I tried to de-Google my phone using only open source apps, and only 2 survived
…I got stuck in traffic, drowned in spam emails, and spent hours doing the digital version of hard labor. Two apps survived the purge and earned a spot on my home screen…
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Google is quietly turning Gemini into a productivity OS, and it's awesome
…After everything is connected, I’m no longer the person who has to manually move data from an email into a note, or from a note into a task. Gemini acts as…
I stopped using third-party adblock VPNs after discovering Android's built-in Private DNS toggle
…Feel free to reach out to him via email at sanujb6 [at] gmail [dot] com. Sign in to your Android Police account Ads aren't necessarily bad. They help keep a lot…
I don't care about Android's Desktop Mode until apps use the whole screen
…An optimized app should automatically adapt to the big screen and display more information. Gmail is a great example of this. On a phone, it displays the inbox and opens emails on…
The simple step I took to finally secure my online accounts
Anu Joy Mar 27, 2026, 7:00 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…
I paired Gemini with Google Calendar to plan my week, and I'm never going back
Anu Joy May 14, 2026, 8:30 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…
I found a hidden Google Maps feature that made my Pixel's always-on display useful
…Feel free to reach out to him via email at sanujb6 [at] gmail [dot] com. Sign in to your Android Police account Google keeps adding new features to Google Pixel phones through…
These free Android apps are so good that I'm ready to pay for them
…The home screen automatically sorts my chaos into clean categories: Video, Audio, Playlists, and Browse. What I love most is the customizability. You can toggle between a light and dark theme and…
I'm worried Android 17's AI screen reasoning might be total vaporware
…The idea of letting an assistant automate a smart bulb is one thing, but trusting it to book a dinner reservation or secure a family hotel room is an entirely different story…
5 unexpected ways I use QR codes to organize my life
Anu Joy Jul 2, 2026, 8:30 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…