Of all the product announcements at Google I/O this year, the one that hit closest to home was the preview of a prototype pair of augmented reality glasses that put live real-time translation and transcription directly into the wearer's line of sight. This announcement was accompanied by a video of … [Read more...] about Google to begin testing of AR glasses in the real world
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Ability to delete Google Chat Spaces now generally available
Last year, Google introduced the ability to delete Spaces in Google Chat, six months after Spaces replaced the old Chat Rooms. However, this was restricted to only the room creator and for Google Workspace customers on the Business Standard, G Suite Basic, or Business Starter tiers. This made the … [Read more...] about Ability to delete Google Chat Spaces now generally available
Google will sell you a Pixel 6a for $150
Pre-orders for Google's next "budget" phone, the Pixel 6a, opened up yesterday to mixed reactions. While some raved about the fact that you could purchase a phone that brought you as close as possible to the full "Pixel experience" at a significantly lower price than a flagship, some took issue with … [Read more...] about Google will sell you a Pixel 6a for $150
Pixel Buds Pro will let you automatically switch between two devices
The much-awaited Android audio switch feature will debut with the Google Pixel Buds Pro, which are now available for pre-order. This feature builds upon the existing "Fast Pair" feature and will intelligently use information about what you're listening to and what you're doing to switch the audio to … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro will let you automatically switch between two devices
Wrap your Pixel in a half shell: Pixel Power!
Dbrand is at it again and bringing back their "Teenage Mutant Ninja Pixels" (TMNP) skins just in time for the Google Pixel 6a's release. For those unfamiliar, Dbrand is a Canadian company that makes customizable skins, cases, screen protectors, and plates for various smartphones, computers, and game … [Read more...] about Wrap your Pixel in a half shell: Pixel Power!
Where to preorder the Google Pixel 6a today and get a free Pixel Buds A-Series
Pre-orders for the highly anticipated Google Pixel 6a go live today at 1 pm EST in the U.S. and have already opened up in Europe and parts of Asia. Google's new "budget" smartphone is expected to be well received and likely to become the company's new best seller, considering its affordable price … [Read more...] about Where to preorder the Google Pixel 6a today and get a free Pixel Buds A-Series
Google hopes to curb spam by hiding unknown sender invites from your calendar
You can now choose to only show events on your Google Calendar if they come from senders you know. This change was done in order to keep your calendar somewhat free of spam. However, you will still get email invitations to events from people you don't know, but they won't show up on your calendar … [Read more...] about Google hopes to curb spam by hiding unknown sender invites from your calendar
Anonymous questions and polls will now be allowed in Google Meet
In the past two years, Google has brought quite a few helpful improvements and new features to Google Meet, including the ability to ask questions and participate in polls. However, these actions could only be done while identifying yourself, which may not be ideal depending on the type of call you … [Read more...] about Anonymous questions and polls will now be allowed in Google Meet
Google Docs rolling out notifications for document changes
You will now have the option in Google Docs to select certain files for which you would like to receive email notifications regarding document changes. Notification emails about edits include information on the changes made, including when they were made, who made them, and what changes were made. … [Read more...] about Google Docs rolling out notifications for document changes
Google allows alternative to Google Play billing in EU
The recent passage of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a piece of antitrust legislation in the EU aimed at reigning in the power of tech giants and leveling up the field so that startups can compete, is forcing some very important changes in the way that Google and the Google Play Store do business in … [Read more...] about Google allows alternative to Google Play billing in EU
Pixel 6a’s “Magic Eraser” camouflage feature gets demoed
One of the many things that Google previewed at I/O 2022 was the highly anticipated Pixel 6a and the many specs and features that are likely to make this phone a best seller for Google. One of the features announced that would give this device an edge over others is an enhanced version of the … [Read more...] about Pixel 6a’s “Magic Eraser” camouflage feature gets demoed
Google promotes Pixel “Guidebooks” ahead of Pixel 6a release
Google posted today on the Pixel Phone Help Community about a little-known resource that, if I am being honest, I didn't know about until now. We are talking about Guidebooks, an online guide designed to help users get the most out of certain Google products and services. Right now, you can find … [Read more...] about Google promotes Pixel “Guidebooks” ahead of Pixel 6a release
