The 'Quick Settings' overhaul is the most underrated part of Android 16
…With Android 16 QPR1 , taking a cue from Apple's Control Center revamp in iOS 18, Google added the ability to resize each tile down to 1x1. That means I can now…
I used the Brave browser for web browsing for three weeks, and it impressed me way beyond what I expected. That was the trigger point for me to switch from Chrome to Brave. In the three weeks’ time, I tested its powerful privacy controls, built-in search engine, and Speedreader mode. I read about these features before switching to Brave, so I tried these first. Of all these, the privacy controls are the ones I use the most in the Brave browser. Many of its privacy controls that I see are available in Chrome and other web browsers in some forms, but what makes Brave special is that it protects
I finally quit Chrome for an open source browser, and I'm not looking back…With Android 16 QPR1 , taking a cue from Apple's Control Center revamp in iOS 18, Google added the ability to resize each tile down to 1x1. That means I can now…
…I have become so dependent on its gesture controls that I find myself trying to use them in every other app. Grocy If you have ever worked in a professional kitchen or…
…The S Pen took a step back No Bluetooth means no remote camera control I am not a big fan of the S Pen on the Galaxy S23 Ultra. I have to…
…I like that Samsung hasn't added extra physical buttons to the Galaxy S26 series itself, but using this case made me realize there are smarter ways to add more controls without…
…The setup included a fabric headset, a dedicated controller, and a hardware-certified phone for decent performance. Netflix, HBO, and Hulu were on board at launch, and Google even built a full…
…If you want a note-taking app that respects your privacy without layering AI on top of it, I'd recommend this one. Related I replace these preinstalled apps on every new…
…The Light Phone 3 is a tiny phone with an unusual design, and an emphasis on reducing our screen time, privacy, and prioritizing life around us. This message often makes me cringe…
…There are improvements to privacy controls, minor interface tweaks, and a handful of quality-of-life additions, but nothing that fundamentally changes the experience. On the OnePlus 12R, everything I need already…
…Add another layer of privacy to your home screen Protect sensitive apps with a simple lock Another feature that's available on most Android skins is the ability to lock individual apps…
…To use it, open the Camera app , switch to Video mode , go to Quick controls , enable Super Steady , and then tap Horizontal Lock . When enabled, you can start recording, and your phone…