It was nice to quickly circle what I wanted to send as an image to someone. Google deprecated the feature and is suggesting users use the screenshot function - but that takes longer if you want to crop the screenshot down to a portion of an image.

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u/FantomDrive — 9 hours ago

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I Built a DNS-Powered Ad Blocker That Doesn’t Drain Your Battery

The problem with traditional ad blockers is that they rely on continuous background activity, typically through a VPN which can drain your battery and become quite annoying over time.

If you’re looking for a lightweight alternative, without root, with a simple one-time setup, this app might be exactly what you need. By using Shizuku or ADB shell access, you can enable system-wide ad blocking and then forget about it, no ongoing overhead required.

Check it out:

https://github.com/eyalm2000/adns

u/Timely-Skill4263 — 19 hours ago

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Episteme: Open Source, Document and E-Book Reader App

Episteme Reader is a native Android app for reading various document formats.

It's offline-first, free and ad-free, and respects your privacy.

Supported Formats:

Documents: PDF, DOCX, ODT/FODT
E-books: EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, FB2
Comics: CBR, CBZ, CB7
Plain Text: Markdown (MD), TXT, HTML

Key Features:

PDF Annotations: You can draw directly on pages using a pen or highlighter and add text notes using system or custom fonts.
Reading Modes: Supports both vertical scrolling and paginated views.
E-book Customization: Adjust font sizes and line spacing. You can also import your own font files (.ttf, .otf).
Text-to-Speech (TTS): Includes a built-in TTS feature using Android's native TTS engine.
Library Management: A built-in system to organize your local files.
Local Folder Sync: Select a folder to see all its supported file in app and sync reading positions and annotations using local sync tools like SyncThing-fork.
Themes: You can change the page and text color across all formats.

The app is licensed under AGPL-3.0. I’m looking for feedback and would love to hear any feature requests you might have.

GitHub | Playstore | F-droid

Thanks for checking it out!

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u/Plastic-Confusion410 — 19 hours ago

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I built a space-themed focus app where your ship travels while you work

Hey all,

I’m a product designer and I just launched my first app called Far Galaxy.

It’s basically a gamified focus experience. You do pomodoro-like sessions, and while you focus, your ship travels across the galaxy discovering planets, unlocking ships, and earning credits.

I tried to make something that feels more like exploration than just a timer.

Still early (very early 😅), so I’d love any feedback if you try it.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jorgeciprian.fargalaxy

u/Immediate-Bank-5052 — 13 hours ago

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I almost ignored the Gemini button in Chrome, but now it saves me hours every week

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u/hunterd189 — 13 hours ago

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Circle to Search — is it actually useful or am I just lazy?

Honestly, I used to think all these AI features were just marketing hype until I started using Circle to Search. Now, instead of struggling to Google something like "white sneakers with blue stripes," I just circle them in a Reel and find them in a second. It's such a time-saver.

I'm currently in the Samsung Ambassador program, so I’ve been testing out various features, and this one has definitely become a favorite.

Do you guys actually use this, or are you still doing it the old-fashioned way with screenshots?

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u/Familiar_Salary105 — 13 hours ago

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The gap between 7-year software support and hardware endurance in 2026

With Samsung and Google now deep into their 7-year support cycles for flagship devices, we are finally reaching a point where "software longevity" is a standard marketing pillar. However, as we move through 2026, the gap between software support and hardware endurance seems to be widening.

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u/yourpinkhabit — 23 hours ago