November 2025 Feature Drop:
November 2025 Feature Drop: Pixel notification summaries, Maps Power Saving mode, more – share.google · Abner L
Google today is rolling out a November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop that is quite sizable and coming out of cycle. This update is still based on Android 16 QPR1.
Chrome’s New ‘Split View’ Is Now My Favorite Way to Use the Internet
Chrome’s New ‘Split View’ Is Now My Favorite Way to Use the Internet – share.google
Having previously been tested as an experimental flag, Google Chrome’s Split View feature is now rolling out in the stable version of the browser (version 142). It doesn’t seem to be live for everyone at the same time, but some people are seeing it. (I’ve got it in Chrome on my Mac, but not yet on Windows.)
The Pixel Watch 4 is finally the Android smartwatch to beat
The Pixel Watch 4 is finally the Android smartwatch to beat – howtogeek.com
It’s hard to believe that Google is already on its fourth generation of Pixel Watch. The progress has been slow, but the improvements have been steady. With the Pixel Watch 4, Google may finally have the smartwatch to beat for Android owners.
The little known Android keyboard shortcut I use every single day
The little known Android keyboard shortcut I use every single day – share.google
One of the biggest reasons I haven’t switched to the iPhone is because of Android’s superior customization features. You can make your Android skin look however you like.
Google Maps voice commands every driver should know
9 Google Maps voice commands every driver should know – howtogeek.com
Driving these days requires you to be aware and keep your eyes completely focused on the road. Google Maps shows you a lot of information on your dashboard, but you should keep your eyes on the road as much as you can while actively driving. A good way to do this is to use voice commands.
Android vs iOS in 2025: Things Have Changed!
Android vs iOS in 2025: Things Have Changed! – youtube.com · Kyle Erickson ·
Google Maps is getting a navigation upgrade
Google Maps is getting a navigation upgrade – howtogeek.com
Google Maps is getting an upgrade thanks to the integration of Gemini. This should make Maps a lot more conversational and have as much information as a tour guide would. The idea is to help you understand where you are going, instead of giving flat directions.
Google Messages features that save your time
5 underrated Google Messages features that save your time – androidpolice.com
Google Messages isn’t on the list of the top 10 most downloaded Google apps on the Play Store, but it’s still one of the best messaging apps on Android.
It’s time to stop using Samsung Messages
It’s time to stop using Samsung Messages – howtogeek.com
Google Messages has been the default messaging app on Samsung phones for more than a year now. While you can still use Samsung Messages on your Galaxy device without issues (at least for now), you ought to switch to Google Messages. Here’s why.
4 things Google Maps does better than Waze
4 things Google Maps does better than Waze – share.google
Rich Hein is a veteran technology journalist with more than two decades covering developer, consumer and enterprise topics. Rich’s career has been dedicated to service journalism, connecting readers to content that informs and delights.
How to use Google Maps without an internet connection
How to use Google Maps without an internet connection – howtogeek.com
If you’re traveling somewhere with patchy mobile network coverage or want to cut your data costs, Google Maps can still guide you. You just need to plan ahead. Here’s how to download maps for offline use, what cached maps can do in a pinch, and what it’s like to use Google Maps without an internet connection.
The Gmail feature I somehow missed
The Gmail feature I somehow missed — and now can’t live without – androidpolice.com
If you’re like me, you probably rely on Gmail for all your emailing tasks. Sure, there are plenty of email services out there — some quite private and secure like Proton Mail — but for most of us, especially us Android users, Gmail is the account we turn to at the end of the day.
– This secret setting prevents Google Maps from wasting data while driving
This secret setting prevents Google Maps from wasting data while driving – share.google
Faisal Rasool has been a feature writer at How-to Geek since early 2024. He brings five years of professional experience in simplifying technology for his readers on topics like mobile devices, PCs, and online privacy. He tries to help people get the most out of their gadgets and software with the least effort.
I Hated Browsing YouTube Until I Changed This Setting
I Hated Browsing YouTube Until I Changed This Setting – howtogeek.com
I use YouTube almost daily, whether on my laptop, mobile, or phone. On the whole, the popular video-streaming platform has a user-friendly interface, but there’s one default setting that, until I disabled it, frustrated me endlessly: autoplay previews.
Why Does My Chromebook Keep Freezing?
Why Does My Chromebook Keep Freezing? The Real Reason – howtogeek.com
Has your Chromebook been freezing more and more lately? The good news is, it’s likely not broken. There are several reasons why it might freeze up, so here are a few things to check before you consider a new machine.