I tried this hidden Google Maps trick in Android Auto; now every drive feels smarter

Android Auto already does the basics well. It shows my route, plays my music, reads my messages, and keeps the phone out of ...

Google Maps could soon order food for you using Gemini

Google Maps is reportedly developing a Gemini-powered feature that could let users discover restaurants and place food orders ...

I tried a hidden Android Auto feature Google doesn't want you to know about

Google limits what Android Auto can do, but you can sideload apps to unlock YouTube, screen mirroring, and more. Here's how ...

Android 17 can already be installed on more than 20 phones today, and the brands on the compatibility list reveal who Google really left behind

Android 17 is here! See if your Pixel or Galaxy device is supported and learn how to update safely without risking your data.
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Android 17 will embed AI into your smartphone – Should you care?

Android 17 introduces AI at its core, transforming your smartphone into a smart assistant with features like task-centric ...

Android 17 Is Here: Google Adds Floating Apps, Screen Reactions, Smarter AI and New Security Features

Android 17 marks Google’s biggest AI push yet, debuting on Pixel devices with Gemini Omni for conversational video editing, Lyria 3 for AI-generated music, and AudioLM-powered speech translation.
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Your phone's Google Maps defaults to the slowest route—here's how to fix it

Why Google Maps keeps taking you the long way around.
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Google launches Android 17, rolling out now to Pixel

Following four betas, Google is ready to launch Android 17 for Pixel devices. There are a handful of big additions and changes, while today’s release coincides with the June 2026 Pixel (Feature) Drop.

I found a hidden Google Maps feature that made my Pixel's always-on display useful

A hidden Maps trick worth turning on ...

Google's June 2026 Update Rolling Out To Pixel Phones: Here's What's New & How To Update

Google has begun rolling out its June 2026 Pixel update, bringing the stable release of Android 17 to supported devices. The update introduces AI-powered tools like Gemini Omni video creation, Lyria 3 ...