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This app gives Android the automatic dark mode feature it desperately needs

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6 essential Android apps that I install on any new phone

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...