Whether you want to buy a new smartphone, smartwatch, laptop, TV, tablet, or monitor, learning the display configuration plays a crucial role in your purchase decision. However, checking the display specs sheet may be confusing. Terms like OLED, AMOLED, Super AMOLED, Dynamic AMOLED, POLED, QLED, Neo LED, QD-OLED, and more don't tell the whole story. But, when it comes to the top displays, OLED displays are popular. Surprisingly, they're not limited to high-end devices. Most budget Android smartphones have OLED screens.

While dark mode is common among Google's Android apps, only a few Google web apps support the theme. Google Drive supports dark mode on mobile and desktop devices, including Chromebooks for every budget. We show you how to activate dark mode for Google Drive's web and mobile apps. It's available for all Google account users. It isn't limited to Workspace users. After turning on dark mode, try these tips for Google Drive to make the most of the cloud storage app.

Even if you don't do much on your smartphone, a couple of apps may be running in the background on your Android smartphone. Whether you check your email on your phone or use it to find directions, you may not think of quitting these apps when you're done using them. This can negatively affect your handset's performance, especially if it's a budget phone. Android makes it easy to identify and quit apps that are actively running on your phone without accessing complex menus. The list of active apps is viewable from the Quick Settings menu. Follow this guide to learn how.

Xfinity TV box settings aren't always intuitive. Sometimes, we accidentally change a setting and have no idea how. It happens, even on our favorite TV boxes. Other times, we forget how we turned it on, and suddenly, it's gone. How do we get it back? When we're talking about closed captioning, not knowing how to turn it on or off can make a difference in your viewing experience.

Galaxy Upgrade Program. Pixel Pass. These are just two examples of Android makers attempting to launch their versions of Apples iPhone Upgrade Program, but the worlds biggest companies consistently havent figured out how to do this. Google no longer promotes the Pixel Pass one of the most fleeting initiatives on the Killed by Google list and Samsung only offers the Upgrade Program in some countries.

Smart home gadgets offer many advantages, including safety, comfort, convenience, and automation. The most popular devices include cameras, light bulbs, and speakers, but almost anything can become smart, including curtains. Indeed, the Aqara Curtain Driver E1 allows you to motorize your curtains while adding plenty of smart features and connectivity.

This Android Police podcast, Will and Joe Maring, editor of the section dubbed Mobile for Digital Trends, are starved of sleep and proper equipment prior to sharing their thoughts about Google I/O 2024. If you've been living above ground for the past couple years, you know what this song and dance is working up to: more artificial intelligence promises, more asphalt for the road on which the kicked can lies, and extremely inadequate results that would probably make your parents think twice about sticking them on the fridge door.

The best smart doorbell camera combines convenience and an advanced feature series to provide a clear view of target areas at all times. These devices include companion apps to track what is happening at your front door, regardless of where you are, for complete peace of mind (especially when you're away). Additionally, a good number of smart doorbell cameras support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, with others offering more integration options to choose from.

The most essential part of my workout is music. Unfortunately, I work out at night after my kid goes to bed, so I cant play any music out loud. Headphones get too hot while Im exercising, so I dont like to wear them if I can help it, which means my only music option is earbuds and a great workout app. Lucky for me, there are a lot of earbuds out there to choose from, but there are only a few models that I know of that offer integrated heart-rate monitoring, so I jumped at the chance to review the Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds.

I used to listen to CDs on my dad's massive headphones with a big 1/4 inch jack plugged into his amplifier with the stainless steel face. Man, I loved that sound. It was rich, immersive, and as loud as I wanted. I could hear every instrument and the breathing of the lead singer. I have never been able to recreate that sound quality with smartphones. I have been trying for nearly 30 years. There are few good phones for audiophiles, and I really want there to be more. The Moondrop MIAD01 is a rare exception but falls short in a few areas.