How I turned my old Android phone into a dashcam for free - in 5 easy steps

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PCMag

Don't Toss It: 10 Clever Ways to Turn Your Old Smartphone Into Something Useful

Do you have an old phone gathering dust in a junk drawer? Before you look into local recycling options, try repurposing it as ...

OpenClaw lands on Android and iOS, turning your phone into a control hub for your AI agent

OpenClaw, the open source AI agent, just launched native iOS and Android apps that pair with your own self hosted gateway.
Android Police

Your AI agent just got a lot more accessible with OpenClaw's new Android app

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I connected Gemini with these apps; my Android phone became smarter overnight

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ...

Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best ...
Newspoint on MSN

How to turn your old smartphone into a home automation remote for lights, TVs and smart devices

An old smartphone can do far more than sit forgotten in a drawer. With the right apps and a stable Wi-Fi connection, it can ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I turned an old Android phone into a home server, and it outperformed my Raspberry Pi

I'd pick a phone over Raspberry Pi any day.