Sean Riley
A self-professed "wearer of wearables," Sean Riley is a Senior Writer for Laptop Mag who has been covering tech for more than a decade. He specializes in covering phones and, of course, wearable tech, but has also written about tablets, VR, laptops, and smart home devices, to name but a few. His articles have also appeared in Tom's Guide, TechTarget, Phandroid, and more.
Latest articles by Sean Riley
How to Manage Doze Mode in Android Nougat
By Sean Riley published
Doze mode remains a core feature in Android Nougat. Here's how to manage which apps will still send notifications when your phone is in Doze mode.
How to Use Multi-Window Mode in Android Nougat
By Sean Riley published
Android Nougat adds multi-window functionality to the mobile OS. Here's how to switch into the new Multi-Window mode on your Android phone.
Upgrading to the iPhone 7? Read This Before You Do
By Sean Riley published
Getting an iPhone 7? Here are tips for wiping data from your old phone and getting the most money when you resell or trade it in.
How to Turn Off In-App Purchases in Android
By Sean Riley published
Worried that your kid may rack up big bills with in-app purchases on your Android device? Here's how to disable that feature.
How to Create a File Shortcut in Android
By Sean Riley published
Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to create home screen icons for individual files such as MP3 files, Word documents or photos.
How to Customize Android Marshmallow With System UI Tuner
By Sean Riley published
Android Marshmallow offers a new set of customization options through a menu called System UI Tuner. Here's how to use it to customize your quick settings, status bar and more.
How to Activate Google Now in Android Marshmallow
By Sean Riley published
You can now activate Google Now from your phone's lock screen. We'll show you how along with steps for setting up Google Now to respond to your voice.
How to Manage Doze Mode in Android Marshmallow
By Sean Riley published
Android Marshmallow's Doze Mode increases battery life by ceasing all but the most critical functions of your phone while it's at rest. Here's how to make sure notifications from your most important apps still get through.
How to Delete an App in Android Marshmallow
By Sean Riley published
The latest version of Android introduces a streamlined method for deleting apps from your home screen. Here's how it works.
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