Published May 13, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond surface-level tips and focus on how features fit into real workflows. Before joining AP, I wrote for tech publications such as Gizbot  in 2023 and iJunkie (formerly known as iPhoneHacks) from 2021 to 2022. I’ve used Google Docs for years, but only for writing articles, editing drafts, and occasionally sharing documents. However, I recently started using it for more than writing, which made me realize how flexible it actually is. After I started using it for more than just writing, it replaced a few apps and simplified parts of my workflow I didn’t think needed fixing. These are the unexpected ways I started using Google Docs that completely changed how useful the app feels to me.…