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You can use your phone's barometer to predict the weather — here's how

Your phone tracks air pressure—and that tiny detail can warn you about weather changes early.

How I use my phones hidden sensors to fix things around my house

From leveling shelves to reducing eye strain, these clever tricks will make you see your device in a whole new light ...

Google is finally fixing one of Pixel’s biggest connectivity headaches in Android 16

Android 16 QPR3 gives Pixel users clearer control over Adaptive Connectivity with two new toggles in the settings.
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What my cave stay taught me about sensors

Five days isolated in complete darkness retunes the senses. Scientist Kiana Aran explains how sensors help to share the ...

Android 16 test build adds smarter connection switching for your Pixel

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 turns Adaptive Connectivity into two switches, one for mobile fallback and one for battery ...

Google dismantles massive proxy network that turned 9 million Android phones into data relays

The discovery triggered what Google is calling the largest residential proxy network takedown in history. Armed with a federal court order, the company pulled the plug ...

How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android - and why it's a must for security

Unencrypted DNS can expose your browsing activity, but Android's Private DNS helps keep it private. Here's how to enable it.