Android Auto briefly takes some smart Maps direction from CarPlay If you’ve ever swapped between Android Auto and CarPlay, you knowthe two platforms are surprisingly similar.Google’s latest redesigneven pulls from some of Apple’s best ideas, building a dashboard that keeps navigation, media, and more right at your fingertips. That said, both car-friendly UIs have their fair share of strengths and weaknesses, and nowhere is that more evident than with Maps. Thankfully, it seems like one of the biggest headaches for Android drivers — and their passengers — might be changing soon, though Google could already be going back on this update....

Google’s latest tool to protect your privacy on Search just went into beta Even the most privacy conscious among us are often compelled to set up some sort of online presence, and the second you start sharing your personal details, you face the risk of losing control of that info. Anyone interested in looking someone up likely starts right with Google, and they’ll easily find anything the search giant has managed to index....

Second-gen Nest Hub launches in India, but without its headline feature Last March, Google introduced thesecond-gen Nest Hubwith improved sound quality and a Soli radar module for features like sleep tracking and gesture controls. Over ten months andplenty of improvements later, the smart display is finally making its way to India — but unfortunately, losing one key ability in the process. The second-gen Nest Hub is selling for Rs 7,999 (~$110) in India, which is reasonably close to its $99 US price tag....

The new bottom bar design in Google Contacts is landing for more people The Google Contacts app for Android already received its initial Material You makeover back in July 2021, but now, its developers are updating a few more parts of the app to be more in line with Google’s current design guidelines. In the latest revision, the Contacts app has received a Material You bottom bar, but it’s not fully replacing its hamburger menu....

10 Ways to Open the Windows Recovery Drive Tool You can always rely on a recovery drive when your Windows PC runs into issues. That’s because a recovery drive makes it easy to revive your device after a critical system failure. To create a recovery drive, you’d need to use the Windows Recovery Drive app. As such, in this article, we’ll show you the various ways to access this app so you’re able to secure your data when it’s needed....

6 Expert-Approved Apps and Games for Kids Under Five Watching your kids grow into well-rounded adults is a thing of joy and fulfillment. And one of the best ways to ensure this is by laying a solid educational foundation for them. While most parents and guardians recognize this, some still don’t appreciate the place of recreation in child education and development. Thankfully, there are now hundreds, even thousands of education-focused apps for iOS and Android devices....

Best Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 cases in 2025 Though theSamsung Galaxy Tab S9has proven to be a worthy upgrade from the olderGalaxy Tab S8, its predecessor remains agreat Android tablet. It can also be found at deep discounts now that the Tab S9 has materialized on shelves and offers rock-solid performance, a lovely display, and excellent battery life. If you have a Tab S8, you’ll want to keep it safe from cracks, impacts, and scratches with one of the best cases, as it’s far from a bargain tablet....

Chrome 103: What’s new, and how to get it Table of contents Chrome’s incredible release pace doesn’t show any sign of slowing down, and not even a month behindChrome 102going stable, we’re getting our hands on the new release ofChrome 103 for Android. This version adds a few notable improvements, but most of these are solely behind the scenes, focusing on enhancements to page load times and new tools for web developers to work with....

Dead Cells brings The Queen and the Sea DLC to Android for $4 At the tail end of March, we learned that Dead Cells' latest DLC, The Queen and the Sea, would launch on Androidon April 7th. Well, that day is today, and so this DLC is now available, just as promised. Much like theprevious DLCsfor the game,today’s release is priced at $3.99 and can be acquired through an in-app purchase....

Google Play app changelogs have disappeared without a trace on the web App updates have become boring. In the past, new releases would almost always bring new features toyour favorite Android phone, but these days, they mostly offer bug fixes and changes in the background only. Bigger features are instead released in server-side rollouts and as part of a/b tests. A lot of people still appreciate knowing what an app update brings, if developers care to fill in helpful details....

How to Fix the Windows Feedback Hub When It’s Not Working If you want to shape the future of Windows or report issues to Microsoft, you can use the Feedback Hub app on Windows 10 and 11. It’s an easy way for your voice to be heard, and Feedback Hub also lets you vote on other user’s contributions. Sometimes, the Feedback Hub doesn’t work as expected. Perhaps it’s running slowly, crashes when you try to submit feedback, won’t let you vote on a suggestion, or simply won’t load at all....

How to Manually Check Your Windows PC for Signs of Spyware or Hacking Keyloggers, cryptojackers, spyware, and rootkits are all types of malware that hackers use to infect victims' devices. While some of these infections let hackers remotely connect to the victim’s computer, others monitor the person’s keystrokes, use the system’s resources, or simply spy on the targeted person’s activity. If you suspect that your Windows device might have been hacked, here are some practical steps you can take to check that....

How to Restore a Missing Windows Update Service on Windows The Windows Update service is responsible for downloading and installing Windows updates over the internet. you’re able to start, stop, and manage this service as necessary from the Windows Services app. But what if the Windows Update service suddenly goes missing from your computer? If you’re baffled by the sudden disappearance of the Windows Update service, fret not. This guide contains some potential fixes that should help restore the Windows Update service in no time....