I keep recommending this hidden Pixel setting to all my friends
…And another kicks in when I connect to my gym's Wi-Fi network. These are small changes, but they line up with what I'd do manually anyway, and being able…
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I traced my Pixel 10 battery drain to a hidden tracking toggle that ignores airplane mode
…Wi-Fi & Bluetooth scanning : These features constantly scan for networks to connect to. Turning them off can save your battery life in and out of Airplane Mode. Smooth Display : If you can…
Android 17 Beta 4 is now available on Pixel
…multiple notifications are present in the shade. ( Issue #467164528 ) Wi-Fi analyzer applications fail to detect any available Wi-Fi signals, preventing network scanning and signal monitoring. ( Issue #488493098 , Issue #488244938 , Issue…
My morning commute is less stressful thanks to this little-known Google Maps feature
…Large venues like airports and malls increasingly deploy dedicated beacon networks. Not quite. While cellular triangulation plays a supporting role, modern indoor positioning primarily relies on Wi-Fi positioning systems and Bluetooth…
My phone controls the TV now, and it's the best decision I made for household peace
…Most require a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection. So I couldn't use them if I didn't already pair the app with my TV before losing the remote, or if my…
Google wants to protect me from myself, but I'm not sure I want it to
…My new phone only knew which apps to download from the Play Store after I connected to Wi-Fi. I had to do a fresh install, and not everything lives on the…
Rare discount drops the Wyze Cam Pan V4 to its lowest price ever
…WYZE Cam Pan v4 $46 $60 Save $14 Resolution 4K Field of view 360° Pan and 180° Tilt Coverage Connectivity Wi-Fi Power Source USB-C Battery capacity None A versatile and…
I never expected Google Maps to become my favorite travel planning app
…Large venues like airports and malls increasingly deploy dedicated beacon networks. Not quite. While cellular triangulation plays a supporting role, modern indoor positioning primarily relies on Wi-Fi positioning systems and Bluetooth…
This Android TV launcher fixes everything I dislike about the default one
…There are also handy shortcuts, like a remote-control option that lets you control your TV from your smartphone when both are on the same Wi-Fi network. What's great about…
Your phone is exhausted, and you're probably making it slower without realizing it
…As you move, it switches between cell towers, looks for Wi-Fi networks it knows, and keeps your earbuds connected. Over time, the phone’s network state can get into a bad…