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Google Gemini is testing a potentially controversial design revision

…and you'll spot this same motif used across Google's various AI-powered features throughout its apps. 03 / 8 Design What potentially controversial design change was Gemini recently spotted testing in…

Apr 7, 2026 · Chethan Rao

The USB 'tri-mode' trick for data transfer and charging is a Pixel lifesaver

…Android defaults to "No data transfer" when you connect a USB cable. It's a security measure that prevents unauthorized access to your phone's storage, and it applies to every Android…

May 1, 2026 · Oluwaniyi Raji

Private DNS on Android is easy to ignore, but I use it anyway

…It will not make you anonymous online, as websites can still collect data, and apps can still track you. Private DNS mainly protects the connection that happens before your phone connects. The…

Mar 22, 2026 · Nikhil Azza

I turned on these hidden Android settings, and now my phone literally runs itself

…First-Hand Experience Reviewed and tested hundreds of smartphones since 2009 Tested smart home, audio, and connected devices across multiple categories Attended Mobile World Congress (8 times, first in 2011) Attended IFA…

May 29, 2026 · Dhruv Bhutani

I've been using Gemini all wrong, and I only realized it when I stopped typing

…If you haven't enabled these integrations yet, open the Gemini app, tap the Settings icon , go to Personal intelligence > Connected apps , and turn on the services you want Gemini to access…

Jun 6, 2026 · Anu Joy

A cheap Android tablet makes a better smart display than any dedicated hub I've tried: Here's why

…First-Hand Experience Reviewed and tested hundreds of smartphones since 2009 Tested smart home, audio, and connected devices across multiple categories Attended Mobile World Congress (8 times, first in 2011) Attended IFA…

Jun 10, 2026 · Dhruv Bhutani

How a single Chrome layout toggle finally let me close 100 open Android tabs without anxiety

…First-Hand Experience Reviewed and tested hundreds of smartphones since 2009 Tested smart home, audio, and connected devices across multiple categories Attended Mobile World Congress (8 times, first in 2011) Attended IFA…

Jun 13, 2026 · Dhruv Bhutani

I finally get the hype about Gemini in Google Maps

…First-Hand Experience Reviewed and tested hundreds of smartphones since 2009 Tested smart home, audio, and connected devices across multiple categories Attended Mobile World Congress (8 times, first in 2011) Attended IFA…

Apr 21, 2026 · Dhruv Bhutani

This is the decades-old Gmail trick I still use every day

…First-Hand Experience Reviewed and tested hundreds of smartphones since 2009 Tested smart home, audio, and connected devices across multiple categories Attended Mobile World Congress (8 times, first in 2011) Attended IFA…

Apr 19, 2026 · Dhruv Bhutani

I switched from Gemini to Claude for a month on Android, and I have a clear verdict for you

…apps, but I have yet to test it out. Gemini strictly works with Google apps and a handful of other services. In comparison, Claude offers connections with many third-party apps like…

May 11, 2026 · Parth Shah