Andy Betts

Freelance Writer and Editor

bournemouth, england, united kingdom

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Freelance technology journalist with more than 20 years' experience in print, digital and online. Previously editor of Android Magazine, as well as Smartphone Essentials, and with vast experience of writing on a wide range of tech and computing subjects. Specialties: Writing, editing, mobile tech

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I tried every podcast app after canceling Spotify-here's the one I'm sticking with

When I started the move away from Spotify, I had no problem finding replacement music services. But finding a new podcast player was harder. There's no shortage of choice, but each one has its own strengths and weaknesses. I ended up back with an old favo... See more

howtogeek.com•Andy Betts•Jan 10, 2026

8 Spotify settings that enhance your podcast listening

Spotify's podcast settings hide a few options that can enhance how you listen. With switches for saving data, automatically downloading episodes, and more, they help to give Spotify some of the strengths of a traditional podcast app. Set video podcasts to... See more

howtogeek.com•Andy Betts•Jan 6, 2026

Pixel phones have bloatware too-uninstall or disable these apps

Pixel phones are still often thought of as being "stock Android"—devices that are free from bloat and offer Android in its purest form. But they aren't. Pixel phones are Google phones, and they come packed with apps and features that could technically be ... See more

howtogeek.com•Andy Betts•Dec 31, 2025

How (and why) I use my Android phone as a wireless mouse

The idea of using your Android phone as a mouse or keyboard might sound gimmicky, but it actually works pretty well. With the right software, your phone becomes a wireless trackpad that's always on hand when you need to deal with awkward setups or when yo... See more

howtogeek.com•Andy Betts•Dec 30, 2025

Your Google Wallet isn't set up right-here's what you're missing

If you only ever use Google Wallet when tapping a payment terminal, there's a good chance you're missing out on a lot of what the app can do. With just a few small tweaks, it can replace almost everything in your physical wallet and make everyday tasks ru... See more

howtogeek.com•Andy Betts•Dec 17, 2025

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I tried every podcast app after canceling Spotify-here's the one I'm sticking with

8 Spotify settings that enhance your podcast listening

Pixel phones have bloatware too-uninstall or disable these apps

How (and why) I use my Android phone as a wireless mouse

Your Google Wallet isn't set up right-here's what you're missing

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I tried every podcast app after canceling Spotify-here's the one I'm sticking with

8 Spotify settings that enhance your podcast listening

Pixel phones have bloatware too-uninstall or disable these apps

How (and why) I use my Android phone as a wireless mouse

Your Google Wallet isn't set up right-here's what you're missing

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