Most Kenyans across different classes are using Android type of phones because they are cheaper as compared to other brands like iPhone, Windows and name them.

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While most people use these kinds of phones, only a few understand awesome things the Android on them can do.

Here are some great things your android can phone do;

 1. Locating a lost Android phone

When you go to devise manager with the help of your Google provided Gmail account, you will be able to ring your phone and show its location with Google maps. This is useful when you are in your house and you forget where you put the phone. The phone will ring even when on silent mode so long as it is connected to the internet or rather a data is on. However, when the phone is stolen and taken through a factory reset, you won't locate it on this technique. 

2.  Sync up to a computer, laptop

This is made simple by using one Gmail account on your phone and computer. Its internet stuff will be shared between your devices. For instance, you can use WhatsApp on the web by simply scanning the code.

3. Voice search with your screen off

The “Ok Google” command allows one to search from Google by using voice even when the screen is off. To turn the command on, go to Google settings > Search and Now > Voice > OK Google Detection > Always on and flip the switch.

4. Solving math equations by simply taking a picture

This starts by installing key apps from Playstore, for example, Photomath for androids which will solve equations after taking their photos.

5.  Take screenshots

Some people think their phone cannot take screenshots, the reality is, all androids phones are made in such a way that they can take screenshots, that is if you are not in incognito mode.