Google Maps helped me discover my own neighborhood was lying to me

To use the feature, open Google Maps, tap the Explore tab at the bottom, and choose a category by swiping through the ...
autoevolution

How To Get the Correct Weather Forecast on Android Auto if You Already Use Gemini

Gemini was supposed to be smarter than anything else, but it's slowly turning out to be the opposite. The new AI-powered ...
PCMag

Your Carrier Is Tracking Your Every Move. This iPhone Trick Stops Them—But There's a Big Catch

Apple now lets you limit location sharing with your mobile carrier if your device and provider support this service. Here's exactly how to tweak your iPhone settings to optimize your privacy.

How location sharing apps change the ways we communicate

Mobile apps that allow people to share their location with others have become increasingly popular. But how and why do we use ...
Android Authority

Find Hub is finally getting one of the handiest Google Maps location features

Google is rolling out location notifications in the Find Hub app for Android. You can get alerts when someone sharing their location arrives at or leaves a chosen place. The feature already exists in ...
9to5Google

Google updates Find Hub app with location notifications

Google is rolling out an update to the Find Hub app on Android that lets you add location sharing notifications.
BGR

AirDrop For Android Is Expanding – Here's Every Phone That's Getting It Next

Google surprised Android users in late November 2025 by enabling Quick Share to work with Apple's AirDrop feature on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Quick Share and AirDrop are both device-to-device wireless ...
Ars Technica

Android is getting a big AI overhaul in 2026

Google’s I/O conference is next week, and we expect to hear a lot about the company’s AI endeavors. The company says there’s so much to talk about that it’s spilling the Android beans a little early, ...
Android

Android 17 is Getting New Security Shields Against Scam & Malware, Improved Privacy Controls

Google has detailed its 2026 security roadmap, highlighting Android 17’s focus on AI-driven protection. Key upgrades include verified financial calls to prevent spoofing, biometric-enhanced theft ...
Droid Life

Android Auto Getting a Full Refresh With Widgets, YouTube, Material 3, More

As a part of today’s “The Android Show: I/O Edition,” Google shared the future of Android Auto, as well as Cars with Google built-in (Android Automotive). There are big changes coming to both, but ...
ZDNet

I enabled Data Saver mode on my Android phone to avoid overcharges - and it's a big relief

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
ConsumerAffairs

FTC moves to stop Kochava from selling sensitive location data

The FTC has reached a proposed settlement with data broker Kochava and its subsidiary, Collective Data Solutions, that would bar them from selling sensitive location data without consumers’ explicit ...