Android Auto has always played it safe. Clean, dark interface. Simple tiles. No frills. But with its latest update, Google is giving its in-car platform a more personal touch — one that reflects the look and feel of your Android phone. With the Android Auto 14.9 beta, Google is rolling out Material You theming, which brings … Read More “Android Auto Now Matches Your Phone’s Wallpaper Colors — Thanks to Material You” »
It’s not every day that a smartphone catches fire, but there is always a risk, especially with the aging of some components like the battery. However, aging alone isn’t the only risky factor. After all, a flawed technology can be a serious threat, as the Galaxy Note 7 taught us. The latest incident involves a … Read More “Pixel 6a Catches Fire, Bedsheet Burns – Are Pixel 6a Batteries a Safety Risk?” »
Having your phone number, email, or even home address posted on Google can feel like a privacy invasion. These are serious details that a stranger can obtain just by clicking a few tabs. Such exposure can, in some cases, result in dire consequences such as harassment, identity scams, stalking, or even physical stalking. However, removing … Read More “How to protect your privacy by removing sensitive personal information from Google” »
Google has been ordered to pay $314 million in fines after a jury found the tech giant guilty of misusing user information on Android smartphones. The decision was rendered on Tuesday by a San Jose, California jury. The lawsuit surrounded how Google collected people’s personal data on Android phones—often without their knowledge or consent. Google … Read More “Google Fined $314M for Unauthorized Android Data Collection” »
From July 7, 2025, Google will begin rolling out deeper integration of its Gemini AI assistant into most Android apps. According to a recent Android user email, Gemini will become operational in apps like Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and so on. The development has stirred gigantic privacy issues, however—especially given the fact that the update will … Read More “Gemini AI to Access Android Messages and Calls Starting July 7” »
Google has affirmed that it uses YouTube videos to train its AI. Although the company asserts that only a small number of videos are used for this, most creators have no clue that their content might be used. Google Confesses YouTube Videos Used to Train AI – Creators Remain Unaware The videos help improve Google’s … Read More “Google Admits Using YouTube Videos for AI Training” »
Google is launching a new feature in Chrome to ensure your online accounts remain safe. Unveiled at the Google I/O 2025 developers’ conference, this feature is part of Chrome’s password manager. The feature will help users solve weak or compromised passwords in a simple and effective manner. Google Chrome to Automatically Replace Weak Passwords for … Read More “Google Chrome to Automatically Replace Weak Passwords” »
Google is preparing to launch a desktop mode for Android. According to leaked source codes reported by Mishaal Rahman, the feature will offer a large screen interface just like Samsung DeX and Motorola’s Smart Connect. While early signs of this feature were spotted as far back as 2023, this new leak indicates the project is closer … Read More “Desktop mode might be coming to Android, leaked code reveals” »
You probably remember the whole situation with Huawei a few years back, during Trump’s first term. It was quite something. American companies suddenly couldn’t work with them, and poof – no more official Android Play Store, no Google services. A huge blow. Well, with Trump back in the White House now and renewed talk of … Read More “What? China’s Big Phone Brands Are Ditching Google?” »
If you’ve ever owned a Samsung phone, you’ve probably run into Bixby—Samsung’s own virtual assistant. Introduced in 2017, Bixby was Samsung’s big answer to Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. It was supposed to tie all your Samsung gadgets together with voice commands. While the concept had potential, in practice, Bixby never really won people over. … Read More “Don’t Like Samsung Bixby? Get Rid of It With Simples Steps” »
