I built a vault out of Files by Google's Safe Folder instead of paying for an app

It started with the Safe Folder option near the bottom of the main menu. I had seen it before and even set it up once, then ...

I rely on these Android Auto safety features way more than the new speedometer

Android Auto shows me the speed limit on the big screen. Google added support for the speedometer function next to the speed ...
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Oura Ring 5 review: The ultimate lifestyle tracker I can't imagine not wearing

Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. Andy has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, ...
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I replaced Spotify with my own music server, but I gave up discovery

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This built-in Aloha Browser feature made me realize what Chrome has been missing all along

Akshay Bhalla was the former game guides editor for Screen Rant and the technology editor at MensXP. He has previously written about smartphones, apps, streaming, gadgets and games for print, digital, ...
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I fixed my Fitbit Air's step counting with one hidden Google Health tweak

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...
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Gboard's hidden settings finally made my typing faster and actually enjoyable

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...
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I finally found a calendar widget worth sacrificing all of my Google apps for

Tom has been covering technology since 2019, having worked as part of the phones team at TechRadar and then as an editor at What to Watch. Since 2025 he’s been a freelance contributor for many more ...
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I was sick of switching between messaging apps until I tried this launcher

Jade Bryan is a Feature Author at Android Police with over a decade of tech reviews and news reporting experience, stretching back to the Symbian era and the early days of Android. He covers the ...
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I've been using Google Keep for years; I wish I had known about these tricks sooner

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work focus on productivity apps and flagship devices, ...
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I turned my Samsung Galaxy home screen into a practical productivity hub; it's awesome

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work focus on productivity apps and flagship devices, ...
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Google's $1,300 Pixel 11 Pro XL will need one aggressive move to justify its price

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...