By Sakshi Sah
Published Jun 13, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Rarely used Android features worth trying

Android phones have many smart tools. Here are some features you might not know about.

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Change colours, icons, or even add emojis to your background. On Samsung phones, tap and hold the screen, then go to Wallpaper and style > Colour palette.

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Need to move the cursor? Just slide your thumb left or right across the spacebar to scroll through your text easily.

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Big phone? Try a one-handed keyboard. 

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Use wireless power sharing. On Samsung, go to Settings > Wireless power sharing. On Pixel, go to Settings > Battery > Battery Share.

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Open two apps at once. On Samsung, tap the three-line button, then tap the app icon to choose Split-screen view or Pop-up view.

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Too many tabs? Swipe left or right on the address bar in Chrome to quickly move between open tabs.

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These handy Android features can save time, make things easier, and help you get more from your phone.

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