Google Photos is undoing part of its Gemini upgrade
… However, the experience is not something that every Google Photos user wants. So, based on user feedback, Google is now giving users the option to switch back to the classic search experience. …
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How I found the Android launcher that finally rivals the Google Pixel experience
… It allows users to hide apps from the app drawer. These aren't niche. They are fundamental aspects of user control that Google has stripped away in its pursuit of Apple-like simplicity. …
Fitbit's Personal Health Coach can finally recognize if you're sleeping or just lying there
… Once rolled out, users will be able to search for their healthcare provider and then link to their portal. Alternatively, users will be able to verify their identity with CLEAR and Google will search for records on your behalf. …
Google Chrome will now suffice with your 'approximate' location data
… The update is a big win for privacy-conscious mobile users that feel uneasy about every other search requiring their precise coordinates. By allowing users to share just the right amount of data, Chrome can serve localized results while not being overly invasive. …
I found an Android launcher that solves something the Pixel Launcher still struggles with
… A Google Assistant Bar B Universal Search C Search All D Quick Search Box Correct! 'Search All' is the unified search feature built into the Pixel Launcher that allows users to search across installed apps, contacts, settings, and the web simultaneously. …
I downloaded 5 Android web browsers to escape AI, and one earned its place on my toolbar
… AI search is now before image search in its app carousel, and when you begin to type a search query, the browser nags you to use its AI Chat under the guise of an auto-complete query. …
I left Google Search for something simpler, and I should have done it sooner
… If I don't want AI-generated summaries in my search results at all, I can turn off Search Assist entirely with a couple of clicks. That level of customization extends beyond Search Assist. DuckDuckGo also lets users turn off its AI chat features and hide AI-generated images from search results. …
I replaced Google Discover with this minimalist tool to see 9 headlines at once
… You can create multiple RSS feeds for different topics, and adding new feeds is as simple as searching for relevant keywords. So if you want to create a feed for Android news quickly, you can search for 'Android' and add all the suggested items to your feed. …
Samsung keeps reviving Bixby in new ways, and I still don't know who it's for
… Bixby’s future is probably underneath the home screen, not on it Power users who know exactly what they want will probably keep using routines, settings search, Quick Settings, Gemini, or their own shortcuts. …
Forget Camera and AI tricks, this free productivity tool is my favorite part of Google Pixel
… By using the dedicated Chrome instance inside Private Space signed in to a secondary research-only Google account , I keep my main YouTube and search algorithms clean. …