Here’s some exciting news for users of the Google Search app on iPhone and iPad. According to 9to5Google, you can now personalize the home screen icon of the Google Search app to reflect your mood better. The traditional Google app icon features red, yellow, blue, and green on a...

The Google app on your iPhone just got a hidden new feature

Android Auto has made it drastically easier to enjoy the features of your phone safely while driving. Maps, music, and messages are easily in sight and can be controlled without looking away from the road. However, Android Auto is far from perfect–here are some things that could make it even better.

6 Things That Would Make Android Auto Better

Three applications are the best when it comes to digital navigation: Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps. These titans cater to the majority of drivers seeking turn-by-turn guidance, although lesser-known contenders like Sygic and TomTom offer alternative experiences. While Android users often find Google Maps pre-installed, iPhone users have Apple...

Google Maps Enhances CarPlay Experience with New Features, Outpacing Apple Maps and Waze in 2024

While Google Chrome is currently displaying security warnings when trying to download certain files and forbid the operation, the upcoming full-page security warning screen will also allow the user to choose one of three reasons for downloading, and regardless of the answer, the user will be able to complete the operation.

Full screen security warnings coming to Google Chrome

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Here's how Android's green dot works and how you can technically prevent it from appearing if you don't want to see it.

Android User Guide: What The Green Dot On Your Screen Means & How To Turn It Off

Your Android phone holds many mysteries. If you take the time to explore the menus and settings, you'll uncover them and improve your experience. Also, every Android phone manufacturer adds their own custom features and offers a different skin, which keeps the user interface interesting. We've compiled the top five secret features for you so you don't get lost in your settings menu.

Five Hidden Android Features You Need To Know About

I often snap screenshots on my smartphone, typically to provide images for the articles I write. Sometimes, I need to capture more of the screen than I can see at once. For example, I may want to capture a scrolling webpage, a long email, or another type of content that can't fit on the phone's screen at one time.

How to take a scrolling screenshot on Android, iOS, and iPadOS

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SAMSUNG is plotting a clever trick to help smartphone users keep nosy friends and family out of their apps. And some onlookers believe Apple's recent iOS 18 announcement may have spurred on the new feature. Samsung's Android devices already have a load of privacy protecting features such as the secure...

‘It’s about time’ Samsung phone owners yell as users spot secret button that locks sensitive apps and stops snooping

The rise of online instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, iMessage, and Facebook Messenger has brought about several improvements and reasons to never look back to using traditional SMS. We take for granted things such as high definition media sharing, voice messaging, or even video calling on most of these platforms — these were all things that weren't possible through text messaging in the early days of cellphones.

Android User Guide: How To Recover Deleted Text Messages

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Amazon Prime Day sees the Motorola Defy Satellite Link discounted down to just $79 (was $149), making it more accessible than ever. Cellular coverage has expanded over the years, but if you spend time outdoors, you will find areas of the world with little to no coverage. While it is a relief to get off the grid at times, if you are injured, delayed, or isolated, then you may want to communicate with family, friends, or emergency responders.

Give your phone satellite messaging powers with this handy device - nearly 50% off for Prime Day

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Google Chrome's Safe Browsing tool protects against online threats by warning of potentially harmful downloads. New, more prominent warnings may soon appear in Chrome to alert users of dangerous downloads. Users may be able to activate the new warning UI by enabling the Download Warning Improvements flag in Chrome settings.

Google Chrome is getting serious about risky desktop downloads with full-screen warnings

Android Auto may finally be able to control and listen to actual broad radio channels in the future. A recent code dive has discovered strings within the latest Android Auto app that suggest radio controls could be coming to the platform in the future. The new feature isn’t live or...

Android Auto may eventually let you control your car's radio directly

Google Named the Official Search AI Partner of Team USA, Which Will Highlight How Search, Gemini and Google Maps Platform can help NBCUniversal viewers, Team USA fans, Olympians and Paralympians enjoy the Paris Games. July 18, 2024 – New York, NY – Today, Google, Team USA and NBCUniversal announced a...

GOOGLE, TEAM USA AND NBCUNIVERSAL STRIKE NEW PARTNERSHIP USING GOOGLE SEARCH AND OTHER AI-POWERED FEATURES TO HIGHLIGHT

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People Are Only Just Learning What QR Code Stands For

These time-lapse apps have been tested to see if they are fit for purpose. I've weeded out poor-quality apps, of which there are many! What remains are the essential time-lapse apps that you need to look for, the rest you can comfortably pass on. 1 Velocity Lapse. My first impression...

I Tested 5 Time-Lapse Apps: Here Are the Results

SAMSUNG has revealed that a raft of new camera tricks, including a Astro Portrait feature, are being rolled out to older devices soon. The features will be included in the jam-packed the One UI 6.1.1 update, which arrived hand-in-hand with two new phones. It's the software that will come pre-installed...

Samsung reveals nine features coming to Galaxy phones soon with a free Android upgrade – including new camera tricks

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The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries reported on Wednesday that it fined four roofing contractors more than a million dollars for letting their workers perform on top of homes without fall protection gear, among other safety violations.

Roofing Companies Fined $1.27M for Endangering Workers

GOOGLE has unveiled an update that allows users to communicate with an AI assistant while their phones are locked. The company released its latest large language model, Google Gemini, in December. Gemini powers Google's chatbot, formerly named Bard, and is slowly being integrated into other services. The tool is available...

Google hands out AI freebie to millions of Android owners – it’s so useful but you’ll need to lock your phone to try it

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Google Maps might suggest destinations based on ads you hear

Ads from streaming services might prompt destination suggestions in Google Maps in the future. Google hasn’t commented whether it’ll see the light of day. Google filed...

Google Maps might suggest destinations based on ads you hear

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