What are some cool but underrated Android Features on Android that most people don’t know about? those little things that make life easier but don’t get talked about much. I feel like there’s so much hidden stuff in Android that we miss out on.

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    Android has support for keyboards. Both USB and Bluetooth keyboards work well and can be used for longer typing.

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      14 hours ago

      I use a Bluetooth numpad! I got an 8bitdo mechanical numpad and it’s so clicky and satisfying.

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        You’re right. This came handy when my phone’s screen broke and the touch sensor didn’t work. With USB mouse and keyboard, I could make a backup.

        (Bluetooth would have worked too, if the devices are already paired).

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          16 hours ago

          My friend’s phone screen broke. So whenever he received an incoming call, he would take a wired mouse out of his pocket and connect it to his phone to answer the call.

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      With some apps (unsure if any open source ones exist), Android can become a Bluetooth Keyboard for a connected computer too! The keyboard isn’t very useful, but having a portable trackpad for a laptop during presentations may be helpful