Android smartphone users: 16 things to know

Mobile phones that run Google's Android operating system come in various shapes, sizes and features, unlike Apple's iPhone. But despite the variety of Android phones there are a lot of useful features common to all.

There are a lot of hidden Android tips and tricks that manufacturers simply can't incorporate into the user manual -- after all, who would want to read a 500-page book before using a phone! Things like contextual menus, block lists, web browser tips are all available -- and they'll help you work faster and play harder. Here are some tips on finding them.

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