As we previously covered, Google is working on an Apple AirTag competitor that will be used to help you keep track of your belongings like keys or luggage using a UWB Bluetooth signal. Now, discovered within the Material Icons reference page Google provides for developers is an icon for a "Nest … [Read more...] about Google’s Apple AirTag competitor to be called ‘Nest Locator Tag’, makes its first appearance
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The last shred of Google+ is being killed off, but its spirit will live on in Google Chat Spaces
The last surviving version of Google+ meant for Enterprise users only - Google Currents - is finally being shuttered. While the "wind down" was announced last year, it's now time for it to ride off into the sunset once and for all. In its place, Google Chat Spaces is taking the lead. The … [Read more...] about The last shred of Google+ is being killed off, but its spirit will live on in Google Chat Spaces
Transfer files seamlessly with Android Nearby Share for Windows, now in beta
Google's Nearby Share feature was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show last year, and since then, it has made its way to Android and Chromebooks. Now, Google is expanding this feature to Windows PCs through a beta release of an official app. To download the app, you need to have Windows 10 … [Read more...] about Transfer files seamlessly with Android Nearby Share for Windows, now in beta
Google I/O 2023 set for May 10th and May 10th only
In the past 24 hours, Google has gone from releasing their yearly Google I/O date-reveal-puzzle to fully announcing that the yearly developer event will be held at their campus once again and will also consist of a single day event this time around. Like we saw last year, this move accomplishes a … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2023 set for May 10th and May 10th only
Gboard’s extended toolbar options just received an appealing redesign
For years now, Google's keyboard - cleverly named "Gboard" - has remained pretty much unchanged. To be fair, it doesn't really need to be tweaked much. In fact, it's one of the absolute best keyboards on the Google Play Store, and it's baked into many Android devices out of the box now. After a … [Read more...] about Gboard’s extended toolbar options just received an appealing redesign
A model Pixel Fold has leaked out and gives us real life size and width reference
As we're only a few months from the likely release window for the still-technically-rumored Pixel Fold, it just makes good sense that we'd start seeing things leak through the cracks in a bit more of a material way. There have already been highly-detailed renders leaked out online and those images … [Read more...] about A model Pixel Fold has leaked out and gives us real life size and width reference
Acer reveals a new waterproof Assistant-enabled smart speaker at CES called the Halo Swing
Announced at CES this year as a follow-up to its predecessor - the Halo Smart Speaker - Acer has now announced the "Halo Swing". The Swing is a wireless, waterproof (IPX5 rated), Bluetooth (and Wi-Fi 6) speaker with a handle for, well, swinging or hanging! While the name does seem to come from the … [Read more...] about Acer reveals a new waterproof Assistant-enabled smart speaker at CES called the Halo Swing
The new Android Auto update finally launched at CES 2023 and it’s rolling out now
The long-awaited "Coolwalk" update has been talked about a bunch over the past year, and we've even seen its new interface quite a bit (it's been out in beta). During The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year, Google finally announced it in a blog post and detailed its many exciting additions. … [Read more...] about The new Android Auto update finally launched at CES 2023 and it’s rolling out now
December 2022 Pixel Feature Drop begins rolling out today
It's that time again Pixel fans! The most recent Pixel drop from Google has just been announced and is beginning its rollout today. This month's update includes not just Pixel phones, but the Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds as well. They are Pixel devices too, right? Pixels from the 4a to the latest … [Read more...] about December 2022 Pixel Feature Drop begins rolling out today
Google Pixel Recorder app update adds Speaker Labels
During its Made by Google hardware event back in October, Google promised many new features that would be coming soon to Pixel phones. One of these promised, future features was an update to the famously excellent Recorder app, beneficial for those that use it to transcribe conversations involving … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Recorder app update adds Speaker Labels
Android gains new features for the 2022 holiday season
It's the time of year for celebrations, and Google is ringing in the holiday season by giving us a slew of new features that we can expect to hit Android very soon. These new features will impact several areas of the operating system, such as Google Photos, the home screen, Wear OS and more. It's a … [Read more...] about Android gains new features for the 2022 holiday season
Pixel 7a renders leak providing a first look at the new Google mid-range
Rumors regarding the upcoming midrange Google Pixel phone - the Pixel 7a, have been swirling around for some time now with specs that seem more akin to a flagship phone than Google's usual summer phone release. While some rumors say that the Pixel 7a could ship with a ceramic body, an upgraded … [Read more...] about Pixel 7a renders leak providing a first look at the new Google mid-range
