Following the release of two developer previews in February and March, Google announced the very first Android 13 beta build is available for general testing today. And, as with all Android betas, it’s much easier to install and test than the Developer Preview builds have been. Continue reading “Android 13 Beta 1 released for eligible Pixel devices”
In a USPTO trademark application, the moniker ‘Pixel Watch’ has indeed been trademarked by Google for smartwatches and smartwatch accessories. It gives no more details regarding the product, but the live images have surfaced. Continue reading “Google Pixel Watch Trademarked; live images surface”
Just after the existing dialogue boxes were found to have violated EU data laws, Google is introducing additional options to prevent browser cookies in Europe. Previously this year, Google was sanctioned €150 million ($170 million) by France’s data protection agency CNIL for using imprecise syntax in cookie banners. Continue reading “Google introduces “reject all” tracking cookies option in Europe”
According to reports, Google is clamping down on third-party call recording apps for Android devices. As of May 11, third-party apps will no longer be able to offer the call recording ability. One such change has been made to the Google Play Store, one of which aims to eliminate call recording apps on Android. Due to the new policy, apps on the Play Store are no longer allowed to use the Accessibility API for call recording. Continue reading “Google to kill call recording Android apps starting May 11”
The latest version of Google Lens included with desktop Chrome has now been updated to do more than just search for images and including contextual translations, optical character recognition (OCR), and more. Continue reading “Google Lens in Chrome desktop can now copy text, translate it, and search for images”
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website has revealed several upcoming and yet to be released Google Pixel phones. The model numbers for the phones are GX7AS, GB17L, GB62Z, and G1AZG, respectively. These model numbers are reported to be for Google’s future Pixel 6a smartphone. Continue reading “Several Google Pixel 6a models get FCC certification”
Google has announced a partnership with iFixit to provide repair kits for its Pixel phone series, which includes the Pixel 2 (2017) as well as the current Pixel 6 series. Genuine parts will be sold in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the European Union nations. iFixit is also working with Samsung on self-repair programs. Continue reading “Google and iFixit to help you repair your Pixel smartphones”
Google has announced the launch of a new multisearch feature aimed at assisting users with challenging web searches. While searching for something in a different color or even a new piece of furniture that matches what you currently have in your home is normally a simple procedure, it’s not always the case. Google is attempting to make those searches easier with multisearch by utilizing AI. Continue reading “Google multisearch lets you search using text and images at the same time”
Google announced that it is providing a new “step-by-step guided tour” of Chrome’s privacy and security settings to help users sort through the many options. Separate sections regarding some options will be included in the new guide, each with a description of what happens when an option is selected. There will also be advisories on “things to consider,” such as the fact that enabling history sync saves URLs to your Google account. Continue reading “Google Chrome gets a new step-by-step “Privacy Guide””
Google Maps is getting an update that will include toll road pricing as well as new map specifics like stop lamps and stop signs. Major improvements to iOS include a new pinned trip widget and the ability to get driving directions on Google Maps straight from your Apple Watch. Continue reading “Google Maps update brings toll road pricing, Apple Watch improvements and more”
About 4 years after YouTube TV made its debut in 2017, a notification for the new 4K add-on in June 2021 also revealed that 5.1 Dolby audio support would be available soon. Nevertheless, only “select devices” will indeed be supported at first, which turned out to be a limited set of smart TVs from Samsung, LG, and Vizio. The support non-Google TV versions of the original Chromecasts were eventually added a few months later. Continue reading “YouTube TV is testing 5.1 surround sound support to more streaming boxes”
SIM cards are the backbone of our mobile as well as digital lifestyles. Until the future of the SIM card is universally supported by all carriers, the SIM card will remain in use for many generations to follow. eSIMs (embedded SIMs) are now available in some smartphones, which can be used in place of regular SIM cards. Continue reading “Android 13 could allow two mobile carriers on one eSIM”
Google’s search engine is gaining some beneficial features that will help prevent the spread of misinformation. These features serve in efficiently verifying the accuracy of the information. Continue reading “Google adds new features to avoid misinformation spread and provide authentic facts”
Google’s primary smart display is the Google Nest Hub. It’s Google Assistant-powered, and you can use it to stream videos, listen to music, listen to podcasts, check the weather, make Duo calls, and even more. According to a recent claim from 9to5Google, Google is working on a successor to the Nest Hub with something like a detachable tablet. Continue reading “Google said to be working on a new Nest Hub with a detachable tablet”
A recent report from Jon Prosser said that the Pixel 6a could get pushed to late July due to chip shortage, since it is expected to use the same Tensor GS101 chip that is present in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The YouTuber now says that the Pixel 6a will be announced at the Google I/O that is scheduled for May 11th and 12th. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6a expected at Google I/O in May, roll out from July 28; Pixel Watch along with Pixel 7, 7 Pro in October”
