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Windows File Explorer annoyed me a lot less after I found these 5 tools

I've tried many File Explorer alternatives, which include File Commander, Files App, File Pilot, and OneCommander, to name a few. However, every time, I am forced to come back to File Explorer because ...
ZDNet

My new favorite Android file manager is way better than Google's default - and it's free

Material Files is a well-designed Android file manager. This app blows away the competition. Material Files is free and can be installed from the Play Store. I've tried so many Android file managers ...

Dead touchscreen? This Android tool lets you extract files from an unresponsive phone

If you've ever broken your phone's screen but still wanted to get data or files from it, you know how painful that can be, ...
PC World

Windows 11’s File Explorer is finally fixing an annoying file size quirk

PCWorld reports that Microsoft is restoring the missing ‘Refresh’ and ‘Print’ options to Windows 11 File Explorer’s right-click context menu after user complaints. These essential features are ...
Engadget

Android 17 includes better iOS file sharing and a forced break for addictive apps

Google mission to add an extra layer of polish to its mobile OS continues with Android 17. With last year's update, the company focused on upgrading its notification experience and adding a big-screen ...
Android Authority

This Android feature can predict your every move, and it's rolling out now

A new Android feature, called Contextual suggestions, can predict the next steps you might take based on where you are or what you’re doing. It’s now starting to roll out in the stable channel. The ...
9to5google

These Android phones support AirDrop sharing with iPhone and Mac

Google cracked the code on making Android’s Quick Share feature work with Apple’s AirDrop, and the list of compatible devices continues to grow. Here’s every Android device currently compatible with ...
MacRumors

Google Makes It Easier to Share Files Between Android and iPhone

Google today said it is introducing updated file sharing features that will make it easier for Android users to send files to iPhone users. Quick Share is already compatible with Apple's AirDrop ...
TechCrunch

Finally, texts between Android and iPhone users can be end-to-end encrypted

At long last, Android and iPhone users will be able to send each other end-to-end encrypted text messages. On Monday, end-to-end encrypted messaging is starting to roll out in beta for conversations ...
BGR

AirDrop For Android Is Expanding – Here's Every Phone That's Getting It Next

Google surprised Android users in late November 2025 by enabling Quick Share to work with Apple's AirDrop feature on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Quick Share and AirDrop are both device-to-device wireless ...
Android Authority

Google's next-gen reCAPTCHA system could spell trouble for de-Googled phones

Google is making it mandatory to have Play Services for its next-generation reCAPTCHA system on Android. Your phone will need to be running Play Services version 25. ...