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2 days ago | 
howtogeek.com | Joe Fedewa
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3 days ago | 
howtogeek.com | Joe Fedewa
Android 16 and Material Expressive bring "Shape" wallpaper cutouts, sheathed in vibrant colors, creating a fresh, stand-out aesthetic. Android 16 revamps home screens with real-time weather effects, syncing wallpaper visuals with the outside climate's mood. Android's diverse system leaves Material Expressive changes exclusive to Pixel phones for now, preserving manufacturer individuality.
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3 days ago | 
howtogeek.com | Joe Fedewa
Google paused 'Ask Photos' rollout due to latency, quality, and UX issues. Conversational search powered by Gemini AI faced bumps along the way. Improved 'Ask Photos' version expected to ship in two weeks. AI is currently being jammed into everything, but there are some places where it makes more sense than others. Google was testing a feature in Google Photos that used AI to magically find any picture with a simple question.
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6 days ago | 
howtogeek.com | Joe Fedewa
Notification Cooldown is a feature on Android that lowers volume and minimizes alerts for up to 1 minute. It automatically toggles on and off to give you a break from constant notifications. Accessed in the Settings app under "Notifications," it helps manage alert overload without needing customization. For better or worse, notifications are a core component of the smartphone experience. When it's on the "worse" end, they can quickly become overwhelming.
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1 week ago | 
howtogeek.com | Joe Fedewa
People always say they don't have time to watch all the movies and TV shows they want to see. Ironically, in situations when we lose power at home, we have the time, but not the ability. That's why you need an emergency USB stick. No Power and Nothing to Watch I was recently without power for a couple of days after a big storm, and I realized something. Not that long ago, a power outage meant every electronic device in your home was unusable.
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1 week ago | 
howtogeek.com | Joe Fedewa
Google may redesign its Phone app's incoming call screen, offering separate answer & decline buttons or a horizontal slider. The current swipe system for answering or declining calls may be replaced with more user-friendly UI options. It is uncertain when the new design will be implemented, but it promises an improvement over the current system. We all have our small annoyances that seem to bother us more than everyone else.
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1 week ago | 
howtogeek.com | Joe Fedewa
Connection USB-C Ports 7 USB-C Power Delivery 100W Maximum display resolution 4K@60Hz Turn your device’s USB-C port into 8 ports, allowing you to transfer data in seconds, stream media in unrivaled clarity, and provide high-speed pass-through charging. Expand Collapse It’s easy to feel like you never have enough ports on your laptop. Even if you’re a minimalist, there always seems to be one more thing you need to plug in. That’s where a good USB-C hub comes in, and right now, you can snag an...
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1 week ago | 
howtogeek.com | Joe Fedewa
For many of us, Google was the gateway to the internet. It was a clean, inviting homepage—an oasis among the chaotic web of the late 90s. That simple, efficient elegance was what made Google popular, but somewhere along the way, that guiding principle was abandoned.
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1 week ago | 
howtogeek.com | Joe Fedewa
The Google Play Store has a treasure trove of apps, but it's not the only game in town. In fact, some of the most innovative and privacy-focused Android apps are hiding just beyond Google's official storefront. Before we dive into the list, you might be wondering where you can even find these hidden gems. Many of them are available on a third-party app store called F-Droid (which is the first app on the list).
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1 week ago | 
howtogeek.com | Joe Fedewa
Google Messages now labels RCS-enabled contacts, making it easier to tell who can enjoy the benefits of RCS messaging. The feature will display a "RCS" label and dynamic color theme for RCS-enabled contacts in the contact list. This small change may enhance RCS adoption and generate curiosity among users unfamiliar with the feature.
