Mobile Development
Fairphone 6 FP6.TP1B: GCam 9.2 HDR+ Enhanced Greys Out After Camera2 HAL Drops to LIMITED
TL;DR: On Fairphone 6 build FP6.TP1B, the GCam 9.2 port shows HDR+ Enhanced greyed out because the rear camera reports INFO_SUPPORTED_HARDWARE_LEVEL =.
Android 15’s Predictive Back Gesture: How to Enable It and What Apps Still Break
If you’ve owned a Pixel 8 or 9 since the Android 15 update landed, you’ve probably noticed that swiping back from the edge of the screen now shows a peek.
How to Get Started with Android News
Keeping up with the relentless pace of the Android ecosystem is a full-time job. One morning you are migrating your build scripts to Kotlin DSL, and by.
Ditching ABRP: Google Maps EV Routing Actually Works Now
I was sitting at a broken Electrify America station in 15-degree weather two winters ago, furiously toggling between three different apps just to figure.
Android 17 Beta: I Bricked My Pixel So You Don’t Have To
I knew better. I really did. Rule number one of tech journalism: never, ever flash a Developer Preview on your daily driver.
Android’s Volume Cap Is Still A Mess In 2026
I have a confession – I used to hate Docker. But I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately, and I’ve realized that Docker actually has a reputation.
Turn Off 2G. Seriously. Just Do It.
It’s 2026. Why is your phone still talking to 1991? I was sitting in a coffee shop last Tuesday, trying to push a commit over a tethered connection, when.
Android Hardware Is Getting Weird Again (And I Love It)
Actually, I should clarify – I stopped caring about the typical smartphone launches a while back. You know the drill: slightly better camera, slightly.
Local AI on Android: Why My S26 Ultra Needs a Fan Now
My pocket is burning, but the transcription is perfect. I was sitting on the train yesterday, trying to look normal while my thigh slowly cooked.
Your Android Phone Might Be a Zombie Proxy (And You Wouldn’t Know)
I woke up last Saturday to a dead battery. Not on my main driver—a Galaxy S25 that handles power management like a champ—but on an older Pixel 7 I keep in.