Cory Gunther

4 days ago | howtogeek.com | Cory Gunther

Select Android phones now offer 7 years of software support, but don't expect them to last that long. With hardware and software constantly evolving, your phone may feel outdated in just a few years. Manufacturers may limit features to newer models, encouraging frequent upgrades despite continued updates. If you're the type of person who rarely upgrades their phone, you're not alone.

5 days ago | howtogeek.com | Cory Gunther

YouTube Premium offers ad-free YouTube, offline playback, and a full YouTube Music subscription for $13.99 per month. I'd love more control over video layouts and channel subscription management tools. YouTube Music also lacks a much-requested feature, and that's hi-res or lossless audio. YouTube Premium offers a compelling package for anyone streaming music and watching videos.

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Cory Gunther

Google Wallet continues to support more banks with tap-to-pay, expanding its reach nationwide. After adding 36 banks or credit unions last month, Google's support grew by another 25 this week. Those using smaller regional banks and member-owned options are urged to try setting up tap-to-pay again. Big names like Visa, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America are accepted everywhere, but that's not the case for some of the little guys.

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Cory Gunther

Google is tackling Android battery drain by introducing a new metric to track excessive wake locks in apps. Collaboration with smartphone manufacturers like Samsung will enhance app optimization to improve battery life. Available in beta, developers are encouraged to test it out and provide feedback to Google. Have you ever grabbed your Android phone and noticed the battery is unusually low or dying too fast, only to check settings and find some random app waking up your device?

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Cory Gunther

Looking for the hottest new tech deals? Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers are slashing prices on some of our favorite tech ahead of the summer months, and that means you can score a solid discount. This week, get a GoPro Hero 11 Mini, a new TV, portable chargers, or bookshelf speakers at some of the lowest prices yet. For starters, the new Meta Quest 3S is available for only $269, its first-ever discount. We also found a cheap 55-inch Fire TV, discounted Bose headphones, and so much more.