How to turn your old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fix dead spots at home

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This hidden setting changed the way I use Android Auto — and I'm never going back

Android Auto doesn't play well with sideloaded apps, but this hidden setting changes all that.

Tested: 2026 Mazda CX-90 Is the Best-Driving SUV in Its Segment

There aren’t many exciting three-row SUVs, but Mazda deserves credit for making an effort with the CX-90. It certainly isn’t ...

12 Useful Gadgets Under $50 To Upgrade Your Smart Home

Turning your home into a smarter space can be surprisingly affordable. These under $50 gadgets bring automation, monitoring, ...
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New Android Auto Update Now Available: Google Releases First 16.5 Build

The search giant has officially started the public beta testing of a new Android Auto update; the build can be downloaded manually by any user ...

Android 16 has a silent VPN bug Google hasn't fixed for months, claim multiple VPN providers

Multiple VPN providers are reporting that Android 16 has a months-old bug that can silently break VPN connections without warning. The issue appears to affect multiple VPNs like Proton, Mullvad, ...

Android Auto 16.5 Update Prepares for 3D Immersive Navigation and Ask Maps

Download the Android Auto 16.5 beta APK. Explore new features like Ask Maps and 3D Immersive Navigation, in Google Maps, a ...