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Electric Fords Now Guide with Google Maps

October 29, 2024

Ford is rolling out an over-the-air software update for its electric vehicles, the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning. This update brings a new feature to Android Auto users, allowing Google Maps to show real-time battery status. Once the update is installed, Ford's EVs will share their battery stat

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Google's Android 16 Might Mimic Apple's Dynamic Island Notifications

October 28, 2024

Google is gearing up to enhance Android notifications once again. This time, they might take inspiration from Apple's Dynamic Island, introduced with the iPhone 14. The upcoming Android 16 could feature Rich Ongoing Notifications, which appears similar to Dynamic Island's interactive notifications.

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Stay Connected, No Matter What: Android's New Satellite Messaging Feature

October 27, 2024

Imagine you're in a place where there's no cell signal, and you really need to send a text. That's where Android's new satellite messaging feature comes in handy. This year, Google announced that Android users in the U. S. (except for a couple of states) can use their Pixel 9 phones to connect to sa

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Android 16's New Notification Style: A Fresh Spin on Alerts

October 26, 2024

Imagine getting notifications that are less annoying and more useful. Google is testing out a nifty feature called Rich Ongoing Notifications for Android 16. These are interactive, colorful tiny blocks in the status bar, kind of like Apple's Dynamic Island, but with an Android twist. They'll show yo

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Upgrade Your Car: Wireless Android Auto Adapter on Sale

October 22, 2024

Are you tired of dealing with cables when using Android Auto in your car? The AAWireless adapter has been a top pick for years, and it's currently on sale. This little device lets you connect your phone wirelessly, so you don't have to fumble around in the dark looking for the USB port. At $60, it's

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Google Wins Temporary Stay: Android App Store Rules Unchanged

October 19, 2024

Google has received a small but crucial win in its ongoing legal battle with Epic. A judge has temporarily halted an order that would have forced Google to open its Android app store to competitors. This means Google might avoid making any changes to the Play Store for years, possibly indefinitely,

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Android 15's New Trick: Auto-Adjusting Vibrations for Pixel Phones

October 16, 2024

Have you ever missed a notification because your phone was on vibrate and the environment was too noisy? Well, Google's latest Android 15 update for select Pixel phones is here to fix that. Meet Adaptive Vibration, a clever feature that uses your phone's microphone and sensors to adjust vibration in

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Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying the Samsung Galaxy A16

October 14, 2024

The Samsung Galaxy A16 might be the best-selling budget Android phone, but is it worth your money? Let's break down the issues. First off, the design is outdated. Thick display borders and notches? That's so last year. And the size? It's enormous, even compared to high-end phones. Now, let's ta

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Hiker's Lost Foot: The Latest Find on Everest

October 11, 2024

For nearly a century, the world wondered what happened to Andrew Irvine, one of the first Brits to attempt climbing Mount Everest. Now, a surprising discovery has been made by a film crew led by Oscar-winner Jimmy Chin. They were on the mountain shooting a documentary for Nat Geo when they stumbled

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New Galaxy Tabs Get Longer Security, But Less Frequent Updates

October 10, 2024

Last week, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S10 series, featuring two models: the Tab S10+ and the Tab S10 Ultra. These tablets come with a big promise—seven years of Android version upgrades and security patches. This is a first in the Android tablet market, setting a new standard. However, Samsung