作者彙整: Joe Maring

No matter if you’re trying to lose weight, be more active throughout the day, or anything else in between, Fitbits are a great way to help you achieve your goals. Excited to start using yours but need some help getting it set up for the first time? You’re in the right place.

Products used in this guide

Ultimate tracker: Fitbit Charge 3 ($150 at Fitbit)
The Fitbit smartwatch: Fitbit Versa 2 ($200 at Fitbit)

How to download the Fitbit app for Android

Open the Google Play Store app on your phone.
Tap the search bar at the top and search Fitbit.
Tap the result that says Fitbit and has the Fitbit logo next to it (the second result in this case).
Tap the green Install button.

How to set up your Fitbit account on Android

Open the Fitbit app.
Tap Join Fitbit to create a new account.
Select the Fitbit device you have from the list (for this example, we’re using the Charge 3).
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Best answer: At the moment, Visible is only compatible with select Android phones. These include the Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+, S8/S8+, Google Pixel phones, Moto G7 Power, and Moto Z4. You can also use Visible’s own Visible R2 phone.

Great choice: Visible ($40/month at Visible)
Incredible camera: Google Pixel 3a ($299 at Amazon)
Battery for days: Moto G7 Power ($180 at Amazon)

Visible only works with select Android phones

Visible is one of the most enticing carrier options on the market right now. Still, at least for the time being, the most significant limiting factor is its lineup of supported Android phones.

Google

Pixel 4
Pixel 4 XL
Pixel 3
Pixel 3 XL
Pixel 3a
Pixel 3a XL

LG

G8 (unlocked Verizon version)
Stylo 5/M7 (unlocked Verizon version)
V40 (unlocked Verizon version)

Motorola

Moto G7 Power
Moto Z4

Samsung

Galaxy S9
Galaxy S9+
Galaxy S8
Galaxy S8+

OnePlus

7 Pro (T-Mobile version not compatible)
7T (T-Mobile version not compatible)

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Whether you’re a pro photographer or just enjoy snapping photos with your phone, Google Photos is a must. It’s one of the best services Google currently offers and is a great way to save your pictures and videos in the cloud, access them from all of your devices, and keep them with high-quality backups. If you need some help getting started with Google Photos, you’ve come to the right place.

Products used in this guide

Cloud storage done right: Google Photos (Free at Google Play Store)
Best camera: Google Pixel 4 (From $799 at Amazon)

How to set up Google Photos

If you’re just opening Google Photos on your phone for the first time, this is the initial setup process you’ll go through.

Open Google Photos.
Sign in to your Google account.
Choose Desired quality settings.
Wait for your photos to sync.

How to choose device folders

After getting logged into Google Photos, it’s time to choose which folders on your phone you wanted backed up to the service. Here’s how to do it.

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Get familiar with one of Android’s biggest messaging apps.

When it comes to messaging apps on Android, few are as popular as WhatsApp. If you’re just getting started with it for the first time and need a few pointers on how to get everything set up, you’ve come to the right place.

Here’s how to set up and start using WhatsApp for Android!

How to create your account in WhatsApp for Android
How to invite someone to WhatsApp
How to add someone who isn’t already in your phone’s contacts
How to refresh your contacts list in WhatsApp for Android
How to create a new broadcast in WhatsApp for Android
How to add a Status in WhatsApp for Android

How to create your account in WhatsApp for Android

Eager to see which of your friends are on WhatsApp? Well, the first thing you need is an account.

Open WhatsApp.
Tap Agree and Continue at the bottom of the screen.
Tap Continue on the pop-up.

Tap Allow on both boxes to grant WhatsApp access to your files and contacts.

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Don’t screw this up, Google.

Ever since I got my hands on the Pixel 4 XL back in October, I’ve been defending it every chance I get. This year’s Pixel lineup has been met with a heap of backlash and criticism, largely regarding the phones’ poor battery life.

I’ve been enjoying every second of using my 4 XL, but I also understand that these phones simply do not work for a lot of people. Google will always have its little group of die-hard Pixel fans, but if the company wants to make its hardware more enticing to other buyers and not risk losing its current customers to the growing competition, some things need to change in 2020.

We’re still quite a ways off from the Pixel 5, but when it’s inevitably released next October, these are the five key areas Google absolutely has to get right.

Battery life

Without a doubt, the biggest knock against the Pixel 4 is its battery life. Especially on the smaller Pixel 4 (and the 4 XL for some people), the battery just doesn’t last long enoug… 閱讀全文 →

Time to chat with the AC forums.

Over the years, Samsung’s been building up its ecosystem of Galaxy devices to do what it can to compete with Apple’s famous walled garden.

Galaxy Buds seamlessly pair and charge with Galaxy smartphones, the Galaxy Watch lineup works best with Samsung’s own phones, etc. For people that take the time and money to get invested in this ecosystem, it can be a pretty great experience.

Recently, some of our AC forum members got to talking about it. Here’s what they had to say.

wbcolon
12-13-2019 08:09 AM

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I have the 11 pro max and the note 10 plus. For each device I always try to get the trifecta (buds,watch,phone) of that brand device. You can use either wireless earphone on mixed devices but you lose the features they were released for. Open the box and use the trifecta for a week and put you iPhone away or you’ll be tempted to go back to it. I know because … 閱讀全文 →

One of the most important features of your smartphone is its storage. This is how you download your favorite apps, save all of your special photos, download music playlists for long road trips — you name it. The longer you hold onto your phone, the more likely it is you’ll start to run out of space at some point down the road. Should you find yourself in this situation, here are a few tips on how to free up storage space on your Android phone.

Products used in this guide

Pure Android: Google Pixel 4 XL ($879 at Amazon)
Add more space: Samsung EVO Select 128GB microSD Card ($25 at Amazon)

We’re using a Google Pixel 4 XL running Android 10 for this guide. Some of the screenshots may not look 100% the same depending on what phone you have, but the core idea of everything should be the same.

Check how much storage your phone has

First thing’s first, we should take a look at how much space is left on your phone. It’s a good idea to go through and clean stuff up every now and … 閱讀全文 →

Fast data speeds, customizable plans, and reliable coverage make this a winner.

Although the United States may only consist of four main wireless service providers, there are a plethora of smaller MVNOs out there that piggyback off of The Big 4’s service and use it to offer cellular plans that are more affordable and contract-free. Some of the most popular include the likes of Mint Mobile, Ting, and Cricket Wireless, but today I’ll be talking about one you likely haven’t heard of: US Mobile.

US Mobile is a relatively new MVNO, but after testing it out for a few weeks, I’m inclined to say it just might be one of the best.

Fast and reliable

US Mobile

Bottom line: US Mobile is a flexible and powerful wireless provider that offers highly customizable plans, fast data speeds, and affordable pricing. The phone lineup is disappointing… 閱讀全文 →

The case maker’s first car accessory really impresses.

I was introduced to Totallee for the very first time in the summer of 2018 when I reviewed the company’s Ultra-Thin Case for the Pixel 2. As someone that’s never been a huge case fan, I immediately fell in love. You can tell the Totallee creates its products with a lot of care and passion, and as such, the Ultra-Thin Case has become one of my new go-to’s for any phone it’s available for.

Now, Totallee is trying something a bit different. The company just launched the Totallee Wireless Car Charger, a brand-new product that it hadn’t previously offered. The Wireless Car Charger carries the same ideals of offering a premium experience with a price tag to match, and while there are some quirks I’m not a fan of, the end result is pretty great.

Something new

Totallee Wireless Car Charger

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Let’s have a chat with the AC forums.

Here at AC, one of our favorite accessories is a trusty phone mount for your car. It’s a simple way to secure your phone during a road trip, and at least for me, is my favorite way to follow turn-by-turn navigation while still being able to keep both hands on the wheel.

We think everyone should invest in phone mount, and taking a gander through the AC forums, it looks like a lot of people do!

henrykrinkle
12-03-2019 10:31 AM

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Bought one of these for about $10 on Amazon after using magnetic ones for years. No charging, but works just as well as the magnetic mounts. If you don’t care about wireless charging, I highly recommend: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GQMM65Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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12-05-2019 10:11 AM

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