Author: Tawsif Reza
Tawsif Reza
Tawsif Reza is the Editor-in-Chief and founder of Droid Expose. He started the site with a clear goal: to build a reliable, no-nonsense resource where people can find accurate information about technology, from smartphones to software. His interest in tech started early and grew deeper when he began exploring custom ROMs. His first experience was with Lineage OS on the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite, which opened up a whole new side of Android for him. That curiosity has stayed with him ever since. Tawsif is also the founder of CTG Post News, an online news platform built on the same principle — giving people access to trustworthy information. He has a background in web development and programming, skills he sharpened during the COVID-19 period when he had more time to focus on learning. He also has a genuine interest in photography, particularly mobile photography, and has worked with tools like Gcam to push the quality of smartphone cameras further. A proud Bangladeshi, Tawsif is motivated by more than just technology. A moment he witnessed early in life — a hungry child crying in its mother's arms — left a lasting mark on him. Since then, giving back and helping those with less has been just as important to him as everything else he builds. When he is not working, you might find him on his balcony thinking through his next project, or playing Double Dragon on a Neo Geo emulator.
Instagram has a photo-sharing feature that most users stumble into rather than choose. It is called Instants, and after spending time with it, I have a few things worth sharing especially for anyone who has not fully figured out how it works yet. What Is Instagram Instants? Instants is Instagram’s version of spontaneous, unfiltered photo sharing which operates on a “View Once” basis. The idea is similar to BeReal: snap a photo, send it to close friends, no editing, no pressure. It lives inside your Instagram inbox as a small stack of photos in the bottom right corner of the screen. The…
Google just made a big move at I/O 2026. On May 19, the company officially launched the Gemini 3.5 model family — and the first model out of the gate is Gemini 3.5 Flash. This is not a routine upgrade. The 3.5 Flash is Google’s strongest model yet in the Flash line, and it arrives with a clear purpose: to be the engine that powers real-world AI agents — systems that don’t just answer questions, but actually get complex, multi-step work done. This article covers everything that is currently known about Gemini 3.5 Flash: what it does, who built it,…
Google held its annual I/O developer conference on May 19, 2026, and if there was one message Sundar Pichai wanted every person in that audience to walk away with, it was this: the age of AI that answers questions is giving way to AI that actually gets things done. The company called it the agentic Gemini era— a shift from models that respond to prompts toward systems that can plan, act, and keep working even after you close your laptop. It’s a distinction that sounds subtle but has enormous implications for how we interact with software. Here’s a full breakdown…
Google has officially introduced Gemini Omni, a major evolution in its multimodal AI lineup. Moving beyond static image generation and simple text prompts, this new class of models is designed to treat video as a dynamic, conversational canvas. The first model in this family, Gemini Omni Flash, is rolling out now, promising to change how we create and edit motion content. The rise of AI-driven video tools is also part of a broader trend in short-form content. While TikTok introduced short-form video features years ago to dominate mobile entertainment feeds, its parent company ByteDance recently launched Seedance 2.0, bringing the…
I have been paying for Spotify Premium for three years. And like a lot of people, I kept asking myself the same question: is there a real, working free alternative? A few months ago, I found one that actually held up for more than a week. It is called SimpMusic. I used it. I tested it. And I also dug into what it actually does behind the scenes — because that part matters, and most articles writing about this app are skipping it entirely. This is not a recommendation. This is what I found. What SimpMusic Actually Is SimpMusic is…
For over a decade, the 15GB storage has been a hallmark of the Google ecosystem—a generous pool of free space shared across Gmail, Drive, and Photos. However, that baseline is shifting. Recent changes to Google’s account creation process suggest that the full 15GB is now being treated as a reward for verification rather than a universal right. If you sign up for a new Google account today without linking a phone number, you may find yourself with only 5GB of storage, a third of the traditional offering. The Verification Gap The change first surfaced through user reports on platforms like…
Apple is preparing for what insiders are calling a pure high-end event this fall, signaling a dramatic shift in its smartphone strategy. Recent leaks from reputable industry sources, including notable Weibo leakers Instant Digital, suggest that the traditional lineup is being bolstered by a new, premium heavy-hitter: the iPhone Ultra. While previous years focused on incremental Pro updates, 2026 appears to be the year Apple finally enters the foldable market, potentially merging the power of an iPhone with the canvas of an iPad mini. The New Trio: 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Ultra The core of the upcoming launch will…
Google’s latest mobile update isn’t just about new icons or smoother animations; it is a fundamental shift in how a smartphone serves its user. At the 2026 Android I/O event, the company pulled back the curtain on Android 17, an operating system defined by agentic AI, aggressive security measures, and a surprising focus on digital well-being. While Samsung’s One UI 9 is set to inherit the core Android 17 foundation, it takes the experience further by integrating proactive, multi-step automation through Gemini Intelligence. This upcoming update follows the path of One UI 8.5, which focused on refining the mobile experience…
Fifteen years after the debut of the Chromebook, Google is officially moving beyond the traditional operating system. The company introduced Googlebook, a new category of premium laptops designed to replace the cloud-first era with an intelligence-first ecosystem. By merging the app-rich foundation of Android with the speed of ChromeOS, Google is attempting to turn the laptop into a proactive assistant powered entirely by Gemini Intelligence. Magic Pointer: Rethinking the Cursor The most visible change in the Googlebook experience is the Magic Pointer, a feature developed in collaboration with Google DeepMind. Google argues that the laptop cursor has remained stagnant for…
In a landmark move for mobile privacy, Google and Apple have officially begun rolling out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for cross-platform RCS messaging. This update, announced on May 11, 2026, effectively closes the security gap that has long existed when Android and iPhone users text each other outside of third-party apps like WhatsApp or Signal. The rollout marks the culmination of a joint industry effort to modernize Rich Communication Services (RCS), the successor to SMS, by making it as secure as modern internet-based messaging platforms. Privacy by Default for Cross-Platform Chats Previously, while Google Messages offered encryption between Android devices and…