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My Samsung phone stopped slowing down after I started using this widget

My Samsung phone stopped slowing down after I started using this widget

Even though I use a flagship Galaxy S26, that doesn’t necessarily guarantee smooth performance all the time. There’s usually a point after which every phone starts feeling a little “off.” Sometimes it’s apps piling up, storage getting cluttered, memory filling up, or just the occasional software hiccups that slows things down. The good thing is, I don’t have to worry about fixing things manually when this happens. Samsung phones include a Device Care feature that can optimize the entire device with a tap. And to make the whole thing even more convenient, I’ve even added the Device Care widget directly on my home screen so I can tap it whenever it feels necessary. Related 8 Settings That Actually Make Your Samsung Phone Run Faster Make your high-end phone actually feel high-end. Device Care optimization can fix a lot of things at once Restore performance in seconds Digvijay Kumar / MakeUseOfCredit: Digvijay Kumar / MakeUseOf A lot can affect your Galaxy phone’s performance over time. Things like background apps, cluttered storage, misbehaving apps, and sometimes even malware …

Your Google Search widget has 3 hidden features you’re probably missing

Your Google Search widget has 3 hidden features you’re probably missing

While my phone has changed over the years, there’s been a constant whenever I use Android: I always have a persistent Google search widget on my home screen, putting Google search tools front and center when I use my phone. But because most people have changed their habits to rely less on Google search and more on AI, Google search is still the starting point for most people, especially as AI results have been natively integrated into Google search and as voice becomes a more important way to start a search (though for the best voice experience, check out Google AI Edge Eloquent). That Google Search bar you see every day has more settings than you might think. You can change the widget’s color and transparency, adjust its appearance on your home screen, and even add a customizable shortcut button for quick access to additional search tools. Here’s where to find those options. Related This 3-widget setup is the only Android home screen you need Simplify your home screen with just the basics for a …