I've already talked at length about my early feelings for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Between the build quality, the screen, the cameras, the battery life, the performance, and the video quality, I'm once again a big fan of Pixel. It's been a few years since I've been able to say that, and I'm happily back … [Read more...] about My time with the Pixel 9 Pro XL has me very excited for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold
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Android 15 is officially headed to Pixel phones in October
The latest update from the Android Beta Program has dropped a pretty major hint about the official release date for Android 15. A splash screen on the latest update clearly mentions that users waiting for the stable Android 15 update should ignore this latest Beta update until Android 15 becomes … [Read more...] about Android 15 is officially headed to Pixel phones in October
Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets into customer’s hands a full week before launch
While the reception of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL has been quite good (immensely good from my perspective), there's still some serious anticipation building for the full release of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold on September 4th: only a little over a week away. However, for one lucky … [Read more...] about Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets into customer’s hands a full week before launch
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 with 8GB RAM is just $299.99
With all the swirling going on around the new, updated Lenovo Chromebook Duet on the way, you'd be forgiven for passing by this deal without the proper context. After all, the new version should be an improvement on the current generation, right? And if it's already showing up in the ChromeOS … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 with 8GB RAM is just $299.99
Google Meet PIP on tab switch going live on the desktop
Google Meet continues to enhance our meeting experiences with thoughtful updates, and this latest one is a pretty big deal for multitaskers. Ever found yourself scrambling to find your video screen after switching tabs during a meeting? Well, say goodbye to that frustration! Google Meet’s handy … [Read more...] about Google Meet PIP on tab switch going live on the desktop
Chromecast with Google TV is still set to get Android 14
While Google's recent Made by Google event was mainly a showcase for the excellent new Pixel devices Google's primary AI model, Gemini, there was actually some interesting news for owners of the now-discontinued Chromecast with Google TV. Android Authority has learned that, despite being replaced by … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV is still set to get Android 14
Pixel 9 phones can handle touch input with water on the screen
The Google Pixel 9 series made its big debut less than two weeks ago, and there are still small surprises to be found in these new handsets from Google. One of those surprises is the new Adaptive Touch feature that is enabled by default and tucked away in the Pixel 9's display settings. What is … [Read more...] about Pixel 9 phones can handle touch input with water on the screen
Pixel Watch 3 band compatibility: What you need to know
The Pixel Watch 3 is official and it brings several new upgrades to the table that might tempt many Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 owners to upgrade. If you're in that camp, you might be wondering if your old Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 bands will fit the Pixel Watch 3. Well, I just unboxed the new … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch 3 band compatibility: What you need to know
Google Keep’s AI list creation rolling out to more users
Google Keep, the popular note-taking app, is finally rolling out the new "Help me create a list" feature for all Android users. Powered by Google's advanced Gemini AI model, this feature was previously limited to Workspace Labs testers but is now widely accessible and actually starting to arrive for … [Read more...] about Google Keep’s AI list creation rolling out to more users
Wow, the Pixel 9’s fingerprint scanner is so much better now
As promised, I'm going to continue posting about the things that are really making me love the new Pixel 9 Pro XL. As a reminder, I came into this review period with what has become a multi-year, general disinterest in Google's Pixel phones. For the past few iterations of the Pixel line, I checked … [Read more...] about Wow, the Pixel 9’s fingerprint scanner is so much better now
Nest Audio for just $50 is a steal with the Assistant upgrade on the way
The Google Nest Audio might have been around since 2020, but let me tell you, it's still the best sounding option in Google's smart home speaker lineup that you can buy right now (RIP Max). And although the Google Assistant has been lacking for a while now, an upgraded Google assistant with Gemini … [Read more...] about Nest Audio for just $50 is a steal with the Assistant upgrade on the way
Google’s new $280 4th-Gen Nest Learning Thermostat is now available
It's been nearly a decade since Google last graced us with an update to its flagship smart thermostat, but the wait is finally over! The fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat is now available for order! This revamped smart thermostat brings a sleek, modern design and a host of new features to … [Read more...] about Google’s new $280 4th-Gen Nest Learning Thermostat is now available
