The macro mode that shipped exclusively with the Google Pixel 7 Pro engages automatically when the camera is near enough to a subject. This function works well, but there are times when you may want a bit more control and a more clear-cut way to switch between macro and standard mode. Fortunately, … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 Pro camera macro mode gets better with new update
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You can now keep your Wi-Fi on with Airplane Mode on Pixels
The Pixel December software update and Feature Drop graced our Pixel devices earlier this week and with it came an assortment of features to make our Pixels more helpful than ever. However, as impressive as the changelog of all the newly introduced features is, there was one more feature introduced … [Read more...] about You can now keep your Wi-Fi on with Airplane Mode on Pixels
Waze gets dedicated app for Android Automotive in select vehicles
While most Android users use Android Auto — a platform that runs on the user's phone and projects the Android Auto user experience to a compatible in-vehicle infotainment system over a USB connection — there is a smaller subset of users that own a vehicle that supports Android Automotive which is … [Read more...] about Waze gets dedicated app for Android Automotive in select vehicles
Waze gets holly jolly with a new holiday driving experience
This year, Google is once again getting into the holiday spirit, and Waze users can get in on the fun. You can now activate a new experience within the Waze app that can swap out your navigation experience for a more jolly one as you drive along with Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus. Drivers who have … [Read more...] about Waze gets holly jolly with a new holiday driving experience
Pixel 7a renders leak providing a first look at the new Google mid-range
Rumors regarding the upcoming midrange Google Pixel phone - the Pixel 7a, have been swirling around for some time now with specs that seem more akin to a flagship phone than Google's usual summer phone release. While some rumors say that the Pixel 7a could ship with a ceramic body, an upgraded … [Read more...] about Pixel 7a renders leak providing a first look at the new Google mid-range
The Pixel Watch is rumored to be getting dedicated Gmail and Calendar apps
Wear OS 3, which was introduced by Google last year, was the first indication after a long while that the company was finally getting serious about its wearable operating system. However, even with the release of Wear OS 3.5, run by Google's new flagship Pixel Watch, the experience is still lacking … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch is rumored to be getting dedicated Gmail and Calendar apps
Youtube Music Recap 2022 rolling out with a few new surprises
YouTube Music only just began rolling out its "Recap" experience last year and is wrapping up 2022 with a few tricks up its sleeve. Today, Google has announced that you can begin to check your 2022 Recap page on the YouTube Music app and check out your personalized stats from this year, such as your … [Read more...] about Youtube Music Recap 2022 rolling out with a few new surprises
The Best Pixel Phone Deals for Cyber Monday
If you've been wanting to get your hands on a Pixel phone but have been holding off until the right deal comes along, I got news for you: Today is your day. Cyber Monday is here, and there are Pixel deals abound. You will find them at the usual suspects in the U.S., such as Amazon, Best Buy, and … [Read more...] about The Best Pixel Phone Deals for Cyber Monday
Google Sheets improves creating and modifying Pivot Tables
A pivot table is a very popular type of statistical tool that may be used to produce reports that summarize and reorganize chosen columns and rows of data contained within a database or spreadsheet. The spreadsheet or database structure is not altered in any way by the tool but rather helps you … [Read more...] about Google Sheets improves creating and modifying Pivot Tables
How to keep your Gmail Inbox free of Spam and Promotions
Using its time-tested and refined algorithms, Gmail does a pretty good job of trying to keep our inboxes free of Spam, Junk emails, and unwanted promotions. It even utilizes inbox tabs to categorize your promotions, social, updates, and forum emails and keep them out of your primary email tab where … [Read more...] about How to keep your Gmail Inbox free of Spam and Promotions
A new Gmail update improves your email search results
As a result of new machine learning models, Gmail rolled out an update back in July, which resulted in search suggestions that were more accurate, customizable, and made more sense. When using the Gmail Search Box to look for a conversation, files, or a coworker's contact information, you would see … [Read more...] about A new Gmail update improves your email search results
You can now easily share files with all participants of a Google Meet
Earlier this year, Google rolled out the ability to start a Meet call and “bring it to” Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, as well as present to the meeting from either of these applications. This is all part of the Smart Canvas rollout, which aims to deliver the next evolution of collaboration for … [Read more...] about You can now easily share files with all participants of a Google Meet
