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How to set up Android Parental Controls on your kid's phone
By Brady Snyder published
Family Link With a recent Pixel Drop, Google added support for setting up Parental Controls straight from the Android Settings app. Here's how to get started.

5 ways to improve your Pixel Watch 4 battery life
By Michael L Hicks published
Wearables Weekly Whether you own the Pixel Watch 4 41mm or 45mm, there are simple ways to extend its capacity beyond the typical 30- or 40-hour estimate.

How to set up and use Android AI notification organizer
By Roydon Cerejo published
Organized chaos Google's new feature drop adds a notification organizer feature to keep you more productive and less distracted.

How to enable Expanded dark mode on a Google Pixel phone
By Roydon Cerejo published
Back in black Google Pixel devices now have the option to force dark mode in more apps that don't natively support it, in the December 2025 update.

How to change your app icon and theme on a Google Pixel phone
By Brady Snyder published
Pixel customization Google Pixel phones support app icon theming in beta, and it can give your Android lock screen a consistent look. Here's how to use it.

How to taste match your YouTube Music playlist with a friend
By Christine Persaud published
Taste match YouTube Music has a relatively new feature called Taste Match that makes it easy to share your musical tastes with friends and vice versa.

How to enable and use Google Maps power saving mode
By Brady Snyder published
Better battery life Google Maps now has a power saving mode that preserves battery life while navigating, but it's only available on the latest Google Pixel phones.

How to record calls on your Pixel phone
By Brady Snyder published
Call recording Google Pixel phones have a built-in call recording feature that can automatically record calls or record individual calls. Here's how to use it.

How to find your Spotify Wrapped 2025, YouTube Music Recap, or Apple Music Replay
By Andrew Myrick, Brady Snyder published
Wrapped! Relive the top songs you listened to all year. Here's how to find your 2025 year-in-review playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.

How to use Quick Share on your Android phone (and how to share content with iPhones via AirDrop)
By Namerah Saud Fatmi, Derrek Lee last updated
Send and receive Quick Share is the best Android feature you aren't using. We'll show you how to get started so you can begin using it like a pro!
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