We’ve provided comprehensive coverage of the pros and cons of Google Maps versus Apple Maps as each application evolves. However, Google Maps has recently one-upped Apple with an indispensable safety feature. Since 2019, Google Maps has included a speedometer in its Android app. This month, Google rolled out the...

New Google Maps iPhone Feature Helps Drivers Avoid Speeding Tickets

A new update to Google Maps for Android Auto brings some useful features – but you probably can't get them.

Google Maps on Android Auto set to get a boost – but for now, there's a catch

Google has announced updates for both its Google Maps and Waze apps on iOS, including recommending car parks, and alerting users to different types of speed cameras. More than ten years after it acquired mapping firm Waze, Google is still updating both it and its own Google Maps as separate apps. They're also being updated both for Android and iOS, and the new features will take some months to roll out over both.

Google Maps and Waze get new route guidance and alerts

Of all the hours you spend on your smartphone every day, precious few involve making or receiving calls. Instead, what makes a smartphone smart is all the other tasks it’s capable of: helping keep you or loved ones safe in an emergency, providing directions even when you’re offline or reminding you where you parked your car. Nearly 9 of every 10 U.S. adults 50 and older own ﻿a smartphone, according to an AARP Research report released earlier this year.

From Health and Security to Travel, These 50 Smartphone Features Can Make Your Life Easier

Google is preparing to roll out several new extensions for Gemini, its artificially intelligent assistant. From a recent APK teardown of the latest Google app beta, Android Authority shares that these updates will enhance Gemini's capabilities, making it more versatile in managing your digital life. Normally, the AI is a...

Expect Gemini AI To Be Present In More Google Apps Soon

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It’s nice to customize your ride, but some car accessories are actually dangerous.
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3 car accessories you should never put in your vehicle

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Malware has been the bane of everyone's online existence, because it serves as the easiest back-door entry for perpetrators of cybercrime and thievery. Google is usually on its toes, keeping the Play Store free of nefarious apps and ensuring prompt delivery of Android security patches, but some attackers manage to stay ahead of the curve and still steal money or personal information from victims. One such malware was recently caught in the wild targeting Android devices, stealing all financial data on them, and then wiping them clean.

A new Android malware is emptying bank accounts and wiping devices


You'll want to know the other government departments that can complete traffic stops, so you don't get surprised.
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3 Officials Who Aren’t Highway Patrol, but Can Pull You Over Anyway

Turn the trudge that is debloating your phone into a Canta. Modern Android phones arrive with a dizzying number of apps you’ll likely never use. In some cases, phones sold in other regions include country-specific apps you definitely don’t need. In these cases, uninstalling them, freeing up space, and unloading resources on your device is preferable. However, there are some apps that you cannot remove from your phone as a normal user — you will need elevated privileges.

Here's how I easily debloated my Android phone


You could be carrying something a bit illegal in your car if you don't mind your state's knife laws. 
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Is It Illegal To Have a Knife in Your Car?


Keeping a gun in your car may be your right, but it can land you in trouble if you're not careful. 
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You Can Get Arrested for Having a Legally-Owned Gun in Your Car


See how the Ford Bronco handled accruing 40,000 miles. There are a few complaints you need to consider. 
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The Biggest Ford Bronco Problems After 40,000 Miles

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“It was just instinct,” the pizza guy said of his quick action.
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Watch a pizza delivery driver stop a police chase with one foot [Video]

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Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?


You may get a DUI or DWI charge for sleeping it off in your ride, even if you didn't drive anywhere. 
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Can You Get a DUI for Sleeping in Your Car?


Automatic car washes may not be the best options. 
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3 Reasons to Stop Using Automatic Car Washes

Google has started rolling out an update to the Google Play Services app that brings cross-device features like call and internet sharing between Android devices. After installing the latest update, These features are visible on Galaxy smartphones and tablets, as long as the devices are running Android 11 or newer. You can find these features on your Galaxy smartphone and tablet by navigating to Devices & Sharing > Cross-Device Services.

Google adds call casting, internet sharing to Android

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Google Maps now offers simpler incident reporting, plus you can see building entrances and nearby parking spots.

Google Maps finally steals one of the best Waze features

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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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Google Maps Is Adding New Features but Not the 1 Most Drivers Want


Google maps still lacks one important feature. 
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Google Maps Is Adding New Features but Not the 1 Most Drivers Want

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