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Pixel ‘At a Glance’ widget may be getting a sports enhancement

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If you are a sports fan, we have some good news for you! It looks like Google is getting ready to bring live sports scores right to your Pixel's At a Glance widget. 9to5 Google dove deep into the latest Android System Intelligence APK (the same one that teased the enhanced 'Now Playing' features) … [Read more...] about Pixel ‘At a Glance’ widget may be getting a sports enhancement

Google Calendar on Android gets full-blown Google Tasks integration

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Google Calendar on Android is about to get a whole lot more powerful with a new, full-featured Google Tasks integration. Up until now, Google Calendar on your Android phone has been pretty basic when it comes to Tasks. You could create and view tasks with due dates, but that was about it. That's all … [Read more...] about Google Calendar on Android gets full-blown Google Tasks integration

CTL launches two enterprise Chromebooks designed for the modern workforce

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CTL just dropped not one, but two new Chromebook models that are purpose-built for professionals. Say hello to the CTL Chromebook Plus Enterprise PX141G Series and the CTL Chromebook Enterprise PX141E Series. Both pack a 14-inch display and come with a Chrome Enterprise Upgrade license baked right … [Read more...] about CTL launches two enterprise Chromebooks designed for the modern workforce

ChromeOS merging into Android could create new fragmentation issues

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Fragmentation. It's the unfortunate reality of leveraging an open-source platform as the underlying system that drives much of the world's smartphone operating systems. If you've been an Android user for any length of time, you've likely been affected by it at some point; and if you been around … [Read more...] about ChromeOS merging into Android could create new fragmentation issues

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Google is “enhancing” Now Playing on Pixel phones for an improved experience

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Since it's introduction years ago, the Now Playing feature on Pixel phones has always been a crowd favorite. Every time it magically identifies songs playing around me, I'm still a bit blown away by how well it can identify tunes in so many environments. Though it's not been upgraded in a while, … [Read more...] about Google is “enhancing” Now Playing on Pixel phones for an improved experience

DOJ “extreme” recommendations include Google selling off Chrome and Android

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has laid out its demands for Google following a ruling that found the search giant guilty of maintaining an illegal monopoly in online search and advertising. In a move that could drastically reshape the tech landscape, the DOJ is pushing for Google to sell off its … [Read more...] about DOJ “extreme” recommendations include Google selling off Chrome and Android

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Nearly-free Pixel Watch 3 LTE deal for Google Fi customers is wild [U: Ended]

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UPDATED 11/20/24: This deal was too good to last! For now, anyway, it is no longer being offered. If it re-appears, we'll let you know! Google Fi has introduced a Pixel Watch 3 LTE (both sizes) deal that's almost too good to be true. If you're a Fi subscriber, you can snag the 41mm or 45mm … [Read more...] about Nearly-free Pixel Watch 3 LTE deal for Google Fi customers is wild [U: Ended]