I've had this awesome Pixel feature for 4 years, but I just started using it
… And I visited a couple of expos that required me to join the local Wi-Fi to get their audio guide. I avoided public Wi-Fi networks and relied on data instead. …
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Your next flight might offer the fastest internet you've ever had in the skies
… With Delta already pushing free Wi-Fi via SkyMiles, the addition of Leo’s gigabit hardware could make terrestrial-grade internet a standard expectation for travelers, at least eventually. Currently, Delta provides Wi-Fi through a prior agreement with T-Mobile. …
6 hidden settings every Google Pixel owner needs to use
… You can change this behavior by unchecking the Send notification when rule takes effect checkbox. Configure Modes to cut down on distractions Staying focused with our phones around is challenging, thanks in part to the notifications that our apps push all the time to grab attention. …
Android 17: Confirmed features, codename, leaks, release date, and everything else we know so far
… Mishaal Rahman With Android 17 Beta 3, the Wi-Fi toggle is also back to being a one-click toggle . Previously, tapping the Wi-Fi Quick Settings tile would open a pop-up with options for nearby Wi-Fi networks, a toggle to enable or disable Wi-Fi, and other settings. …
Two new Xbox controllers just leaked, and one is ridiculously small
… The Verge reports that the controller supports Bluetooth 5.3 and direct Wi-Fi connections on 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. That means it can supposedly connect directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming servers, instead of routing inputs through your phone, tablet or PC first. …
A mysterious ghost admin is digitally bricking Samsung phones
… It then pushes a mandatory MDM Mobile Device Management profile to the phone. Because this occurs at the firmware level within the Setup Wizard, the user is stuck in a “catch-22”: accept a compromised phone with a remote “ghost” admin, or end up with a phone that cannot be activated or used. …
I tested a $3,000 robot mower and now I finally get my work done without worrying about my lawn
… Dreame actually recommends mowing your lawn with a regular mower first if your grass is over four inches tall — and in a few spots, mine definitely exceeded that. …
Using Windows Phone in 2026 reminded me just how badly I miss it
… Microsoft tried to counter somewhat toward the end with greater financial incentives for devs and a push to convert existing Android apps, but it was too little, too late by then. What would Windows Phone even look like today if it had somehow survived? …
12 new security features coming to Android phones in 2026
… Android will automatically end spoofed banking scam calls Google is introducing verified financial calls to Android, a feature we first spotted in an APK teardown back in April. The new anti-scam tool is designed to stop callers from impersonating banks and financial institutions. …
I'm self-hosting a Google Photos alternative on my old Pixel
… You will be presented with a beautiful web interface. Set up a username and password, and you’re good to go. At this point, as long as you are within your home Wi-Fi network, you should easily be able to connect to the web server running on your smartphone and upload images to it. …