I fixed my boring Android Auto setup with these 3 utility apps
…That's because you can't download apps directly on Android Auto. The way to add apps to Android Auto is by simply downloading apps to your phone. Then, you'll go…
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…The Messages app is now rolling out this new toggle to a small batch of users. Following up on their January report on this upgraded functionality, the folks at 9to5Google have found…
Google Messages finally fixes its most annoying Smart Replies problem
…However, you can try your luck by force-closing the app if you're already on version 20260522_00_RC00 . This won't be the only major upgrade to land in the…
Native Android-to-iPhone video calls might finally happen, just not when you think
…Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your Knowledge Messaging Apps & Google Messages Trivia Challenge From SMS to smart features — test your knowledge of messaging apps and the upgrades that keep us switching. Google Messages…
I finally get the hype about Gemini in Google Maps
…The app factors in my route, current traffic, and time, and gives me a clear answer. That's a definite upgrade over the standard navigation experience. While I don't often walk…
Android Auto may finally solve its issue with alarms
…Looking into version 16.8.161804 of the Android Auto app, the code sleuths at Android Authority have spotted evidence for this feature's rollout. A feature that will keep your eyes…
Your Pixel Watch’s next big Wear OS update is almost here
…Another notable usability upgrade is the enhanced per-app media auto-launch controls. So, you can set the media controls to auto-launch only for select media apps. An upgraded Watch Face…
Gmail's 'Help me write' tool is getting a couple of key upgrades
…It has seen innumerable improvements since then, including support for more languages , while also being upgraded to run on the Gemini 3 model earlier this year. In February, Gmail teased upgrades to…
I use Google Messages every day, but these missing features still frustrate me
…Some of these are basic quality-of-life improvements that other messaging apps have already addressed. Meanwhile, others seem like obvious upgrades for an app that Google clearly wants to establish as…
Google Wallet just got a big upgrade ahead of the busy travel season
…Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your Knowledge Google Wallet app Trivia challenge From tap-to-pay to digital passes — how well do you really know Google Wallet? Payments Features History Security Compatibility 01…