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  • Channel the AIM Era by Setting a Status in Gmail and Google Chat

    Channel the AIM Era by Setting a Status in Gmail and Google Chat

    Status messages are one early internet quirk that didn’t really keep up with the times, even though they totally should. They’re fun, but they’re also informative, allowing you to let your contact list know what you’re up to, and why you really can’t respond to every message right now, Dave. Thankfully, Google is bringing the…


  • 12 Ways to Make iPhones and Androids Get Along Better

    12 Ways to Make iPhones and Androids Get Along Better

    Making iPhones and Android devices work together isn’t quite the challenge it used to be, but it can still be frustrating. Apple’s ecosystem is locked; FaceTime, iMessage, and weird file formats make iPhone-to-iPhone communication a breeze, and iPhone-to-Android communication a chore. That said, it doesn’t always have to be a headache — here are some…


  • How to Enable Android 12’s ‘Material You’ Dynamic Theme Early

    How to Enable Android 12’s ‘Material You’ Dynamic Theme Early

    Android 12, Google’s next big smartphone update, is focusing strongly on design. Chief among that focus is “Material You,” a new design language that merges simple, engaging graphics with colour themes that can be generated from your phone’s wallpaper. You can try out the new Material You design with Chrome, if you’re willing to do…


  • The Most Useful Smartphone Accessibility Features

    The Most Useful Smartphone Accessibility Features

    Your smartphone’s operating system comes with a lot of excellent accessibility features designed to make life better for those who have low vision, mobility issues, or hearing difficulties. If you have any of these issues, or know someone who faces them, it’s good to keep track of useful accessibility features that could help them —…