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Android Auto
Overheating from Android Auto? 8 easy fixes that effectively cooled off my phone

Android Auto uses a lot of resources, which can make your phone hot. Here's how to fix it.

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I switched to MyRadar as my main Android Auto weather app and don't regret it
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I've used Android Auto with Gemini for 2 months now - it's transformed my drives in 4 ways
How to turn your old Android phone into a home Wi-Fi extender - for free
How I turned my old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fixed dead spots at home
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I'm an iPhone user who switches to Gemini with Android Auto in the car - why I don't regret it
Android Auto

Overheating from Android Auto? 8 easy fixes that effectively cooled off my phone

Android Auto uses a lot of resources, which can make your phone hot. Here's how to fix it.
4 hours ago by Artie Beaty in Android
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I switched to MyRadar as my main Android Auto weather app and don't regret it

There aren't many weather apps for Android Auto, but there's one that easily rises above the rest.
6 hours ago by Artie Beaty in Android
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I've used Android Auto with Gemini for 2 months now - it's transformed my drives in 4 ways

Gemini has made voice control in my car fun and useful, and I'm still discovering new ways to use it.
17 hours ago by Artie Beaty in Android
How to turn your old Android phone into a home Wi-Fi extender - for free

How I turned my old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fixed dead spots at home

The process is free, easy to set up, and doesn't use mobile data while helping you avoid upgrading to a mesh network.
18 hours ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Android
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I'm an iPhone user who switches to Gemini with Android Auto in the car - why I don't regret it

Gemini can help with a variety of tasks when behind the wheel. All you need is an Android phone and a car with Android Auto.
1 day ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
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4 Android Auto developer settings that make driving so much easier - how to enable them

These developer settings can completely change how your Android Auto looks and operates.
3 days ago by Artie Beaty in Android
Android Auto Apps, Google Maps, Messages

4 Android Auto apps I highly recommend for your next road trip - beyond Maps and Spotify

Android Auto is a lot more than navigation and music. Here are the apps you need before you hit the road.
3 days ago by Artie Beaty in Android
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These 4 Android Auto settings made my daily commute less distracting - where to find them

Using Android Auto can be as dangerous as using your phone while driving. Fortunately, these built-in safety features can make your rides much safer.
4 days ago by Artie Beaty in Android
I took a road trip through rural America to see if 5G is getting to where people aren't

I compared the 100x zoom cameras on Samsung, Google, and Motorola phones - this model won

One is slipping behind its competitors in the super-resolution zoom category, while another shocked me.
5 days ago by Adam Doud in Smartphones
Android XR glasses demo Google IO 2026

I saw the future of Android Auto, and now Google has me dreading my own car

The most recent showcase of Android Auto highlighted key improvements to the user interface, map design, Gemini features, and more.
6 days ago by Kerry Wan in Android
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AT&T will give you the new Razr+ flip phone for under $5 a month - no trade-in required

With this Memorial Day deal, AT&T is offering new and existing customers the 2026 Razr+ flip phone for just $4.43 per month. Here's what to know.
1 week ago by Cesar Cadenas in Smartphones
I took a road trip through rural America to see if 5G is getting to where people aren't

I converted my Motorola Razr into a portable PC, and it was surprisingly capable

Motorola's Smart Connect software is superb, and gives me a practical option for working away from my desk.
1 week ago by Adam Doud in Smartphones
Google IO 2024

Everything we saw at Google I/O: Gemini 3.5, Android XR glasses, Spark, and more

Here's everything we saw in Mountain View at Google's annual developer conference.
1 week ago by Radhika Rajkumar in Android
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6 Android Auto apps I wish I found sooner, because they make every drive easier

If you're only using Android Auto for basic navigation and music, you're missing out.
1 week ago by Artie Beaty in Android
Samsung vs. Motorola: I've reviewed phones from both brands and here's the one I'd choose

Samsung vs. Motorola: I've tested dozens of phones from both brands - here's my choice

Samsung and Motorola both make strong Android phones, but the better choice depends on your budget and more. Here's which one I'd choose and why.
2 weeks ago by Prakhar Khanna in Smartphones
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