Category: Google

Google Pixel 6 with 6.4″ FHD+ 90Hz OLED display and Pixel 6 Pro with 6.7″ QHD+ 120Hz OLED display, Google Tensor SoC announced starting at $599

Google just announced new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro 5G smartphones at its fall launch event, as promised. The Pixel 6 comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, and the Pixel 6 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ OLED display with 120Hz variable refresh rate. Both the smartphones are powered by Google Tensor SoC with support for 5G SA/NSA and come with Titan M2 Security chip. These run Android 12, and Google has confirmed that starting with Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Pixels will receive security updates for at least 5 years, but OS updates is at 3 years. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6 with 6.4″ FHD+ 90Hz OLED display and Pixel 6 Pro with 6.7″ QHD+ 120Hz OLED display, Google Tensor SoC announced starting at $599”

Google TV update introduces personalized profile, improved ambient mode and more

Google TV, a version of Android TV from Google, has announced a couple of new updates to improve the TV user experience. There is now support for personalized profiles through Google accounts, along with a improved Ambient mode with glanceable cards and more.

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Google Maps update introduces Eco-friendly routing, Lite navigation for cyclists and more

Google often introduces updates to their services that allows users to make more sustainable choices. In a new update to Google Maps, the company has introduced 3 new features including Eco-friendly routing, Bike and scooter share information, and Lite navigation for cyclists. Along with this, Google introduced bringing carbon emissions information to Google Flights and a new Nest Renew service.

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Google Pixel 6 Pro with 6.7-inch Quad HD+ 120Hz OLED display, 12GB RAM, 5000mAh battery and Pixel 6 to be announced on October 19

After rumours, Google has officially announced that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones will be announced on October 19th, as rumoured earlier. We already know that the phone’s will use own Tensor SoC, and the company has posted press shots of the phones officially. The Pixel 6 will feature an aluminium frame with matte finish, and the Pixel 6 Pro will come with a polished aluminium frame. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6 Pro with 6.7-inch Quad HD+ 120Hz OLED display, 12GB RAM, 5000mAh battery and Pixel 6 to be announced on October 19”

Google Search introduces Multitask Unified Model (MUM) with advanced searching capabilities

At their Search On livestream event yesterday, Google unveiled their latest AI-based feature called Multitask Unified Model (MUM) for Google Search. The feature enables the ability to combine images and text into a single query, introduces a new “Things to know” section in Search results and more. Along with this, Google also introduced updates to the “About This Result” feature in Search.

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YouTube Music app with offline download now available for select WearOS 2 smartwatches

The YouTube Music app has now begun rolling out for select WearOS 2 smartwatches. One of the highlight features of the app is support for offline downloads that allows YouTube Music Premium subscribers to download music directly on to their WearOS smartwatch for an ad-free listening experience without being near their smartphone.

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Google Pixel 6 Series detailed camera specifications surface ahead of launch

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are all set to launch soon and the specifications of the device have been surfacing lately. On similar lines now, the camera specifications of the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have surfaced now, along with possible features in the new smartphone. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6 Series detailed camera specifications surface ahead of launch”

Google introduces Camera Switches and Project Activate accessibility features in Android

There are quite a few accessibility features in Android that allow users with disabilities and impairments to navigate and use their smartphone. Google has now introduced two new features – Camera Switches and Project Activate, that will allow users to control their phone and communicate using facial gestures.

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Google apps for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 updated to add support for Focus mode, bigger widgets and more

Just as Apple has rolled out their iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 updates, Google has released new updates to their suite of apps to ensure that they work well with the new features of these operating systems.

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Google found in violation of India’s competition law: CCI report

After a 2-year-long probe, the Competition Commission of India (Competition Commission of India) has released a report stating that Google leveraged their Play Store dominance and had antitrust behaviour that stifled competition in the Android smartphone space. The report, once reviewed, may result in penalties for Google and may force them to change their Play Store policies.

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Google Tensor SoC specifications surface ahead of Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro launch

Recently, Google officially confirmed the launch of Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones later this fall. A lot of rumours about the specification of the devices have been surfacing and on similar lines now, the specifications of the Tensor SoC powering the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have surfaced. Continue reading “Google Tensor SoC specifications surface ahead of Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro launch”

Google Pixel 6 Pro detailed specs surface: 6.7-inch Quad HD+ 120Hz curved OLED display, Google Tensor SoC, 12GB RAM, 5000mAh battery

Google already confirmed the launch of Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones later this fall and also said that it will use its own Tensor SoC, feature an aluminium frame with matte finish on the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro will come with a polished aluminium frame. It also posted new images of the phones and a new teaser video last week. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6 Pro detailed specs surface: 6.7-inch Quad HD+ 120Hz curved OLED display, Google Tensor SoC, 12GB RAM, 5000mAh battery”

Google Pixel 6 Pro with Tensor SoC, 12GB RAM, Android 12 surfaces in benchmarks

Google already confirmed that it will use its own Tensor SoC for the first time. A recent rumour revealed that the SoC is nothing but an unreleased Samsung Exynos 9855 SoC that will offer similar performance as the Exynos 2100 SoC. Now the pixel 6 Pro has allegedly surfaced in Geekbench listing that reveals 2 x 2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-X1 CPU for ultimate processing power, 2 x 2.25 GHz performance cores and 4 x 1.8GHz power efficient CPU cores. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6 Pro with Tensor SoC, 12GB RAM, Android 12 surfaces in benchmarks”

Android 12 Beta 5 hints at Pixel overheating protection when charging

Most of us know that when you charge your Android smartphone, the device can get warm, or in some cases, quite hot. Google is working on a feature in Android 12 now for Pixel devices, where the phone will slow down the charging if it detects overheating and also notify the user.

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Google Pixel Buds A-Series Review

Google launched its first Pixel Buds in several countries including the US last year priced at US$179, but it didn’t  launch in India. After introducing the Pixel Buds A-Series, a cheaper version of the Pixel Buds back in June at US$ 99, it was launched in India a few weeks back for Rs. 9999. Even though it retains the same design, Adaptive Sound, 12mm drivers and the same battery life from the Pixel Buds, this misses some features like the volume control, wireless charging, water resistance for the case. Is this worth the price? Let us find out in the review. Continue reading “Google Pixel Buds A-Series Review”