Should you opt out of Google Find My Device?
Summary Find My Device can sometimes be vital for recovering lost or stolen items. But, there is potential abuse by stalkers on the line, and you may not trust Google's…
Millions of apps were rejected from Google Play in 2024, and for good reason
Summary Google blocked over 2.3 million malicious apps and 158,000 developers from the Play Store last year. Play Protect now automatically revokes app permissions from potentially harmful apps. Google has…
Google Maps is great, but tweaking these 5 settings makes it way better
Summary Download maps for offline use in Google Maps to navigate in areas with low connectivity. Use Dark Mode for easier viewing in Google Maps and to save your eyes…
Top 5 ways you can use Google Gemini to be more creative
Everyone gets a creative impulse sometimes. Maybe you have a great idea for a novel, want to take up painting as a hobby, write songs with your kids, or just…
Google won’t fix YouTube’s bad ad problem, says users should shell out for Premium
Summary A user on Reddit has recently encountered an hour-long unskippable ad on YouTube. The issue could be attributed to an ad blocker, which Google is proactively cracking down on.…
DeepSeek disappears from the Italian App Store and Google Play Store amid privacy complaint
DeepSeek has reportedly disappeared from Italy's Apple App Store and Google Play Store, with the disappearance starting on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.The block came a day after the country's data…
The end of fake VPNs? Google Play Store now shows which VPNs are secure enough to be trusted
The Google Play Store has just introduced a new way for VPN providers to show they offer secure and trustworthy services – a "Verified" badge.The new badge is designed to…
Google forced to step up phishing defenses following ‘most sophisticated attack’ it has ever seen
A new phishing scam has targeted a Google programmerThe attack was worryingly convincing, and has made Google tighten defenses in responseNot sure how to spot a phishing scam? Follow our…
A recent Android Auto update has messed with Google Maps, and users aren’t happy about it
A recent Android Auto update has altered the way Google Maps looksDefaulting to a centered view is making it difficult to see live locationWorkaround requires closing the search bar, which…
4 reasons Proton could be the answer to ditching Google Drive
Summary Be mindful of privacy and avoid scams. Use VPN or antivirus software, especially with Google Docs for added security. Or, you could consider using Proton Drive for encrypted cloud…