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10 Google Maps settings I immediately change on every new phone - and why

10 Google Maps settings I always change to greatly improve its usability - and you should, too

Google Maps works well with default settings, but I like to tighten my privacy and enable a few features to make it better.

2 weeks ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Services & Software

My new favorite Android file manager is way better than Google's default - and it's free

Material Files is free to use and has no in-app purchases. Here's what makes it so perfect.

2 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Android

Googlebook looks promising, but one big laptop brand is conspicuously absent

Google announced that five major laptop brands will release new Googlebooks, but the one I most expected to see was notably absent.

2 weeks ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops

Chromebook vs. Googlebook: How I'm deciding which laptop to upgrade to next

Google is going all-in on its new product line while assuring users Chromebooks aren't being phased out.

2 weeks ago by Cesar Cadenas in Laptops

Google's new 'Gemini Intelligence' makes Android agentic - here's how

Your Android phone is getting agentic powers with Gemini Intelligence - here's how and when

Gemini got a major agentic upgrade on Android, handling multi-step tasks across apps - and powering new features.

2 weeks ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Artificial Intelligence

YouTube is the only streaming service I pay to skip ads - here's why

Google will let you watch YouTube videos on Android Auto now - is your car supported?

Android Auto will officially support full HD videos, including watching YouTube. But there are a couple of limits.

2 weeks ago by Artie Beaty in Transportation

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, Oppo Find X9 Ultra, Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

I'm a devoted iPhone user but Android 17 is tempting me with its new video and social features

Android 17 just made it easier to switch from an iPhone or exist alongside a group of iOS users with new features and capabilities.

2 weeks ago by Prakhar Khanna in Android

Android will hang up on banking scammers for you - how its new anti-spoofing feature works

Rolling out to Android devices in the coming weeks, a new security feature will automatically end a phone call from a spoofed bank number.

2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Android

First look at Googlebook: A premium Chromebook alternative for Android users

Googlebooks use an all-new OS that merges Android and ChromeOS with more premium hardware.

2 weeks ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops

I tested whether Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude can analyze videos - this one wins

I compared how Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude can analyze videos - this model wins

Can AI really watch video, or does it just fake it? I tested my favorite AI tools on YouTube clips and local files to find the best.

2 weeks ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence

Windows rivals to MacBook Neo are here - but I'm more excited for Google's response

Budget PCs have a ways to go if they really want to compete with the MacBook Neo. But Google's computing line could have a leg up.

2 weeks ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops

Google Maps vs. Apple Maps: I compared two of the best navigation apps - here's my pick

Apple Maps has improved over the years, but how does it compare to Google Maps today? Here's the verdict after extended use.

3 weeks ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Services & Software

Chrome is finally getting built-in vertical tabs

The best VPN extensions for Chrome in 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Chrome VPN extensions hide your online activities and improve your privacy without disrupting your browsing session. These are ZDNET's top picks.

3 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN

Why Chrome may have quietly downloaded a 4GB file to your PC - and how to get rid of it

The file, which appears to be related to Google's on-device AI model, is harmless enough. Here's why some users may still be concerned.

3 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence

This useful Pixel phone sensor is one of my favorite tools - but Google may replace it soon

Leaks hint that the next Pixel lineup will lose the thermometer in favor of 'Pixel Glow' LEDs.

3 weeks ago by Artie Beaty in Smartphones

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