Google Messages gets replies, YouTube PiP, emoji reactions

Google has announced a major update to its Messages app, as well as a new icon for it, as well as the Google Phone and Contacts apps. The new icons are intended to work with Android’s ‘Material You’ themes. The Messages app now includes the ability to watch YouTube videos within the app, as well as voice message transcription and other enhancements. Continue reading “Google Messages gets replies, YouTube PiP, emoji reactions”

Google Pixel Watch teardown reveals unchangeable components

Google officially unveiled its first wearable device, the Pixel Watch, just a few weeks back. A new iFixit teardown video of the Google Pixel Watch shows its internals as it was disassembled by them. In general, the iFixit crew did a captivating job disassembling the new wearable. Continue reading “Google Pixel Watch teardown reveals unchangeable components”

Google rolls out new Lock Screen widgets for iOS 16

Google has rolled out iOS 16 lock screen widgets along with updates to Maps and Search that are officially accessible from today. Additionally, it notes how easy it is for iPhone users to access features from their favourite Google apps with a short tap or even just a brief glimpse at their iPhone lock screen. Continue reading “Google rolls out new Lock Screen widgets for iOS 16”

Android 13 (Go edition) brings Material You, Google Play System Updates and more

Google showed off and talked about Android 13 (Go edition) today. It has a number of important updates to the user interface and technical features under “reliability, usability, and customization”. Continue reading “Android 13 (Go edition) brings Material You, Google Play System Updates and more”

Chrome for Android tablets get productivity improvements

Google has launched a new version of Chrome for Android that makes it simpler to switch between tabs and complete tasks more quickly on Android tablets. The firm further believes that we will make it simpler to switch between tabs and complete tasks on your tablets with the upcoming version of Chrome for Android. Continue reading “Chrome for Android tablets get productivity improvements”

Google Family Link app gets a new design, Google TV Kids Profiles gets new features

Google’s Family Link app has undergone a redesign and has got several new features that help parents stay in the loop while their kids are using gadgets. Further, the firm has also announced a new Kids friendly feature to its Google TV interface.  Continue reading “Google Family Link app gets a new design, Google TV Kids Profiles gets new features”

YouTube ends Premium subscription trial for 4K videos

A few weeks ago, Google partially tested a modification to YouTube Premium that would have prevented free users from watching 4K videos. Now, YouTube has confirmed that it ended its test where you needed a premium account to watch videos in 4K. Continue reading “YouTube ends Premium subscription trial for 4K videos”

Google Pixel foldable display details surface

Google’s first and much anticipated foldable device, which may be called Pixel Fold is expected to arrive next. So far, only a few details about this upcoming foldable device have been released. Now, developer Kuba Wojciechowski has revealed some display specifications for the device. Continue reading “Google Pixel foldable display details surface”

Samsung strengthens Google Partnership for better Smart Home Experiences

Samsung has announced a collaboration with Google to make smart homes meaningful. The integration also makes it easier for SmartThings and Google Home users to add Matter-enabled devices to their Samsung Galaxy phones or tablets and control them from both apps Continue reading “Samsung strengthens Google Partnership for better Smart Home Experiences”

Google rolls out passkey support for Android and Chrome

Google has the roll out of passkey support for Chrome and Android. In this initial stage, Google Play Services Beta and Chrome Canary are used to give developers access to the technology and allow them to add support for this functionality to their websites and applications. Continue reading “Google rolls out passkey support for Android and Chrome”

Google Pixel 7 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions

Google launched the Pixel 7 Pro smartphone in India last week. India is getting the flagship Pixel phone after 4 years. The Pixel 7 Pro has a similar screen as the Pixel 6 Pro, but this comes with a new Tensor G2 SoC, and upgraded cameras. Here we have the first impressions of the phone. Continue reading “Google Pixel 7 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions”

Google Pixel 7 Unboxing and First Impressions

Google launched the Pixel 7 smartphone in India last week. India is getting the flagship Pixel phone after 4 years. The Pixel 7 has a slightly smaller screen compared to the Pixel 6, comes with a new Tensor G2 SoC, and the rear camera bar is different this time. Here we have the first impressions of the phone. Continue reading “Google Pixel 7 Unboxing and First Impressions”

Google Pixel Watch will receive 3 years of software updates

Google announced Pixel Watch, the firm’s first smartwatch, a few days ago. Google didn’t say much about the watch’s software support at the time. But now, Björn Kilburn, Google’s director of product management for Wear OS, clarifies and shares more thoughts about Wear OS. Continue reading “Google Pixel Watch will receive 3 years of software updates”

Pixel Buds Pro update finally brings 5-band EQ

Google introduced the Pixel Buds Pro back in May, and it was launched in India in July, and the same month the company confirmed that the ear buds will get an EQ slider this year. APK teardown of the Pixel Buds app revealed multiple references to the equalizer feature. Continue reading “Pixel Buds Pro update finally brings 5-band EQ”

Acer Chromebook 516 GE, ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip and Lenovo Ideapad Gaming Chromebook announced

Google has introduced the first set of Chromebooks designed for cloud gaming developed by Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo. These brand-new Chromebooks combine gaming hardware capabilities, cloud access to the newest games with cutting-edge visuals, and software created to make gaming quick and simple, said the company. Continue reading “Acer Chromebook 516 GE, ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip and Lenovo Ideapad Gaming Chromebook announced”