Android Auto update addresses Wi-Fi and stuttering audio bugs
Summary Google’s latest Android Auto update fixes bugs like stuttering audio and Wi-Fi error messages. Google is also looking into issues like audio problems after updates and connection issues on certain devices. Grab the update right now by updating via…
YouTube starts another crackdown, this time on egregious clickbait
Summary Google is cracking down on clickbait on YouTube, starting in India, to sanitize breaking news and current events categories. YouTube defines clickbait as a thumbnail or title misleading users about the actual content, and the move aims to make…
Digitizing and sending medical data to Google sounds like a bad idea
Recent events have brought big tech’s involvement in healthcare back into focus. The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked widespread debate about the US for-profit healthcare industry. Its parent company, UnitedHealth Group, was responsible for the largest healthcare…
I tried Windows’ best email app on Android and here’s my verdict
Gmail, Outlook, and a few others have long dominated the email scene on Android. Recently, a new contender entered the ring, and it’s a name many desktop users will instantly recognize: Thunderbird. Known for its powerful customization and open source…
Google Keep could soon become a system app, signaling improvements are inbound
Summary Google Keep is being upgraded to a system app in Android 16, implying it will have more powerful features. System apps are vital to the Android OS and have deep access; only root access can uninstall them. Making Keep…
Instagram is looking to be Meta’s advertising powerhouse
Summary Instagram has had some huge years when it comes to ad revenue generated. But according to a research firm, 2025 could be the app’s biggest year yet. Estimates state that revenue could grow to $32 billion, up to 50%…
Custom vehicle icons in Google Maps have started rolling out to a select few on Android
Summary Google Maps is testing out custom car icons with a very limited group of individuals. The feature was previously in testing on iOS, and now seems to be rolling out to Google Maps Local Guides on Android. Custom icons…
App makers are pulling up the API ladder. Will it be a bad thing for users?
There’s more than one way to interact with your favorite app. Websites came first, but mobile apps exploded as smartphones proliferated. And though the always reliable Google Chrome produces the same service you see when logged into the Facebook app,…
Google Keep has a lot to learn from Pixel Screenshots
It’s easy to associate Google Pixel phones with exclusive camera features. Google usually has one or two on deck every year, but the Google Pixel 9 is unique. It has new apps, and the most interesting is Pixel Screenshots. Screenshots…