Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best ...

How I turned my old Android phone into a dashcam for free - in 5 easy steps

Also: How I turned my old Android phone into a streaming stick for free - in 6 easy steps. Turns out, it's possible and free ...

I connected Gemini with these apps; my Android phone became smarter overnight

Android automation finally clicked for me ...

Your Pixel phone now supports high-res Bluetooth audio — here's how to use it

Google's Pixel smartphones support the LHDC Bluetooth audio codec with the Android 17 update. Here's everything you need to ...
Android Police

I stopped an Android Auto disconnect loop by modifying one background power setting

Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed by hands-on experience reviewing hundreds of ...
AndroidGuys

Maono Unveils AI-Driven PD500W Hybrid Microphone to Streamline Content Creation

Maono launches PD500W on Kickstarter, the world's first AI-powered hybrid microphone. Discover next-gen audio tech and back the campaign today.
XDA Developers on MSN

I turned an old Android phone into a home server, and it outperformed my Raspberry Pi

I'd pick a phone over Raspberry Pi any day.
XDA Developers on MSN

I paired an old Android phone with a Proxmox VM, and it's my favorite gaming handheld now

And it's surprisingly good at running modern PC titles ...
PCMag

Don't Toss It: 10 Clever Ways to Turn Your Old Smartphone Into Something Useful

Do you have an old phone gathering dust in a junk drawer? Before you look into local recycling options, try repurposing it as ...