Why I'm using a 5-year-old phone to run my entire home network
…Now, the old phone acts as a node that the server talks to, which opens smart home controls that work with Home Assistant . You install the Home Assistant Companion app on the…
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A simple 10-second delay in Android 17 may finally break my autopilot smartphone addiction
…They help control distractions, but they also tend to be too easy to get around. Unlock Personalized Content & Exclusive Features For Free Engage in discussions in Threads Follow and Like top authors…
I hate smart home tech, but the Skylight Calendar 2 is an exception
…Early appearances on TechTV fueled his love of media, and when he isn’t writing, you’ll find him ranting on YouTube as StevealiciousTech. Sign in to your Android Police account I…
I've been waiting years for these Android features to come to iPhone, and iOS 27 is finally delivering
…You had limited control, with the system alerts being linked to the ringtone volume. This is a flexibility that Android has offered for a few years now, and one that Apple is…
I deleted most Android Auto apps, but only 6 earned a permanent spot on my dashboard
…Voice controls also work surprisingly well through Google Assistant. Sometimes I'll queue podcasts, other times playlists or albums, but the app rarely feels distracting while driving. Android Auto's media controls…
My Pixel was charging at a crawl, but these settings finally fixed it for me
…But I refused to let Google maintain total control. Disable charging optimization But turn on battery health assistance Users have mixed opinions on whether to enable Battery Health at all. Based on…
I'm using these free apps to fix everything that's wrong with modern streaming
…You'll pay to access a platform, and algorithmic recommendations fill your media players . They'll recommend the next thing before you ask. So, a lot of the work has been cut…
I found an Android launcher that solves something the Pixel Launcher still struggles with
…This feature became one of Android's most celebrated advantages over competing platforms for many years, enabling everything from weather widgets to media controls right on the home screen. Challenge Complete Your…
I want the Googlebook to succeed, but Google's track record says otherwise
…Partners can pick silicon from Intel , Qualcomm, or MediaTek, but they must meet strict thresholds to run the local Gemini models. Hitting that bar is expensive right now. Thanks to AI data…
The Honor 600 wants you to ignore its Pro sibling, and it could be a smart move
…Both have a physical camera control on the side of the phone. It’s a double press to open the camera app, and a single click to take a photo. I’m…