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Designing an offline notes app for sync that doesn't exist yet (and a landing page with zero build tools)
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I upgraded three Flutter apps to API 36. Here is what actually broke
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (531+ words) Google Play's deadline passed on August 31, 2026. Since that date you cannot publish an update to an existing app unless it targets Android 16, API level 36. Not a new app. Any update. A five year old app with a hundred thousand installs…...
How to use your phone as a remote for any smart TV
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (413+ words) Streaming devices and smart TVs often have apps with controls that are easier to use than the stock remote's. Here's how to set remote control up on your phone. How to use your phone as a remote for any smart…...
The camera in your phone exists because a NASA engineer wanted to shrink spacecraft imaging onto a single chip, while much of his field doubted it could ever match the sensors already flying. Those chips now ship in the billions every year.
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (154+ words) The technology that made smartphone cameras possible started as a contrarian bet against the entire imaging industry's most powerful incumbents....
5 efficiency-enhancing Chrome extensions worth trying on Android
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (965+ words) Brace yourself: The way you get around the web on Android is about to get a whole lot better. This week, the excellent Vivaldi Android browser is rolling out an update that adds in support for the entire collection of…...
Android Auto 17.8 Now Available for the First Users, You Can Also Install It Right Away
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (378+ words) Today’s new release is Android Auto 17.8 beta, and as happens every time Google ships a fresh build, it comes without a changelog. The focus has been mostly on under-the-hood refinements because there are no visible changes, and this makes sense,…...
9 Places I Had to Turn Gemini Off, and the One That Has No Switch
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (923+ words) Where to turn Gemini off: the Android assistant, Chrome, Gmail smart features, the Windows and Mac apps, Keep Activity, and why AI Overviews cannot be turned off....
Recover Multi sig without a coordinator software??? \ stacker news
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (80+ words) What happens if all the coordinator software like Sparrow are not available? Can you still recover a multi sig? [2 comments] What happens if all the coordinator software like Sparrow are not available? Can you still recover a multi sig? This…...
Mobile App Performance Optimization: Proven Ways to Build Faster Apps
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (235+ words) Mobile users expect applications to respond quickly, whether they are opening a banking app, scrolling through social media or ordering food. Delays that seem small can become frustrating when they occur repeatedly. There is no single optimization technique that works…...
How Android APK Installation Works: A Practical Guide to Compatibility, Permissions & Security
9+ hour, 20+ min ago (339+ words) Android's open ecosystem is one of its biggest strengths — unlike iOS, you're not locked into a single app store. You can install apps directly from a.apk file, a process commonly called "sideloading." But this flexibility comes with a learning…...