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Anu Joy

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About Anu Joy

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. 
Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech publications like iJunkie and Gizbot.
In her free time, you can find her making digital illustrations, playing video games, watching horror movies, or re-reading the classics.

How long have you been interested in technology?

My interest in technology started gradually as I realized how much my daily life revolved around the tools in my pocket. Now I’m fascinated by the power of software to shape habits and boost productivity

What tech products or categories are you most passionate about?

I’m most passionate about everyday tech. I gravitate toward productivity tools, Android apps, automation platforms, and note-taking systems that help streamline digital clutter. I’m especially interested in how small design choices in software can shape attention, behavior, and mental load. 

A notebook with the Google Keep logo on the left and another with the Obsidian logo on the right, with an arrow pointing from Keep to Obsidian

I moved all my notes to Obsidian and didn't regret leaving Google Keep

A man with a sad expression while watching Prime Video, surrounded by several thumbs-down icons

How Amazon’s streaming strategy is ruining Prime Video

Google folder open on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

I tried using Android without any Google apps. Here's how far I could go

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A smiling woman using a smartphone with the Google Translate logo and interactive learning icons on a purple background
I thought Duolingo was enough, but Google Translate is secretly a better teacher
Google Translate

I didn't expect this shift at all

3
Google Photos logo and a 'Create' button surrounded by pet photo collages on a green and blue background
I stopped reaching for other photo editing apps after trying this Google Photos feature
Google Photos

I can't believe I ignored this tool for so long

A smartphone interface showing the Google Messages logo, with voice transcription, Photomoji, and map integration features highlighted
I've used Google Messages for years, and I can't believe I was ignoring these features
Google Messages

I rely on them way more than I expected

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A digital account login window surrounded by floating security shield icons on a light green background
The simple step I took to finally secure my online accounts
two-factor authentication

I stopped relying on passwords alone and fixed my biggest security gap

3D illustration of a Google Docs icon with an upward green arrow and a target on a green background
I stopped wasting hours organizing my work after I switched to this Google Docs setup
Google Docs

Discovering Docs' hidden power

Android mascot peeking from a smartphone surrounded by disabled toggle switches
My phone felt due for an upgrade until I changed these settings
settings

I didn't realize how much these features were affecting my phone

3
Smartphone displaying the NotebookLM app next to its 3D icon on a blue background
I finally gave the NotebookLM mobile app a chance, and now I use it daily
Productivity

I moved my research from my desk to my pocket

Google Wallet logo with a red 'missing' tag and checkered transparency patterns on a yellow background
I use Google Wallet every day, but these missing features still annoy me
Google Wallet

These gaps are hard to ignore

4
Android mascot holding the Unexpected Keyboard, surrounded by struck-through Gboard logos
I tried replacing Gboard, and this open source keyboard was the only one that impressed me
keyboard

This developer-focused keyboard changed how I typed

4
Woman using a smartphone with a Select to Speak playback bar and floating text icons
This overlooked Android feature helped me stop staring at my phone so much
accessibility tool

The accessibility setting that reads anything on my screen

Google Drive logo with a search bar and icons for offline mode, version history, activity panel, and scanner
6 Google Drive features I wish I'd started using sooner
Google Drive

Here are the features worth using

3
3D YouTube logo featuring the Gemini Ask button
I stopped watching YouTube the old way after trying this Gemini feature
YouTube

It completely changed how I watch YouTube

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Smartphone screen showing an article with font size and alignment settings icons
I hated reading on my phone until I changed these settings
reading

I fixed my phone's worst reading annoyances

6
Logseq logo and a torn Google Keep logo on sticky notes with pencils on a purple background
Google Keep is great, but Logseq's journal feature fixed my biggest problem with note-taking
Google Keep

Keep was slowly becoming a cluttered mess

1
Man peeking over a woman's shoulder at her phone screen on public transport
I don't have a Galaxy S26 Ultra, so I use these tactics to stop shoulder surfers
Android

Here's how I stop shoulder surfers

A blue Gboard logo on a teal desk, surrounded by icons for voice typing, clipboard, and dictionary, next to a keyboard and notebook
7 underrated Gboard features you probably aren't using
Gboard

I can't believe I ignored these features for years

7
A Google Wallet logo surrounded by digital bank cards, loyalty cards, and a boarding pass notification on a light purple background
I reorganized my Google Wallet, and checkout got instantly faster
Google Wallet

Payments finally felt effortless

10
A man holding a smartphone on a pink and purple geometric background
Using my phone one-handed used to be awkward until I made these tweaks
Android

These ergonomic changes made using my phone comfortable again

Google Drive logo next to a storage status window showing 6.41 GB of 2 TB used on a dark background
I almost paid for Google One, but cleared years of Drive clutter for free
Google Drive

Reclaim space without spending a dime

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A 3D NotebookLM logo surrounded by a movie clapperboard, film reel, film strip, and a popcorn bucket on a blue background
I built my own movie recommendation system with NotebookLM, and it beats Netflix's algorithm
Productivity

NotebookLM learned my movie taste better than streaming apps

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