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Google has discontinued the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
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Fitbit Charge 4 leaks, but no Google influence just yet
The Fitbit Charge 4 has leaked ahead of an official announcement, although you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s almost identical to the Fitbit Charge 3. There are some new features under the hood, but this looks like the same old Fitbit you either love or hate. No Google influence on the hardware just yet. Fitbit […]
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Google resumes Chrome updates on a modified schedule
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Google is going to slow YouTube down for the next month
With everyone staying indoors and practicing social distancing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen some sites and services degrade video quality to deal with the boost in traffic that they’re getting. As of right now it’s mostly just affected Europe, but Google has announced they’ll be throttling YouTube video streams across the […]
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Google says nationwide coronavirus website is in development
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Google can add account security keys through Safari and mobile Chrome
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Google Assistant will say goodbye to a Legend on March 23rd
Almost a year after its somewhat delayed appearance on the Google Assistant, which was almost a year after it was first announced back at Google I/O 2018, John Legend’s voice is set to disappear into the sunset from the service. So, if your idea of a perfect virtual assistant is Google Assistant replying to your […]
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Google Rules adds Tasker-like automations to Pixel phones, starting to roll out now
Smartphone automation has always been a thing in the enthusiast world of Android, going as far back as Tasker in the early Android days. While it’s still probably the de facto automation app, this kind of thing hasn’t really blown up with your average consumer. That’s starting to change, however, with Apple launching Siri Shortcuts […]
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Coronavirus claims another victim: Google I/O 2020 is getting canceled, will be online only this year
If you thought 2020 was going to be the year of folding phones, game streaming, or the Linux desktop, you’d be wrong. This year is all about things getting canceled and ruined thanks to the coronavirus. Google I/O is the next on the reaper’s list, and Google has officially nixed the physical event for their […]
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Huawei P40 phones set for a March 6th launch, still no Google apps in sight
Huawei is in for a crazy few months. A new rumor pegs the launch of their next P40 series of devices in the next couple weeks, but the phones still won’t have Google apps. However, Google has applied for an exception to the current ban that prevents them from doing business with Huawei, which might […]
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Google searches are showing rival business directories in Europe
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Start your engines! Download the Android 11 Developer Preview for your Google Pixel now!
We are only midway through February but Google has already flipped the switch to release the very first Developer Preview of Android 11 for the Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, and the Pixel 4. Factory image and OTA downloads for the four Pixel ranges are already available and we’ve got the links ready for […]
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The next ASUS ROG Phone will feature Google Stadia out of the box
We weren’t sure if ASUS was committed to producing a successor to the ROG Phone II but thanks to the announcement of a partnership between Google Stadia and ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has revealed that there will be a ROG Phone III. Besides that little tidbit, the announcement reveals that the new gaming phone […]
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Ring says its app will allow more control over data shared with Google, Facebook
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Huawei says it may ‘never’ return to using Google apps on its phones, even if the ban is lifted
In a recent post, I asked if Huawei is still relevant in the west considering that the US ban is still in effect but maybe the better question to ask would have been if Huawei would return to using Google’s apps and services if or when the ban is lifted. According to Huawei’s Product Manager […]
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Google launches #AndroidHelp hashtag for tech support on Twitter
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Get excited: Google I/O 2020 confirmed for May 12 – 14, and we’ve got high expectations
The dates for Google I/O 2020 have been revealed after Google’s latest teaser has been solved. These dates probably shouldn’t surprise anyone, since Google’s somewhat consistent about when and where they hold these annual conferences, but at least now you know when to mark your calendars. Google I/O 2020: May 12 – 14 Google’s next […]
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Will Samsung integrate Google Duo into regular smartphone messaging?
A new rumor has suggested that Google Duo might be getting a new kind of integration, starting with the Galaxy S20 launch. Apparently there have been talks between Samsung and Google to implement an ability to quickly send Google Duo video messages right inside of Samsung’s SMS messaging application, putting video chatting on a whole […]
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Google Play Books on Android gets a slight design tweak
Google’s latest Play Books for Android update isn’t anything major, but there are some small design tweaks that make the app a little more polished overall. The “major” part of this update is that Google nixed the hamburger menu in the left-hand corner. Instead, it’s not a magnifying glass built right into the search bar, […]
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Google Chrome’s next new feature will copy images right to Android’s clipboard
Chrome has quite a few new features in the oven for 2020, and the newest one will make it easier than ever to quickly copy an image from the internet. That’s not the biggest change in the world, but it will make it easier to share photos or paste them into other apps without clogging […]
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Huawei inks a crucial deal with TomTom for navigation to replace Google Maps
Huawei lost access to Google Play Services with the US trade ban that was instituted last year, and that has some consequences that you probably don’t think about at first. Obviously missing the Play Store is the biggest problem, but it also affects other functions of a smartphone. Gmail support is worse without the native […]
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Google is killing digital magazines in News
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Here’s how Google can win with the Pixel 4a
Google’s Pixel 3a was probably the most exciting phone of 2019. It wasn’t a flagship, but delivered killer specs on a budget and showed what makes Android phones really worthwhile. It even won Talk Android’s best phone of the year. So what’s next for Google? Well, the Pixel 4 seems like more a misstep than […]
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Google Photos is testing zooming in on videos
Google has added quite a few new features to Google Photos lately. Manual face tagging, yet another messaging service, and more have all come in just the last few months, making this one of Google’s most well-supported apps ever. 2020 isn’t going to slow that down, either. A new feature is hinted at in the […]
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Google Pay adds support for 18 more international banks, totaling almost 100 additions this quarter
Google has been on a hot streak of expanding Google Pay to more banks around the world, with a huge addition of 68 happening just a couple months ago. They expanded on that again last month with a handful more, and now there’s yet another 18 banks ready to be used with Google’s digital payment […]
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Netflix and Disney+ get integrated into Google Play Movies & TV
Google Play Movies & TV can be more than just a storefront to buy digital content. It can also keep all of your movies and TV shows from all of your streaming services in one place, making it easy to access everything from one place. It works with quite a few different services, but so […]
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Huawei’s Richard Yu confirms P40 Pro to launch in March next year without Google apps
It’s just a couple of months since Huawei launched the Mate 30 Pro in Munich, Germany, a phone that was pretty much universally accepted as being outstanding with a single, fatal flaw – the conspicuous lack of Google apps and services thanks to the ongoing US ban. In a show of resolve, or perhaps just […]
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Google pauses Chrome update for Android after reports of app data loss
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Google Assistant picks up a new Interpreter mode for when you travel abroad
Google Assistant has learned a new party trick, and it’s one that frequent flyers will appreciate. Your digital assistant will soon be able to be your own personal translator and interpreter wherever you are, and it looks pretty seamless. To get started, simply ask, “Hey Google, be my French translator” or “Hey Google, help me […]
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The Morning After: Google prepares its first Pixel ‘feature drop’
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Android Auto could soon see a redesigned Google Assistant
Android Auto got a pretty big redesign earlier this year, but now Google is considering updating the Google Assistant design for Android Auto. The current Android Auto animation and design for Google Assistant is fairly standard across Google’s services. But Android Police, in an APK teardown, discovered some new designs and placements for Assistant in […]
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Google Assistant picks up some holiday tricks, makes it easy to track Santa all month long
Google is teaming up with the North Pole again this year, and they’re making it really easy to track Santa’s progress as we get closer to Christmas. There are tons of Google Assistant games to play, GIFs to share, and even a snowbox to build your own 3D winter wonderland. Not everything will be available […]
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Google delays Pixel 4 security patch roll-out until next to pack in more handset specific fixes
“O, December update, wherefore art thou December update?” If you are the owner of a Pixel 4 or 4 XL, you might be wondering why the December update hasn’t begun rolling out to your brand new phone. There’s no need to worry, the Pixel 4 isn’t an app so Google hasn’t killed it off, instead, […]
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Google Disability Support is more accessible with sign language specialists
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Samsung does it again with December security update rolling out before Google
Samsung has been acing their security update support in recent years and they’ve now begun rolling out the new December security update to some phones before even Google, again. Samsung has been steadily improving their update game over the last few years, with the delay between Google’s releases and Samsung’s updates shrinking from over half […]
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The Google Pixel 4’s oleophobic coating apparently comes off really easily
The Google Pixel line has had a notorious history with poor coating on the screen, and it’s not uncommon to hear someone complaining about the finish rubbing off of the screen. That oleophobic coating is meant to resist bacteria and other general grossness, but it makes the phone look terrible if it comes off. This […]
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Honor announces the V30 and 5G V30 Pro, both are affected by missing Google Play Services
The Honor V series of phones are typically a pretty aggressive upper-midrange family of devices that get a global release each year. They deliver almost top-end hardware at pricing that makes even OnePlus sweat, but there’s a road bump in that launch this year. New phones, no Google Play The line has been refreshed with […]
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Google offering three months of Disney+ on new Chromebooks until February 2020
Disney has partnered with Google to offer a promotional subscription to their new video streaming service for all Chromebooks activated in the US in the next two months. Following the gargantuan advertising and promotion campaign for their new and extremely popular video streaming service, Disney has now partnered up with Google to offer a ‘taste’ […]
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[Black Friday Deals] Save $200 on the Google Pixel 4/4 XL, $300 on the Pixel Slate
If you thought the Pixel 4 and 4 XL were a little on the pricey side of things when they launched in October, you’ll be happy to note that you can save a massive $ 200 off each model as part of Google’s Black Friday promotion. This means that you’ll be able to pick up a […]
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Buy your movie tickets directly from Google Assistant
Google is working as hard as possible to take the mundane interaction out of phone calls, ordering, and appointments. We’ve already seen it with Google Duplex phone calls, and it’s beginning to move into things that you do online even without a phone call. The latest new feature to Google Assistant will allow you to […]
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Google Stadia will have 10 more games at launch
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Google scales back town hall meetings following leaks
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Latest update adds casting support to the Files by Google app
It’s always struck me as a little odd that Google hadn’t included Chromecast support in its Files-by-Google app, but now it seems that after a short incubation in the beta channel, the feature is rolling out to stable users via an update in the Play Store. This means that you’ll be able to cast your […]
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Scrolling lyrics for Spotify starts coming to Google Smart Displays
If you own a Google Smart Display and you’re still hanging on to Google Play Music, you might have seen lyrics scroll on your screen while listening to music. That’s been a pretty limited feature so far, but considering Google isn’t keeping Play Music around long-term, it’s time to bring other music services in to […]
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Incognito Mode for Google Maps has arrived on Android
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Google opening Stadia game development studio in Montreal, and they’re hiring
Google’s game-streaming service Stadia hasn’t launched or proven at all successful yet, but the company taking a leap of faith to prove their commitment by opening their own exclusive studio in Montreal – and yes, they’re hiring! The gaming sphere took notice when Google announced what could be the world’s first truly feasible game-streaming service […]
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Google Pixelbook Go review: Function over form
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Google defends their decision to not allow 4K60fps on the Pixel 4
Google announced the Pixel 4 with some serious camera capabilities, but it lacked one video feature that many users want. The Pixel 4 can shoot 4K video, but it’s not able to do so in 60fps. It’s not because phones can’t do that, either; Samsung, Huawei, Apple, and others are all able to cram 4K60 […]
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Google Stadia might not be totally wireless at launch
A very big selling point of Google Stadia has been its quick and easy wireless connection options. But it looks like Google may have been a little sneaky about some hardware requirements according to the fine print of the service and a confirmation over on Reddit. When Stadia was revealed, it kind of seemed like […]
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Nest Wifi replaces Google Wifi, but without Wifi 6
Google has announced Nest Wifi, a replacement for their aging Google Wifi routers. There are a lot of similarities between the two models, but Nest Wifi brings even more Google Assistant capabilities, built-in speakers, and better wireless connections. They look a little sleeker, too. Let’s check them out. Smarter WiFi Through and through this is […]
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