Android

I tested 4 open-source alternatives to Google's Gboard — they're much better than you think

These custom Gemini Gems save me hours every day

I slept on this Samsung productivity feature for years but now I use it every day

Please stop doing this to your expensive phone

I found the best way to reuse my old Android phone

Your car stereo can catch every college game with this app

6 underrated Android widgets that actually improved my phone

Widgets aren’t dead—most people just use the wrong ones.

Lossless audio is pointless without these cheap Android accessories

Want to use Apple Music or Spotify's lossless audio support? You'll need some extra gear to make the most of it.

I stopped using Chrome on Android — this lightweight browser is way better

Chrome eats my RAM, but Via sips it politely.

These 4 quick Android Auto games make every wait bearable

Waiting at a charger or drive-in? These quick Android Auto games make time fly effortlessly.

I don’t use my phone’s always-on display for 5 perfectly valid reasons

Between burn-in risk, poor notifications, and constant distractions, the always-on display just isn’t worth it.

The new Samsung keyboard gestures make typing insanely fast

The fastest typing trick on Samsung phones.

I spent a month testing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge against iPhone Air — here’s what I learned

Samsung’s thin phone looks better than Apple’s on paper, but it’s more complicated than that.

21 perfect holiday gift ideas for the techies in your life

Getting ready for the holiday shopping season? Let us make gift shopping easy for you.

My Android finally shows real battery health like an iPhone

This app allows me to check my real battery health on Android 16 for free!

I tried 6 crazy apps so you don't have to (but you probably still should)

From walkie-talkie texting to ad-skipping magic, these weird apps genuinely surprised me

Google just dropped Nano Banana in Photos — here's what to try

Google's generative AI model, Nano Banana, is now available within the Google Photos app for Android users, and it will soon. Here's why to try first.

I let this app pick my wallpapers and my phone has never looked better

This is a small app with a big visual impact.

I stopped my Android from wasting RAM with 4 easy tricks

It’s not about having the most RAM; it’s about making the most of it.

This app gave my Android battery life I didn’t think was possible

I stopped panicking at 30% because 30% now lasts all day.

This clever app lets me customize Android in ways I never knew I needed

This app is the difference between "a phone" and "my phone."

The best authenticator app isn’t from Google or Microsoft — it's actually open-source

Losing my 2FA codes showed me that convenience isn’t the same as control.

Dialing this number unlocks a menu you probably didn't know existed

Your Android phone has a hidden status report.

I used my phone without Google services for a week and it was (almost) fine

I never realised how dependent I was on Google services until I tried to live without them. I've found some good alternatives that respect my privacy.

These 5 pre-installed Android apps just slow your phone down

Your Android could run faster — if you’d just delete these apps.

Never dry a wet phone with rice—here’s what to do instead

Rice is for eating, not drying.