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I stopped obsessing over my Pixel's battery after switching to these 3 habits

Small changes, much better Pixel battery life

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I'm wearing the Fitbit Air, and I love how it brings back the golden age of fitness trackers

Going back to basics isn't a downgrade

Melting Google One logo with an 'Ending...' message above it on a soft blue background with floating Gemini sparkles.
I'm letting my free Google One subscription expire, and I'm shockingly happy about it

After six months of having it, I barely took advantage of it

Googlebook laptop floating above a platform with soft blue lighting on a dark background
I've used Android desktop mode for years, and the Googlebook may fix my biggest complaint

The missing desktop feature may finally arrive

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Update icon surrounded by warning signs and bug alerts.
I tracked how Google and Amazon push stealth updates, and it completely explained my broken phone apps

I stopped installing updates after seeing what they're doing to my apps

Google's first Googlebook laptop running on Aluminium OS
If Google nails the Googlebook, I'm gonna ditch my Windows laptop

I'm ready to leave Windows for Googlebook for these reasons

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Person wearing headphones and listening to NotebookLM Audio Overview on a smartphone, with audio waves and the NotebookLM logo in the background.
I let NotebookLM generate a podcast for my work notes, and it instantly fixed my meeting anxiety

Turn notes into a podcast with NotebookLM's Audio Overview

Collage of digital clutter in Google Photos, including memes, screenshots, receipts, and random app images on a bright background.
I turned on one Google Photos feature and realized my camera roll is full of garbage

The feature has motivated me to click more memorable shots

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My Pixel's touch-and-hold delay was driving me crazy until I found this one setting

A simple tweak solved my Pixel display issue

Maono PD200W microphone mounted on stand beside Android phone
I ditched my expensive studio setup for my Android phone and this $130 mic

Who needs a $500,000 studio?

Android 17 surrounded by floating app bubbles with social media icons and an 'Annual update' message on a purple background.
I tried the Android 17 beta, and it proved Google needs to kill its annual update cycle

App Bubbles prove Google has run out of ideas for Android

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Android mascot with robotic arms holding gears on a green background.
I turned on these hidden Android settings, and now my phone literally runs itself

Automated restrictions mean I don't need to bother with self-control

using Gemini with Gmail on Android Auto
I fixed my biggest Android Auto annoyances by making these changes

Stop using Android Auto's default settings

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Google Play Store logos surrounding app subscription cards, a calendar, and a cancel reminder label.
I have never overspent on subscriptions thanks to this underrated feature

Following a budget for my monthly subscription expenses is my secret weapon

Gboard keyboard illustration with the Google logo on a colorful background.
These overlooked Gboard tricks made my Android typing experience so much faster

I ended up using these hidden Gboard shortcuts all the time

Gemini in Google Maps
Gemini’s restrictive usage limits are getting another overhaul

All to make your usage quota last longer

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Android Auto logo with a wireless signal icon on a blue and red geometric background.
I almost gave up on wireless Android Auto until I found this one fix

No more dropped connections for this driver

Fitbit Air fitness tracker
Early Fitbit Air buyers are discovering a major band fit issue

One size fits all? Not really

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NotebookLM logo surrounded by Notion, Readwise, and Otter.ai app icons on a soft green and blue background.
I swapped 3 costly productivity tools for Google's NotebookLM, and I'm never going back

Notebook LM offers superior transcription, summarization, and query-based retrieval compared to other tools

Tablet on a desk in front of a monitor, showing a to-do list app as a secondary productivity screen.
I stopped reaching for my phone at my desk, and a cheap tablet is the reason

The phone on my desk was a habit. A cheap tablet is the fix

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