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4 Gemini tips and tricks I use in Android Auto

Because saying "Hey Gemini" isn't enough.

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The Scratch program with blocks open on a modded Fire Tablet.
Scratch turns anyone into an app maker, even if you've never written a line of code

Turn your digital art into fun interactive weekend projects with your kids, with this simple, code-free tool.

Google Maps on Android Auto showing how to turn on the save parking feature.
Android Auto's hidden developer menu unlocks 7 features Google doesn't want you to find

Screenshots, unauthorized apps, and 5 other Android Auto tools hiding in developer settings.

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Android apps can soon charge you by usage—here's how it works

AI plans on Android, anyone?

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After using CarPlay, I can't unsee Android Auto's glaring flaws

Subtle spacing and navigation choices revealed small design gaps in Android Auto that affect glanceable usability.

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2 Obsidian replacements that let you self-host without any ridiculous workarounds

Doing a crazy workaround for syncing your notes doesn't make sense. Especially when there are plenty of apps that let you do it easily.

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How to add Android Auto to an old car for free using hardware you already own

Run Android Auto on your phone or tablet with this one app.

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These 3 Google Pixel features are saving more personal info than you realize

Google's Call Screen and Recorder are saving your conversations in ways you can't see.

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4 overlooked Samsung apps I added to my home screen so I don’t forget to use them

Better than expected.

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Wired earbuds are back, and Bose's new noise-cancelling pair shows they're not a gimmick

You don't need to go wireless to get noise cancelling earbuds.

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New Google maps immersive mode shown on Android Auto.
I discovered these hidden Google Maps features while waiting for my kids after school

My waiting time wasn't wasted.

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Google TV is winning by doing nothing as Fire TV and Roku self-destruct

Ads, interface changes, and even AI slop are helping Android-powered sets.

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4 powerful Android Auto features I never drive without

My secret driving superpowers.

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I’ve used OneNote for years. How did I miss these 4 settings?

I really slept on these.

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The $50 Android tablet experiment: From smart home hub to retro gaming machine

Cheap tablets are perfect for DIY projects with a small budget.

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This Galaxy feature turned my messy phone into something organized—without organizing anything

One swipe and I don't have to worry about my cluttered app drawer.

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A Samsung phone with Super Fast Charging 2.0.
Your Samsung phone isn't charging at full speed because of this hidden setting

Why is this even an option?

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Perplexity as a digital assistant open on a Samsung Galaxy S24, with a Logitech mouse beside it.-1
I replaced Gemini with Perplexity, and it’s a more reliable assistant for Android

Gemini is no longer the only AI assistant for your Android phone.

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Your Android phone is checking location 500+ times daily—here's how to stop it

I dug into Android's Permission History and found apps pinging my GPS 500+ times a day. Here is how I reclaimed two hours of battery life.

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I tried Android Auto's most useful features and regretted every one

When convenience becomes a headache.

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