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Not ready to give up Google Assistant? There's apparently a way to bring it back

By Sanuj Bhatia Published

Back from the dead Someone found a way to bring Google Assistant back from the dead on Android

Back from the dead
Google makes it easier to find apps and listen to YouTube in your car

By Jay Bonggolto Published

Park, play, then go Google is making its in-car Play Store better, and YouTube finally gets background playback.

Park, play, then go
Threads takes 'Gems' to new places with badges for users who spur conversation

By Nickolas Diaz Published

A gem, darling Meta's Threads launches a "Gems" test that's all about awarding ongoing conversations with bright, shimmering badges.

A gem, darling
Google Messages struggles to send media in RCS—but a fix is coming

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Failed to send Media problems rise again for Google Messages' RCS chats, but it looks like Google is on the case.

Failed to send
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Google Maps can now turn your boring driving icon into a McLaren F1 car

By Sanuj Bhatia Published

F1 car in Maps Google Maps just added a fun surprise for F1 fans.

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F1 car in Maps
Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 gives us an early look at next year’s Pixel updates

By Jay Bonggolto Published

Quiet fixes The first Android 17 QPR3 beta arrives with a mountain of stability fixes.

Quiet fixes
Chrome for Android might soon force a biometric scan before filling your passwords

By Jay Bonggolto Published

Trust issue Chrome’s next password feature on Android could make stolen phones less dangerous.

Trust issue
'Samsung Sound' is no more: app prepares for shutdown and future integration

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Moving places Samsung Sound prepares users for eventual shutdown and integration into the company's smart home ecosystem app: SmartThings.

Moving places
Google Play Fest is coming to shower app lovers with sweepstakes and big discounts

By Jay Bonggolto Published

Deals worth saving for Don’t buy apps or ebooks yet: Google Play Fest kicks off October 13 with massive point boosts.

Deals worth saving for
Meta launches 'Edits Assistant' for Instagram: users stay in control creatively

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Editing Meta is rolling out "Edits Assistant" for its Instagram Edits app. The AI helps with analytics. Users remain in creative control of their content.

Editing
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