6 hidden Android features that are seriously useful (and how they made my life easier)

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I've been using Android since version 1.5, so it's not often that a feature catches me off guard. You can imagine that when I do come across an unfamiliar Android feature, it's an exciting moment.

For more casual (or newer) users of Google's mobile operating system, there are probably several hidden gems waiting to be discovered in Android, and some of these can be handy.

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I've curated five somewhat hidden Android features that I believe every user should at least know about. 

Let's dive into those features.

1. Share Wi-Fi via QR code

You may not give this feature a second thought, but allow me to set a scene for you. Say you ...