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8 Smart Home Settings You'll Wish You Changed Before Your Trip

staff@bgr.com (Ritwik Mitra) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0000

Setting up your smart home opens a world of convenience and savings, but its critical to ensure those systems are optimized when you head out of town.

What Does The 'Z' Symbol Mean On Google Maps?

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Of all the icons and symbols that you may come across in Google Maps, one that may confuse you is a recurring "Z" symbol. Here's what it means.

What Do The Icons And Emojis On Waze Mean?

staff@bgr.com (Marinel Sigue) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:17:00 +0000

Waze's icons aren't as self-explanatory as the ones on Google Maps, but once you know what they're indicating, the app becomes a lot easier to use.

12 Hidden iPhone Voice Memo Features You Should Start Using

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Mamiit) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0000

The iPhone's built-in Voice Memo app functionally replaced a half-dozen gadgets from a simpler time, but not everyone knows how deep its capabilities go.

Want To Spend Less On Utilities? Start With These Smart Home Automations

staff@bgr.com (Ritwik Mitra) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0000

The smart home ecosystem has grown ever broader, and it's not just about setting mood lighting. Smart applications can save you money on utilities.

You Should Use Google Maps' Lists Feature More Often - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Marinel Sigue) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0000

Many people may not be aware of what the Lists feature is for inside the Google Maps app, or how to best utilize it. Here's why you should start using Lists.

Google Is Rolling Out A New App That Stores Your Digital Signature On Your Phone

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0000

A brand-new Google app for storing digital signatures hasn't even shown up in official update notes yet, but it's already partially active on select phones.

Who Owns Waze And How Does The App Make Money?

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Waze is a free, crowd-funded alternative to popular navigation apps like Google Maps. But what company is behind Waze, and how does it manage to stay afloat?

HEIC Vs. JPEG: What's The Difference And Which File Format Has Better Image Quality?

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:17:00 +0000

HEIC and JPEG are two popular image formats used around the world. But which one is the best choice, especially when it comes to detail and quality?

These Google Apps Need To Be Manually Updated On Your Samsung Phone

staff@bgr.com (Chifundo Kasiya) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:47:00 +0000

Samsung designs some of the most-liked Android smartphones on the market with useful and robust features, but they can't automatically update some apps.

Ditch Email Attachments - Here's An Easier Way To Share Files

staff@bgr.com (Daniel Trock) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:47:00 +0000

Sharing a large batch of files via email at once often makes it difficult to find them later, especially if your email client isn't good at organizing them.

How To Reserve Your WhatsApp Username On iOS & Android

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:11:23 +0000

WhatsApp usernames will finally allow you to keep your phone number private when chatting with others on the app, though the feature is rolling out slowly.

What Does The Red Dotted Line Mean On Google Maps?

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0000

Mystified by those little red dots on Google Maps when you're looking up a location? Turns out they're not just showing up for no rhyme or reason.

8 Things Your Google Drive Can Do (Besides Saving Files)

staff@bgr.com (Sydney Louw Butler) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:02:00 +0000

You might think of Google Drive as just cloud storage, but it can do much more than manage files. Here are some of the other cool features Google Drive offers.

Siri Or Alexa – Which Voice Assistant Came First?

staff@bgr.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:47:00 +0000

The history of voice assistants stretches back much further than most people realize. Here's how Siri and Alexa evolved into the assistants we know today.

Google Is Saving Every Image And Audio File You Use To Search – Here's How To Stop It

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:47:00 +0000

It should be no secret at this point that Google likes to track what its users are doing, especially when it's developing Gemini, the Google AI.

5 Of The Best Wallpaper Apps For Your Phone Screen, According To Users

staff@bgr.com (Eduardo Ariedo) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:17:00 +0000

If you're wanting to customize your phone beyond just changing a few settings, consider these apps that help you add a new wallpaper.

Here's How Google Meet Works On Android Auto While You're Driving

staff@bgr.com (Suzanne Bonnett) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:47:00 +0000

Google Meet is now available on Android Auto, and Google built it with a deliberately stripped-down approach to keep things safe behind the wheel.

I Ditched Duolingo For A Simple Reason

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:17:00 +0000

I used Duolingo for a while, but I had to look elsewhere for Spanish lessons after the app completely changed how it created and handled its own content.

8 Things Your iPhone Camera App Can Do (Besides Taking Pictures)

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Mamiit) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0000

Some of these functions require an internet connection, and some of them need to be activated in the Camera menu under your iPhone's Settings.