Android Stack
After a 6-year hiatus, I'm back on Android. It's a free, super low-power phone. Let's see how it goes.
Phone: ZTE Visible R2
OS: Android Oreo
Network: Visible
Looking For
Simple widget for homescreen that just says the estimated remaining battery time.
Better private keyboard.
Launcher Evie Launcher
Switched from Apex Launcher. The search was much needed and it feels lighter and faster.
Keyboard: Fleksy
WAY better prediction system, good GIF support, AND all your typing stays local == PRIVACY.
Previously: AnySoftKeyboard - Open-source for safety! Bad recommendations and GIF search.
Messaging: Signal
Having trouble with group MMS but I like Signal a lot. I wish Telegram could be my default though (no SMS support).
Browser: DuckDuckGo
The privacy and the search are great. Where are the new tab bookmarks from the iPhone version?!
Podcasts: Podcast Republic
This app is a godsend. It has episode search and a Mark All Previous As Read
option which is just -chef's kiss-. It's much quicker in the podcast lookup too. I'm a huge fan.
Trying Out
LessPass (Passwords)
Remembear (Passwords)
The Rest
Bitwarden (Passwords)
Busuu (Language learning)
Discord
Feedly (RSS reader)
Google Photos
Libby (Library ebook loans)
Pocket (Read later)