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Google announced quite a few things at this year's I/O.

I don't expect to use their agentic phone features, even if I get an Android phone, but there are a few new additions that look beneficial.

First, Google Docs Live. This seems useful for dumping my random ideas into a structured document that can serve as an information source or a base outline for my blog posts, or even these introductions:

Second, the Rambler mode in Gboard on Android seems like a direct, free replacement of Wispr Flow or Monologue on Android devices.

I hope Apple introduces something similar.

Finally, Search Agents can be handy in setting up agents who keep track of new app releases based on my taste and prepare a daily list of apps to install and review for this newsletter:

That's pretty much what I was excited to see from the recent announcements.

Now, it's time for Apple to dazzle us with some new stuff at the upcoming WWDC.

In Today's Cover: Yesterday was International Tea Day. I remember a tagline from a tea company here that read “India runs on Chai”.

I don't know about others, but I most certainly do. ☕️

Now, let's move on to the rest of this newsletter issue:

Your Next Read

Business

Unreasonable Hospitality

This reminds me of a scene from the TV show The Bear, where the restaurant staff delights an out-of-town family by doing something wonderful for them. This is a book about going the extra mile.

Apps & Services

Mole

Free up space on your Mac

I used the freely available CLI version of this tool, and it cleared over 87 GB of cache and junk data from my Mac. If you prefer a GUI, try the new Mole app to free up some space on your computer. Available on macOS for $9 one-time.
Touch Time

A gorgeous app to track time across cities

A tiny utility app that looks beautiful in liquid glass. If you do remote work or work with international clients, this app will be handy in tracking time across cities of your interest. Swipe the slider at the bottom to time-travel across cities. Available on iOS and is free for basic use.
Looq

Preview more file formats using Quick Look

While the built-in Quick Look feature works for previewing many popular file formats, Looq covers the rest. I like how it previews Markdown, DMGs, source code files and more. Available on macOS for a one-time $10 fee.

Handy Shortcut

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Quickly delete items and extensions in the Raycast macOS app.

Interesting Reads

19 Raycast Features and Extensions I Use Frequently

6 min read

Longform

After hovering between Raycast and Spotlight for a while, I returned to Raycast and decided to invest time and effort in setting up workflows that can help me with my daily work. This post shares a list of those features, extensions and tips that help me do things a bit faster and more conveniently every day.
Introduction to Johnny.Decimal System

3 min read

An interesting organisational system that applies both to physical and digital items. I’m still learning this in detail, but the foundation looks solid, and I might try this for some project later on.
How to Enter Side Doors

15 min read

This one’s a worthy read on finding opportunities when there seem to be none. If you’ve been struggling to get in through the front door somewhere, try the side one.
Mason Currey’s “Inefficient and Glorious Research Process”

9 min read

Sometimes, seemingly inefficient processes can actually be more effective than doing things at a breakneck speed. While this piece is focused on the writing process, this habit of continuously revisiting and basting our thoughts and research can help in any area.

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