I tried a hidden Android Auto feature Google doesn't want you to know about

Google limits what Android Auto can do, but you can sideload apps to unlock YouTube, screen mirroring, and more. Here's how ...
How-To Geek on MSN

I turned my old Galaxy phone into a pocket Linux server with Termux

Building a pocket Linux server with Termux and an old phone was a challenge. But I unlocked new possibilities for file ...

Google Finally Rolls Out Per-App Backup Controls on Android for Granular Cloud Storage Control

Google is rolling out per-app backup controls for Android devices, allowing users to select exactly which applications sync ...
Android Police

I stopped an Android Auto disconnect loop by modifying one background power setting

Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed by hands-on experience reviewing hundreds of ...

I connected Gemini with these apps; my Android phone became smarter overnight

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ...
Digital Trends

YouTube has revived direct messaging so you can finally share videos without leaving the app

YouTube officially announced that its in-app video sharing and messaging feature is now rolling out to the US, UK, Brazil, and Singapore, bringing the total number of supported countries to 40. The ...
9to5google

YouTube rolling out new in-app messaging with invite-only chats

After testing got underway last year, YouTube is now more widely rolling out a new in-app messaging system. The aim is to let people “connect over their favorite videos directly on YouTube.” Once ...
The New York Times

How to Remove Apps You Never Use (or at Least Hide Them)

If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer writes about how to get more ...
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Expanding ways to share on YouTube

Our community loves to share videos with their friends and family, and we want them to be able to do it in one place. Today, we’re starting to expand our in-app video sharing and messaging feature to ...