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Don't like Google Health's AI Coach? Here's how to turn it off

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:15:00 +0000

If this Premium feature is bugging you, there's good news: you aren't stuck with it.

5 Google Messages settings you might want to disable

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Google Messages is easily one of the best messaging apps available on Android, but that doesn't mean it's configured perfectly out of the box.

This GPS navigation app should be the go-to for older drivers

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Nervous about driving somewhere new? One familiar navigation app has simple turn-by-turn directions that help older drivers feel more confident.

How to use Gboard to boost productivity on your Android phone

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Gboard's built-in features go way beyond many of the standard keyboards available on Android devices, but they do need to be enabled. This is how you do it.

Google's eyewear partners can't keep a lid on its smart glasses plans

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:45:23 +0000

Gentle Monster shared that its "Intelligent Eyewear" will be available to pre-order on November 12.

Google's Find Hub can finally notify you if you've left a tracker behind

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:05:16 +0000

Google has rolled out 'Notify when left behind' separation alerts for your tracking devices.

Google is ditching Firebase Studio soon, and it wants you to use its newer AI tools instead

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:01:28 +0000

The company is going all-in on Antigravity and Google AI Studio and hopes developers will do the same.

Warby Parker seemingly spilled the beans on Google's Android XR smart glasses launch

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:39:01 +0000

"Intelligent Eyewear" is apparently only a week away.

How to make your older Android phones last longer

staff@engadget.com (David Engle) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Your Android phone can last much longer if you take steps to protect and optimize it. Try these tactics to extend your phone's life.

Google says students in schools that ban AI won't have access to Search

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:10:43 +0000

This is another example of how closely Google Search is tied to the company's AI products.

Gemini could be poking through your emails - here's how to stop it

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Gemini can read your emails, summarize them and draft replies. If you'd rather it didn't, here's what Google actually does with your data and how to opt out.

Google's Ocarina of Time Easter egg is a link to a past when Search wasn't horrible

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:51:36 +0000

Turn the clock back to 1998, when the internet was a little more functional.

The Fitbit Edge lacks a useful contactless feature

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:45:00 +0000

It's handy, but most people likely won't miss it.

6 Google Maps features that work better on Android Auto vs. CarPlay

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:00:00 +0000

You would think that Maps would be the same regardless of your phone's brand, but there are some differences between the Android Auto and CarPlay experiences.

Android Auto could upset your work-life balance with its next update

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:30:00 +0000

A hidden toggle buried in the Android Auto app's code isn't functional yet. Here's what it could do, what it might not, and what Google hasn't said so far.

Everything you need to know about Googlebooks

staff@engadget.com (Nathan Ingraham) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Despite good initial hardware, the Googlebook OS still needs a lot of work.

Google fixes an annoying Photos bug that hid edited images from other apps

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:26:24 +0000

Hey, that's not what Magic Eraser is supposed to do!

Google brings AI Mode advertisements to more countries

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:18:24 +0000

Adding sponsored content in more markets could make the feature profitable.

Apple and Google fined in South Korea over app store violations

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:42:26 +0000

South Korean regulators found that Apple and Google violated the country's Telecommunications Business Act.

Google Beam is being deployed at 20 USO locations

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This is the company's impressive 3D video conferencing tech.