Following the stable release of Android 13, Google will continue the Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) to update the platform with fixes and improvements on a quarterly basis, much like it did for Android 12. Unlike developer previews and betas, the QPR builds are safe for general use and include … [Read more...] about Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 rolls out and gives us some unexpected insights
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The Chrome Cast 191: What we’re expecting from the now-official Google fall hardware event
This week on The Chrome Cast, we discuss the upcoming Google hardware event slated for Thursday, October 6th 2022. While we all expect the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel Watch, there are other hardware questions that could get answered there as well. With the Pixel Tablet having quite a few … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 191: What we’re expecting from the now-official Google fall hardware event
Here are 5 great Chrome Tab Groups alternatives to help you save websites for later
Over the past few years, I've accidentally fallen in love with Google Chrome's Tab Groups feature. Color-coded anything meant to organize my life is just an OCD kid's dream come true, and the company has this in spades. From labels to folders, and whatever in between, you could say I've somewhat … [Read more...] about Here are 5 great Chrome Tab Groups alternatives to help you save websites for later
Google Fi expands international 5G coverage. Adds features for Samsung and iPhones.
Google Fi is rolling out significant improvements that will result in more global coverage for travelers using a Pixel, Samsung, or even an iPhone. Along with its competitive pricing, security features, and contract-free model, the MVNO looks like a very attractive option when compared with its … [Read more...] about Google Fi expands international 5G coverage. Adds features for Samsung and iPhones.
Gmail cleans up and shrinks its bottom navigation by removing icon labels
Iconography is meant to be recognized without an explanation. If it can't be identified without words attached to them, then it's really not doing its job. That's why I've always wondered why Google tied labels to all of its icons, but I do understand the need to do so from an accessibility … [Read more...] about Gmail cleans up and shrinks its bottom navigation by removing icon labels
Android 13 Beta confirms dockable Pixel Tablet
Back in May, Google sneakily announced that a new Pixel Tablet would be headed our way at some point in 2023. Just a couple of months prior to that announcement, 9to5Google reported that Google was possibly working on a new detachable Nest Hub device. After the news of the new Pixel Tablet, it … [Read more...] about Android 13 Beta confirms dockable Pixel Tablet
The Pixel Tablet will likely be a mid-range device, but a ‘Pro’ version could be on the way, too
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
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
