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Winsage

December 26, 2024

How to add your Android phone to Windows 11 File Explorer

To integrate your Android phone with Windows 11, you need a Windows 11 PC with the latest updates, an Android device running Android 11 or later, and the Link to Windows app installed on your phone. 1. Open the Link to Windows app on your phone and log in with your Microsoft account. Select ‘Go to device settings’ and tap ‘ADD COMPUTER’. Visit www.aka.ms/phonelink on your PC or scan the QR code displayed on your PC screen to establish the connection. 2. On your phone, grant permissions to view photos and send texts by selecting ‘View permissions’, then ‘Settings’, and enabling access for ‘Phone’, ‘SMS’, ‘Contacts’, and ‘Storage’. 3. In the Phone Link app on your PC, click ‘Open settings on mobile device’ to grant notification permissions on your phone by navigating to ‘Device and app notifications’, selecting the ‘Link to Windows’ app, and toggling on ‘Allow notification access’. 4. On your PC, go to ‘Settings’, select ‘Bluetooth & devices’, and enable ‘Allow this PC to access your mobile devices’ and ‘Phone Link’. In ‘Manage devices’, ensure your phone is toggled on and enable ‘Show mobile device in File Explorer’. 5. On your phone, go to ‘All file access’ settings, select the ‘Link to Windows’ app, and toggle on ‘Allow access to manage all files’. A confirmation message will indicate successful linking. 6. Your phone should now appear as a tab in File Explorer, allowing easy access to your mobile storage.

BetaBeacon

December 26, 2024

Squid Game: Unleashed Is Now Free For Android And iOS Devices

Squid Game: Unleashed, a mobile game by Netflix, is now free for everyone, including Netflix non-subscribers, in preparation for the release of the second season of Squid Games on December 26, 2024. The game is available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store for a limited time and allows 32 players in a match to play games inspired by the series. Players will receive in-game rewards as they watch new episodes of Squid Game - Season 2, with the first reward being 15,000 cash for free.

AppWizard

December 25, 2024

How to uninstall apps on Android

To uninstall an app on Android, you can use one of the following methods: 1. Press and hold the app icon on the home screen until it becomes movable, then slide it to the "uninstall" area and confirm the removal. 2. Open the Google Play Store, tap on your profile icon, select "Manage apps and devices," navigate to "Manage," check the boxes for the apps you want to uninstall, and click the trash can icon to remove them. 3. Search for the app in the Play Store, open its details page, and select "uninstall" to remove it, confirming the action when prompted.

BetaBeacon

December 24, 2024

FAU-G: Domination Android beta: Release date, how to play, and more

To participate in the FAU-G: Domination beta test, register by clicking on the provided link, entering necessary details in the form, and providing device information. Those who register will receive beta access link via email and unique in-game cosmetic items.

BetaBeacon

December 23, 2024

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Gift Apps on iPhone and Android

- Steps to gift an app from an iPhone include opening the App Store app, searching for the app, tapping the Share button, entering the recipient's email address, selecting a theme, confirming the gift, buying the app, and completing the purchase. - To redeem a gifted app on an iPhone, open the email containing the gifted app link, tap Redeem, sign in with Apple ID if prompted, and download the app to the iPhone or iPad.

BetaBeacon

December 21, 2024

Game achievements are getting prime real estate on the Play Store (APK teardown)

Google Play Store will soon display gaming achievements on game listings. Users will be able to view earned achievements for a specific title directly on the game's page, making it easier to track progress and view the rarity of each achievement.

Winsage

December 21, 2024

How to Transfer Photos from Your Android Phone to a Windows PC

Transferring photos from an Android device to a Windows PC can be done using several methods, compatible with both Windows 10 and Windows 11. 1. USB Cable: Connect the Android phone to the PC via USB, change the USB mode to "File Transfer," open File Explorer, navigate to the photos in the Internal Storage or DCIM folder, and drag the photos to a destination folder on the PC. 2. Windows Photos App: Connect the phone using a USB cable, open the Photos app on the PC, click on the Import button, select the Android device, choose the photos to import, and select a destination folder. 3. Google Photos: Ensure backup is enabled in the Google Photos app on the phone, access Google Photos on the PC, select the desired photos, and download them as a ZIP file. 4. Microsoft OneDrive: Install OneDrive on the phone, enable Camera Upload, and access the uploaded photos in the OneDrive folder on the PC. 5. Microsoft’s Phone Link: Install the Phone Link app on the PC, link the phone, view photos in the app, and save individual photos by right-clicking and selecting Save As.

AppWizard

December 21, 2024

Google Keep May Become a System App in Android 16

Google Keep is transitioning into a system app on Android 16 devices, as seen in the Android 16 Developer Preview 2, where it is listed as a pre-installed application that cannot be uninstalled without root access. This change positions Google Keep alongside essential system applications like Phone, Contacts, and the Google Play Store. The app recently gained compatibility with Google Tasks, indicating a renewed focus on enhancing its functionality within the Android ecosystem. Future updates are expected to further integrate Google Keep as a key productivity tool on the platform.

BetaBeacon

December 20, 2024

Even more top-tier Android game deals now live for the holidays: Inked, Door Kickers, much more

Holiday deals on Android games and apps are growing significantly, with offers on the Google Play store and hardware deals including price drops on Acer's Chromebook 315 notebook, ASUS' Vivobook S 15 OLED Snapdragon X Elite laptop, and LG's 77-inch C3 OLED smart TV. Some of the new app additions include titles like Inked, My Child Lebensborn, Homo Machina, Sentinels of Earth-Prime, BOKURA, and Door Kickers: Action Squad.

AppWizard

December 20, 2024

Google Keep might become an essential Android app

Google Keep may soon be classified as a core system app in the Android ecosystem, as indicated in the Android 16 Developer Preview 2. This change means that users upgrading to this version will find Google Keep integrated into their devices and it will become uninstallable without root access. Earlier this year, Google integrated Keep with its Tasks feature, streamlining note and reminder management. The promotion of Keep to a system app suggests a renewed commitment to its development and potential introduction of advanced features. Users can expect quicker updates, enhanced performance, and innovative features, but those who do not wish to use Google Keep will be unable to remove it without rooting their devices.