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June 18, 2025

This wild ‘Atomic Workbench’ feature lets you run five Android apps at once [Video]

Vivo is introducing the "Atomic Workbench" with its upcoming Vivo X Fold 5, enhancing multitasking by allowing users to run a primary app alongside up to four smaller apps. The interface enables seamless transitions between apps, keeping background applications active. The Vivo X Fold 5 is set to launch on June 25, although availability details are unclear.

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June 11, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: NARUTO Ninja STORM, Doom & Destiny Worlds, more

Samsung's latest 2025 65-inch The Frame smart TV is available at an all-time low price. A refurbished deal on the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 is currently offered for [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Your Wednesday edition of the most enticing deals on Google Play for Android devices has arrived, bringing with it a selection of offers that are hard to resist. As you explore the offerings, take note of a remarkable find: the all-time low price on Samsung’s latest 2025 65-inch The Frame smart TV, which has captured the attention of tech enthusiasts. Additionally, a refurbished deal on the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 is currently available for just 0, making it an attractive option for those seeking quality audio without breaking the bank. App Highlights In the realm of applications, several standout titles are making waves this week. Here’s a brief overview of some must-have games: NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM - Dive into the world of ninjas and unleash your inner warrior. Doom & Destiny Worlds - Embark on a whimsical adventure filled with humor and engaging gameplay. Heroes of Flatlandia - A strategic journey awaits as you navigate through this unique universe. These selections and more await your discovery, promising hours of entertainment and engagement. Hit the jump for a closer look at these exciting offers and elevate your Android experience today." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"]. Notable app highlights include NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM, Doom & Destiny Worlds, and Heroes of Flatlandia.

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June 8, 2025

5 Android apps I run on my Raspberry Pi to improve my home

Running Android on a Raspberry Pi allows users to enhance their smart home experience by utilizing Waydroid to execute Android applications. The Shelly Smart Control app provides a user-friendly interface for managing Shelly devices, offering local control and cloud syncing. The Home Connect app enables control of smart appliances from brands like Bosch and Siemens, allowing centralized monitoring and automation. Fully Kiosk Browser turns the Raspberry Pi into a wall-mounted dashboard for displaying smart home information. The Aqara Home app facilitates local control of Aqara sensors and hubs, integrating with Home Assistant for device management. The Home Assistant Companion app provides seamless access to Home Assistant functionalities, including notifications and custom dashboards.

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June 7, 2025

June 2025: The Best Android Apps Right Now

1. Multi-Device Battery Monitor synchronizes battery statistics for smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, optimizing energy consumption and sending alerts for low battery levels. 2. Camera Remote Shutter allows users to capture photos remotely via Bluetooth, featuring timer settings, burst mode, and repeat captures. 3. Luminar provides advanced photo editing tools, including skin retouching and RAW file adjustments, with intuitive gesture controls. 4. Volume Styles enables users to customize their volume slider with themes and layouts and create shortcuts for brightness and media playback. 5. Noid automatically categorizes documents, photos, and videos, offering advanced search tools and secure backup options for efficient file management. 6. By Air offers real-time flight tracking, updates on flight statuses, gate changes, and delays, along with airport guides and online check-in options. 7. Widget Share allows users to share widgets like photos, notes, or reminders with friends and family for collaboration and personalization. 8. Evapail generates temporary email addresses to protect users' inboxes from spam and unwanted emails, maintaining privacy and reducing digital clutter. 9. Pixelshot organizes screenshots using AI, automatically categorizing and tagging them for easy retrieval while ensuring sensitive information is secure. 10. Crossplatform Disc Test measures the speed and health of internal and external storage devices to monitor storage performance effectively.

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June 6, 2025

Latest Google Messages beta brings its Expressive redesign to more users

A Reddit user with a Galaxy Z Fold 6 has reported the new M3 Expressive redesign for Google Messages, which includes a reworked plus icon menu and a "connected button group" for emojis and GIFs. The beta update features a solid-color background for conversations, distinguishing texts from contact options. The redesign is not yet available in the stable version of Google Messages but is gradually being rolled out to beta users. The conversation field now has a rounded-corner container, separating it from calling and menu buttons. Not all beta users have received the update, indicating it is still being distributed. The Material 3 Expressive design philosophy aims to enhance the Android experience with vibrant colors and dynamic shapes. Similar updates have been noted in other Google applications, such as Gmail.

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June 5, 2025

Google’s Android redesign is available to some already – just check your Messages

Google's Material 3 Expressive design initiative is being introduced in the Google Messages beta, with a broader rollout expected with Android 16 or shortly thereafter. The design features lozenge-shaped buttons replacing round buttons, larger sizes for a refined aesthetic, and a redesigned “+” menu for adding emojis and stickers. The updates are currently mixed in visibility among users, particularly in the UK. The adoption of Material 3 Expressive may vary among manufacturers, with brands like Motorola likely to embrace it fully, while Samsung may implement it less comprehensively. In markets like China, brands such as Xiaomi and Honor may continue using their existing design languages, potentially leading to inconsistencies with Google apps.

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June 2, 2025

Explore New Worlds and Sounds: How to Safely Download Minecraft APK and Spotify Premium APK

Smartphones are essential for accessing creative and entertainment applications like Minecraft and Spotify. The Minecraft APK allows users to play the game on unsupported devices, access updates without delays, and experiment with mods. The Spotify Premium APK enables ad-free streaming, offline downloads, and superior sound quality. Safe downloading involves choosing trusted sources, enabling "Unknown Sources" in device settings, installing cautiously while monitoring permissions, and keeping the device updated to prevent vulnerabilities.

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June 2, 2025

8 Free Open Source Android Apps: Hidden Gems for a Better Phone

Enoch Boateng highlights eight standout open source Android apps that prioritize privacy, transparency, and functionality: 1. Mindful: A journaling app for mental well-being that supports text, voice, or photo entries, includes gratitude journaling, guided meditations, mood tracking, and security features like pin locks. 2. YTDL: A media downloader for videos and audio from over 1,000 websites, featuring batch downloads, metadata embedding, and privacy options like incognito mode. 3. ML Manager: An APK management app that allows extraction, backup, and sharing of apps, with batch extraction and integration with APK Mirror. 4. Loop Habit Tracker: A habit-building app with a forgiving scoring system, progress graphs, offline functionality, and an ad-free experience. 5. Shop Sync: A task management app for shopping lists with cloud syncing, offline access, and CSV export capabilities. 6. Snapsafe: A privacy-focused camera app that removes metadata, blurs faces, and offers customizable location tagging. 7. Booming Music: An offline music player with gapless playback, lyrics syncing, equalizer presets, and Android Auto compatibility. 8. Image Craft: An image editing toolkit that compresses, resizes, and converts images, offers batch operations, and creates password-protected archives.

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May 23, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Iron Marines 2 Invasion, Dune Imperium, more

Amazon is currently holding a Memorial Day sale with various deals, while Best Buy is also offering promotions. Notable discounts include Google Find My Device trackers starting at .50, a 0 discount on Bose’s SoundLink Max Portable Speaker, and upcoming offers on the OnePlus Pad 3. The GoPro HERO13 Black action camera is available at a significant discount, and the Google Pixel 9a is highlighted as a smartphone upgrade option. Discounted apps include Iron Marines 2 – Invasion, Dune: Imperium, Tokaido, Munchkin, and Raiders of the North Sea.

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May 20, 2025

Android 16 QPR1’s new recents screen makes split-screen easier to find

In the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 release, Google redesigned the recents screen to improve user experience by making the app context menu more accessible. The new interface includes a pill-shaped button displaying the app's name and a downward arrow for additional options. The redesign addresses discoverability issues by allowing users to easily identify apps corresponding to task previews. The context menu offers seven primary actions: “App info,” “Split screen,” “Pin,” “Pause app,” “Screenshot,” “Select,” and “Close,” with the “Save app pair” option appearing only for split-screen tasks. Aesthetic enhancements include pill-shaped containers for the “Screenshot” and “Select” buttons and a blurred background of the user's wallpaper, aligning with Google’s Material 3 Expressive theme.