Google recently released a new Android Auto update in the beta channel, and it is expected to roll out to everyone in the coming days. However, the stable release is likely to be delayed given the volume of bugs we have seen since the update rolled out. These bugs have to do with the connection and the Gemini Assistant. New Android Auto bugs: Connection and Gemini issues Connection is probably the most reported issue among Android Auto users. Google recently acknowledged the problem and promised a fix, and it seems they have rolled it out. The latest problem started after…
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Xiaomi is one of the smartphone makers that release frequent updates to its phones and apps. The sub-brand, POCO, isn’t different from the parent company, as they ensure their devices run the latest software update. Additionally, apps like POCO Launcher receive regular updates to improve stability and resolve bugs. As expected, the April 2026 POCO Launcher update has just been released. While it does not come with any changelog, we believe there have been a few optimizations and bug fixes. Hence, if you have been having animation or multitasking issues, we recommend installing the new update, as that is probably…
Even with the introduction of Find Hub on Android phones, Google Maps remains one of the best solutions to track and find someone’s location for free. The app can be used to keep track of your kids’ whereabouts, including your partner or spouse. Interestingly, it allows monitoring many people at the same time, unlike spy apps that require a separate subscription for each person you want to track. With Google Maps, you can know the real-time location of your kids. Husband and Wife can leverage features like “Notification”, which acts as Geofencing to know when your husband, wife, or kids…
Google Maps remains the best tool to track and locate someone. However, before you can successfully track someone’s location on Google Maps, they have to be sharing their location with you. That’s the only way you can successfully track them, which is why in this guide, we are exploring how you can share your location with Google Maps. It was possible to track someone’s location with Google Maps without them knowing, but that does not work anymore, as it violates the targeted person’s privacy. Hence, before you can successfully track a person’s location, they should be sharing their location with…
Samsung will release the One UI 8.5 stable update in the coming days, and ahead of the supposed release, the complete changelog has now been revealed. It doesn’t seem different from what we have seen so far, but if this is your first time receiving One UI 8.5, it’s definitely worth checking out. Galaxy S25 stable One UI 8.5 update will bring loads of features. Some of them are already available on the Galaxy S26 series. They include AirDrop support via Quick, already available for Beta testers. Additionally, we are expecting call screening, Audio eraser, and others. Below is the…
Google has yet to release the stable Android 17 update, but they are already focusing on the September Feature Drop. With the Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 update rolling out, it is a matter of time before the stable Android 17 update starts rolling out. Google is expected to release a stable Android 17 update next month, but the company is not waiting till that to start the next phase of beta testing. According to Google; “Android 17 QPR1 Beta continues with the next round of Beta updates for our September Feature Drop release.“ From the changelog released with the…
Snapchat has over 900 million monthly users, and these numbers span across different countries. Interestingly, you can make friends from anywhere in the world from the app. Luckily, the app allows you to filter your search based on location. Hence, you can add friends on Snapchat by location, even if you don’t know anyone personally from that country. There’s a map embedded in Snapchat that lets you find people from anywhere in the world. If you have been thinking about how to make friends from the US or Australia, Snapchat offers you an avenue to do that. While you can…
It seems that after a new security patch update, Pixel phone users will start reporting a serious issue. Perhaps Google is slipping again, as it’s been years since we saw a serious bug being reported after every new security patch. The latest report is the Pixel phones battery drain issue, which began after the recent update. Google released the April 2026 security patch update a few days ago. Almost everyone has installed the update, and they are now wishing they hadn’t. That’s because there has been a widespread battery drain issue since the recent update. According to feedback on the…
Samsung will start rolling out the stable One UI 8.5 update later this month. As expected, the company has released the One UI 8.5 Beta 10 build, marking the end of the beta program. The next release for the Galaxy S25 series phones should be the stable build. Galaxy S25 series phones have been previewing One UI 8.5 beta before it was opened for more devices. With the stable build in sight for the flagship phone, we expect other devices eligible for the update to start receiving it once the rollout commences for the S25 series. Meanwhile, if you are…
Oppo has a launch event scheduled in the coming days for the launch of the Find X9 Ultra. The device will debut with many features, including support for AirDrop. According to the company, they have collaborated with Google to bring the feature to their upcoming flagship phones. We expect more Oppo phones to get the feature in the future, but the company is currently focusing on the Find X9 Ultra. From what we have seen from some Samsung and Pixel phones that currently support AirDrop file sharing, it works wirelessly. It can be used to share files, photos, and videos…