I ditched Google Keep for Samsung's calendar integration, and you should too
…I can type "Dentist Friday 2 p.m." and it will parse the date, time, and title automatically. There's a toggle in Settings > Remove times from titles that cleans up the…
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I used Google Keep, OneNote, Notion, and Evernote for a month on Android — only one made me a better note-taker
…Sign in to your Android Police account Finding the perfect note-taking setup on Android usually feels like an endless cycle of downloading, configuring, and eventually abandoning apps. Frustrated by the constant…
I thought Google Maps was the most useful Android Auto app until one app transformed my commute
Anu Joy Jun 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering…
I had no idea what my phone's hidden sensors could do until this app unlocked them
Anu Joy Jun 4, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering…
Pixel phones keep getting better, so why do battery complaints still follow them?
Anu Joy May 25, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering…
My Galaxy S26 Ultra is infinitely better since I tweaked these settings
…Most other Android manufacturers that include an app drawer use a vertical layout, so if you are coming from a Pixel phone, the default setup may feel a bit unusual. You can…
The secret Gemini integration in Google Sheets means I never have to manually format a budget again
…A prompt like “highlight any row where actual spending exceeds planned by more than 10% in red” sets up the conditional formatting rule, correctly scoped to the right columns, and automatically applied…
I bypassed AirDrop for Android's Quick Share to fix a frustrating file-transfer bottleneck
…Whenever I need to move hefty files like albums, playlists, or movies, I toss them into the box, and Quick Share automatically scans for available nearby devices. If you are logged in…
A brilliant Fitbit Air feature is so good, it may make me give up my Oura Ring
…Because sport and fitness aren’t a big part of my life, this level of automation is welcome, as it removes the need for in-app setup that I may just skip…
Google is cutting free storage limits, but I found an alternative that doesn't require a subscription
…If you have an Amazon Prime subscription, you automatically get unlimited photo storage and 5GB of video storage included within your subscription. It’s incredibly generous, and a no-brainer if you…