As an Android user, you may sometimes encounter duplicate apps on your phone, e.g. a second settings app. If you have two settings apps on Android, it may be because you have activated the dual app mode on your device. It may also be because you have created a shortcut for your settings application or …
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Samsung Keyboard and Gboard are two feature-rich and widely used keyboard apps used globally. Which one should you choose? Availability Samsung Keyboard is for Samsung devices while Gboard works on Android and iOS Layout Similar layout but typing is better on Gboard due to larger keys Modes Both have standard, one-handed, and floating modes with …
If you try to open an application but can’t find its icon, it’s likely the app has been automatically disabled due to inactivity, or you might have accidentally hidden it from the home screen. Luckily, an android app that without an icon can be opened easily from the apps list in settings. Follow these steps …
The launcher is the Android user interface that manages the home screen, apps, settings, and other features on Android. An Android device cannot work without the built-in launcher. Users will not be able to open any apps, change settings or perform any action on their devices. If the built-in launcher is uninstalled, the screen will …
Nova Launcher is currently one of top rated third-party launchers for Android. One UI is the interface used by Samsung devices. Which one is better ? Here’s a quick comparison table: Nova Launcher One UI Home screen Ample Home screen customization options (e.g. enabling/disabling dock) Fewer Home screen customization options (e.g. lock home screen layout) …
If you see a Photos app besides the Gallery app on your Android device, you probably noticed both Gallery and Photos display pictures stored on your phone. So what is the difference between the Gallery app and the Photos apps you have on your Android? Gallery app is a default Android app for managing pictures …
The Gboard virtual typing application by Google for smartphones and tablets comes with many helpful and user-friendly features, like an integrated Google search bar, customizable keypad, gesture typing, and more. If you decide to switch back to your default or some other keyboard, you may be able to disable Gboard through your settings. If your …
Zedge is an app that can be used to download wallpapers, ringtones, app icons, and live wallpapers to customize your mobile the way you want. The app is available for both Android and iOS operating systems. Is Zedge a safe or harmful app? Based on user experience to date, the Zedge app is safe to …
Some Android users wish to disable Google Chrome primarily due to privacy as Chrome collects user data without warning, including in Incognito mode, and has motion sensors active by default. There are also common performance issues associated with Chrome. What happens to your phone if you disable Google Chrome? If you disable Chrome, it will …
Whenever you install a new application, it will commonly ask for permissions to access things like storage, phone, SMS, and more. Google introduced permissions in Android 6 (Marshmallow) to support and protect user privacy. Google treats certain permissions, such as storage permissions, as “dangerous” or “risky.” In that case, is it safe to allow apps to …