5 creative ways to use NFC tags that feel like magic
…With the automation setup, all of this happens seamlessly with a simple tap, turning a multistep process into what almost feels like magic. I added another NFC tag to trigger a "meeting…
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I replaced my $100 webcam with my Android's built-in option, and my video calls look twice as crisp
Dhruv Bhutani Jun 14, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…
I finally found the one feature that makes my Google devices feel like they're actually on the same team
…Normally, you dig the phone out of your bag, unlock it, turn on the hotspot, find the network on your laptop, and type the password. Instant Tethering is one tap from the…
I removed Samsung's unremovable apps, and now my phone zips along
…I couldn't remove it by switching networks, but ADB could. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I could remove Samsung Free. When enabled, it's on a panel one swipe…
5 underrated Android Auto features that make long trips not just bearable, but enjoyable
…Night mode If you drive your car for long hours, especially on highways at night, don’t always trust the default setup of the Day/Night mode for maps setting. If your…
I keep recommending this hidden Pixel setting to all my friends
Dhruv Bhutani Mar 26, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…
I found 7 open source apps so good I'd actually pay for them
…Irene holds certifications in Graphic Design (HerTechTrail), Writing in Plain Language (LinkedIn), and English for IT (Cisco Networking Academy). Beyond writing, Irene is a gamer, singer/songwriter, food lover, and a Jack…
The Pixel app that's so good I canceled my transcription subscription
Dhruv Bhutani May 19, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…
I turned on these hidden Android settings, and now my phone literally runs itself
Dhruv Bhutani May 29, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…
Forget Gemini and Claude, this is the free game-changing AI tool you need to try on Google Pixel
…The model weighs around 2GB, so make sure to connect your Android phone to a Wi-Fi network first. My new workflow with Gemma 4 E2B Integrating Gemma 4 E2B into my…