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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Apple Maps may not be everyone's top choice for navigation—even those committed to the Apple ecosystem—but the app has come a long way since it's initial rocky rollout, and has plenty of features that make it worth using. Beyond the basics, you'll also want to consider some of its lesser-known settings to get the most out of Apple Maps on both mobile and desktop. Enable "Visited Places" to save locations (even if you didn't use Maps to get there) "Visited Places" is a new feature with iOS 26 that passively tracks your location and stores places you go—even if you don't use Maps to get there. If you want to keep tabs on your previous pit stops, you can view them later in the "Places" menu (tap Places > Visited Places when you open Maps). The data is stored on your synced devices and is encrypted end to end, so even though your device is technically tracking you, you're the on...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Google has packed its flagship Pixel phones with a long list of useful features for everything from privacy to productivity, and rolls out more with its frequent Pixel Drop updates . It can be hard to keep up with all that's available—plus, many of the best features are disabled by default. If you have one of Google's smartphones, here are 10 ways to maximize everything your Pixel has to offer. Google Pixel 10a (128GB) $499.00 at Amazon Shop Now ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Early deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale were surprisingly good, and starting today, Wednesday, March 25, the sale is now in full swing. As is the case with other big Amazon sales, I'm going to highlight all best the deals as our team covers them throughout the event. All of our recommended deals have been vetted using price-tracking tools , so you can trust that the sales we're talking about are actually good deals, and not just hype designed to fool you . You can read more details about the spring sale here , like what to expect, how long it'll last, and some tips to make your shopping experience better. You can also just browse what's on sale here on your own. We'll continue highlighting new deals as we find them, but you can scroll through to see earlier deals that may still be active. * This article was originally published her...

While iOS has caught up in recent years, Android is still the most versatile OS when it comes to smartphone gaming—especially if you're looking beyond downloading games from app stores. Android supports a huge number of emulators , as well as game controllers and game pads. If you want to play a game, there's a decent chance you can get it up and running on Android. And yet, the OS doesn't have something that many other modern gaming platforms do: native controller remapping. The idea is, you get to choose which of your controller's buttons do what. If you'd prefer your down button to have the same effect as the L1 button, or the D-pad to have the same inputs as the right stick, you can. While individual Android games may offer these options, it doesn't apply to the entire OS, which leads to some inconsistent gameplay situations. GameSir G8 Plus ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Unlike Best Buy, Walmart, and Target, Home Depot decided not to compete with Amazon during its annual Big Spring Sale ; instead, it held off for a couple of weeks, so that sale is now coming up soon. If you still haven't finished your spring shopping, here's another chance to buy key items like power tools, patio furniture, grills, and more, all at a discount. When will the Home Depot "Spring Black Friday Sale" take place? Home Depot's " Spring Black Friday Sale " will run for 14 days, starting this Thursday, April 9, and running through Wednesday, April 22. The sale has been going on at the start of spring since the early 2010s. What can I expect during Home Depot's Spring Black Friday Sale? Home Depot says they will have deals across key spring categories, including power tools, lawn and garden, patio, grills, and more. Her...

When you download an app from the App Store or Play Store, how much research do you do ahead of time? Do you look into who makes the app, and where that company is based? Do you scan the app's privacy policy to make sure your data is handled responsibly? You might not, but, as it turns out, the FBI wants you to. The FBI issued a warning last Tuesday concerning "foreign-developer mobile applications (apps)." (Thank you, FBI, for that clarification.) The FBI's thesis is this: Many of the most popular apps in the U.S. aren't developed here—instead, they're often developed and maintained by foreign companies. Now, these discussions can verge dangerously close to xenophobic, especially considering the U.S.'s current administration, but some of the FBI's concerns are legitimate. The FBI's chief issue is with the security laws of countries like China, which the FBI says could allow China's government to access U.S. user data. This was one of the co...