Is Android Auto Draining Your Phone Battery? Try This Out

Using Android Auto can be convenient, but it can also quickly drain your phone's battery. Find out how to easily fix this problem before your next trip.

I replaced Google Maps with a navigation app everyone swears by, and immediately regretted it

On paper, switching from Google Maps to Waze felt like a no-brainer. Waze’s entire identity is built around the promise of ...

Overlooked Google Maps features every road tripper should be using

Speaking of photos, don't forget to take advantage of Street View. The feature can make it easier to recognize a destination ...

Gemini for Google Maps Now Supports Walking, Biking on iPhone

Google Maps expands Gemini AI to walking and cycling, bringing hands-free navigation, landmark-based directions, and more on ...

I didn't think I needed a task manager in Gmail — until I tried it

I didn't think I needed a task manager built into Gmail. The app is cluttered enough as is. But now that it's a part of my ...

Capture, summarize and analyze meetings and conversations with the Plaud Note Pro

Recording interviews used to mean hours of rewinding tapes and pounding out transcripts. With devices like the Plaud Note Pro ...

We rode in dozens of driverless robotaxis in China. Here's what we saw — and our advice for other curious travelers

Automotive and AI professionals share how to be a robotaxi tourist in China, including the apps to download and the best ...
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The vast majority of Android Auto users still don’t seem to have Gemini

Google announced the rollout of Gemini for Android Auto in November 2025 and, a couple of months later, it still doesn’t seem to be available for the majority of drivers.