Android
How to debug a WebExtension background script on Firefox for Android
Firefox for Android supports WebExtensions. However, debugging them during extension development can be complicated.
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Mozilla celebrates 1M new non-Gecko users
Firefox Focus browser, built on WebKit, for Android has been downloaded 1 million times in a month. Whatever happen to Mozilla’s commitment to GeckoView?
Android
The fabulous USB Type-C Simulator app
An amazingly simple app lets you simulate the joyful experience of having a reversible USB Type-C cable. Maybe just upgrade your phone instead.
Android
KDE Connect: Making friends between Android and the Linux desktop
A smart app connects your Linux desktop and Android device. It lets them share files and clipboard contents with each other encrypted over your local network.
Android
The food allergies of Android release codenames
Android releases are named after desserts and sweets. However, food allergies mean these codenames aren’t inclusive of everyone.
Android
Conversations: The best open-source XMPP client for Android
There are a number of XMPP clients available for Android, Conversations is the only one you’ll want to use. Excellent features and security.
Android
Looking back on a year with Android Wear
I’ve worn a Moto 360 with Android Wear for one year, and I’ve got a lot to say about the Android smartwatch experience.
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Experiences with monetizing on Google Play Store
I made a quick niche app and published it on Google Play Store. Here are my experiences trying to monetize an app with a small audience.
Android
Proxy Troubleshooter app for Android
I’ve developed an Android app to detect and troubleshoot HTTP proxy configuration issues. Android has no tools to detect or help fix such issues.
Android
android.net.Uri breaks IPv6 addresses in the wrong places
Always use Java’s URI API instead of Android’s URI API to avoid Android’s mishandling of IPv6 literal addresses.
Android
Sense sleep tracking system review
I tried out the new Sense sleep monitoring system and its kind-of-stupid “smart” alarm clock. It’s an interesting product, but not a “must-have.”
Android
Non-Google flagship Android devices plain aren’t good enough
Why does it seem like Google is the only company that is able to deliver good Android smartphones?