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About Andy Betts

Andy is a freelance writer and former section editor for Android at MUO. He's been writing about consumer tech since the early 2000s for a wide range of publications, and has a passion for all things mobile.

Latest Articles

How to Create a Knockout Effect in Photoshop and Illustrator

Here's how to create a knockout effect in Photoshop and Illustrator, offering a step-by-step tutorial that's easy to follow.

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The 1-2-3 Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Android Smartphone

If your Android phone has started slowing down after a bit of time, here's how you can speed it up again!

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9 Great Apps That Will Change Your Android Smartphone’s Wallpaper

Tired of a boring wallpaper? These apps have the best options out there to get you an exciting, fun background on your phone.

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Love the Nexus but Don't Want a Pixel? Here Are Your Options

If you loved the Google Nexus line but are disappointed with the announcement of the Google Pixel phone, this guide will help you find the perfect phone for you.

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8 Best Apps for Customizing Nougat's Quick Settings Panel

This is how you can customize the Quick Settings panel in Android 7.0 Nougat, and the eight best apps for it (that's right, you can put apps in your Quick Settings panel).

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9 Hidden Features in Gmail for Android You Should Be Using

Get the most out of your Gmail for Android experience with these tips and tricks.

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How to Get New Features in Android Apps Before Anyone Else

Want to beta test new versions of your favorite apps before they're officially released? It's now easier than ever.

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Samsung's UFS Memory Cards Are 5x Faster Than MicroSD

A faster technology is on the horizon for consumers: UFS cards are poised to supercede SD and microSD cards. But how does it work? And what's the catch?

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Get to Inbox Zero with These 8 Amazing Android Apps

Deal with all your email quicker and easier with these Android apps.

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How Search Engines Work & Ways to Improve Your Search Results

Tired of searching a bunch of times to find what you want? Here's how search engines actually work and what to do to make your searches faster and more accurate.

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How and Why to Shoot RAW Photos on Android

If you really want the best quality smartphone photos, you'll want to shoot in RAW.

The 20 Best Fonts for Greeting Cards and Posters

Here are several basic, geometric, whimsical, bold, and dingbat fonts that are perfect for greeting cards and posters.

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5 Reasons Why You Don't Need a Desktop PC Anymore

When you hear the word "computer", your first image is probably that of a desktop machine. It's iconic, but perhaps outdated. Here are reasons why you probably don't need one anymore.

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7 Best Apps for Making Beautiful Abstract Android Wallpapers

Why download a pre-made background for your Android device when you can make one yourself in a few seconds with these apps?

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What Is the Deep Web? It's More Important Than You Think

The deep web and the dark web both sound scary and nefarious, but the dangers have been overblown. Here's what they actually and how you can even access them yourself!

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7 Things to Know When Buying a Data Drive for Backups

Thinking about buying a data drive for storing file backups? Here's what you need to know if you want to make an informed decision.

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9 Amazing Android Customizations Worth Rooting For

Haven't rooted your device yet? Once you get a look at all this awesome root-only customizations, you might change your mind.

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Everything You Need to Know About Android N

Want to install Android N or just learn about the next Android version? We've got your back.

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10 Best Android Apps Not in the Play Store

The Play Store isn't the end-all-be-all of Android apps. If you've never ventured outside of it, you're really missing out.

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How to Pick & Buy the Best SD Card for Your Needs

What kind of SD card is right for you? Not all of them are the same, after all. Here are the minimum specs you should aim for depending any given activity or need.

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