Simple Mobile Tools is the developer behind a suite of open source Android apps that live up to their name, with simple, ad-free user interfaces and features. Simple Voice Recorder has long been my go ...

Texting has taken over the world, especially as millennials and Gen Z ditch phone calls in favor of sending short text messages all day. Whether you prefer sending SMS or using an instant messaging ...

Suppose someone came to talk to you and said, “I need your help. I have a Raspberry Pi-based robot and I want to develop a custom Android app to control it.” If you are like me, you’ll think about ...

Discover 10 hidden Android apps to boost productivity, enhance privacy, and personalize your smartphone experience like never before.

Last time, I described how to write a simple Android app and get it talking to your code on Linux. So, of course, we need an example. Since I’ve been on something of a macropad kick lately, I decided ...

It's no secret that Android's handling of notifications is light-years ahead of the competition (looking at you, iOS). But it doesn't matter how well your amazing Android phone handles notifications ...

That’s exactly what I encountered with a new Android note app that popped up on my radar the other day. It does something ...

YoLock gives your Android lock screen an iOS makeover, including lock screen widgets. You can add up to four widgets to your lock screen, but depending on their width (you cannot resize them), you may ...