Daily Search Forum Recap: June 29, 2026

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. The Google June 2026 spam update finished rolling out ...
Android Police

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

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...

Finding Android apps on the Google Play Store just got a lot easier thanks to Gemini

Google has launched the Google Play connected app for Gemini, allowing users to discover apps, make select purchases, and buy ...

Samsung SmartThings API fees could impact your favorite smart home apps

Samsung has announced that it is ending free access to SmartThings API. The company will roll out paid commercial tiers and a ...
Android Police

This buried Google Maps location option fixed my most frustrating power issue

Oluwaniyi Raji is a tech content specialist who covers consumer technology, software, and digital tools. He has published over 300 articles for outlets including BGR (Boy Genius Report), MakeUseOf, ...
9to5Google

Gemini’s new Google Play Store integration lets you chat to find Android apps, games

As previewed at I/O 2026, the Gemini app on Android now integrates with the Google Play Store. This new “connected app” lets ...