6 hidden Android features every user should know - and how they make life easier

Alex Tai/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images I've been using Android since version 1.5, so it's not often that a feature catches me off guard. You can imagine that when I do come across an unfamiliar Android feature, it's an exciting moment. For more casual (or newer) users of Google's mobile operating system, there are probably several hidden gems waiting to be discovered in Android, and some of these can be handy. Also: Your Android phone is getting a new security secret weapon - how it works I've curated five somewhat hidden Android features that I believe every user should at least know about. Let's dive into those features. 1. Share Wi-Fi via QR code You may not give this feature a second thought, but allow me to set a scene for you. Say you're having visitors for the holidays and want to grant them access to your Wi-Fi network. Instead of making the password public (so anyone can use it), you could share the Wi-Fi credentials via QR code. Not only does this approach s ... Read full article.