I tried this hidden Google Maps trick in Android Auto; now every drive feels smarter

Android Auto already does the basics well. It shows my route, plays my music, reads my messages, and keeps the phone out of ...
9to5google

Google rolling out per-app controls for Android Backups

Following last year’s settings redesign of Android Backups, Google is now rolling out per-app backup controls. On Pixel, going to Settings > Accounts and backup > Google Backup > Other device data ...

The top Android 17 features to get excited about

Android 17 officially launched earlier this month, so if you have a Pixel or Samsung phone, you might as well get the ...
ZDNet

Use Google Messages? I change these 9 settings on every new Android phone - here's why

Google Messages has several settings worth checking. PSA: Gemini chats in Messages are not end-to-end encrypted. Also, small changes can make texting cleaner and less distracting. So, when I set up a ...
IEEE

A Fault- Resilient Voltage Balancing Strategy for Series-Connected IGBTs Using Active Gate Control and Gapped MOV-Based Bottom-line Protection

Abstract: Series-connected insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) are employed to support higher voltage levels in high power conversion systems. However, dynamic voltage imbalance remains a ...
People

Woman with One Hand Who Went Viral After Cop Pulled Her Over and Accused Her of Using Cell Phone Gets Hilarious Surprise Cake

Katie's citation was dismissed on May 26 at the request of the officer involved due to "insufficient evidence," according to court records reviewed by PEOPLE Dairy Queen Greenacres/Instagram Kathleen ...
IEEE

Mobile Robot Navigation Using Hand-Drawn Maps: A Vision Language Model Approach

Abstract: Hand-drawn maps can be used to convey navigation instructions between humans and robots in a natural and efficient manner. However, these maps can often contain inaccuracies such as scale ...
Android Police

I started using Google Keep with Gemini in Android Auto and stopped fumbling with my phone during drives

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work focus on productivity apps and flagship devices, ...