Thread has a new app to take the guesswork out of smart home troubleshooting

There's finally a handy app arriving to aid you in setting your smart home Thread mesh network and troubleshooting problems.

Thread Just Made Its Smart Home Network Easier To Understand

If you’ve ever wondered what your Thread network is actually doing behind the scenes, help is finally on the way. The Thread ...

Got Thread problems? There’s an app for that

The new Thread Tools app gives you ‘visibility’ into your network to help troubleshoot smart homes.
Android Police

I forced myself to use Android's built-in focus mode to stop checking social apps

I've been an Android user for my entire smartphone-using life. I've been writing for Android Police since 2021 with a focus on smartphones, tablets, and smart home technology. In addition to writing ...

I freed up 2GB of RAM by changing one Android setting, and my Pixel's been flying ever since

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Threads Hits 500 Million Active Users That Are Actually Staying

Threads has announced that it has reached 500 million monthly active users. The company is crediting this milestone to the communities feature. In addition to this announcement, Threads is also ...
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I started avoiding these 5 Android Auto mistakes, and it's drastically improved my drives

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6 Android Auto apps I wish I discovered sooner, because they make driving much easier

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