I used these tools to block AI slop on Spotify, and I should have done it sooner
…While this might be great for Spotify's bottom line, it's no surprise that people are unhappy knowing they have no idea whether the music they're listening to is AI…
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I never expected Google Maps to become my favorite travel planning app
Anu Joy Jun 9, 2026, 6:00 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 stopped obsessing over my phone's battery health after learning what actually damages it
Anu Joy Jun 19, 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 didn't expect much from Google Maps Timeline, but now I rely on it all the time
Anu Joy Apr 27, 2026, 11:15 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I bought an 8GB Android phone, and Google just told me it's already outdated
…It introduces multistep app automation and custom generative widgets, plus a feature called Rambler that cleans up voice dictation into polished text. Google bundles all of this under Gemini Intelligence . This isn…
I found 7 open source apps so good I'd actually pay for them
…Mark down important ideas Markdown editors present an interesting way to write and format text. I started with Obsidian, and loved its graph view. Seeing my ideas visually connected made everything feel…
I left Google Search for something simpler, and I should have done it sooner
Anu Joy Jun 10, 2026, 12:15 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 switched from Gemini to Claude for a month on Android, and I have a clear verdict for you
…Related 5 reasons you should use Gemini on Android instead of a third-party assistant Gemini is the ideal virtual assistant for Android There are some disadvantages, though My biggest day-to…
I thought Gemini was enough until I finally tried Claude
Anu Joy Apr 16, 2026, 11:15 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 replaced my phone's keyboard with Gemini Live for a week, and it saved me hours of drafting
…The 'Flash' designation specifically indicates a lighter, quicker variant ideal for real-time interactions. 07 / 8 Upgrades Which major capability was added to Gemini Live to let it understand the world through…