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Google Maps app is crashing on some Android devices, making it unusable for navigation and browsing. The issue seems to affect users on Android 14 or 15 with versions 11.144.x and 11.145.x. To fix the crashing problem, uninstall updates for the Google Maps app in the device settings. Google Maps...

Google Maps is instantly crashing for many Android users right now

Samsung is pushing older Galaxy phone users to switch from Samsung Messages to Google Messages. The Korean company has been slowly transitioning users away from its messaging app to Google Messages. Google Messages lacks features like categories and might be slow to load your conversations initially. With the debut of...

Samsung wants older Galaxy phone owners to switch to Google Messages

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Apple will be changing the name of Apple ID to Apple Account this fall.

Apple Account will replace Apple ID this fall — what you need to know

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Even though most iPhone users assume all of the apps that can be found in the App Store are vetted enough by Apple to be deemed safe, that doesn’t mean tech experts actually recommend downloading them. There are several apps that can get around the r...

3 Apps To Avoid Downloading To Keep Your iPhone Running Smoothly: Facebook Messenger & More

Last week, Google finally rolled out functionality to allow three apps to update at once. Now, a limited server-side experiment indicates that the functionality might be upgraded to support four concurrent app updates. This is true for both new app installations and updates to existing apps. Earlier this year, in...

Google's already testing even more simultaneous Play Store app updates

Your Android phone comes with many features that improve the security of your data and device. These can help you find a lost phone, restrict access to specific apps, protect sensitive information, and more. Here are some key security features you should always keep enabled on your smartphone. 1 Set...

7 Android Security Features You Should Be Using

There’s been a spike in malware hitting Android phones, and the latest one, called ‘BingoMod,’ might be the scariest yet. This malware can steal money from your accounts and then wipe your phone clean. Using on-device fraud techniques, it can swipe up to $16,000 in one go. And the worst part? This isn’t even the final version—researchers say the creators are working on adding more features to make sure it doesn’t get detected.

Beware of this new Android malware that empties your bank account and clears your device completely

We’ve all been there: You’ve got a fancy new phone or laptop, and it’s time to set it up, but you have no idea what the Wi-Fi password is. Maybe it’s a long string of characters on the back of your router in another room or written on a Post-It note somewhere in the house. Either way, there are some pretty easy ways to get yourself up and running without having to bug a friend, family member, or colleague to access it or add another of your own devices; here’s how to find the password.

Forgot Your Wi-Fi Passwords? Here’s an Easy Way to Find Them Again

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Your Android phone comes with quite a few accessibility features that are designed to make it easier for people with disabilities to use. RTT, or real-time text calling, helps people with hearing or speech difficulties communicate over the phone. RTT isn't a phone call in the traditional sense. Instead, when RTT is activated, the participants in a phone call send each other texts in real time instead of communicating with their voices. Unlike regular text messages, RTT calls are instantaneous, meaning there's no delay between when you type a character and the other person seeing it. You don't even have to press the send key as you typically would with SMS, chats, and other types of messaging. That's because RTT calling is meant to replicate a real-time conversation rather than the back and forth of regular texting, where it's often unclear when the person will respond.

How To Turn Off RTT Calling On Your Android Phone

The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition may support the S Pen stylus, contrary to what rumors and leaks have suggested so far. Samsung could implement a new method to enable S Pen support on the foldable due to thickness and cost constraints. The device still won't feature a built-in...

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition could include S Pen support

There's high anticipation for Android 15, and although the new Pixel 9 series has launched recently, the update still remains unavailable, with Google only pushing the source code to AOSP this week. Luckily, there's not much longer to wait, as the update is set to arrive sometime in the coming weeks. But for those that are curious, the source code has given a chance to dive into the details of Android 15, and to see how new features are implemented and to maybe even see some of the features that are dormant as well.

Here's our first look at Google's dual-pane Quick Settings redesign for Android 16

AI is quickly becoming a pervasive element of all personal electronics, be it smartphones or smart displays, and, as Google would have it, even our favorite thermostats. The advent of the AI era is all about preemptive, predictive analysis of your usage patterns, and it's coming for all your personal spaces.

Google Nest Learning Thermostat: Does your AC need AI?

Since the Galaxy Z Fold 4 burst onto the scene two summers ago, I've used every big-screen foldable sold here in the States. I've jumped between Samsung, Google, and OnePlus, comparing what these companies got right and wrong on their respective hardware, and by the end of 2023, it felt like we had achieved some kind of status quo. Samsung remained the default favorite, having traded innovation for a reliable, known experience, while OnePlus felt like the underground hit with tech reviewers that, unfortunately, would likely struggle to convince anyone to swap out of their ecosystem of choice.

After a week with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, I'm finally starting to get foldables

Over the years, I have used multiple devices from Samsung (Galaxy S23 Ultra), Google (Pixel 6), OnePlus (OnePlus 11) and Apple (iPhone 14 Pro). While I appreciate the Pixel UI's smoothness, OnePlus' blazing-fast charging speeds, and iPhone's polished apps, my primary SIM keeps returning to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

5 One UI features that have hooked me on Samsung Galaxy phones

Firefox 130 web browser binaries were published today ahead of the official release announcement going out on Tuesday. Firefox 130 isn't too particularly exciting but there are a few changes worth mentioning. Firefox 130 brings improvements to its local translation handling for text, overscroll animations are now enabled as the...

Firefox 130 Now Available With WebCodecs API Enabled On The Desktop

Your Android phone is about to get an AI-powered anti-theft upgrade that can keep your personal information safe. In May of this year, Google teased a new Theft Detection Lock tool for Android phones. Expected to debut with Android 15, the feature would sense a device's motion -- such as someone snatching a phone and then running, biking, or driving away -- and immediately lock the screen, Google said.

Your Android phone is getting an anti-theft upgrade, thanks to AI. How it works

IFA 2024 kicks off September 6, 2024, in Berlin, Germany, with some exciting reveals and announcements expected from the prominent names in tech. The world's largest electronics show (a title CES also claims) promises to intrigue with hints of new folding technology and fun brand crossovers. It also promises to be a banner year for portable projectors, allowing you to stream your favorite Google TV while on the go. Here are the top five reveals we're looking forward to when the show begins.

5 gadgets we're most excited about from the world's largest tech show

Google is finally pushing Android 15 to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), marking a crucial milestone when companies begin prepping their respective software experiences for their smartphones and developers start fine-tuning their apps. As far as a public release, the stable public build of Android 15 will be released for compatible Pixel phones in the coming weeks.

Android 15 has reached a turning point

Android users across the United States now have access to early earthquake warnings, as the Android Earthquake Alerts System expands to cover all 50 states and six U.S. territories. This system, which has been instrumental in providing life-saving alerts in California, Oregon, and Washington, is being rolled out nationwide, with the deployment set to be completed in the coming weeks. This expansion ensures that millions more people are prepared when an earthquake strikes.

Google is shaking things up: Android expands earthquake alerts to all U.S. states

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 carries on from the company's previous smartwatches with improvements in a few key areas to make it a premium Wear OS choice. The Google Pixel Watch 2 looks elegant on anyone's wrist and runs Wear OS with some visual splendor. Fitbit integration makes things interesting if you want a smartwatch with usable features.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2: Which wearable is right for you?

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Google's latest Android feature bundle brings offline maps to Wear OS and Earthquake Alerts to the entire US

Google's Android feature bundle for September brings five new features to Android devices, with a focus on accessibility and safety. Android users can now utilize features...

Google's latest Android feature bundle brings offline maps to Wear OS and Earthquake Alerts to the entire US

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