You may finally be able to fix your embarrassing Gmail address - here's how

The company hasn't made an official announcement, but official documents reveal that the ability to change your Gmail address could be on the way soon. A Google support page was recently updated to ...

How To Use Google's Free VPN On Android (And Why You Should)

Did you know Google offers its free VPN service on Pixel 7 devices and later? Here's how to check if your device supports the ...
Lifehacker

Android 16 Just Put Parental Controls Directly on Your Kid's Phone

In the long-running Android vs. iOS competition, iPhones have historically had the edge in terms of parental controls: They've been a bit more straightforward and intuitive, and easier for caregivers ...
TalkAndroid

Stop stressing when lending your phone: discover the hidden guest mode trick

Stressed about lending your phone and exposing all your secrets? You’re not alone! Thankfully, there’s a clever Android trick ...
9to5google

How to install the latest Android 16 Beta on Google Pixel

What is the latest Android 16 Beta? As of December 17, 2025, the latest Android 16 release is QPR3 Beta 1. Android 16 QPR2 was just released via the stable release channel in early December. To get ...

4 Google Pixel phone tricks every user should know - including my favorite

The original call-screening feature remains one of the best -- and now it's available either automatically or manually. If you have it set to manual, you tap "Screen call" when a call comes, and ...
Android Authority

Here's your first look at the slick animation for Android’s NameDrop-style contact sharing feature

Google is developing a NameDrop-style contact-sharing feature for Android. We can now show you the slick animation that will accompany the feature and appear when two Android phones are brought ...

How I use Google Maps to make my commute stress-free

One of the most underrated ways Google Maps makes commuting less stressful is that it reroutes in real time. For instance, it ...
Daily Record

'I'm a pilot and 1 annoying thing happens when you forget to put phone on airplane mode'

Travelling on a plane comes with many safety precautions, from passing through security and then listening to the cabin crew before take-off. But one important task to complete before leaving the gate ...
TwinCities.com

Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans on personal phone, Pentagon watchdog finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans about an upcoming military strike in Yemen on his personal phone, according to a Pentagon inspector ...
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'War Thunder' Will Finally Put Boots On The Ground In Line of Contact Update, Coming Later This Month - Trailer

War Thunder is an MMO dedicated to World War II military aviation. You will take part in all of the major combat battles, fighting with real players all over the world. Become a lone hero or lead your ...
The New York Times

States Are Raking In Billions From Slot Machines on Your Phone

Online casinos have proved to be a much stronger source of tax revenue than sports betting apps. They may be coming to a state near you. By Ben Blatt Most casinos in Las Vegas take sports bets, but ...