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Google Home’s latest update tackles one of voice control’s biggest annoyances
…Google says it has tackled issues that could cause the app to freeze, show the wrong online status for a camera, or fail to apply settings after they were changed. These camera…
The HUAWEI Watch Fit 5 Pro refines one of Android’s best Apple Watch alternatives
…With a refined build and upgraded display, the watch offers an impressive balance of battery life and robust health and fitness tracking tools. If you want deep app ecosystems or tight Google…
Google is rethinking how Quick Settings tiles behave on locked phones (again)
…tracking on a stolen phone. Lower-risk utilities and functions like flashlight, screen auto-rotate, or battery saver will seemingly remain accessible even when the phone is locked. Note that this change…
Pixel & Galaxy Watch users complain of a frustrating YouTube Music bug
A bug in YouTube Music's Wear OS app is breaking downloaded playlists, leaving them with no way to change tracks.
I switched to YouTube Music after 5 years with Apple Music, and I'm not going back
…You think you’re settled, that your preferences are set in stone, and then, over time, something new slips in and completely changes that. What made you ditch your music streaming app…
Survey says loads of readers don't use my favorite ad-blocking tool on Android
…I block ads and trackers on my phone and any other devices that I choose. It’s so effective that I’ve largely dropped dedicated ad-blocking apps that I previously relied…
I tried NextDNS on Android, and it’s now my favorite way to block ads on my phone
…While I’m now considering it my go-to for all ad- and tracking-blocking needs on my network, I still feel that a standalone ad-blocking app has its advantages in…
5 overlooked ways to use Samsung's Secure Folder that have completely changed my Galaxy phone
…Once I stopped seeing Secure Folder as a glorified photo locker and started treating it as a separate space, everything changed. I now use it to hide distracting apps, secure my financial…
This free Wear OS watch face is a must-have for World Cup fans
…Smartwatch watch faces are great for matching your outfit or tracking your daily steps, but they rarely ever provide any utility for live events. That changes today. Following up on a partnership…