This year with Google's new phones - the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro - I'm finding myself in a strange and unforeseen dilemma: I can't decide which one to buy. Look, I get it. I'm in a privileged position of having both of these new phones in my hand and have spent the last week or so getting to know both … [Read more...] about Why I’m struggling to choose between Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro [VIDEO]
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Android 12L is coming for your large screen devices but what is it?
The 2021 Android Developer Summit took place earlier this week and with it came the announcement of a new flavor of Android that is aimed at devices with larger screens. Branded Android 12L, this version of Google's mobile OS is being presented as a feature drop that will launch in Beta in December … [Read more...] about Android 12L is coming for your large screen devices but what is it?
As a man of color, I’m really looking forward to RealTone on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
I’ll never forget: it was my senior year in high school, I was getting ready to take my girlfriend to senior prom, and graduation was just around the corner! I recall that time in my life with genuine fondness because there was a real and palpable level of excitement that followed me around … [Read more...] about As a man of color, I’m really looking forward to RealTone on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
Someone already got the full-fledged Google Play Store running on Windows 11
This is pretty wild - the full-fledged Google Play Store, with access to all Android apps, is already up and running on Microsoft's new operating system! As reported by The Verge, an Italian user experience design student has not only achieved this, but then went on to post his tutorial on Youtube … [Read more...] about Someone already got the full-fledged Google Play Store running on Windows 11
Forget benchmarks: video pits Pixel 6 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro Max in real-world speed test
First off, if you've never watched a Phone Buff speed test, you are in for a real treat. These guys use robots to accurately and fairly perform a battery of real-world actions on phones at the same time to really get a feel for the actual speed of a device. While benchmarks can be helpful, they … [Read more...] about Forget benchmarks: video pits Pixel 6 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro Max in real-world speed test
Brave Browser removes Google as the default search engine in favor of its own
Brave - the Chromium-based privacy and openness-focused web browser company acquired "Tailcat" last year. This was a European open-source search engine, and now that it's been rebranded as Brave Search, the team behind it is attempting to take on Google Search to provide a more user-centric … [Read more...] about Brave Browser removes Google as the default search engine in favor of its own
Images of minors can now be removed from Google Search via a simple request
Google is invested in helping to protect kids, teens, and families as the amount of data available on the internet increases exponentially. More often, images of minors under the age of 18 are brought online for various reasons, either via photobomb, public events, or otherwise, and it may be … [Read more...] about Images of minors can now be removed from Google Search via a simple request
[U: Fixed] Google Meet livestreams are experiencing technical difficulties right now
Update: Fixed as of 11:30 AM UTC (7:30 am EST) Some users are reporting odd behavior during their Google Meet livestreams right now, but Google is working to resolve this as soon as possible. Lagging or buffering in the video and audio are plaguing enough meetings that the company updated its … [Read more...] about [U: Fixed] Google Meet livestreams are experiencing technical difficulties right now
Google shades LG in sassy new promo video for the Pixel
113 Reasons... When I first saw the title of Google's latest Pixel promo video, I immediately thought to myself, "surely they didn't ACTUALLY come up with 113 reasons." However, I was mistaken. Sure enough, Google's marketing department has put together a nearly nine-minute video listing one … [Read more...] about Google shades LG in sassy new promo video for the Pixel
ASUS just launched another 14″ Chromebook Flip with 11th Gen Intel CPUs
ASUS has done a complete 180 with its latest Chrome OS offerings. In recent years, the company's flagship Chromebooks have been disappointing, to say the least. Between the sub-par build quality and egregious price tag, the Chromebook Flip C436 has never, not once, graced a list of recommendations … [Read more...] about ASUS just launched another 14″ Chromebook Flip with 11th Gen Intel CPUs
Google Stadia gets free game trials which you can try first with the launch of Hello Engineer
First discovered by Gem on Youtube, Google Stadia is beginning to test 30-minute game trials as a built-in feature to drive adoption rates up. For now, this new feature is exclusively available on the platform's new exclusive title Hello Engineer, which launched just yesterday. You don't need a … [Read more...] about Google Stadia gets free game trials which you can try first with the launch of Hello Engineer
A new ASUS Chromebook CX9 just appeared and it’s the device you’ve been looking for
Two weeks ago, the Chromebook that I have been most excited about finally made a permanent debut on ASUS' website, and even now, you can purchase the ultra-premium ASUS Chromebook CX9 in two flavors. Either of those devices will give you the same premium experience with a solid aluminum build, great … [Read more...] about A new ASUS Chromebook CX9 just appeared and it’s the device you’ve been looking for
