Published May 8, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT Megan is a Software Writer at XDA Developers who has been writing about consumer technology since 2016. With a postgraduate degree in New Media journalism, she has always been passionate about diving deep into topics and writing about them in a way that makes them easier to understand for everyday consumers. She runs her own blog called Tech Valkyrie and has contributed to Tom's Guide and Android Authority . She also worked at MakeUseOf as a Lead Editor. In her spare time she plays video games and geeks out about the latest tech. While Android is an open-source platform, many people miss out on the open-source apps available for their smartphones due to the dominance of Google's own offerings. But there are plenty of great options out there, including open-source to-do list apps , productivity apps, and even password managers.…