Wear OS 3, which was introduced by Google last year, was the first indication after a long while that the company was finally getting serious about its wearable operating system. However, even with the release of Wear OS 3.5, run by Google's new flagship Pixel Watch, the experience is still lacking … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch is rumored to be getting dedicated Gmail and Calendar apps
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Christmas comes early with full leaked renders of the upcoming Pixel Fold
I was not expecting this at all today! As many of you know by this point, the Pixel Fold (A.K.A. Pixel Notepad and Passport) has been leaked, rumored, and delayed all sorts of times over the past 18 months. Known only as the Pixel Fold early on, the name 'Passport' was thrown around before we all … [Read more...] about Christmas comes early with full leaked renders of the upcoming Pixel Fold
Android Auto’s big ‘Coolwalk’ visual redesign is now rolling out in beta
The 'Coolwalk' redesign for Android Auto was first revealed a year ago, and since then, many have waited to hear more about its rollout. It's not exactly something everyone's been clamoring to get their hands on, but a visual overhaul can be a nice thing to have when it finally shows up. Today, … [Read more...] about Android Auto’s big ‘Coolwalk’ visual redesign is now rolling out in beta
Google readies its platform for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022
The countdown to the start of the World Cup has begun and Google is making sure we do not miss a minute of it. It doesn't matter whether you are a hardcore or casual soccer, or as it is properly called, Football fan, because Google's got a way for you to keep up with the action as 32 countries go … [Read more...] about Google readies its platform for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022
New Google Messages icon makes its way to the web version
Last week, Google announced a ton of new features and refreshed iconography for the Google Messages app. This new icon has already made its way to the Beta version of the Messages Android app and on Wear OS, however, there was one more place where the app is used that had yet to update to the new … [Read more...] about New Google Messages icon makes its way to the web version
Here’s a closer look at the Pixel Tablet’s apps and experiences including Assistant and Discover
Everyone is excited for Google's new Nest Hub because, well, it's more than just a Nest Hub. It's actually a two-in-one device featuring the same power and features of an Android tablet with the convenience and smart home focus of a docked smart display. Google first showed it off during the 2022 … [Read more...] about Here’s a closer look at the Pixel Tablet’s apps and experiences including Assistant and Discover
Google Assistant’s Driving Mode Dashboard is being shut down in favor of Google Maps
Another day, another shuttered Google project. What did you expect to wake up to today? A Google spokesperson told 9to5Google directly this week that it would be "sunsetting" its Assistant Driving Mode Dashboard. After the removal of Android Auto for phones, the Driving Dashboard was the company's … [Read more...] about Google Assistant’s Driving Mode Dashboard is being shut down in favor of Google Maps
Here’s everything that Google announced at its 2022 hardware event [Video]
Google just hosted its 2022 hardware event and revealed some of its long-awaited devices. As you're probably already aware, several of these devices have leaked out early, and we've been covering them for quite a while. With an official reveal, however, we received a lot of extra information as well … [Read more...] about Here’s everything that Google announced at its 2022 hardware event [Video]
More Pixel Watch faces revealed. May also integrate with Google Photos.
Evidence has been found in an APK teardown of the Google Photos 6.8 app for Android that hints at a Wear OS Google Photos watch face. This teardown was done by the folks over at 9to5Google who found numerous strings in the code describing a "photos_watchface_preview" that will let you "Select watch … [Read more...] about More Pixel Watch faces revealed. May also integrate with Google Photos.
Pixel Watch band colors revealed as new Pixel Collection Teaser video drops
October is just around the corner, and so is the Made by Google event where we will finally get more details on and pre-order the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro devices, as well as the first "Made by Google" smartwatch, the Pixel Watch. However, as the anticipation ramps up, we continue to receive more and more … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch band colors revealed as new Pixel Collection Teaser video drops
The new Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 will have a more Wear OS-inspired UI
As a long-time Fitbit Versa user (I've had them all at this point), I can definitely say that the biggest gripe I tend to have is the lack of fluidity and questionable layout of the UI. With the Fitbit Versa 3 I currently have on my wrist, general responsiveness is OK, but moving through the actual … [Read more...] about The new Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 will have a more Wear OS-inspired UI
With Pixelbook in the rear view mirror, here’s the replacement I’m hoping for
Yesterday, the news hit the web that Google has decided to shift away from first-party Chromebook hardware and that the Pixelbook team has been shut down. While that's a huge bummer and a sad day for Chromebook lovers all around, I get it. Gabriel laid out the reasoning for this move in his post … [Read more...] about With Pixelbook in the rear view mirror, here’s the replacement I’m hoping for
