “Move to iOS ...
TechRepublic

Google $135M Settlement: Millions of Android Users May Qualify for Payout

Android users may be eligible for a payout from Google’s $135 million settlement over background data use. Here’s who qualifies and how to claim. A long-running dispute over background data use on ...
USA Today

Here's how to qualify for a payment from a Google data settlement

Android phone users can now claim their portion of a class-action settlement connected to Google's collection of their data. The lawsuit, Taylor v. Google LLC, alleged that Google needlessly collected ...
Android

Google Agrees to $135 Million Settlement Payout for Data Drain on Android: How to Get Your Share

Google has reached a $135 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that Android devices used cellular data without user permission since 2017. Eligible U.S. users (excluding ...
AppleInsider

iOS 26.3 arrives with a simpler way to transfer from iPhone to Android

Apple has released iOS 26.3 to the public, with the changes including a simplified way to transfer to an Android device. Following another beta testing cycle, Apple has released its update for iOS ...
Reuters

Google to pay $135 million to settle Android data transfer lawsuit

Google accused of needlessly collecting cellular data Largest payout in this kind of case, lawyer says Google denies wrongdoing in agreeing to settle Jan 28 (Reuters) - Google will pay $135 million to ...
MacRumors

Switching Between iPhone and Android Will Get Easier With New Apple and Google Collaboration

Apple and Google are teaming up to make it easier for users to switch between iPhone and Android smartphones, according to 9to5Google. There is a new Android Canary build available today that ...
BGR

You Can Back Up Your Android Phone Without Using Cloud Storage - Here's How

Creating a cloud backup of your photos, videos, and files lets you access them from any device and keep them safe. You can also free up your Android phone storage and ...