Google Pixel 9a surfaces in first set of renders

Google introduced the Pixel 9 smartphone recently, and we still have few months for the Pixel 9a to arrive. Now the CAD-based renders of the Pixel 9a has surfaced, revealing the design of the phone. Continue reading “Google Pixel 9a surfaces in first set of renders”

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Review — Creator Favorite

It’s 2024 Pixel time! Google has 3 variants of their flagship series now (9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL), unlike last year’s 2 (8, 8Pro). It kind of mirrors the Apple iPhone line up like 16, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max and Samsung with their S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra series. Google is definitely playing the big game here. In fact, it is their biggest game and bet on the symbiosis between leading edge hardware and a custom “Gemini-powered, Pixel-heavy” user experience. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is their best effort at producing a flagship that is worthy of our hard-earned money. What’s Google’s play this time? Can they join the big league of blockbuster flagships this year? Will this be your phone-to-get this holiday season? Or is it another phone-to-forget? Let’s find out. Continue reading “Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Review — Creator Favorite”

Google Ventures invests 10 million Euros in Distance Technologies for mixed reality

Distance Technologies Ltd, a pioneer in glasses-free mixed reality technology, has successfully secured €10 million in a Seed funding round. Continue reading “Google Ventures invests 10 million Euros in Distance Technologies for mixed reality”

Google Photos gets updated video editor with AI tools

Google on Monday announced the rollout of new features for its video editor in the Google Photos app, aiming to make video editing simpler and more effective. Continue reading “Google Photos gets updated video editor with AI tools”

Google TV gets smart home controls, AI-generated screensavers, and more

Google on Monday announced a series of updates for all Google TV devices, including the new Google TV Streamer. These enhancements aim to improve how users discover content and manage their smart homes. Here are the key features: Continue reading “Google TV gets smart home controls, AI-generated screensavers, and more”

Google adds passkey syncing for secure multi-device login

Google on Thursday began rolling out updates that make it easier to use passkeys across devices, allowing users to sync passkeys securely across different platforms. Continue reading “Google adds passkey syncing for secure multi-device login”

YouTube unveils new AI-driven tools for creators

At the Made on YouTube 2024 event held Wednesday in New York, YouTube introduced new AI-powered tools and features designed to help creators improve their content and connect more with audiences. Continue reading “YouTube unveils new AI-driven tools for creators”

GSMA pushes for cross-platform RCS encryption

GSMA, the organization responsible for overseeing the Rich Communication Services (RCS) standard, has confirmed that Apple devices now support RCS messaging with the release of iOS 18. Continue reading “GSMA pushes for cross-platform RCS encryption”

Google Search adds Wayback Machine integration to access archived web pages

Google has partnered with The Internet Archive to improve how users access historical versions of websites. Continue reading “Google Search adds Wayback Machine integration to access archived web pages”

Google Chrome adds tab grouping on iOS, sync across devices, and page suggestions

Google has announced three new updates for Chrome to improve tab management across devices. Continue reading “Google Chrome adds tab grouping on iOS, sync across devices, and page suggestions”

Google unveils new entry-level Google One Lite plan in India

Google has silently started rolling out Google One Lite, a cheaper Google One plan in India for those who need more than 15GB of storage, but don’t need to spend Rs. 130 per month for 100GB of storage. Details about the Google One Lite surfaced in Google Photos app back in July. Continue reading “Google unveils new entry-level Google One Lite plan in India”

Google Photos gets early access to Ask Photos with improved search features

Google has begun rolling out early access to Ask Photos, a new Gemini-powered feature for conversational image search, announced at Google I/O in May 2024. Continue reading “Google Photos gets early access to Ask Photos with improved search features”

Google details the ‘Phone-First’ design of Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Google has detailed the redesign of its new Pixel 9 Pro Fold, describing it as “fully redesigned and upgraded” from the first-generation Pixel Fold. The updated model is thinner and more compact, making it much more than just an iteration of its predecessor. Continue reading “Google details the ‘Phone-First’ design of Pixel 9 Pro Fold”

Android gets TalkBack with Gemini, Web Page Read-Aloud, Circle to Search Music, and more

Google has announced five new updates for phones, tablets, and Wear OS watches. These updates include offline map access on Wear OS watches, advanced earthquake preparedness, and more. Continue reading “Android gets TalkBack with Gemini, Web Page Read-Aloud, Circle to Search Music, and more”

Google releases Android 15 to AOSP; Coming to Pixel soon

Google has finally made Android 15 source code available at the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), and confirmed that Android 15 will be available on supported Pixel devices in the coming weeks. Continue reading “Google releases Android 15 to AOSP; Coming to Pixel soon”