Zach Gray-Traverso

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Zach Gray-Traverso

Carrier-branded devices often carry a stigma of being poor, bottom-of-the-barrel alternatives to those from well-known brands like Samsung or Apple. The big three carriers offer them, and budget carriers like Visible and Boost Mobile have them. These devices are mainly for those who don't care about which phone or tablet they use as long as it works. Plus, they're cheap.

1 month ago | androidpolice.com | Zach Gray-Traverso

When we think of smartphone brands, we think of Apple, Google, and Samsung. Enthusiasts add Motorola, Nothing, or OnePlus to the list. However, carrier phones are another class of phones that most, including me, think about. Carrier phones are budget devices for those who want a phone that works and doesn't have many bells and whistles. Boost Mobile's carrier phone offering is the Boost Summit 5G, which is listed at $95.

1 month ago | androidpolice.com | Zach Gray-Traverso

We store all kinds of data on our phones, from apps to photos to important files. However, all too often, that pesky "Storage Full" notification pops up, forcing you to delete something to make room for new data. While numerous Google Pixel phones are known for great storage management, hidden data can accumulate in some areas. Here's where to look on your Pixel phone to clear extra storage space.

1 month ago | androidpolice.com | Zach Gray-Traverso

We store a massive amount of personal data on our phones. Whether you have a flagship or midrange device, your email, personal photos, credit cards, banking info, and more are accessible from your pocket. While most people take care of their phones physically, they may not pay the same care to keeping their phones updated. A notification letting you know there's an update may go ignored because it takes too much time or gets in the way of what you're doing.

2 months ago | androidpolice.com | Zach Gray-Traverso

Pets make the lives of their owners better, whether it's companionship or making the mundane adorable. Either way, you likely love taking and posting pictures of your furry, feathery, or scaled friend using your camera phone. However, posting those pictures may harm you by making your passwords easier to crack. A 2022 study by Aura found that more than 39% of pet owners use or have used a pet's name as a part of their password.