I found the perfect Google Home automation trigger after years of proximity sensors failing

Before that, presence meant a vendor app, hub, and cloud. Now the sensor reports occupancy to Google Home directly, and it ...
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I finally tweaked my Pixel's camera to get the vibrant Samsung look I missed

I am an author and features writer at Android Police. I primarily writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest smartphone apps and features for Android Police since joining the team in early ...
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I finally found the buried training feature on my Garmin watch that running coaches rave about

Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed by hands-on experience reviewing hundreds of ...

I replaced Spotify and YouTube Music with this underrated Samsung app; now I can't go back

Spotify and YouTube Music gave me access to more music than I could even listen to, but that rarely changed what I actually ...
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7 reasons why giving an AI constant background access to your screen is a terrible idea

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer covering Android devices, laptops, portable projectors, VR headsets, software, and AI recorders for Android Police and Talk Android. She has five years' experience ...
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I almost returned my Google Fitbit Air for broken sleep tracking until I changed one setting

Jade Bryan is a Feature Author at Android Police with over a decade of tech reviews and news reporting experience, stretching back to the Symbian era and the early days of Android. He covers the ...

I almost downloaded another app until I found this Samsung Camera feature

I almost downloaded another app for this, but then I found what we can consider a natural fit in the Samsung Camera app: the ability to scan pages. After she asked for those, my immediate thought was ...
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I tracked sleep with Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Fitbit Air, and Oura Ring 5. This is the one I'd buy

Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. Andy has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, ...
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Chrome pop-ups were killing me until I found a secret trick to stop them all

Rita is a Senior Writer at Android Police. Her love story with Android started in 2010 and has been going stronger with every update, device, tip, app, and game. She's a huge Pixel fan and has spent ...
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I tested dozens of apps, and these 4 passed my ruthless 1-day test

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Samsung admits its foldables need Si-C batteries, but won't commit to what matters

A traditional lithium-ion cell uses a graphite anode. The material is dependably stable, but limited in how much charge it ...

Google is giving the Pixel 11 a light show when it should fix face unlock

Google has already given us a glimpse at one of the Google Pixel 11's biggest visual hardware upgrades: Pixel Glow. From the teaser, it appears that the company has added a colored light inside the ...