I tracked Google Messages feature requests for a year — here's what Google still ignores

Here are the useful features users have been asking for in Google Messages for a long time, which Google has continued to ...

5 Popular Apps That Don't Work With Apple CarPlay (But Should)

CarPlay has become a vital element of the modern vehicle ecosystem, but Apple's infotainment system is still missing a number of major apps.

I love Google Gemini — but not on a screen, in my fridge

Smart homes don’t need more displays or speakers — they need ambient AI. Here’s why Google Gemini fits better when it stays ...
The New York Times

Trump Doesn’t Want to Talk About Affordability. Democrats Say That’s a Gift.

The president continues to brush off an issue that he said he would solve in his first months in office. Some Democrats say he is making the same mistake as his predecessor. News Analysis The ...
Forbes

Apple Warns All iPhone Users—Do Not Use Chrome Or Google App

Apple warns iPhone users to stop using Google Chrome. “Unlike Chrome,” it says, “Safari truly helps protect your privacy.” Apple’s warning now includes secretive fingerprinting. And Chrome’s not the ...
AppleInsider

The US government really doesn't want more ICEBlock apps in the App Store

Lawmakers in the United States are continuing to apply pressure on Apple to keep more ICEBlock-style apps from appearing in the App Store. In October, after facing demands from U.S. Attorney General ...
People

Olivia Dean Reveals She Doesn't Use Dating Apps: 'It All Feels a Bit Too Disposable'

The "Man I Need" singer is looking to be charmed IRL Jamie McCarthy/WireImage British soul-pop artist Olivia Dean reveals that she's off dating apps In an interview with NYLON, Dean said there is a ...
BGR

6 Free Android TV Apps You Need To Install Before Google Removes Sideloading

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...
SlashGear

5 Essential Google TV Streamer Apps You Need To Download ASAP

First launched in 2013, Chromecast was the go-to streaming device for those looking to convert their dumb TVs into smart ones. However, in 2024, Google finally bid adieu to its Chromecast streamer and ...
Liliputing

Google will let “power users” continue to sideload apps from unverified developers

Most phones, tablets, and other devices that ship with Google’s Android operating system come with the Google Play Store pre-installed. But as long as Android’s been around, there’s also been a ...
Lifehacker

The Google Play Store Wants to Help Preserve Your Battery

November 11, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Google's Play Store will roll out new alerts next year warning users about apps that use more battery than ...
Popular Science

How to use AI Mode instead of regular Google searches (or avoid it altogether)

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. AI has made its way into nearly all of the apps and websites we use ...