I spent a week without the Google Play Store, and I barely survived

Android lets you ditch the Play Store. But should you really do that? I tried it for a week so you don't have to.
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Here's A Reason Why Speed Limits May Not Be Showing Up On Google Maps For You

Staying under legal speed limits is one of the most basic things that drivers learn to do. However, there are times when there are no speed limit signs around, which can cause problems. That's because ...
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I finally tried the open-source Google Maps rival nobody talks about—here are 4 things it does better than Google

This app uses OpenStreetMap data for a more detailed and privacy-respecting experience.

I found a hidden Google Maps feature that made my Pixel's always-on display useful

A hidden Maps trick worth turning on ...
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Time Is Running Out to Save Your Samsung Messages

Samsung Messages stops working for US users this July. Here's the fastest way to move your texts and message history to Google Messages before the cutoff. Omar Gallaga has covered technology, digital ...