I almost gave up on Google Calendar until this Gemini hack fixed my main gripe
…This calendar entry then syncs across all my phones and devices, and I have access to it anywhere I want. This is precisely how I want a calendar to work. I shouldn…
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This smartphone browser might finally kill Chrome on your Windows laptop (and it's not what you think)
…It means Samsung Browser has full access to the Chrome Web Store, fast page loading, smooth scrolling, and efficient memory usage, just like Google Chrome. For those who like casual internet browsing…
Android 16 finally brought Desktop Mode to Pixel, but I'm still sticking with DeX
…Google is officially throwing its hat into the ring, bringing a native Desktop Mode to eligible Google Pixel 8, 9, and 10 devices. While Google is putting the pieces together, Samsung has…
3 Android browsers that are better for privacy than Google Chrome
Dhruv Bhutani Mar 29, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…
I spent an afternoon building custom Google Home routines and finally fixed my broken smart automation setup
…devices B A set of automated actions triggered by a voice command, time, or event C A daily news briefing read aloud by Google Assistant D A parental control feature that limits…
Google's leaked COSMO app is the first AI I might actually trust with my files
…Accessibility access can expose a lot of sensitive on-screen content. In a cloud-only assistant, that would feel too invasive for many people. COSMO’s local Gemini Nano model is what…
I'm letting my free Google One subscription expire, and I'm shockingly happy about it
…All main plans offer four times the limit, access to Deep Research, and the Pro model. While I liked never running into prompt restrictions and using a smarter model, it didn't…
I left Kindle for a better e-reader a year ago, and I recommend it to everyone
…significant early device in the e-reader market, predating the Kindle by over a year and using E Ink technology. However, it required a computer to load books, limiting its mainstream appeal…
The anti-tech notes app that's actually a joy to use
…But I'm avoiding being comfortable with apps tied to a single ecosystem, based on past limitations with Samsung devices . I can't always predict what my next phone will be, and…
A simple 10-second delay in Android 17 may finally break my autopilot smartphone addiction
Dhruv Bhutani May 31, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…