…I use different wallpapers for the home screen and lock screen when I enter the minimal phone mode. I also enable Greyscale in the Minimal phone mode. This automatically removes the color…
…This is solid, but it's not properly set up with Google services, so most Google apps don't work, and apps that rely on the Google Services Framework may also have…
…The minimal ambient noise inside a modern vehicle matches that of a dedicated home theater setup while also taking you places. It's a massive shame that I don't get to…
…Additionally, I use a smart plug combined with my home automation system. The plug only turns on when the battery hits 20 percent and shuts off at 80%. This keeps the battery…
…Battery drain Excess power consumption is a myth My phone automatically charging while connected was a strong reason why I preferred the wired tether to the car. Add to that, poorly optimized…
Anu Joy Mar 10, 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…
…The phone would automatically offload unused apps and old photos to the cloud when you ran out of space, leaving a shadow icon on your home screen for quick retrieval. Nextbit realized…
…Confronted with Gemini’s upsell, my first reaction was: “What if I try paying for a couple months?” I didn’t expect that from Google. How Google’s AI Studio builds an…
…By • March 8, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google While there are many great new features in the March Pixel Drop , I’ve been most excited about the new desktop interface . It’s…
…calls and Google Chat notifications still come through. It just stops me from reflexively opening X between tasks. Bedtime Mode starts at 11 p.m. on a schedule and automatically ends by…