About a week ago, developer Kuba Wajciechowski unveiled via Twitter that he found some info in the Android AOSP code that indicates the Pixel Tablet will be very mid-range in its spec layout. Citing discoveries of what looks likely to be only 4GB of RAM, the original Tensor SoC, and a lack of … [Read more...] about The Pixel Tablet will likely be a mid-range device, but a ‘Pro’ version could be on the way, too
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New report says Google’s folding Pixel Notepad may arrive in Q1 2023
As we enter the last few weeks in the lead up to Google's fall hardware event (slated for Thursday, October 6th 2022), we still have some questions about what we'll eventually get to see. Sure, we know the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch and some new Nest hardware (possibly to include a new … [Read more...] about New report says Google’s folding Pixel Notepad may arrive in Q1 2023
Leak all but confirms a new HD Chromecast is on the way
So, it's official. Google will be hosting the company's annual hardware event in Brooklyn next month and yes, we're actually going to be there live and in person. (Exciting, right?) Anyway, we'll be heading to New York to hopefully get our hands on the upcoming Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and the … [Read more...] about Leak all but confirms a new HD Chromecast is on the way
Google is dumping another $150 million into its Nest product partnership with ADT
Continuing to heavily invest in its new partnership with established security company ADT, Google is adding to the $450 million it already put into the company in exchange for its 6.6% stake ownership a few years back. As reported on the ADT blog itself, Google is now committing another 150 million, … [Read more...] about Google is dumping another $150 million into its Nest product partnership with ADT
New “Made for Fitbit” accessories by Wasserstein improve and secure your wearables
Third-party companies have long since supported Google's hardware ecosystem with extensible accessories, but one that has risen to the top in both terms of quality and quantity is Wasserstein. Between its Nest and Google TV products, it's taken the time and attention to create truly useful "add-ons" … [Read more...] about New “Made for Fitbit” accessories by Wasserstein improve and secure your wearables
Here are all the new fun and helpful features coming to Android
In the latest roundup of features that the Android team has been working on, Google took to The Keyword to share all the new and fun developments. Some of these we had already covered before on this site as they were either in testing or available already but without an official announcement. Some, … [Read more...] about Here are all the new fun and helpful features coming to Android
ChromeOS 105 is now rolling out to most current Chromebooks
There's no denying the fact that ChromeOS 105 is an iterative update. The headline feature added this time around is a new gaming overlay interface for Android games that is now officially in alpha status. While a solid feature that will be useful and better in time, it is limited to a handful of … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 105 is now rolling out to most current Chromebooks
We beat up a rugged EDU Chromebook and then dropped it off the roof [VIDEO]
Ruggedized Chromebooks are nothing new at this point. We've seen these classroom-ready devices in all sorts of shapes, forms and sizes over the years. And we've also taken the claims that manufacturers make about them at face value the entire time, too. To be fair, I always assumed the claims … [Read more...] about We beat up a rugged EDU Chromebook and then dropped it off the roof [VIDEO]
Google Messages web app will now respect your eyes at night by syncing with your device’s theme
Google's Messages web application is pretty rudimentary and compared to its Android app counterpart, it's more utilitarian in nature, but it gets the job done in a pinch. Once the company added a dark mode for it, I was ecstatic! It could be activated by choosing the setting from the vertical three … [Read more...] about Google Messages web app will now respect your eyes at night by syncing with your device’s theme
New changes to Google’s Developer Policy should make apps and games less invasive
As announced last month on the Play Console Help website, changes to Google's Developer Program Policy are now in effect. While there were several updates that drastically affect how developers can interact with and market to users, The Register reports one of the most notable differences that have … [Read more...] about New changes to Google’s Developer Policy should make apps and games less invasive
Android 13 September security update rolling out now to eligible Pixels
Google has announced that the first monthly security patch for Android 13, or September 2022 monthly software update, is rolling out now to eligible Pixel devices. Unfortunately, for reasons unknown, the Pixel 6a won't be getting this update until later this month. This update patch, build … [Read more...] about Android 13 September security update rolling out now to eligible Pixels
Lenovo USI Pen 2 compatible with the Duet 3 Chromebook is finally available to order
After months of waiting for a USI 2.0 to become available to use with the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3, I am happy to report that the wait is over. I was casually checking on the status of this pen, which I've been doing almost daily for the past few weeks, when I noticed that it no longer said it was … [Read more...] about Lenovo USI Pen 2 compatible with the Duet 3 Chromebook is finally available to order
