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One common issue that some users face is their new phone not accepting their SIM card, requiring an unlock code. We will cover various methods to obtain the unlock code and troubleshoot your SIM card ...

You can unlock your Google Pixel device without a passcode while still ensuring your device remains secure. Although, it is admittedly technical and tricky at times. Even still, there are multiple ...

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Biometrics have made it way more conveinent to unlock our smartphones, but there’s a debate on if face, or fingerprint unlock is the better solution. Many Android brands have taken the approach of ...

Google's new flagship Pixel phones still have an optical fingerprint sensor under the display, but that's not the only secure biometric option. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are the first Google phones ...

Google is adding a big improvement to fingerprint scanning on Pixel phones with the upcoming Android 16 update. The new Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock will let users unlock their devices using the ...

Gemini has been available as a Google Assistant replacement for a while now. At first, Gemini wasn't an especially helpful assistant because it lacked many required features, but Google has been ...