12 Android Features That Were On iPhone First
Smartphones have fused intuitive UI and evolving capabilities for nearly 20 years. Which Android features originated in the iPhone, and how long in advance?
Read MoreSmartphones have fused intuitive UI and evolving capabilities for nearly 20 years. Which Android features originated in the iPhone, and how long in advance?
Read MoreApple has made privacy an instrumental part of it's iPhone promise, but now it appears the company may be recording user interactions on the App Store.
Read MoreWaze is rolling out a navigation feature that Google Maps has had since 2022. Not everyone has it yet, but it's making its way through the app.
Read MoreIf you've ever used Android Auto, you may have experienced frequent disconnections in your car. Seems like the issue has finally been fixed by Google.
Read MoreGoogle has been injecting Gemini features into multiple Workspace apps, which can be helpful, and now it has released AI summaries in Gmail.
Read MoreiOS 27 will be adding a lot of updates, and perhaps the most exciting are changes coming to Apple's CarPlay system which will make it much more user-friendly.
Read MoreThe three blinking dots in iMessage don't always mean what you think they do. There's a simple explanation for why they show up when it seems no one is typing.
Read MoreiOS 27 isn't bringing any major changes to Apple Music, but as with the rest of the software, there are some improvements coming to make it feel snappier.
Read MoreGoogle held its annual I/O event in May 2026, revealing numerous new features and improvements for Android, new developer tools, and updates to its AI.
Read MoreThis free, open-source app can offer a wealth of information about your USB cables, including charging diagnostics and warnings about "unusual" cables.
Read MoreFlock Safety’s massive network of cameras, drones, and audio recording devices stores all kinds of data and has already been abused by authorities.
Read MoreMicrosoft is rolling out a brand new update to add a new profile for Windows 11 users that is aimed at speeding up its sluggish OS.
Read MoreApp stores are now seeing the rise of "Vault Apps," which are designed to help users hide apps, data, and more from any prying eyes.
Read MoreYour Google Pixel phone offers a time-saving feature built into its "Recent Apps" screen that many users have never even noticed.
Read MoreGoogle Gemini is being used to change how drivers interact with Android Auto, and you may not realize just how deep its features can be.
Read MoreAt the end of the day, it depends on what's in your budget and what's most important to you, but this is how to get the best audio recording on an iPhone.
Read MoreYou love your iPod because it has been handy and reliable for years, but before you try to add Apple Music to your device, you'll want to make sure you can.
Read MoreOne of the latest annoying features of streaming services is the requirement to occasionally update your household; here's why they want you to do it.
Read MoreAirPods can be one of the most important accessories for your iPhone, so you'll want to make sure you know what this warning means and how to deal with it.
Read MoreThe smart home revolution came piecemeal. With companies competing to smarten your future home, these common-sense rules keep everything playing nice.
Read MoreWhile Spotify sits at the top of the music streaming industry, users have been leaving the platform for a variety of reasons. Here are some prominent ones.
Read MoreGoogle has been the king of search engines for years, but it's losing ground among younger users. Here's the surprising alternative Gen Z is using instead.
Read MoreYouTube is testing a new like button on Shorts, and some users are also losing the dislike button. Whether the changes will roll out to all remains to be seen.
Read MoreStop losing productivity while sitting in traffic. Android Auto dropped a familiar utility tool that transforms your dashboard into a hands-free workstation.
Read MoreTo keep kids safer, Apple's latest software adds robust new features that give parents total control over what minors are able to see on their iPhones.
Read MoreDownloading apps and making in-app purchases via the Apple App Store now requires you to confirm if you're above 18, but only if you're in a particular state.
Read MoreMeta is making some changes to Instagram that is sure to make many users happy, and it will help everyone refresh their IG page every once in a while.
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