I replaced Google's core apps with open source alternatives, and I'm never going back

Fossify offers a cleaner experience than Google ...
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I can’t believe Google doesn’t preinstall this app on Android

A hidden Google gem your Android phone is missing.
Android Authority

5 reasons I swapped Google Keep for this open-source app

As a journalist and avid enthusiast of productivity apps, I’ve used more note-taking apps than I care to admit. Google Keep, OneNote, SimpleNote, and a pretty wide assortment of open-source tools have ...
9to5google

Pixel Launcher search bringing back ability to quickly open apps

Google might restore a useful Pixel Launcher shortcut that lets you type the name of an app and quickly open it without leaving the keyboard. At the moment, typing anything into the Pixel Launcher is ...
Android Police

I left Google Keep for an open source alternative and never looked back

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work is distinguished by its meticulous focus on flagship ...
Android Authority

Google has been testing this app-launching trick since last year — now it's live

Google is starting to roll out an auto-open toggle for when you download apps. When enabled, the app you’re downloading will open automatically. You will receive a notification with a five-second ...

I ditched Google Maps for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery)

I ditched Google Maps for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery) ...