I gave my Galaxy S26 Ultra extra buttons, and it's surprisingly useful
…It retails for $60 on Amazon and comes in nine unique styles. This is the one I prefer because it doesn't add much weight or bulk to the phone, although the…
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I skipped buying an expensive smart camera by repurposing an old Android device
…If you have a solid Android phone and only need what the free plan offers, this is a great setup that costs nothing. If you want more features or more than one…
I never thought Google Calendar could fix a broken heart until I saw my friend's secret setup
Rahul Naskar May 31, 2026, 6:01 AM EDT I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the…
I finally found the best personal knowledge management tool on Android after years of switching back and forth
…Related Why my productivity setup is more boring than ever — and that's a good thing I went back to the basics Why I avoided Obsidian on Android for years On a…
I hate smart home tech, but the Skylight Calendar 2 is an exception
…You can add rewards for completed tasks, so kids can stay focused on helping around the house and with their schoolwork, and stay motivated by tracking their own progress. I'm willing…
I moved my smart home off Wi-Fi and onto Thread, and my router finally stopped crashing
…All three brands worked well inside Google Home for basic controls like on/off, brightness, and automation triggers. The setup experience through the app was identical for all brands, and that's…
I blamed wireless Android Auto for my phone's battery drain until I found the real problem
…When I focused on keeping the phone cooler, using a better charging setup, downloading content in advance, and occasionally switching to a cable when it made sense, the experience improved significantly.
Android 16 finally brought Desktop Mode to Pixel, but I'm still sticking with DeX
…The Pixel setup requires DisplayPort Alternate Mode and only works on Pixel 8 series devices or newer, as older models can’t output video. Meanwhile, Samsung DeX is as close to plug…
Android 17 is becoming the ultimate minimalist OS — if you know which toggles to hit
…the whole setup feel more comfortable on your thumb and easier to process. Moving from a 5x5 grid to a 4x5 or 4x4 is a good way to add some whitespace to…
I finally figured out how to easily switch from Apple CarPlay to Android Auto
…While navigation and music have been the core functionality in previous iterations, Android Auto adds a lot more features that can improve your commute . For one, the apps available go far beyond…