I'm using NFC tags to automate my entire life, and I've never felt more like a wizard
…I'm using NFC tags to automate my life, and it works so well that it feels more like magic — and less like tech. Here is what I use it for. Related…
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Google Health 5.02 finally brings back Fitbit features users have been asking for
…Automatically detected bike rides reporting low distances when they shouldn’t (distance reporting for automatically detected bike rides is not currently supported). Nutrition Updates Food Search: Improved speed in search results on…
I found an Android launcher that solves something the Pixel Launcher still struggles with
…I can change icon shapes, app grid sizes, gestures, folders, and widget layouts without turning my phone into a customization project. I also like how Smart Launcher 6 handles themes. It automatically…
I use these Gemini Scheduled actions to automate my week like a pro
…It’s a small automation, but it removes one more micro-decision from my morning. By the time I walk into my dressing room, the plan is already set. Gemini gives me…
I changed these 6 settings to make Pixel's desktop mode more usable
…You can now customize the navigation bar buttons on your Pixel device, and it is also easier to hide the At a Glance widget. Google has also given Gemini the power to…
I wanted to love this Google Messages alternative, but one missing feature pulled me right back
Anu Joy Jun 29, 2026, 6:00 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…
I almost gave up on wireless Android Auto until I found this one fix
…Start automatically . Android Auto allows you to enable a variety of Start automatically settings, so you can access the infotainment system the moment you enter your car. Customize launcher . You can edit…
Android's icon styles make my home screen look like a piece of art
…Check back for more More customization is clearly on the way The app icon style interface in Android 16 is in its early stages. A lot of the customization infrastructure exists but…
I stopped forgetting important work meetings for good by changing this view
…To adjust that on your computer, navigate to the desktop site, then go to Settings > View options > Set custom view . Customize calendar widgets that work for you Combine views on one home…
I let Android Routines take over my morning, and I'm never going back to my phone's alarm app
…Related 7 tasks you can automate on Android 7 repetitive tasks you can automate on Android My morning (Android) routine Waking up is a multistep process For starters, my ultimate goal for…