one-handed wonders
Do you miss small phones?
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Would you ever go back to a smaller phone if you could, or are you perfectly happy with the form factors we have today? Let us know!
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Jeramy Johnson
Jeramy is proud to help Keep Austin Weird and loves hiking in the hill country of central Texas with a breakfast taco in each hand. When he's not writing about smart home gadgets and wearables, he's defending his relationship with his smart voice assistants to his family. You can follow him on Twitter at @jeramyutgw.
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whack a mole
How to prevent site notification popups in Google Chrome
Are you tired of seeing those pop-ups every time you visit a new website asking if it can send you notifications? Well, don't worry, because you can shut that nonsense down once and for all with this Chrome trick.
bye bye bixby
Have you tried to disable or remove Bixby from your Samsung Galaxy phone?
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Does Samsung's Bixby bug the heck out of you? If so, what lengths have you gone to to disable it? Let us know!
podcast platform parity
iMessage may never come to Android, but Apple Podcasts might
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We already have access to great Apple streaming services like Apple Music and Apple TV+ across different platforms. Now is the time for Apple to bring its Podcast vision to Android as well.
secret files
Back that Signal chat up automatically
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Signal is well-known for being one of the most privacy-focused messaging apps around, but that security comes at the price of convenience. You see, your chats are not stored in the cloud, so it can be frustrating to set up on a new phone. Thankfully, Signal lets you enable automatic, encrypted backups on Android. Here's how to set it up!
peep this
Preview your chats without alerting your contacts using Telegram
If you leave read receipts on, you know the embarrassment of having your contacts know you saw a message but haven't responded. Thankfully, Telegram allows you to preview incoming chats without marking them as read. We'll show you how to do so.
display debate 📲
Do you prefer a flat or curved display on your Android phone?
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Curved edges or sharp corners, which are better on a smartphone? Let us know what you prefer!
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Have you ever tried Samsung's Good Lock?
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Samsung's Good Lock just might be the smartphone maker's most underrated app. Do you use Good Lock? What for? Let us know!
byte-sized books
Authors have mixed feelings on Amazon Kindle Vella and its token system
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Amazon's new Kindle Vella platform seems like a win-win-win for authors, readers, and Amazon, but what is the new reading platform, and what are its potential pitfalls? We spoke with several independent authors to get a better idea of just what this serialized method of storytelling might look like.
though shall not pass
What's your preferred way to unlock your phone?
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Given the choice, how would you prefer to unlock your phone? PIN? Pattern? Fingerprint? Face? Let us know in the AC forums!
No glassholes here 👓
Review: The Amazon Echo Frames (2nd Gen) are more than a concept product
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If you were interested in the original Day 1 Edition Echo Frames but didn't want to take a flyer on a beta product, now's your chance to see what all the fuss was about. Read why we think the Echo Frames (2nd Gen) just might be the Echo device we've been waiting on to get Alexa out of the house.
fantastic fitness watch ⌚
Garmin Venu 2 review: A fantastic smartwatch priced out of its league
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The Garmin Venu 2 is a great smartwatch that will give you just about everything you'd want from the form factor, but it's got one major flaw. If only Garmin would lower the price a bit (and separate the sizes by price), I think this could be one of the more successful smartwatches on the market.
Sustainable smartphone
Fairphone 3 review: Sustainability requires sacrifices
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You may have never heard of Fairphone, but the Dutch company is trying to make waves across the tech industry with its sustainable approach to materials sourcing, distribution, labor relations, and customer care. We got the chance to try out the Fairphone 3, and we have some thoughts on the device beyond its hardware and software experience.
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If iMessage was available on Android, would you use it?
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Apple's iMessage was close to coming to Android as far back as 2013, but would you have used it? C'mon, be honest!
one message
Do you like the One UI version of Google Messages?
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Google and Samsung have been working together to make Google Messages look more like a One UI style app on Galaxy S21 devices. Have you seen the update yet, and if so, do you like it? Let us know!
Control your home with Google Assistant
Get the most out of these smart devices and services with Google Assistant
Google Assistant is the most useful smart voice assistant for getting your questions answered and keeping track of your digital life, but it's also great at helping you control your smart home devices and services.
u up?
What is your favorite texting app?
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What are your favorite SMS or messaging apps? Let us know!
Ring Ring
Make the most of your Ring Video Doorbell with these accessories!
Ring has a whole lineup of great video doorbells, and as you can imagine, there are just as many great accessories to go with them. Here are some of our favorites.
Best Rokus
These are the best Roku streaming devices that you can buy right now
Roku is a leader in the streaming device space thanks to its simple and beloved user interface and its wide range of streaming products. These are the best Roku products in each streaming category.
how many words is your picture worth?
Copy text from images in Google Photos with a few simple steps
One of the most useful Google Lens features has finally been ported over to Google Photos on the web. You can now copy text from images to paste wherever you like. We'll show you how it's done.