I tested out the Pixel VIPs feature and am not impressed

by dbadmin | Jul 27, 2025 | Android, Android apps, Features, Google, Google Pixel, Google Play Store, Material 3 Expressive

I was so excited to try out one of the headlining features of Google’s latest Pixel Drop. “Was” is the keyword here, unfortunately. One of the biggest features, prominently displayed in all the marketing for this update, is Pixel VIPs, a feature promised to help you...

I’ve tried dozens of to-do apps — these 6 clicked with me, but one’s my favorite

by dbadmin | Jul 27, 2025 | Android apps, Features, Notion, Productivity Apps

I may not be that big of a productivity nerd, but I do like my things organized, and I go to great lengths to find a system that works for me. My style is that I don’t control every minute of my day — so I’m less of a calendar person and more of a to-do list guy....

I tried one of the first Material 3 Expressive apps so I could see the future of Android

by dbadmin | Jul 26, 2025 | Android apps, Features, Material 3 Expressive

Ever since Google announced Material 3 Expressive in May, I’ve been looking forward to getting my hands on Android’s new design language. However, with Android 16 QPR1 not rolling out until later this year, and Google still in the testing phases of Material 3...

This might be the only Google Chrome alternative that could rip me away from Firefox

by dbadmin | Jul 24, 2025 | Android apps, Browsers, Features

Choosing a web browser is a deeply personal decision, as I’ve learned from reading spicy comments on various forums over the years. I’ve been loyal to Firefox for a long time, but Mozilla’s recent missteps and the browser’s growing flaws have started to bitter my...

Google adds new button to Discover that will save you some scrolling

by dbadmin | Jul 24, 2025 | Android apps, Google, News

Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority Google has added a new jump-to-top button in the Discover feed. It only appears when accessing Discover from the launcher, not inside the Google app. The button is available in the latest beta version and appears when you scroll...

Yes, you can disable Gemini permissions on your Android phone — here’s how

by dbadmin | Jul 23, 2025 | Android apps, Features, Google, Google Gemini

Any burgeoning new technology is almost always met with criticisms — some justified, and others not so much. Lately, Google’s Gemini has been the focus of such critiques. Last month, Gemini was under the microscope for an email that suggested it would soon gain a...