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How to make your commute suck less with a few simple Android Auto hacks

You don't have to drive like this. There is a better way

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Android Auto's taskbar widget showing a playing audio track
Android Auto bug streak continues with missing signal icon

Missing signal strength icon!

A photo of Google's Play Store app icon in the Android app drawer.
Google just made its first real move to change sideloading forever

And it shares what the future holds

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The Google Drive homepage open on a Windows laptop on a greendesk
Google Drive just got a powerful new security upgrade, and it's available to all users

A layer of protection we can appreciate

Google Maps pin on a map background displaying traffic congestion and a settings gear icon.
Google Maps now predicts battery life for 350+ EVs

Range Anxiety takes a back seat

The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro and case
Samsung's new Hearapy app can mitigate motion sickness using most earbuds

A helpful tool to curb your travel woes

Smartphone screen with Android 17 logo and an At a Glance widget showing a red delete icon.
Google's most persistent eyesore can finally be deleted in Android 17

Android 17 fixes what Google refused to do for years

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Android Auto home screen with Maps
Android Auto is working on a useful update for its autoplay behavior

A new notification is in the works

A smiling woman using a smartphone with the Google Translate logo and interactive learning icons on a purple background
I thought Duolingo was enough, but Google Translate is secretly a better teacher

I didn't expect this shift at all

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Showing Google Maps and YouTube Music playing on Android Auto
YouTube is now available on Android Auto, but there is a catch

It works, but not how you’d expect

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A Gboard illustration with a Google 'G' icon floating above it on a yellow background.
This annoying Gboard voice typing flaw could soon be gone

Support for Bluetooth earbuds

Android mascot holding a warning sign next to a phone connected to a monitor in desktop mode.
Android Desktop Mode turns your phone into a PC — just not a good one

It's not the laptop killer people hoped for

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Google Photos logo and a 'Create' button surrounded by pet photo collages on a green and blue background
I stopped reaching for other photo editing apps after trying this Google Photos feature

I can't believe I ignored this tool for so long

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Smartphone screen featuring the Gboard keyboard, a text bubble with highlighted text, and a floating Undo button.
Gboard's 'undo' gesture is a compromise I'm willing to live with

Because I know how to use it

Android mascot with number 17, app lock, and app bubble icons on a green background
6 Android 17 features in development I can't wait to use

Google is testing a lot of new features

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A woman in pajamas sitting on a bed and using a Google Pixel phone
Pixel 'Comfort View' stopped the headaches on my morning scroll

Comfort View: A new display setting to make your smartphone screen less abrasive

A Google Pixel phone standing next to an external monitor displaying a desktop mode interface.
I didn't think I needed a desktop mode on my Pixel — until I tried it

Android's desktop mode turns your phone into a full-fledged workstation with a large screen interface, resizable apps, and a traditional taskbar

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A smartphone interface showing the Google Messages logo, with voice transcription, Photomoji, and map integration features highlighted
I've used Google Messages for years, and I can't believe I was ignoring these features

I rely on them way more than I expected

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Android Auto's taskbar widget showing a playing audio track
Android Auto has had a rough time lately, with yet another issue popping up

User can't catch a break

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Hand holding a Samsung Galaxy S26 showing Now nudge suggestions like 'Add event' and 'Share photos'.
This underrated Samsung Galaxy 26 feature is a game-changer. Here's how I use it

I use it every day

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