How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

Repair Mode lets technicians fix your Android phone without seeing your personal files or apps. Here's how to enable it.

Coding in 2026 Shifts Toward Design and AI Agent Oversight

Coding in 2026 shifts toward software design and AI agent management; a six-month path covers Git, testing, and security ...

I cured my doomscrolling habit by using an E Ink phone for a week

Last year, Mudita launched the Kompakt, a privacy-first phone with an e-paper display and a focus on offline use. Since its launch, Mudita pushed regular updates to the Kompakt, so by the time I saw ...
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Goodbye Odin: Samsung Locks Down Galaxy Phone Firmware Flashing

Samsung has disabled Odin and removed Download Mode starting with One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S26 and other flagship models. This move prevents users from flashing firmware or sideloading software, ...
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Sonos app finally brings back support for Android’s media and volume controls

Alongside the debut of its new speakers, Sonos has updated its Android app to finally revive support for the system’s built-in media player and lockscreen controls, as well as volume controls using ...

Sonos' Android app finally fixes one of its biggest issues

The Sonos app received a major makeover in 2024, with the company hailing it as "faster, easier, and better." While it introduced some excellent new features, Sonos received some serious criticism ...