Obtaining Android apps outside of the Google Play Store can be a mixed bag. While Android offers the flexibility to install most apps, you must be cautious about where you get these files.

Android is, for the most part, an open platform. You can use the Google Play Store to install apps and games, or you can go off the reservation and install APKs on ...

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Several years ago, Google built a light version of Android, Android Go, for lower-end phones with slower processors and limited resources. Google released light “Go” versions of some of its own apps ...

Google Maps is great for navigating from point A to point B, getting real-time traffic updates, and exploring new places. When you rely on Google Maps for your daily commute or to find new ...

It’s been a long road, but incident reports are finally coming to Google Maps on Android Auto. As the full rollout takes its sweet time, we’re finally getting a closer look at how the functionality ...

New updates to Google Maps have made it possible to show a custom car icon during navigation through both Android Auto and CarPlay. Here’s how it works. Back in February 2025, Google Maps introduced ...

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Google Maps on Android Auto now has improved lane guidance with spaced-out arrows for easier navigation. The update helps drivers see how many lanes there are and which to choose, reducing confusion ...

We'll explain how to set up Google Maps so it works automatically, as well as how it compares to Maps on a Pixel Watch and ...

The search giant claims it has finally resolved a major glitch affecting Google Pixel users, and Android Auto 15 includes it ...