Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. More and more Android phones are adopting displays with ...

Improve Android phone performance by clearing app cache, deleting unused apps, updating software, removing bloatware, limiting background processes, managing storage, adjusting animations, and ...

While background apps may not use your phone's resources on their own, Android phones and iPhones will refresh background apps periodically by default. This uses your phone's battery and your data.

However, Android phones have had some form of dynamic refresh rate switching for years. So how does Android 15's "true" adaptive refresh rate differ from its predecessor, and how can it benefit you?

If your Android phone is crawling and apps feel like they're moving through molasses, it doesn't necessarily mean it's time for an upgrade. Phones naturally slow down over time, but with a few ...