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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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 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 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”
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 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”
Google upcoming Pixel devices is slated to be the company’s first smartphones that are powered by their own, custom-designed Tensor SoCs. According to sources in the industry, Google is reportedly planning to introduce their in-house chips for future tablets and Chromebooks, starting in 2023.
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Back in 2016, Google rolled out Play Store support for Chromebook, allowing users to install Android apps. Microsoft was one such company that offered Office Android app on Chromebooks. Now, the company is all set to end support for it next month. Continue reading “Microsoft to end support for Office Android apps on Chromebook in September”
Google, one of the largest sources of information on the internet, faces many challenges, such as the mammoth task of protecting their users from online risk. To help improve the experience, Google has committed to investing more in their Trust and Safety teams, introduced an updated Google Safety Center, and more.
Google just announced the Fitbit Charge 5, the company’s latest health & fitness tracker with built-in GPS and personalised heart rate features – all in a thinner, sleek aerodynamic design that is 10% thinner than its predecessor. The Charge 5 is the first Fibit tracker to include an EDA sensor, which measures the body’s response to stress through tiny changes in the sweat glands on your fingers. This was first introduced with the Fitbit Sense. Continue reading “Fitbit Charge 5 with built-in GPS, Heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, on-wrist ECG app, up to 7 days battery life announced”
Google launched its Pixel Buds A-Series in India last week, priced at Rs. 9999. Today it went on sale on in the country at 12 noon and will be available at a special launch-day price of Rs. 8,999 from Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and Tata Cliq until today (25 August 2021) midnight. Additionally, as a bundled offer with Pixel 4a, users can get it for Rs. 4,999 during launch week, which is until midnight 31 August 2021. Continue reading “Google Pixel Buds A-Series goes on sale in India — Check out the launch offers”
Google recently confirmed that the Pixel 6 series phones will not come with a charger in the box. A new report says that the phones will come with support for 33W fast charging, compared to maximum 18W PD charging in older models. The phone might support both 18W PD and 33W fast charging, and users might get an option to choose the charger themselves. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro might support 33W fast charging”
Searching on YouTube is an important tool that allow users to find different types of content on the video streaming platform. The feature is now getting an update where YouTube will begin showing video chapters right in the search results, show search results from other languages and more.
Google just launched its Pixel Buds A-Series, a cheaper version of the Pixel Buds in India, after it was introduced back in June priced at $99. These have custom-designed 12mm dynamic speaker driver that promise full, clear and natural sound, and Bass Boost option. These offer passive noise reduction, thanks to secure fit along with a spatial vent that in-ear pressure and spatial awareness. The stabilizer arc ensures a gentle, but secure fit. Continue reading “Google Pixel Buds A-Series with Adaptive Sound, Call noise reduction, quick charge launched in India for Rs. 9999”
Google is the latest company that has confirmed that it will not include a charger in the box with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, so it will only come with a USB Type-C charging cable along with the phone. Confirming this to The Verge, Google said that “most people already have a USB-C charging brick, so there’s no longer a need to include one with its phones.” The Pixel 5a 5G that was introduced yesterday will be the last Pixel phone that comes with a charger in the box. Continue reading “Google confirms Pixel 6 will not come with a charger in the box”
