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I used Pixel's lockdown mode for a week, and it solves a problem Apple hasn't

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Android Authority

Android 16's Desktop Mode transforms your Pixel phone into a PC, and here's how you can try it now

Google is developing a DeX-like desktop mode for Android phones, and you can try it out now on supported Pixel devices with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2. This feature projects a desktop-like environment ...
Android

Pixel 10's Google Maps Power-Saving Mode Reaches Older Pixels, But Not Officially

Google Maps’ power-saving mode is exclusive to the Pixel 10. However, Essentials is a third-party app that brings this feature to older Pixel models, but it’s not a straightforward process. Users must ...
techtimes

Google Maps Adds Power Saving Mode on Pixel 10 Devices That Also Works on Lock Screen View

After announcing it earlier this month, Google has now dropped the new Google Maps power saving mode exclusively for Pixel 10 devices to help users navigate their trip while saving battery life.
Android

Google Pixel Phones Gain a New Transit Mode Feature

Google Pixel phones are gaining a new Transit mode feature with the March 2026 Feature Drop. This allows users to choose how their Pixel phone behaves while it’s enabled during a commute. Transit mode ...
Android Authority

Here's our first proper look at transit mode for Pixel phones

An outlet has enabled Google’s upcoming transit mode for Pixels, giving us a good idea of what to expect. This mode will adjust device settings like Bluetooth, sound profile, and notification filters.
Lifehacker

Google Maps' New Power Saving Mode Only Works on One Type of Phone, and That Stinks

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...