7 new features coming to your phone with the June 2026 Android Drop
…They will also be able to turn on car crash detection. Google also says that teens can use the Personal Safety app’s location features, such as Safety Check and real-time…
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From Maps to Meet, here's how readers rank their favorite Google apps
…I simply couldn’t live without the car mirroring app while driving. For my colleague Rita, it’s Google Wallet . In a recent opinion piece, she argues that Wallet has grown from…
This hidden One UI search feature completely changed how I use my Samsung phone
…For example, you could type ”car side profile,” and Finder would return relevant images. Samsung also offers deeper integration with various system services and apps, including third-party ones, on the Finder…
I tried Samsung's One UI 9 beta, and it's not the update I hoped it would be
…The border around the volume and brightness sliders is gone, and the sound profile and dark mode buttons are no longer integrated into the sliders, and can be moved or removed. There…
One device, double the coverage - The Botslab W101 window camera covers the inside and outside
…Basically, a random car driving past won’t trigger a notification, but someone walking up your driveway will. You can customize detection categories and set them up for your specific environment. Along…
I know YouTube Music is flawed, yet I prefer it over Spotify
…Let alone desktops, it has native integrations for an insane variety of platforms, including gaming consoles, speakers, and even cars. YouTube Music, despite being in the Google ecosystem, is nowhere close to…
I tried the iPhone 17e, and it’s one upgrade away from ruining budget Android phones
…In the US market, where magnetic car mounts, wallets, and chargers have become ubiquitous, having a $599 phone that supports the full accessory ecosystem is a massive functional win. When you compare…
6 iOS 27 features Android needs to copy immediately
…While Google has historically led the charge in mobile artificial intelligence, this latest update showcases a handful of deeply integrated, context-aware features that stock Android needs to take seriously. These features…
Google Search got so bad I tried a $10/month alternative. Here's why I'm going back
…Granted, there are aspects of AI integrated into it (the Quick Answer chip is an obvious example), but it’s certainly not as overt or obnoxious as Google’s product. For the…
I don't want to use YouTube Music, even though I pay for it
…It doesn’t have an app for Roku TVs and streaming devices, isn’t available on Peloton or Rivian cars, and doesn’t have direct integrations with known speaker brands like Bose…