Wear OS 7 promised to transform my Pixel Watch 4, but delivered nothing
…The biggest change is that media controls not only show up as a permanent icon on the watch face when music is playing, but also as the top notification when you swipe…
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I can't wait for Google Pixel 11 just because of this rumored game-changing hardware feature
…Related I have used dozens of Android phones, but these Pixel features still absolutely amaze me These add-ons make Pixel special The return of the notification LED I have spent the…
Google just showed me how to build widgets without touching a line of code
…Sign in to your Android Police account The Android notification shade already has enough going on. There’s always a delivery alert in there, probably a marketing email, maybe a system warning…
I never thought Google Calendar could fix a broken heart until I saw my friend's secret setup
…Setting up a notification is an important step because it ensures you don’t forget the event. My friend used to add multiple notifications for each event. This would have given him…
I've been using Android's built-in focus modes wrong this whole time, and one setting fixed everything
…I spent months toggling whichever one I found first and hoping for the best. I'd turn on Focus Mode before a meeting, and still get notification sounds. I'd turn on…
Google Play is about to warn you before apps disappear
…When it’s found one on a device, it sends the user a notification with a one-tap option to uninstall the app in question. Google Play Protect is on by default…
I enabled a single hidden setting on my Pixel; now I recommend it to everyone
…For example, you don't see as many notifications. Even if you don't unlock your phone and reply to those notifications, you will still see pop-ups on your screen. That…
My tired eyes may finally get relief from One UI 9's hidden accessibility gem
…Pay Now function that adds bill reminders and a shortcut to pay by tapping the notifications through Samsung Wallet. While I like the utility of staying on top of my e-bills…
I keep recommending this hidden Pixel setting to all my friends
…For example, you don't see as many notifications. Even if you don't unlock your phone and reply to those notifications, you will still see pop-ups on your screen. That…
Samsung's new ad blocker finally stopped my phone from pestering me all day
…Apps that are being abusive with notifications and ads make me wary about keeping them on my phone. I treat this like a new filtering system and somewhat of a wake-up…