I gave Gemini my cluttered Mac Downloads folder; it sorted files the way I actually search
https://www.androidpolice.com/i-gave-gemini-cluttered-mac-downloads-folder-sorted-files-i-search/
https://www.androidpolice.com/i-gave-gemini-cluttered-mac-downloads-folder-sorted-files-i-search/
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I gave Gemini my cluttered Mac Downloads folder; it sorted files the way I actually search
Spark handled the task much better than I expected
Spending 10 minutes on these Google Home automations made my daily routine seamless
https://www.androidpolice.com/10-minute-google-home-automations-daily-routine/
https://www.androidpolice.com/10-minute-google-home-automations-daily-routine/
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Spending 10 minutes on these Google Home automations made my daily routine seamless
Google Home is more powerful than you might realize
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I tested One UI 9's new Network Guard against AdGuard's Private DNS to stop annoying ads on my Galaxy
https://www.androidpolice.com/tested-one-ui-9-network-guard-against-adguards-private-dns/
https://www.androidpolice.com/tested-one-ui-9-network-guard-against-adguards-private-dns/
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I tested One UI 9's new Network Guard against AdGuard's Private DNS to stop annoying ads on my Galaxy
Only one blocks the ads I actually hate
Samsung is leaving my Galaxy S22+ behind; I'm taking the hint
https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-leaving-galaxy-s22-behind/
https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-leaving-galaxy-s22-behind/
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Samsung is leaving my Galaxy S22+ behind; I'm taking the hint
Security holes don't care how much I love my phone
I 3D printed a Fitbit Air bicep mod to wear it under my sleeve
https://www.androidpolice.com/why-i-put-a-google-fitbit-air-inside-a-whoop-band-on-my-bicep/
https://www.androidpolice.com/why-i-put-a-google-fitbit-air-inside-a-whoop-band-on-my-bicep/
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I 3D printed a Fitbit Air bicep mod to wear it under my sleeve
Best of both worlds
This professional camera app gets my phone photos so right that post-processing feels unnecessary
https://www.androidpolice.com/professional-camera-app-open-source-free/
https://www.androidpolice.com/professional-camera-app-open-source-free/
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This professional camera app gets my phone photos so right that post-processing feels unnecessary
It's free and open source, too
Google tests three small Android changes that could make a big difference
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-tests-three-small-android-changes-make-big-difference/
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-tests-three-small-android-changes-make-big-difference/
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Google tests three small Android changes that could make a big difference
Small changes, big gains
I keep my phone in power-saving mode 24/7; an incredible battery life isn't the only benefit
https://www.androidpolice.com/i-keep-my-phone-in-power-saving-mode-247/
https://www.androidpolice.com/i-keep-my-phone-in-power-saving-mode-247/
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I keep my phone in power-saving mode 24/7; an incredible battery life isn't the only benefit
Keeping it private, keeping it chill, keeping it peaceful
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This simple USB setup let me watch my favorite shows during a long trip without cell service
https://www.androidpolice.com/usb-setup-shows-movies-offline/
https://www.androidpolice.com/usb-setup-shows-movies-offline/
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This simple USB setup let me watch my favorite shows during a long trip without cell service
Using external storage to my advantage
Google Maps is built for driving, so I ditched it for this transit-focused app
https://www.androidpolice.com/why-i-ditched-google-maps-for-citymapper/
https://www.androidpolice.com/why-i-ditched-google-maps-for-citymapper/
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Google Maps is built for driving, so I ditched it for this transit-focused app
Citymapper might just be the best navigation app you've overlooked all along
I stopped tracking everything in HabitNow; my routine finally feels effortless
https://www.androidpolice.com/reduced-usage-of-habitnow-improved-my-mental-health/
https://www.androidpolice.com/reduced-usage-of-habitnow-improved-my-mental-health/
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I stopped tracking everything in HabitNow; my routine finally feels effortless
HabitNow got quieter, and so did my head
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I tested four Android launcher alternatives and found one that made my phone noticeably faster to use
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-launcher-alternatives-hyperion-made-phone-faster/
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-launcher-alternatives-hyperion-made-phone-faster/
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I tested four Android launcher alternatives and found one that made my phone noticeably faster to use
It works wonders on low-end and midrange phones
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I found a serious Google Messages storage problem; Apple solved it
https://www.androidpolice.com/i-found-a-serious-google-messages-storage-problem-apple-solved-it/
https://www.androidpolice.com/i-found-a-serious-google-messages-storage-problem-apple-solved-it/
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I found a serious Google Messages storage problem; Apple solved it
I use Google Messages despite all its flaws
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Samsung's One UI 9 update is causing Android Auto connection problems
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-auto-and-one-ui-9-issues/
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-auto-and-one-ui-9-issues/
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Samsung's One UI 9 update is causing Android Auto connection problems
There's bound to be issues somewhere
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One UI 9 is finally on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but Samsung held back the best features
https://www.androidpolice.com/one-ui-9-finally-on-galaxy-s24-ultra-samsung-held-back-best-features/
https://www.androidpolice.com/one-ui-9-finally-on-galaxy-s24-ultra-samsung-held-back-best-features/
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One UI 9 is finally on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but Samsung held back the best features
7 years of updates, but you only get a select few features
Google's Quick Share could be coming to the apps you already use
https://www.androidpolice.com/quick-share-direct-android-and-ios/
https://www.androidpolice.com/quick-share-direct-android-and-ios/
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Google's Quick Share could be coming to the apps you already use
It's becoming more seamless
Android 17 QPR2 is required before you can install verified third-party app stores
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-17-qpr2-requirement-before-you-can-install-third-party-app-stores/
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-17-qpr2-requirement-before-you-can-install-third-party-app-stores/
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Android 17 QPR2 is required before you can install verified third-party app stores
Automatic background app and game updates are supported
Googleβs Pixel Watch battery fix is here, and youβll find it in the Play Store
https://www.androidpolice.com/googles-pixel-watch-battery-fix-here-play-store/
https://www.androidpolice.com/googles-pixel-watch-battery-fix-here-play-store/
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Googleβs Pixel Watch battery fix is here, and youβll find it in the Play Store
Rolling out now
Google is turning Quick Share into the Android backup tool Windows users need
https://www.androidpolice.com/quick-share-windows-photos-videos-backup/
https://www.androidpolice.com/quick-share-windows-photos-videos-backup/
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Google is turning Quick Share into the Android backup tool Windows users need
Backups without the hassle
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How setting up Google Drive properly stopped me from sending attachment emails to my own inbox all day
https://www.androidpolice.com/drive-attachments-inbox-self-email/
https://www.androidpolice.com/drive-attachments-inbox-self-email/
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How setting up Google Drive properly stopped me from sending attachment emails to my own inbox all day
I had to get rid of emailing myself attachments