Android 17 Beta 3 rolls out to Pixel devices
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Google just showed me how to build widgets without touching a line of code
… Related I created a 'widget-only' setup that helped me cut my screen time in half My mental health thanked me Widgets no longer have to follow the app’s rules Today’s Android widgets are mostly pre-built by the app developer. …
6 Google Drive features I wish I'd started using sooner
… The next time you lose connectivity, whether you’re on a flight or dealing with unreliable Wi-Fi, you can still work on your documents as usual. Your changes sync automatically when the connection is restored. …
I found a hidden Android tool that shows which apps are hogging RAM
… Related My phone felt due for an upgrade until I changed these settings I didn't realize how much these features were affecting my phone You'll need to unlock Developer Options to access this tool Before you can check this, you'll need to enable Developer Options on your device, which is probably w… …
Motorola Razr Fold looks impressive, but I would still choose Galaxy Z Fold 7 due to this single reason
… The possibilities are endless with Good Lock. At the end of the day, a foldable buyer is usually someone looking to get more done in less time. Hello UI is a clean, fast, and beautiful interface, but it feels like a large phone OS. One UI is a foldable OS. …
I checked my phone's hidden metrics, and I'm a little obsessed with the data
… I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would scroll past, and sharing my opinion unabashedly. …
If Google nails the Googlebook, I'm gonna ditch my Windows laptop
… We know how Google has been lagging for many years, and the Googlebook is an opportunity to encourage developers to create a decent PC-level experience on Android. Many excellent Android apps exist, but most are not optimized for large screens, nor do they work as well on a desktop. …
Android 17 is headed to Pixel phones now, and it'll change the way you multitask
… This is one of the biggest and most noticeable changes in Android 17, and those who've tested it out in an Android 17 beta have been impressed with Bubbles multitasking . …
Android 16's Desktop Mode is finally a Windows-style powerhouse
… You don't lose the layout of your active windows and desktops when disconnecting your phone. I found that the mode preserves the app arrangement from your previous setup when you plug your phone back in, as long as you don't close those apps on your phone. …
6 Android features that were hyped as game-changers and quietly disappeared
… It worked across any app, on any content, without any extra steps. Nothing on iOS came close to it at the time. In 2017, Google rebranded the feature to Screen Search. It removed most of the intelligent contextual features and folded the rest into Google Assistant. …