I love Pixel phones, but the bugs are getting worse
…Samsung, OnePlus, and other Android phone makers have long surpassed Pixels in stability. Yes, they may not offer a clean Pixel-like UI, but at least you don't have to worry…
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I gave up on Dark Mode; my phone's home screen finally feels fresh
…I first noticed this glaring flaw while trying to customize my phone into a Kindle-like reading UI . I found that automatic brightness is remarkably more consistent when I am utilizing a…
I finally fixed my kid's screen time by switching to this dedicated launcher
…Related I turned off all the distractions on my Pixel 9, and I don't want to go back I should have done this sooner Like many parents, I’m not planning…
More Samsung Galaxy phones pick up AirDrop support through Quick Share
…put your One UI knowledge to the ultimate test! One UI Quick Share DeX History Cross-Device 01 / 8 History What was the name of Samsung's custom Android skin BEFORE it…
I've been living with the Pixel 10a, and Google's Goldilocks phone is hard to give up
…Even Samsung’s otherwise excellent One UI looks bloated with an aging design next to Android on the Pixel 10a. The Pixel 10a’s superb software, from the drop-down menu to…
I found a Good Lock equivalent for Pixel, and the subtle tweaks have changed everything
…I hold a BA in History & Classics. Sign in to your Android Police account While I can’t say that the range of customization options on Google Pixel phones is poor, I…
I started automating these routines on my Google Pixel and streamlined my daily routine
…Now my Pixel seamlessly adapts to my environment, and going back to a standard out-of-the-box Pixel UI feels like taking a massive step backward. Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your…
I turned on these hidden Android settings, and now my phone literally runs itself
…The right answer is that System UI Tuner lets you customise status bar icons and Quick Settings tiles. You unlocked it by long-pressing the settings gear icon inside the Quick Settings…
Android updates used to feel revolutionary; now that they feel small, it leaves me worried
…I would much rather see useful home screen customization options than half-baked additions like Pixel Studio or Daily Hub (the latter of which Google quietly sunset). It would also be nice…
OnePlus just made Samsung and Google worse — and most people won't notice
…OnePlus is exiting the US, and customers will be the ones to suffer. Related I've used Pixel phones for years, and Samsung's One UI still can't win me over…