by dbadmin | Apr 20, 2025 | Android, Android apps, Features
Shortcuts are everywhere on Android, and I use them daily to speed up my workflow. Long-time Android smartphone owners may be familiar with shortcuts that appear when icons are long-pressed or the various swiping gestures available that trigger a variety of other...
by dbadmin | Apr 17, 2025 | Android apps, Features
When I started using Duolingo to learn and practice foreign languages in February 2023, I never envisioned myself using the app daily. But recently, I hit my 550-day streak, meaning that I’ve used the app daily for 1.5 years. While I’m slightly impressed by the fact...
by dbadmin | Apr 15, 2025 | Android, Android apps, Google, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has introduced a new metric in the Play Console beta to detect excessive background wake locks. The tool helps developers identify and fix app behaviors that drain batteries without the user’s knowledge. It’s part of...
by dbadmin | Apr 15, 2025 | Android apps, Authority Insights, News, Uber
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Uber is working on adding a “Simple Mode” to the app. Simple Mode simplifies the UI for added clarity. Only essential booking details are shown for easier use. If you live in the US, you may not be familiar with Uber Lite....
by dbadmin | Apr 11, 2025 | Android apps, email, News
Credit: Proton Proton Mail is rebuilding its Android and iOS apps from the ground up using a new architecture. The revamped app is already in testing and offers improved performance and stability, along with new features like offline mode and advanced search. The...
by dbadmin | Apr 11, 2025 | Android apps, Android Auto, Features
I wholly understand why Google disallows some apps to run on Android Auto and why some developers resist including support on their apps. After all, having a built-in screen that displays videos or web pages on a car’s dashboard is just as distracting as using a phone...
