How to: Go to Settings > Display on your Android phone. There, you'll find the option to switch between a light and dark theme and to have dark mode turn on automatically at a certain time of day. I ...

Essentials app that brings Pixel 10-exclusive Google Maps power-saving mode to older Pixels. However, the process is not ...

Android Auto has quietly grown into a full dashboard platform, and a surprising number of apps now plug into it without most drivers realizing what is possible. I want to spotlight five specific apps ...

In November 2025, Google introduced a new power-saving mode in Google Maps, exclusive to the Pixel 10. It preserves power ...

The security company Synthient currently sees more than 2 million infected Kimwolf devices distributed globally but with ...

I used hundreds of new apps in 2025, but only a few really stand out in my mind, and some still reside on my phone. While some of my favorite Android apps from 2025 didn’t necessarily launch this year ...

Android may soon get a new “2.4GHz and 6GHz” dual-band option for WiFi hotspots. The feature is reportedly being tested in the latest Android Canary build. The advantage of this new option is that it ...

Getting Android Auto wireless in our cars has become significantly more convenient since the debut of wireless adapters like AAWireless and Motorola MA1, as these devices make the transition from ...

You no longer need an iPhone to use AirPods features like ear detection, adaptive transparency, and hearing aid modes. You no longer need an iPhone to use AirPods features like ear detection, adaptive ...

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Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are excellent vehicle infotainment systems that make it easier and safer to access various smartphone functions while driving. This includes everything from making calls ...

While Android Auto may have its own quirks and shortcomings, it's one of the best and safest ways to use certain functions of your smartphone when driving. If you wish to make a call, play music, or ...