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More Pixel Watch faces revealed. May also integrate with Google Photos.
Evidence has been found in an APK teardown of the Google Photos 6.8 app for Android that hints at a Wear OS Google Photos watch face. This teardown was done by the folks over at 9to5Google who found numerous strings in the code describing a "photos_watchface_preview" that will let you "Select watch … [Read more...] about More Pixel Watch faces revealed. May also integrate with Google Photos.
Your Chromecast with Google TV will soon be updated to Android 12, but don’t expect much
Google's Chromecast with Google TV did a wonderful job at stealing market share and owning a high adoption rate among original Chromecast users as well as those with competing devices. Perhaps because of this dominance, the company has been lazy with its updates. User profiles didn't ship with it … [Read more...] about Your Chromecast with Google TV will soon be updated to Android 12, but don’t expect much
Google is looking to supercharge your bookmarks in Chrome’s Side Panel
It's been exactly a year since we first discovered that Google was planning to implement something called "Power Bookmarks" into the Chrome browser. Since then, the famous Side Panel has stolen the spotlight, Tab Groups have become widely used, Google Shopping has been injected into everything … [Read more...] about Google is looking to supercharge your bookmarks in Chrome’s Side Panel
New leak confirms aggressive Pixel 7 pricing to keep pace with last year’s phones
Each year, phone makers update their main device lines, and most years, the price attached to those phones increases little by little. It's how we arrived at $1000 phones a few years ago and how we knew it wouldn't easily go back from there. In today's world, high-end flagship phones regularly … [Read more...] about New leak confirms aggressive Pixel 7 pricing to keep pace with last year’s phones
Make way for the IWA (Isolated Web App)
Android applications. Linux packages. Applications delivery on ChromeOS has grown exponentially over the past few years but one platform, in particular, has revolutionized app delivery across all operating systems. Of course, I'm talking about Progressive Web Apps. PWAs have evolved to the point … [Read more...] about Make way for the IWA (Isolated Web App)
Google’s Chromecast with Google TV HD is officially available today
In a bit of an odd move, Google has formally announced the new Chromecast with Google TV HD and made it widely available today. Coming in at $29.99, this new Chromecast is more affordable than the existing Chromecast with Google TV and does a few things differently than its predecessor. Overall, … [Read more...] about Google’s Chromecast with Google TV HD is officially available today
Google Fi seeks to earn back customers it lost with free service for the rest of the year
If you tried Google Fi, the tech giant's cell service provider, in the past and just weren't feeling it, and if you ended up canceling your plan, then you may be eligible for free Fi for the rest of 2022. Some users are receiving email invites to subscribe to the company's Simply Unlimited or … [Read more...] about Google Fi seeks to earn back customers it lost with free service for the rest of the year
Pixel Watch band colors revealed as new Pixel Collection Teaser video drops
October is just around the corner, and so is the Made by Google event where we will finally get more details on and pre-order the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro devices, as well as the first "Made by Google" smartwatch, the Pixel Watch. However, as the anticipation ramps up, we continue to receive more and more … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch band colors revealed as new Pixel Collection Teaser video drops
Google app “Results about you” section will let you easily request removal of personal info from Search
During last year's I/O developer conference, Google revealed that it would be giving users new and improved tools for managing their own information and how the company itself uses it. A lot of this spawned from pressure that came from congress over the past few years. Regardless, it's only good for … [Read more...] about Google app “Results about you” section will let you easily request removal of personal info from Search
The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will be sold in India via Flipkart
According to a tease on the Flipkart homepage, which is Google's online retail partner in India, the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will be "coming soon," thus confirming that the latest Google flagships will be available to purchase in India. As noted by 9to5Google, this makes these the first Google flagships … [Read more...] about The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will be sold in India via Flipkart
Steam for Chromebooks is headed to Beta
At this point, Steam on ChromeOS has been in the works for well over two years but Google has been hesitant to announce any official timeline on when the project will fully go public. Personally, I am 100% okay with that. While I'm excited to see Steam gaming come to Chromebooks, I want to see it … [Read more...] about Steam for Chromebooks is headed to Beta
