The days of verbally spelling out your Wi-Fi password to family and visitors are gone. With a couple of taps, users on Android can simply share access via a QR code or Nearby Share. Here’s how.
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Over time, he spent years writing for a private publication while working in prototyping doing Mechanical Engineering and CNC Machining. After moving to a more remote area, Andrew fell in love with writing again and eventually found a home at 9to5Google.
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The Lenovo Legion Tab is a gaming tablet designed for users who want a little high-end convenience. The tablet was originally limited to China but is now making it’s way to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of Asia.
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Expand Expanding CloseReview: Meater 2 Plus is a versatile thermometer you can use from your Android phone
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is boosting Galaxy S24 Ultra trade-ins again, up to $1,000 off
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Expand Expanding CloseGeForce Now is now offering Priority and Ultimate day passes
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Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how to export your subscriptions from Google Podcasts before it shuts down
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel sales increased by 527% in Japan in 2023
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Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Buds 2 Pro update looks to bring Auto Switch and lays foundation for Auracast
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Expand Expanding CloseTidal’s new price completely changes high-quality music streaming
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung ends software updates for the last of the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 lines
The last couple of years have seen Samsung increase its promise of security and Android updates for devices. The Galaxy Note 10 Lite and S10 Lite both have met that promise and will no longer receive updates.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy F15 carries a 6,000mAh battery, launches in India
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung launches Galaxy S24 Ultra to the stratosphere for stunning pictures of Earth
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Expand Expanding CloseLenovo’s next tablet release looks to be a powerful E-Reader
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Expand Expanding CloseQualcomm confirms Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 coming in October
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Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Create expands to 13 more countries with some unique features
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Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 6 variant could come as an ‘Ultra’ model instead of budget
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Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft Copilot can now replace Google Assistant or Bixby on your phone
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung now lets you demo Galaxy AI features on your own phone
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