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Android
There's a New Way to Automatically Back Up Your Android Photos for Free
Emily Long
Emily Long Freelance Writer
Experience

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City.

After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of Atlantic Media Company, in Washington, D.C. She has nearly a decade of experience as a freelancer covering tech (including issues related to security, privacy, and streaming) as well as personal finance and travel.

In addition to Lifehacker, her work has been featured on Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, and ZDNET. Emily has also worked as a travel guide around the U.S. and as a content editor. She has a masters in social work and is a licensed therapist in Utah.

Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
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November 5, 2026  
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Android
Your Android Can Get Hacked Without You Doing Anything at All
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor
Experience
Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
Areas of Expertise
AI Android Apple Privacy
Read Full Bio
November 4, 2026  
Google Pixel Watch 5
Android
The Google Pixel Watch 5 Is $100 Off Right Now
Pradershika Sharma
Pradershika Sharma Freelance Writer
Experience

Pradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker.

She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.

An avid reader since childhood, Pradershika's idea of extreme sports is staying up to read “just one more chapter.” She lives in India.

Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
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November 3, 2026  
Galaxy Tab S12+ (512GB, $200 GC)
Android
The Newly Released Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ Is $200 Off Right Now, With a $200 Gift Card Included
Pradershika Sharma
Pradershika Sharma Freelance Writer
Experience

Pradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker.

She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.

An avid reader since childhood, Pradershika's idea of extreme sports is staying up to read “just one more chapter.” She lives in India.

Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
Read Full Bio
October 20, 2026  
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rambler on pixel
Android
Use This Hack to Get the Pixel's AI Dictation on Any Android Phone
You can try "Rambler," even if you don't have a Pixel 11.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor
Experience
Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
Areas of Expertise
AI Android Apple Privacy
Read Full Bio
October 12, 2026  
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galaxy z fold 8 ultra
Android
You Can Still Save 19% on the Galaxy Z Fold Ultra After October Prime Day
Amazon still has deals on Samsung foldable smartphones.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor
Experience
Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
Areas of Expertise
AI Android Apple Privacy
Read Full Bio
October 8, 2026  
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galaxy s26 series
Android
The Entire Samsung Galaxy S26 Lineup Is Still on Sale After October Prime Day
You can save on Samsung's best Galaxy device, even though October Prime Day is over.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor
Experience
Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
Areas of Expertise
AI Android Apple Privacy
Read Full Bio
October 8, 2026  
Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
Android
Sony's Flagship WH-1000XM6 Headphones Are Cheaper Than Ever for October Prime Day
This deal takes about $82 off Sony’s top-tier noise-canceling headphones.
Pradershika Sharma
Pradershika Sharma Freelance Writer
Experience

Pradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker.

She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.

An avid reader since childhood, Pradershika's idea of extreme sports is staying up to read “just one more chapter.” She lives in India.

Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
Read Full Bio
October 6, 2026  
a smartphone with a stop sign in the middle
a smartphone with a stop sign in the middle
Android
Five Ad Blocker Hacks Every Android User Should Know
You can block Android ads in your apps, your browser, and even YouTube.
Khamosh Pathak
Khamosh Pathak Freelance Writer
Experience

Khamosh Pathak is a freelance tech journalist with over 13 years of experience writing online.

An accounting graduate, he turned his interest in writing and technology into a career. He holds a specialization in user experience design from ISDI Parsons in Mumbai, where he sought to deepen his understanding of UX, consumer devices, and interplay between software and technology.

Khamosh has written thousands of how-tos and guides on every major platform (iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows). He got started writing how-tos and guides for Guiding Tech, where he also published several e-books. His work has also been seen at MakeUseOf, How-To Geek, and PCMag. He is truly passionate about brewing good coffee.

Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
Read Full Bio
September 25, 2026  
41mm LTE Pixel Watch 4
41mm LTE Pixel Watch 4
Android
This Pixel Watch 4 Is $120 Off for October Prime Day
The matte black 41mm LTE model is at its lowest price ever as Amazon’s early deals roll out.
Pradershika Sharma
Pradershika Sharma Freelance Writer
Experience

Pradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker.

She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.

An avid reader since childhood, Pradershika's idea of extreme sports is staying up to read “just one more chapter.” She lives in India.

Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
Read Full Bio
September 25, 2026  
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Android
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Is $150 Off Right Now
Samsung’s latest foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, is also $250 off right now.
Pradershika Sharma
Pradershika Sharma Freelance Writer
Experience

Pradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker.

She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.

An avid reader since childhood, Pradershika's idea of extreme sports is staying up to read “just one more chapter.” She lives in India.

Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
Read Full Bio
September 23, 2026  
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google photos logo with different devices running the app
Android
10 Hacks Every Google Photos User Should Know
You can save yourself a lot of Google Photos storage with these hacks.
Khamosh Pathak
Khamosh Pathak Freelance Writer
Experience

Khamosh Pathak is a freelance tech journalist with over 13 years of experience writing online.

An accounting graduate, he turned his interest in writing and technology into a career. He holds a specialization in user experience design from ISDI Parsons in Mumbai, where he sought to deepen his understanding of UX, consumer devices, and interplay between software and technology.

Khamosh has written thousands of how-tos and guides on every major platform (iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows). He got started writing how-tos and guides for Guiding Tech, where he also published several e-books. His work has also been seen at MakeUseOf, How-To Geek, and PCMag. He is truly passionate about brewing good coffee.

Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
Read Full Bio
September 11, 2026  
512GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 on colorful background
512GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 on colorful background
Android
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Is $250 Off Right Now
The 512GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is at a record-low $1,849.99.
Pradershika Sharma
Pradershika Sharma Freelance Writer
Experience

Pradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker.

She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.

An avid reader since childhood, Pradershika's idea of extreme sports is staying up to read “just one more chapter.” She lives in India.

Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
Read Full Bio
September 10, 2026  
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android drop
Android
These Five New Features Are Coming to Android Devices
You'll soon be able to keep tabs on your stuff without trackers.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor
Experience
Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
Areas of Expertise
AI Android Apple Privacy
Read Full Bio
September 3, 2026  
Samsung Galaxy S25+ Cell Phone on a colorful box
Samsung Galaxy S25+ Cell Phone on a colorful box
Android
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ Is $320 Off During Amazon's Labor Day Sale
The Galaxy S25+ is still an impressive Android in 2026.
Daniel Oropeza
Daniel Oropeza Shopping Editor
Experience
Daniel is Lifehacker's Shopping Editor covering tech deals and reviewing TVs, headphones, speakers, and projectors. He earned his master’s in journalism from Columbia University and has reported for the Miami Herald. He lives in Atlanta.
Areas of Expertise
Tech Android Tvs
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September 3, 2026  
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google wallet graphic
Android
10 Hacks Every Google Wallet User Should Know
It's actually more than just a digital wallet.
Emily Long
Emily Long Freelance Writer
Experience

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City.

After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of Atlantic Media Company, in Washington, D.C. She has nearly a decade of experience as a freelancer covering tech (including issues related to security, privacy, and streaming) as well as personal finance and travel.

In addition to Lifehacker, her work has been featured on Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, and ZDNET. Emily has also worked as a travel guide around the U.S. and as a content editor. She has a masters in social work and is a licensed therapist in Utah.

Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
Read Full Bio
August 26, 2026  
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pixel 11 graphic
Android
10 Hacks Every Google Pixel 11 User Should Know
Here's everything new you can do on a Pixel 11 to make the most of your 2026 flagship phone.
David Nield
David Nield Freelance Writer
Experience

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years.

He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham University, where he also spent a term as editor of the award-winning student newspaper Palatinate. His journalism career started in print media, where he contributed to and edited several technology magazines and bookazines sold in the U.K. and internationally.

More recently, he has worked as a freelancer for some of the biggest technology publications on the web, covering everything from on-the-ground reporting about product launches, to detailed explainers and how-to guides on apps, gadgets, and platforms. His expertise covers broad areas of consumer tech, including smartphones, laptops, wearables, and AI.

Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
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August 26, 2026  
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android phone
Android
What Is This 'Android Pulse' App Appearing on Everybody's Phones?
If you see "Android Pulse" on your phone, don't be alarmed.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor
Experience
Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
Areas of Expertise
AI Android Apple Privacy
Read Full Bio
August 24, 2026  
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holding motorola phone
Android
Here's When GrapheneOS Is Coming to Motorola Phones
GrapheneOS is expanding to these new smartphones.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor
Experience
Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
Areas of Expertise
AI Android Apple Privacy
Read Full Bio
August 24, 2026  
google pixel phone on a countertop
google pixel phone on a countertop
Android
Seven Emergency Features You Should Enable on Your Google Pixel
A little bit of preparation goes a long way in a crisis.
Emily Long
Emily Long Freelance Writer
Experience

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City.

After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of Atlantic Media Company, in Washington, D.C. She has nearly a decade of experience as a freelancer covering tech (including issues related to security, privacy, and streaming) as well as personal finance and travel.

In addition to Lifehacker, her work has been featured on Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, and ZDNET. Emily has also worked as a travel guide around the U.S. and as a content editor. She has a masters in social work and is a licensed therapist in Utah.

Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
Read Full Bio
August 21, 2026  
pixel 11 pro hilight
pixel 11 pro hilight
Android
This App Will Make You Want to Use the Pixel 11 Pro's 'HiLight' Feature
Your Pixel 11 Pro's HiLight feature isn't particularly useful out of the box.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor
Experience
Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
Areas of Expertise
AI Android Apple Privacy
Read Full Bio
August 20, 2026  
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Android
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Is a Solid Alternative to the Pixel 10a, and It's on Sale for $449
You get Nothing’s distinctive Glyph Matrix design at its best-ever price.
Pradershika Sharma
Pradershika Sharma Freelance Writer
Experience

Pradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker.

She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.

An avid reader since childhood, Pradershika's idea of extreme sports is staying up to read “just one more chapter.” She lives in India.

Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
Read Full Bio
August 19, 2026  
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Android
This Solid Midrange Samsung Galaxy Is $100 Off Right Now
The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G is a more affordable alternative to Samsung’s S Series.
Pradershika Sharma
Pradershika Sharma Freelance Writer
Experience

Pradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker.

She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.

An avid reader since childhood, Pradershika's idea of extreme sports is staying up to read “just one more chapter.” She lives in India.

Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
Read Full Bio
August 17, 2026  
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gboard on phone
Android
10 Gboard Hacks Every Android User Should Know
There's a lot more to the keyboard than swipe gestures and themes.
Khamosh Pathak
Khamosh Pathak Freelance Writer
Experience

Khamosh Pathak is a freelance tech journalist with over 13 years of experience writing online.

An accounting graduate, he turned his interest in writing and technology into a career. He holds a specialization in user experience design from ISDI Parsons in Mumbai, where he sought to deepen his understanding of UX, consumer devices, and interplay between software and technology.

Khamosh has written thousands of how-tos and guides on every major platform (iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows). He got started writing how-tos and guides for Guiding Tech, where he also published several e-books. His work has also been seen at MakeUseOf, How-To Geek, and PCMag. He is truly passionate about brewing good coffee.

Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
Read Full Bio
August 14, 2026  
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