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I replaced Chrome, Google Keep, Gmail, and Gboard with open source apps; I’m not going back
The alternatives were better than expected
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Google’s Fitbit Edge brings Pixel Watch features for less
It’s a Fitbit Air with a screen and ECG support
Hardware
Google’s next TV Streamer box may finally justify its $150 price
Google is adding some very useful hardware to its TV boxes
Hardware
Nothing takes on JBL and Bose with two new Bluetooth speakers starting at just $59
Two affordable speakers take on the big names
Hardware
Can a Samsung phone replace my laptop for coding? Termux and DeX say yes
Git, SSH, and VS Code ran fine in DeX, but not Docker
Software
Google’s 10-year Googlebook update policy sounds amazing, but the reality completely ruins it
Googlebook is still far from a true desktop replacement
Mobile
LineageOS 24 brings Android 17 to old phones with a new way to install it
A new browser-based tool can directly communicate with compatible devices
Mobile
I barely open Google Keep anymore; these shortcuts changed everything
The secret to capturing ideas instantly
Mobile
I’m skipping the Fitbit Edge because it’s too ugly to wear every day
I bought the Fitbit Air instead
Mobile
One of the biggest issues in Googlebooks is finally fixed
Better Together features finally work with Samsung Galaxy phones
Software
I dumped Microsoft Phone Link for this free open source app that does everything better
It does everything I need and more
Software
This open source gallery app does what Google Photos won’t: leave your pictures alone
Google Photos can be quite intrusive at times
Mobile
Gemini and Chrome are the productivity duo I didn’t know I needed
This feature made Chrome more useful for me
Mobile
I ditched Google Health for Stride because its subtle nudges actually get me moving
I stopped feeling guilty about my step goal
Mobile
I deleted these Google apps for third-party options; my Pixel phone finally runs faster
I’m never going back to these apps again
Mobile
I switched from Android Auto to Apple CarPlay for a month; I wasn’t ready for this
The grass isn’t always greener
Mobile
Motorola’s Signature flagship is incredible; it’s exactly why I’m skipping it
Bye, Moto... for now.
Mobile
This Gemini Map feature solved my biggest search frustration in seconds
Imagine exploring neighborhoods without knowing a single street name
Mobile
Gboard collects more data than I realized, so I changed these privacy settings
I wasn’t comfortable leaving these settings on
Mobile
I wiped Google off my smartphone by installing Graphene OS to see if true mobile privacy actually exists
Going nearly Google-free costs push notifications and some banking features, but opens a path to near-absolute privacy
Mobile
I built the perfect Pixel smartphone by combining the best features from its history
All the pieces are there, Google just needs to put them together
Mobile
The hidden Android settings I enable the moment I get a new phone
These vital settings should be on by default
Mobile
I turned off Gmail’s conversation view, and now I never miss replies
The app works better after a few small tweaks
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