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You Can Now Use Your Old Tablet As An Android Auto Head Unit - Here's How

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Old tablets are great for binge-watching the latest Netflix series, but that's not the only way to put it to good use. If you drive an old car ...
PC World

I use this free tool to control my Android phone from my computer

Scrcpy is a useful tool that lets you mirror and control your Android device from your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer. Oh, how I wish it was just built into every Android phone. Not only does it ...
Engadget

How to get more storage on your Android without using a microSD Card

Smartphones now ship with more RAM and storage to accommodate the heavier workloads, larger media files and expansive app libraries. If you're shopping for a new Android smartphone from a mainstream ...
Engadget

Why does wireless Android Auto use both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?

You get in the car, turn it on, and your phone just connects to your entertainment system. Wireless Android Auto launches automatically on the dashboard and you're good to go. No cable. No fumbling to ...
The New York Times

Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones

The decision by European Union regulators is a response to fears that Google will use its vast Android user base to gain an edge in A.I. By Adam Satariano Reporting from London Google was ordered by ...
ZDNet

I use Android Auto in my living room now – and it solves one of my biggest productivity problems

Do you have an old phone or tablet sitting around in your junk drawer? You may be able to turn it into the perfect distraction-free smart home hub — with the help ...
InfoWorld

Using Visual Studio Code’s ‘air-gapped’ AI model mode

VS Code can use LLM models other than GitHub Copilot’s built-in providers for AI-assisted development, including local and offline models, but with some limits. Microsoft has been pushing hard to make ...
ZDNet

I found an Android app that makes using my phone one-handed so much easier – and it’s free

Looking for the ideal accessibility app? Quick Cursor simplifies one-handed control of your Android device. Here's how it works. Accessibility is an important feature in phones. Accessibility issues ...
XDA Developers

I turned my old Android phone into an Android Auto display, and now I use it every day

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the personal technology landscape through features and opinion pieces. He writes for XDA-Developers, ...
SlashGear

There's A Good Reason Why Android Stopped Using Dessert Names For New Versions

If you're a longtime Android user or just a very well-informed iOS user, you probably remember how Android versions used to be named after desserts. Android 1.5 Cupcake, released in April 2009, was ...
PC World

Have an old Android phone sitting around? Use it to boost your home Wi-Fi

Before you throw away (or recycle) that old Android phone, you may be able to make use of it as a Wi-Fi extender for your home network. Android phones can connect to your home Wi-Fi network and then ...
BGR

How Do You Scan A QR Code That's Already On Your Phone's Screen? It's Surprisingly Easy

QR codes, short for Quick-Response codes, are pretty neat. You scan the code using your device's camera, which picks up embedded information, often to share details or direct you to a website. The ...