How to use Google Messages
For a long time, iMessage has left its Android messaging counterparts in the dust. Even Google’s own texting solution – Google Messages – could not compete with Apple’s brilliant (although iPhone-only) implementation. […]
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How to share your location on Android using Google Maps
Sharing your location can be incredibly useful, whether you’re meeting up with friends, catching up with family or ensuring your safety. Google Maps on Android makes it easy to share your real-time […]
How to use the Recorder app on Google Pixel phones
Google includes an audio recording app on its Pixel phones, much like other manufacturers, but the features on this one make it a bit special. From simple voice memos to fully transcribed […]
How to make Windows search use Google instead of Bing
The Windows search function is very practical because it usually finds installed programs faster than using the program menu. However, you can also use the input field to search the internet. By […]
How to turn off the annoying 3D buildings view in Google Maps
If you’re like me, you use Google Maps as your sat nav when driving to unfamiliar places, but a recent change means the interface is suddenly a distracting app to use. Don’t […]
Google Play Store refund: Get your money back for app purchases
Many of us will have bought something from the Google Play Store, whether games, useful-looking apps, films or books. The purchase is not always worthwhile if, for example, the app description is […]
Phew! Widespread Google Nest speaker issues appear to be fixed
Has your Google smart speaker been giving you the silent treatment lately? Join the club. Over the past several days, owners of Google’s Nest and Nest Hub devices have been reporting that […]
Microsoft disguises Bing as Google to fool inattentive searchers
Microsoft would really, really, really like you to use Bing, its self-branded search engine that competes against Google’s monopoly. Not only is it hardwired into much of Windows and other Microsoft products […]
Google hopes you’ll pay for an AI TV assistant someday
Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant to smart TVs in a bigger way this year, with the ultimate goal of getting people to pay for it in some way. Several television […]
How to install Google Gemini on your phone
Google didn’t spend any time talking about Android or teasing Pixels at this year’s annual I/O developer conference. Instead, the entirety of the opening keynote was devoted to its AI efforts, primarily […]
