Microsoft is done with Outlook Lite on Android
…Google also offered a lightweight Gmail experience with Gmail Go, but it abandoned the app in 2012 itself. Outlook Lite was meant for devices with low-end hardware and users with access…
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I created a 'widget-only' setup that helped me cut my screen time in half
Conor Cawley May 17, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT I've been an Android user for my entire smartphone-using life. I've been writing for Android Police since 2021 with a…
I tried the new Snapseed app, and I love the way it has bloomed in a Google Photos world
…It has an entirely new user interface, non-destructive editing, batch photo editing, and a selection of tools for changing lighting and color. You can save edits as a look, ready to…
I stopped watching YouTube the old way after trying this Gemini feature
…Here’s how it completely changed my watching experience. Related This overlooked YouTube trick completely changed how I watch videos Smarter watching starts here How to access the Ask feature You can…
This underrated Samsung Galaxy 26 feature is a game-changer. Here's how I use it
…EDT I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that…
Pixel phones keep getting better, so why do battery complaints still follow them?
…software experiences. That naturally raises expectations that the phones should handle all of those features without noticeable tradeoffs in battery life. Related I found a Pixel camera feature that totally changed my…
Samsung's 5,000mAh ceiling is finally showing signs of cracking
…Year-after-year, this has left the brunt of improving battery life on chip-related efficiency and user habits. Related I added hours to my phone's battery life by changing these…
I tried Google's new Lab tool, and it's everything I wanted NotebookLM to be
…EDT I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that…
Gemini on Android Auto is so chatty (and rubbish) people are switching back to Google Assistant
…If Gemini has been a disappointment for you, you can change back to Google Assistant. There's no way to only change it for just Android Auto though, so you'll have…
One UI 9 is readying a strict control to combat your app addiction
…EDT I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that…