Google Wallet is the best place for passes — but it still frustrates me
…The app automatically imported it from the email that I received from the ticket issuer in my Gmail inbox. That's real smartness. Not only that, but it also auto-archived the…
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I threw out my scanner after finding this hidden Google feature
…Harsh shadows were eliminated automatically, but lighter shadows sometimes made it through. There’s a quick fix for this. When you are done capturing your scans, click the right arrow to proceed…
I quit paying for storage by building a Raspberry Pi cloud backup system
…I need, with a couple of gaps My idea was a large storage device at home that my phone backs up to automatically and that I could open from anywhere. A friend…
The secret Android setting that makes me feel like I just bought a new phone
…It's a shortcut that automatically closes every app when I leave it. I don't have to swipe them away myself. Plus, my recent apps screen remains clean, and I freed…
I'm wearing the Fitbit Air, and I love how it brings back the golden age of fitness trackers
…Beyond that, I really like that I can tell the AI I’ve done some exercises without either having to track them manually or have it automatically recognize them. For example, a…
I spent 7 days using a text-only home screen and felt my stress drop
…Many minimalist launchers are built around the idea of restrictions. Niagara Launcher limits you from accessing all of your apps at once on the home page, but instead of restricting you, it…
I wore the MemoMind One smartglasses bringing life-logging (and privacy worries) back
…It works by listening to everything you say (yes, really) and automatically creating a daily journal of your habits, thoughts and wishes (provided you vocalize them), and interactions. The more you use…
I found a Good Lock equivalent for Pixel, and the subtle tweaks have changed everything
…05 / 8 Features What does the 'Smart Lock' feature on Android allow users to do? A Lock specific apps with a PIN separate from the device lock B Automatically keep the device…
This is the one Pixel feature I use every single day
…However, one of my biggest frustrations is that, all too often, when a great song comes up, I have no idea what's playing. Not just the radio, it could be a…
I didn't upgrade my phone this year, and I don't feel like I missed anything
Anu Joy Apr 7, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering…