I'm self-hosting a Google Photos alternative on my old Pixel
…For years, it has served as the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it tool. And for the longest time, it was my go-to recommendation. It was practically free. It was unlimited…
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There’s a brilliant fingerprint hack hiding on your Samsung phone — here’s how to use it
…If you don’t already have it, download Good Lock from the Google Play Store and complete the initial setup. Once you’ve got your fingerprints ready and Good Lock up and…
5 Gemini sidebar tricks that made Chrome feel like a new browser
…I’ve opened multiple references for desk setups and asked Gemini to bring them together into a minimal home office. Beyond interiors, I’ve even used it to generate initial thumbnail ideas…
How semi-solid-state batteries are about to change power banks forever
…These new batteries can be manufactured on repurposed manufacturing lines and with existing materials, rather than solid-state’s entirely new tooling setup. In fact, they’re already here and are comparable…
Which smartphone has the best battery life? I tested dozens to find the winner
…From camera and charging, to performance and battery life, I’ve spent probably a few too many hours agonizing over the best testing methods and tools to quantify the intangibles that separate…
I want to love the Xperia 1 VIII — but Sony keeps ignoring its biggest issues
…Better dynamic range, lower noise, and stronger low-light performance are worthwhile trade-offs, even if the optical zoom range changes slightly. Sony also says the new setup supports RAW multi-frame…
Galaxy S27 Ultra without a 3x camera would be a hard skip for photographers
…The biggest problem is there’s a load of missing utility between the main/wide 22mm camera and a 120mm 5x that this setup will always struggle with. My time with the…
Google just proved why iPhone users are critical for the future of Android
…It’s fantastic, and everything I’d want in a free photo editing tool — and it’s developed by Google. Almost unbelievably, the new update landed on iOS first . Google leaned into…
The Pixel 10 Pro was my favorite phone camera — until I tested this viral Android phone
…and powerful 3x will already have you well covered for macro, portraits, landscapes, and more. The 10x, like the ultrawide, is an added bonus for versatility but not an everyday tool for…
I tried Pixel Desktop Mode — these 8 tips made me an Android PC power user
…Simply long-press the Bluetooth quick settings button and select Pair New Device. Thankfully, Google’s desktop setup is smart enough that it doesn’t require any extra configuration to support these…