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I finally replaced Android Auto voice commands with one-tap shortcuts, and they just work better

… Google replaced the phone-screen Android Auto experience with Google Assistant Driving Mode. This simplified interface was built directly into Google Maps and used Google Assistant for voice interactions, though it too was later quietly wound down. …

Apr 23, 2026 · Anu Joy

Samsung's One UI 8.5 is finally here, and I can't wait to try it

… If you have used Live Voicemail on the iPhone, Direct Voicemail is Samsung's take on it for Galaxy phones. You can auto-send calls to Direct Voicemail after a specified time or send them manually from the incoming call screen. What makes Direct Voicemail even better is the Galaxy AI integration. …

May 15, 2026 · Rajesh Pandey

A secret smart speaker is ready to take on the Google Home Speaker

… The device supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and enables seamless media streaming via Google Cast for Audio. It features a 10W speaker and a far-field microphone array for reliable voice interaction. …

May 4, 2026 · Chandra Steele

6 Android features that were hyped as game-changers and quietly disappeared

… It was the most capable voice assistant on any platform by a pretty wide margin. …

Apr 10, 2026 · Oluwaniyi Raji

Google's new Android Auto trick could save you from last-second lane panic

… Google replaced the phone-screen Android Auto experience with Google Assistant Driving Mode. This simplified interface was built directly into Google Maps and used Google Assistant for voice interactions, though it too was later quietly wound down. …

May 26, 2026 · Ben Khalesi

These hidden Google Messages effects finally made me enjoy texting again

… Apple ultimately added RCS support in iOS 18 in 2024, partly due to regulatory pressure in Europe. 07 / 8 Features What AI-powered assistant feature did Google integrate into Messages to help users compose and reply to texts? A Google Now B Bard C Gemini D Google Assistant Suggestions Correct! …

Apr 15, 2026 · Anu Joy

I replaced my phone's keyboard with Gemini Live for a week, and it saved me hours of drafting

… The most direct competitor to Gemini Live is ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode from OpenAI. Both products launched around the same period and compete on the same core promise: fluid, human-like real-time voice conversations with an AI assistant. …

Jun 9, 2026 · Oluwaniyi Raji

I stopped using Android Auto for just maps and music after finding these 5 apps

… Google replaced the phone-screen Android Auto experience with Google Assistant Driving Mode. This simplified interface was built directly into Google Maps and used Google Assistant for voice interactions, though it too was later quietly wound down. …

Jun 6, 2026 · Mark Jansen

I switched from Gemini to Claude for a month on Android, and I have a clear verdict for you

… Related 5 reasons you should use Gemini on Android instead of a third-party assistant Gemini is the ideal virtual assistant for Android There are some disadvantages, though My biggest day-to-day annoyance with Claude is voice-to-text. …

May 11, 2026 · Parth Shah