Published May 11, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another. I delight in looking at the phone market from as many angles as possible, and while my opinions may be odd, at times, they're always from the heart as much as the head.  I have a background in the mobile accessories world, which explains my odd enthusiasm for cases and things that clip onto smartphones.  I worked for Digital Trends from 2017 to 2025 . Gone are the days when your phone's features were nestled obviously within your app drawer. Today, there can be dozens of helpful features tucked away in obscure settings menus and pre-installed apps , and it can be hard to keep on top of everything that's available — even if your job is doing such. You know what, I'll admit it. Somehow, the buzz around Take a Message passed me by entirely.…