I gave my Galaxy S26 Ultra extra buttons, and it's surprisingly useful
…It retails for $60 on Amazon and comes in nine unique styles. This is the one I prefer because it doesn't add much weight or bulk to the phone, although the…
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I never thought Google Calendar could fix a broken heart until I saw my friend's secret setup
Rahul Naskar May 31, 2026, 6:01 AM EDT I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the…
I hate smart home tech, but the Skylight Calendar 2 is an exception
…You can add rewards for completed tasks, so kids can stay focused on helping around the house and with their schoolwork, and stay motivated by tracking their own progress. I'm willing…
I moved my smart home off Wi-Fi and onto Thread, and my router finally stopped crashing
…All three brands worked well inside Google Home for basic controls like on/off, brightness, and automation triggers. The setup experience through the app was identical for all brands, and that's…
Android 16 finally brought Desktop Mode to Pixel, but I'm still sticking with DeX
…The Pixel setup requires DisplayPort Alternate Mode and only works on Pixel 8 series devices or newer, as older models can’t output video. Meanwhile, Samsung DeX is as close to plug…
Android 17 is becoming the ultimate minimalist OS — if you know which toggles to hit
…the whole setup feel more comfortable on your thumb and easier to process. Moving from a 5x5 grid to a 4x5 or 4x4 is a good way to add some whitespace to…
I finally figured out how to easily switch from Apple CarPlay to Android Auto
…While navigation and music have been the core functionality in previous iterations, Android Auto adds a lot more features that can improve your commute . For one, the apps available go far beyond…
Google Docs became one of my most useful productivity apps by accident
…on the go. However, I noticed that larger, more important information kept migrating into Google Docs instead. It started with travel plans, software setup steps, article research, account recovery details, and long…
I'm finally using my giant phone with one thumb, and it feels like magic
…and click from the bottom up It feels like using a mini PC I enjoy experimenting with different ways of using devices. But if you've ever stuck to one setup for…
I optimized Android Auto for long drives, and now I can’t go back
…Instead of repeatedly jumping between navigation and media apps, I could keep the main screen focused on one app while still controlling the other from the taskbar. The right audio setup changes…