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Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

I've been using the same handful of Android apps for years, mostly out of habit. YouTube for video, Spotify for podcasts, Google Maps for getting around. They work fine, mostly, but between the ads, ...