Looking to use your old Android Tablet to power Android Auto in your car? There are multiple ways to do so, though some may require a little ingenuity.

From bright displays to background apps, your Android phone might be using more battery than needed. Here are some simple tweaks to gain time between charges.

The Lincoln Aviator returns for 2025 with a thorough refresh, especially in the Black Label trim which I am reviewing, and that continues to be the top of the line. Aviator remains Lincoln's ...

To add widgets, open Settings, go to General, and select CarPlay. Choose the car you want to customize, then tap Widgets under the Customize section. Make sure the Show Widgets option is turned on.

What started as a simple habit of saving favorite spots has turned Google Maps into my ultimate city guide. By creating essential lists, adding personalized notes, and linking them with Google ...

Apple's "awe-dropping" event on Sept. 9 gave fans of the brand and iPhone users an official launch date for the latest operating system, iOS 26. It's slated to launch on Monday, Sept. 15. The update ...

I did a quick test of this hidden Google Maps feature in the car from my house to my in-laws on streets I already knew. I found it works great for looking at upcoming directions without having to take ...

Google is testing a new Gemini Live feature that overlays Google Maps info cards during camera sharing sessions. The cards display place names, types, average ratings, and number of reviews right on ...

As long as I can remember, it seems like Google Maps has had its universally loved timeline feature. Wherever you go and whatever you visit, Google Maps saves your route and location data for a couple ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, ...

Have you ever wished you could quickly and quietly respond to a text while in a movie theatre without pulling out your phone. Or that you could see directions to the closest coffee shop without having ...

Apple and Google have entered the latter half of 2025 with their latest high-end smartphones, each looking to cement its place in the premium segment. Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 Pro at its September ...