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

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”

Google Home app is getting revamped home interface, new privacy settings and more

Google has announced that the Google Home app will be updated with new design elements as well as privacy-enhancing capabilities in the coming weeks. This application is a one-stop solution for configuring, managing, automating, and controlling thousands of compatible devices in your home. Continue reading “Google Home app is getting revamped home interface, new privacy settings and more”

Google Photos update brings easier album sorting, quicker screenshot search and more

Google has announced a bunch of updates for Google Photos that will be rolling out over the coming weeks. Users will soon find it easier to organize their albums and on-device folders, import photos from other services, quickly access new screenshots and more.

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Verizon’s 5G C-Band support arrives for Pixel 6 and 6 Pro in the US; Doesn’t support Pixel 5, Pixel 5a 5G and Pixel 4a 5G

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are now certified for Verizon’s C-Band service, and consumers may start using them right away. Customers with Pixel 6 devices will be able to use Verizon’s mid-band airwaves after the update. It stands between Sub-6 and mmWave 5G, as the term suggests. While not quite as quick as the latter, C-band is a significant improvement over the former. Continue reading “Verizon’s 5G C-Band support arrives for Pixel 6 and 6 Pro in the US; Doesn’t support Pixel 5, Pixel 5a 5G and Pixel 4a 5G”

Google’s ‘Switch to Android’ iOS app might bring iCloud to Google Photos transfer

The latest report from 9to5 Google suggests that Google may introduce the option to transfer photos from iCloud to Drive by introducing a proprietary app named “Switch to Android”. The report comes as a result of decompiling the latest version of the Data Transfer Tool app, which is available on the Play Store for transferring data from Android to Android devices. Continue reading “Google’s ‘Switch to Android’ iOS app might bring iCloud to Google Photos transfer”

Google I/O 2022 scheduled to be held on May 11-12

This year, Google’s annual developer conference “Google IO” has been scheduled to be held on May 11th and May 12th. The event will continue to be an online event with no on-site attendance, and will be held at the usual Shoreline Amphitheatre.

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McLaren Racing, Google partnership — F1 cars to feature Android and Chrome branding

McLaren Racing has announced that it has signed a multi-year partnership with Google, as a new Official Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team and the McLaren MX Extreme E Team from 2022.  Android and Chrome branding will be used on the engine cover and wheel covers of the MCL36 Formula 1 race cars, as you can see in the image. Continue reading “McLaren Racing, Google partnership — F1 cars to feature Android and Chrome branding”

Google to begin testing an alpha-version of Steam on Chrome OS

Back in January 2020, Google revealed that they were working on bringing support for Steam to Chrome OS. After more than 2 years, Google will soon be testing an alpha-quality version of Steam on Chrome OS in the Dev channel. The test will be available only for select Chromebooks to begin with.

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Google introduces updated widgets for Drive, Translate and more for iOS and iPad

Google has introduced a couple of new updates to some of their apps on iOS and iPad. There are two new widgets for Google Drive and Google Translate, and the Gmail and Chat apps have been updated to work better with Focus on your iPhone or iPad.

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Google Pixel Feature Drop adds Night Sight for Snapchat, Live Caption phone replies and more

Google has released their 10th Pixel Feature drop for March 2022, bringing a bunch of new features to Pixel devices. Pixel 6 series users can now access Night Sight directly in Snapchat, communicate in phone calls using Live Caption, and there are a couple of features added to devices as old as Pixel 3a.

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Android 12L released for Pixel phones; coming soon to tablets, foldables from Samsung, Lenovo and Microsoft

After releasing developer preview and beta versions of Android 12L, Google has officially released the Android 12L for the Pixel phones. This brings features that will make tablets and foldables simpler and easier to use, said the company. Google has also uploaded Android 12L to AOSP. Continue reading “Android 12L released for Pixel phones; coming soon to tablets, foldables from Samsung, Lenovo and Microsoft”

Google Pixel 6A launch may get delayed to July due to chip shortage

Google’s upcoming Pixel 6A smartphones may be delayed as the company is reportedly facing problems with supply chains and chip shortages. The budget Pixel device was originally rumoured to launch sometime in May, but the chip shortage issues may have pushed the launch to late July. With it, the Pixel Watch could see its launch also delayed to July.

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Google Pixel 6A and Pixel Watch launch imminent as they surface in carrier inventory system

Google is reportedly preparing to launch their next set of hardware devices in the “Pixel” brand, namely the Pixel 6A and Pixel Watch. According to new listings in a US carrier’s back-end inventory system, references to both these devices have surfaced, which indicate that their launch is not far away.

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Google Play Pass premium apps and games subscription service launched in India for Rs. 99 per month

Google introduced Play Pass subscription service that lets you use apps and play games without ads or in-app purchases back in 2019 starting from the U.S. Later it expanded to more countries, and it is now available in over 90 countries. Today, it has finally launched the service in India. Continue reading “Google Play Pass premium apps and games subscription service launched in India for Rs. 99 per month”

Google Pixel 7 with dual rear cameras, smaller body surfaces in renders

After the renders of the Pixel 7 Pro that surfaced yesterday, the render of the smaller Pixel 7 has surfaced, thanks to @OnLeaks. This shows a similar camera bar with dual rear cameras, but it is now merged with the frame. The phone is said to retain the wide main camera and an ultra-wide camera, but the exact camera specs are not known yet. Continue reading “Google Pixel 7 with dual rear cameras, smaller body surfaces in renders”