6 brilliant Google Maps gestures most people overlook
Many of my colleagues at Android Police prefer open source alternatives, such as OsmAnd, to Google Maps. I never tried a single one of them, nor did I use navigation...
CES’s most interesting e-reader still needs a bit of work before it hits prime time
Android Central Labs (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)Android Central Labs is a weekly column devoted to deep dives, experiments, and a focused look into the tech you use....
Kobo Remote review: A small but mighty e-reader accessory
The Kobo Remote is a tiny, two-button accessory that makes it easier to keep reading cozy. Though not entirely a necessity, it's an oddly delightful tool for turning pages without...
I tried turning my Unihertz Titan 2 into a Clicks Communicator — sort of
It’s no secret that I’ve missed BlackBerry phones. I’m encouraged that 2026 is bringing not one, but two new physical keyboard devices to the market: the Clicks Communicator and Unihertz...
Xreal takes legal battle with Viture to the US over patent infringement claims
What you need to knowXreal claims that Viture is using Xreal's patents unlawfully in several pairs of smart glasses sold in the U.S. and Europe.Xreal previously filed suit in Germany...
A small price to pay for solid performance
Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector EAZZE D1RThe Aurzen EAZZE D1R isn't trying to compete with higher-end projectors on raw performance, and it doesn’t need to. Its combination of native Roku...
The Moto Razr Fold could make Motorola the king once again
We're only in January, but I'm confident in saying the Moto Razr Fold has to be one of the year's most anticipated smartphones. Motorola's take on the book-style foldable smartphone...
Rad! Amazon just slashed 20% OFF of one of our favorite smart rings
It can admittedly be tough to find a good smart ring deal, especially if you're looking for some of the top models on the market. Right now, however, Amazon is...
It’s been 8 years of phone AI chips — and they’re still wasting their potential
It’s been a little over eight years since we first started talking about Neural Processing Units (NPUs) inside our smartphones and the early prospects of on-device AI. Big points if...
I almost deleted Obsidian from my phone — until a few tweaks changed everything
For the longest time, I didn’t like using Obsidian on my phone. Every time I opened it on a small screen, it felt slow, stripped down, and unintuitive. Capturing thoughts...