I used to think Android Auto had only one job: help me get where I’m going. Once I parked, I’d usually forget about it. I’d rather call my friend and start gossiping, recheck my article, or just stare out the window. But lately, I’ve realized I was wasting those little pockets of free time.

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve opened Google Maps, typed in my destination, and blindly followed the blue arrow as if it knows my life inside out. Whether I’m rushing to pick my daughter up from her drawing class or trying to find a new restaurant, I usually let Maps take over. But recently, I realized I’ve been using Google Maps the same way I did when I first installed it. It turns out I was leaving several underused features untouched. If you want more from Google Maps, go through the settings below. They might make you realize how much more Maps can do beyond basic navigation.

Have you ever noticed that the factory reset on any phone does only half the job? Yes, it’s true. So, I never immediately start downloading my apps or restoring everything from my backup once it boots up. Instead, I take a few minutes to go through the settings and make my phone feel like mine again. After all, a factory reset is supposed to give you a fresh phone; why bring back all the clutter and defaults you were trying to get rid of in the first place?

I have a lot of family and friends, which means I’ve somehow ended up in hundreds of group chats. There’s one for discussing common life problems, another for vacation planning, one for the family, and a few that I’m honestly not even sure why they were created. After a while, all these conversations become my digital junk drawer.

We’ve all come across those “must-have apps for Android” lists somewhere. But this article is a little different. Instead of telling you which apps you need to download, I’m telling you which ones you can finally delete. Android has matured a lot over time, and features that once required a separate app are now built right into your phone.