Android is losing what made it special
…open platform. Historically, the various Android phones on the market let you do pretty much whatever you want. As long as you accept the risks. Now, Android has been slowly changing to…
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3 weirdly useful things Google Wallet can hold that I only discovered by accident
…The correct answer is NFC (Near Field Communication). While QR codes are used in some payment systems, Google Wallet's tap-to-pay functionality relies on NFC chips built into Android devices…
I finally found the only weather app that actually knows when it's going to rain in my neighborhood
…That changed today, though, as I finally found an in-depth weather app that offers an impressively accurate weather report for my specific area, as well as a bevy of unique and…
I thought NotebookLM was good, until I found its cooler cousin
…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 most people would scroll past…
I never expected Google Maps to become my favorite travel planning app
…It debuted on the web before later expanding to mobile platforms. 02 / 8 Satellites What is the minimum number of GPS satellites a device must communicate with simultaneously to determine an accurate…
Samsung's wider Z Fold 8 cover screen doesn't fix the real problem: Android apps hate big screens
…the return is better and the platform is more unified. Samsung may already be on its eighth Fold, but a large part of the developer community still seems to be waiting for…
Why I won't upgrade my ageing Chromebook to a MacBook Neo in 2026
…But I don't expect we'll see a smartphone launch this year that will change how I use my devices. Android laptops, on the other hand, could completely change my workflow…
I let Gemini write a 'scary' email to my landlord, and it actually got the job done
…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 most people would scroll past…
The underdog maps app that's actually better than Google Maps
…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 most people would scroll past…
Android 17 is killing the last remnants of emoji personality
…Those aren't the only changes, with some specific emoji changing further; the Jack-o'-lantern now has a light inside, for example, and different icons have changed color, pose, or, in…