We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more. This is way better Google is changing the way you use your phone in the car... again. Russell Holly 9 May 2019 15 We've seen "car mode" on Android change almost as often as messaging apps on Android over the last couple of years, but it seems fairly confident about this new iteration. Briefly announced during the I/O keynote as Google Assistant Driving Mode, this new UI for how you handle things in the car is pretty different from the Android Auto app mode we currently have. Which is on purpose, because eventually that app-only mode for Android Auto is going to go away and this will be the dominant UI available in the car.Amazon's 12 Days of Deals is here with big discounts for all Here's a quick look at how it works. As the name suggests, everything here starts in Google Assistant. You can either say "Hey Google, let's drive" or connect to your car Bluetooth or even just turn on GPS awareness and start … [Read more...] about Hands-on with Google Assistant Driving mode, which is replacing Android Auto on phones
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Google launches Gboard, an iOS keyboard that lets you search without a browser
Google this morning launched a new application for iOS devices called Gboard that puts the power of Google search directly into your mobile device’s keyboard. This keyboard had been rumored to be in development earlier this year, and it appears the original reports were accurate. Not only does the app allow for an easy way to use Google search, it also offers swipe-based typing and access to GIFs, as previously reported. And it includes easy access to common keyboard functions, like emojis and word predictions. Of course, the most interesting feature of this keyboard is its direct integration with Google’s services. By tapping the included “G” icon, you’re able to immediately search Google without exiting your keyboard and launching a browser or the Google app. This allows you to easily search for things like flight times, news articles, restaurant and business listings, weather and more right from your keyboard, then just tap to paste that … [Read more...] about Google launches Gboard, an iOS keyboard that lets you search without a browser
How to Connect Windows 10 and Android Using Microsoft’s ‘Your Phone’ App
How-To/ Microsoft is eager to tie your Windows PC to your smartphone. With the October 2018 Update and above, the 'Your Phone' app can text, transfer photos, and more. PCMag reviews products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page. Terms of use. At its fall event, Microsoft not only launched new Surface computers, but also announced the availability of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. What was the top new capability in that release? The Your Phone app, which allows for easy sharing between a smartphone and your PC. Drag and drop photos from a phone via a window on the PC. Or send web pages from a phone to the PC, where they can open immediately or reside in the Action Center for later use. You can also see your PC's Timeline on the phone, though that feature is still labeled as beta—as is the coolest feature of all, Screen Mirroring, which displays and lets you interact with your smartphone's screen on a PC. If you have an … [Read more...] about How to Connect Windows 10 and Android Using Microsoft’s ‘Your Phone’ App
Edward Snowden’s Privacy Tips: “Get Rid Of Dropbox,” Avoid Facebook And Google
According to Edward Snowden, people who care about their privacy should stay away from popular consumer Internet services like Dropbox, Facebook, and Google. Snowden conducted a remote interview today as part of the New Yorker Festival, where he was asked a couple of variants on the question of what we can do to protect our privacy. His first answer called for a reform of government policies. Some people take the position that they “don’t have anything to hide,” but he argued that when you say that, “You’re inverting the model of responsibility for how rights work”: When you say, ‘I have nothing to hide,’ you’re saying, ‘I don’t care about this right.’ You’re saying, ‘I don’t have this right, because I’ve got to the point where I have to justify it.’ The way rights work is, the government has to justify its intrusion into your rights. He added that on an individual level, people should … [Read more...] about Edward Snowden’s Privacy Tips: “Get Rid Of Dropbox,” Avoid Facebook And Google
You can finally customize your app layout in Android Auto
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more. Android Auto Tuned Plus other minor updates being tested here and there Philip Berne 6 Dec 2019 0 Source: Android CentralWhat you need to know Android Auto has been updated to let users customize apps on the home screens. Updates to Assistant UI and some new interface changes are also being seen. Some updates are rolling out widely, while others are available only with some hacks. The app wizards at Android Police have been investigating changes to the Android Auto interface and discovered some noteworthy improvements. The ability to customize the apps on the home screen has been added, and that feature should be rolling out to users currently (though Android Police has a download link if you want to push the update now). Users can also add the current temperature to the status bar — making it easier than ever to see how chilly or hot it is outside. Source: Android Police Additionally, a few other … [Read more...] about You can finally customize your app layout in Android Auto