BMW is switching gears from Linux to Android Automotive next year Most drivers with Android phones are probably relying on Android Auto these days — assuming, of course,they have a car that supports it. There’s a big difference between projecting your smartphone to your car’s built-in display and a vehicle that actuallyrunson Android, though, and that’s where Android Automotive comes in. We’re finally seeing more vehicles running on Google’s full-blown OS over the last couple of years, and starting in 2023, BMW will be the latest company added to the list....

Federal Judge Rules That Emojis Count as Financial Advice Just to prove we’re living in an interesting timeline, a federal judge has ruled that using certain emojis while tweeting specifically signals to users that they should expect a financial return on their investments.It’s an extreme ruling that may affect crypto-Twitter, where you regularly see tweets adorned with profit indicator emojis like the Rocket, the Chart with Upward Trend, and Money Bag to catch the interest of would-be investors....

Google Is About to Stop You Using Android Auto on Your Phone If you’re still using Android Auto on your phone, the next time you open the app you’re likely to see a warning: “Android Auto for phone screens will stop working soon.” Almost a year after the company announced plans to shut down the Android Auto for phone screens app, it looks like it’s finally happening. In its place, you’ll need to use Driving Mode in Google Assistant....

Google Pixel 7 vs. OnePlus 10T: Which should you buy? Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Google didn’t reinvent the wheel with the Pixel 7, but with improved cameras, the next-gen Tensor G2 chipset, and Google’s wonderfully feature-filled software, the Pixel 7 is the better choice over the OnePlus 10T for most people. The OnePlus 10T offers the power (and thermal consistency) of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 alongside Oxygen OS and one of the better 120Hz screens in the Android market....

Here’s What We Know About the iPhone SE 4 So Far The iPhone SE 4 will likely be Apple’s next affordable iPhone. Unlike the last three iPhone SE models that only had small incremental upgrades, the fourth addition could actually be worth the hype, given the big improvements we expect it to bring.Here, we sum up all the credible rumors and leaks about the iPhone SE 4 and details such as its expected release date, price, design, specs, and features....

How to Change the Calendar Color on Your iPhone or iPad Apple’s Calendar app is a lot more flexible than you might think. Along with other great features, like adding travel times based on the location, you can even use calendars of multiple different colors to keep your life clearly organized. For all you color-coding fanatics out there, changing the color of your iPhone and iPad’s calendar is quick and easy....

How to Disable the Windows Mobility Center in Windows 11 Are you looking for a way to get rid of that pesky Windows Mobility Center in Windows 11? It can be quite annoying when your computer keeps popping up with all the different options like toggling Wi-Fi, adjusting volume and brightness, and more. In this article, we’ll show you how to disable Windows Mobility Center through Group Policy or Registry changes....

How to Repair a Corrupted Local Group Policy in Windows 11 Stock Photo ID: 2012713658 Group Policy is a powerful tool on Windows that allows administrators to manage various settings and configuration options for computers on a network. If you suspect that your Group Policy has become corrupted, there are a few steps you can take to fix it. In this article, we will show you how to repair corrupt Group Policy in Windows 11....

How to Unblock Multiple Files on Windows With PowerShell So you’ve downloaded files onto a directory on your PC, but Windows doesn’t trust them? This is understandable because some files from the internet can harm your computer, but what if you know for sure that the files are safe? Luckily there’s an easy PowerShell command you can use to unblock all of them. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number...

Nothing drops brightness rating for the Phone 1 by 40% Nothing has dropped the advertised brightness of its Phone (1) in some markets from 1,200 nits to a little over half that at 700 nits. Ostensibly, the hardware actually supports the former rating, but all testing since the launch indicates closer to a real-world 700 nit maximum. In details provided to German tech siteComputer Base(viaXDA), Nothing explained that it was considering unlocking that extra brightness range in a future update, though it could affect both heat and battery life....

OnePlus is looking to expand its Android TV lineup as it expands beyond phones OnePlusentered the TV business a couple of years backand has launched a handful of Android TVs since then. The company has both budget and premium TVs in its portfolio that are currently limited to the Indian market. While we await the launch of theOnePlus 10andNord 2T, OnePlus is reportedly working on bringing new smart TVs to India soon....

Oukitel Abearl P5000 and P5000 Pro: Portable Power Stations for Any Situation When your power goes down at home or in your workshop, or you need to take portable power with you on camping trips or for other outdoor pursuits, what is the best way to keep your devices up and running? Using a backup generator, of course. Oukitel has just launched its brand new Abearl P5000 and P5000 Pro portable power stations, which are designed to keep you in the juice even when you’re off grid (or when the grid fails you)....

Substack is working on an Android app for authors and readers Substack, the newsletter start-up that took the world by storm, has been around since 2017, offering a platform for writers covering finance, politics, art, travel, and everything in between. After recently reaching one million paid subscribers from its website alone, the company is finally looking to expand into mobile with a dedicated app that makes it easier to find your newsletters....