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Android’s Photo Picker Is Getting a Helpful Upgrade
Android users are getting a big update to how they pick and share photos and videos. Google is going to add a much-requested search bar to its Photo Picker, and eventually, a date-based browsing tool will also be released. These changes will make it easier to find specific files to share. The Photo Picker’s main […]
This New Linux App Makes Android File Sharing a Breeze
Sharing files between Linux and Android has often been a complicated process involving unreliable Linux utilities or complex network setups. A new application, Packet, aims to solve this by providing a simple, wireless file transfer solution. Let’s find out how! What Is Packet and How Does It Work Packet is a Linux application that integrates […]
Why A Smartphone Is My Must Have Camping Companion
There is a never-ending stream of gadgets, gizmos, and tools you see advertised for camping, but the most important tool you can have is one you probably already own. When you think of camping tools, a smartphone probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, their versatility makes them an irreplaceable tool, especially […]
Nothing Phone (3) Is Here, Replaces LED Lights With ‘Glyph Matrix’ Panel
Nothing has revealed its latest Android smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3). It’s an impressive package of hardware and software, though fans of previous models might miss the LED accent lights. As with the previous Nothing Phone (2), the main selling point for the Nothing Phone (3) is the striking design. However, the transparent casing and […]
I Keep Deleting and Reinstalling My Biggest Time-Wasting Apps—and I’ve Never Been More Productive
This week alone, I’ve deleted and reinstalled TikTok on my phone three times. Over the past two weeks? Seven times. And in the last month? Fifteen. It might sound like I’m just hopping on and off the digital app wagon—but strangely enough, I’ve never been more productive. Self-Control Is Hard My on-again, off-again relationship with […]
Focus Mode’s Not Cutting It? 6 Unconventional Ways to Spend Less Time on Apps
If you’re anything like me, staying on task while using your phone is a constant struggle. Focus Mode is supposed to help with that, but even with it turned on, I still find myself slipping back into old habits. That’s why I’ve come up with a few, let’s just say unconventional ways to keep myself […]
How to Launch an App When You Plug in Your Headphones on Android
Do you want your Android phone to automatically launch your favorite music or podcast app when you plug in your headphones? If so, you have two easy ways to set that up, for both wired and wireless headphones. Let MacroDroid Open Your Favorite App When Headphones Are Plugged In MacroDroid is a free app (paid […]
How to Make an Emergency Button That Texts Your Location on Android
On your Android phone, you can make an emergency button that sends your current location to your chosen contact. This lets you get the help you need in an emergency situation. I’ll show you how to make that shortcut. Use Android’s Built-In Option to Create the Emergency Button Many Android phones offer the option to […]










