While most Android Auto users just want to use the platform for navigation and music, apps can provide extra value. Messaging apps, for instance, can be a useful way to access messages safely behind ...

A couple of years ago, Garmin introduced the InReach Messenger (and companion app), and it quickly became a backcountry staple. The subscription-based, pocket-sized puck’s ability to let you send ...

Facebook has gone down in what appears to be a huge outage. The problems took down Facebook Messenger as well as the main app and website. Other Meta services such as Instagram and WhatsApp appeared ...

Facebook has gone down in what appears to be a huge outage. Users were automatically logged out and found themselves unable to log back in. Instead, they were shown ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The interconnected world we can access with our smartphones isn't just for making it easier to send cat pictures to each other. Smartphones can also serve as a vital lifeline in a variety of emergency ...

UPDATE (June 10, 2026): The Google Messages app is now getting the ‘Tap to Draft’ feature. Read more about it at the end of the article. Summary: Google Messages is a messaging service from the ...

If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer writes about how to get more ...

Here's a status many won't like. Facebook is giving some users trouble Friday morning. According to downdetector, users are having problems with the popular social media site, as well as Facebook ...