CashApp’s cross-platform Pool tool means none of your friends have an excuse for not pitching in

by dbadmin | Jul 29, 2025 | Android apps, Google Pay, News

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Cash App is rolling out a new feature called “Pools.” Pools is a group payment feature that allows people to chip in money toward a large payment, whether they use the app, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. Members can be invited to...

I was a Niagara Launcher doubter until I built my ultimate productivity home screen

by dbadmin | Jul 28, 2025 | Android apps, Android Launchers, Features

There was a time when Nova Launcher was the only home screen app I’d consider using on my Android phones. It was the pinnacle of the genre, offering a dizzying array of customization options and a wealth of search features. However, as my need for a launcher that...

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...