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I replaced 5 Play Store apps with open-source versions and the ads completely vanished

I swapped five of my most-used Android apps for open-source alternatives, and the only thing I miss is the ads I left behind.
Tech Times

Figma Config 2026: Code Layers Challenge Cursor as GPU Shaders Hit Paid Plans

Figma Config 2026 closed Thursday with Code Layers for GitHub-linked canvas editing, Figma Motion in open beta with CSS and ...

Enterprise-grade AI image generation in 2 seconds is here: Krea 2 Raw and Turbo available as open weights under custom license

Because Krea relinquishes centralized control over the downstream deployment of its open weights, the contract legally binds ...
MUO on MSN

My phone buried these 4 OxygenOS 16 features so deep I almost missed them — now I can't turn them off

OnePlus buried four of OxygenOS 16's most useful features in settings menus, and here's where to find them.

Mollick And Mythos: (Well, Fable) – A Civilian Review

Anthropic’s Fable mirrors restricted Mythos with safety guardrails, showcasing powerful AI capabilities while limiting ...

Google Maps Prepares to Place Restaurant Orders Instead of Just Guiding You

A Google Maps leak reveals that the app may soon use Gemini AI to place restaurant and takeout orders on your behalf.

Google kills Tenor GIF API, forcing changes at X, Discord, and more

Google is so famous for killing products that there’s a whole virtual graveyard you can explore. Google’s latest shutdown now ...
autoevolution

Back to the Future: Google Maps Will Order Your Food, So Your Only Job Will Be To Eat It

A new feature is apparently coming to Google Maps, thanks to Gemini integration; the application will order your food without ...
Android Police

I found a hidden Google Maps feature that made my Pixel's always-on display useful

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...
ZDNet

Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: I used both navigation apps for years, and one is much better

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Android Police

Google Maps' hidden tip section just became my secret weapon for finding great places

Olivia is a project manager and podcast producer for a software company. She is known for her love of creativity, competitive board game playing and kindle obsession. Her diverse work history helps ...
Search Engine Land

Google Ads API v24.2 adds AI transparency, stronger security and new reporting

API v24.2 introduces AI visibility tools, stronger security controls and new PMax reporting features for advertisers and developers. Google has released Google Ads API v24.2, an update that introduces ...