But there is an exception to every rule. While modern Android is efficient, it isn't perfect. Apps still leave behind "corpses" (fret not; I'm referring to empty folders, logs, and database files) ...

While Android has its benefits over other mobile platforms, there are some obvious limitations too. Devices tend to get slower overtime. In as soon as one year, the phone starts to lag and apps open ...

Over time, mobile phones accumulate unnecessary files, cache data, and apps, just as computers do. In most cases, you will hardly notice their presence until your phone becomes less responsive and ...

Smartphones make for excellent cameras and storage for memes. Eventually, you end up with a ton of images on your device. Some people end up with duplicates of images on accident. Eventually, everyone ...

With so many apps, including the photos and contacts book, capable of syncing to the cloud, this isn’t as explosive a nuclear option as it might be in a computer deep-clean — and it can be the best ...

The Google Play Store is home to all sorts of fancy apps and games. Need to seamlessly transfer files from your phone to your laptop wirelessly? You can use Pushbullet for that. Want an app to manage ...

Bacteria and viruses move easily between surfaces like the ATM machine or the pole on the bus, where they can live anywhere from hours to more than a week, and your phone. And once germs reach your ...

The Contacts application on your Android device can import contacts from a variety of sources. If you've imported contacts and added your own, the Contacts app may be cluttered with duplicate ...