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Android Auto startup screen on car infotainment system.
These 5 underrated Android Auto apps make my road trips easier

Get more out of every trip with Android Auto.

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Gemini sending a message on a phone
I tried switching to Gemini—it made me miss Google Assistant

It's smart, but really not that helpful.

Android Ads settings screen showing options to delete the advertising ID on a Samsung phone
The creepy targeted ads on my phone vanished after I changed one setting

Turn off this ID and ads stop following you.

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Home Screen on a OnePlus phone with open-source Android apps.
These apps were draining my phone’s battery without me even knowing

Uncover the surprising apps secretly sapping your device's power.

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wifi signal strength mapping tool close up smartphone screen.
I mapped my Wi-Fi and found all the internet signal sweet spots

Mapping my Wi-Fi confirmed my suspicions: my Wi-Fi router is absolutely terrible.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 standing up against white mantle.
I’ve tried other Android brands, but I always return to Samsung for this reason

It’s not loyalty, it’s Samsung making other Androids feel basic.

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person holding a Samsung Gaalxy S10+ with the Tasks-org app open
I switched from Google Keep to this open-source app, and I am not going back

This is the true best free task management app for Android.

iPhone New Contact Screen Sitting on a Chair
I finally cleaned up my messy contacts and it was easier than I thought

Your contacts list shouldn't unleash anxiety upon opening it.

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Hand holding a Samsung Galaxy with One UI lock screen, showing date, time, and widgets.
6 Samsung tricks that completely changed how I use my phone

Tiny tweaks; massive difference in daily use.

proton mail new app designs light and dark designs.
Proton Mail's new iOS and Android apps fix its biggest problem

Faster, sleeker, and with a shiny new offline mode.

before launcher with app list on realme gt7.
This minimalist phone launcher finally stopped me from doomscrolling

It's the start of a brand new era where my smartphone doesn't hoover up my time.

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Google Pixel 10 Pro in hand.
Change these 10 settings on your Google Pixel 10 now to get the best experience

Unlock the best Pixel 10 has to offer.

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A samsung phone showing plain black screen
I made my phone dumb and finally broke my screen-time habit

Switching to a dumb phone wasn’t practical, so I did the next best thing.

Nearby Devices setting opened on Android phone.
You’ll find Android’s best privacy feature hidden three menus deep

Google doesn't want you to find this sneaky setting.

Person holding Samsung phone showing clean home screen with clock and weather
My old Android was laggy until I toggled this setting

I thought I needed a new phone—this tweak saved it.

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A person holding a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra running Niagra launcher
These 4 Android launchers fill the gap Nova is leaving behind

A new era of home screen customization dawns with these launchers as Nova Launcher bids farewell.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 kep on a Wooden table with a keyboard on the edge
I turned my old Galaxy phone into a smart home sensor and it's better than I expected

I turned my old Galaxy phone into a baby monitor in five minutes.

Pixel 9a on a wireless charging stand.
5 battery myths that are still ruining your phone's battery life

Your phone’s battery deserves facts, not myths.

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Magsafe case on a Pixel 9a.
Pixel 10's Pixelsnap is a bigger deal than you think

The Pixel 10's built-in magnets attract more than just accessories.

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Sensors off tile highlighted in Android Quick Settings panel.
Android hides a tile that cuts every sensor and it’s the best privacy feature yet

Explore the untapped potential of Android's secret Quick Settings tile and uncover a game-changing privacy feature.

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