I stopped ignoring my phone's hidden hardware, and now I use it every day
…You can also use one in a car setup to automate tasks. I also have an NFC tag where I have stored my Wi-Fi password. I don’t need it, but…
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I tried Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude for a month on Android, and I have a clear winner for you
…It broke down the logic of why the network bridge was failing. Unlike the early days, Anthropic has rolled out persistent memory to everyone. It remembers my specific hardware setup and other…
Native Android-to-iPhone video calls might finally happen, just not when you think
…Many devices still require manual setup . Apple, Google, and carriers all need to get on the same page, and even then, cross-platform video calling probably won't work properly anytime soon…
The Pixel 10a feels very familiar, but I love it for one simple reason
…Google has kept the same overall design, with a flat back, rounded corners, flat edges, and a dual-camera setup housed in a pill-shaped module in the upper-left corner. Even…
The private NotebookLM alternative I'm moving all my notes to
…I've done this a handful of times when I needed stronger reasoning on a complex document, and the setup was painless. I'm not against using a cloud provider, but I…
Google's cameras just got smart enough to know what's actually happening
…Red is reserved for full emergency alarms, green indicates everything is fine after a safety checkup, and blue appears during setup and Wi-Fi pairing. 07 / 8 Google Home Which smart home…
I finally fixed my Android phone's home screen mess and it's about time
Dhruv Bhutani Mar 22, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…
This is the decades-old Gmail trick I still use every day
Dhruv Bhutani Apr 19, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…
My phone felt due for an upgrade until I changed these settings
…Switch off unused connectivity features Android phones continuously scan for nearby devices, networks, and accessories to facilitate faster connections. Features such as Bluetooth scanning, nearby device discovery, and location-based services can…
I replaced my expensive subscriptions with these free open source apps
Dhruv Bhutani Apr 1, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…