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Forget voicemail, Pixel phones have a handy AI feature that takes messages for you — here's how it works
By Tom Pritchard published
Pixel phone users don't need to rely on voicemail to receive messages — the Take a Message feature can handle that in a smarter and more secure way.

Google settles Android class action lawsuit for $135 million with payouts to 100 million users — here's how to claim your share
By Kaycee Hill published
Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement after a class action lawsuit alleged Android phones were collecting users' data without permission.

Your iPhone keyboard can do math — here's how to use the secret calculator
By Kaycee Hill published
The iPhone calculator app is optional thanks to this hidden keyboard shortcut, here's how it works.

How to turn on Android’s anti-theft protection features and secure your phone
By John McCann published
Google’s new anti-theft features are a great addition, but you need to enable them first. Here's how.

I tried this new Google Maps feature for electric cars and it finally made me forget about range anxiety
By Jason Cipriani published
Google Maps' new AI-powered battery predictions for your EV are finally here, ensuring a stress-free road trip with accurate charging data tailored to your EV.

How to turn on Galaxy S26's Now Nudge, and how it works
By John McCann published
Make your new Samsung do the hard work for you with this clever AI feature. Here's how to get Now Nudge set up on your Galaxy S26.

I fixed my iPhone hotspot issues with these 5 simple steps
By Kaycee Hill published
My iPhone personal hotspot kept acting up, here's the fix that actually worked.

Why your iPhone storage is disappearing — and the hidden folder to blame
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Free up iPhone storage by learning how to find and remove large files hidden in your Messages app.
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