We gathered that changes would be happening internally at Google ever since CEO Sundar Pichai uttered the phrase "Don't equate fun with money" as a response when fielding questions from concerned employees regarding the cost-saving measures that the company was taking. Some of these measures … [Read more...] about Google Maps and Waze teams merge as Google continues its cost-cutting measures
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Here are all the Black Friday Deals on your favorite Google products
It's that time again to start preparing for the holidays and get our wallets ready for gifting. As is customary in the U.S., the day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday, a commercial holiday when retail stores discount items heavily. Luckily, we no longer have to wait until the day of to … [Read more...] about Here are all the Black Friday Deals on your favorite Google products
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
Google announces in-person hardware event for October 6th
It is official. Google will hold its first in-person hardware event in recent years on October 6th, 2022 at 10am EST. The announcement was done via social media, confirming that the event will be streamed live. The announcement also links to the event page within the Google Store, which you can … [Read more...] about Google announces in-person hardware event for October 6th
Google launches #GetTheMessage campaign targeting Apple
People like to bash Google because of its penchant for killing or giving up on many of its helpful apps, but one thing Google is not giving up on is its plight to get Apple to adopt RCS on the iPhone. You may remember back in June when Google subtweeted at Apple a tongue-in-cheek unofficial lyric … [Read more...] about Google launches #GetTheMessage campaign targeting Apple
Quoted Google searches are becoming even more helpful
Based on user feedback, Google has made a very important change to how it displays quoted searches on Google Search, and I am here for it. For those that don't know, quoted searches consist of putting quotes around a word or phrase to ensure that the search results include that exact match. This has … [Read more...] about Quoted Google searches are becoming even more helpful
Google allows alternative to Google Play billing in EU
The recent passage of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a piece of antitrust legislation in the EU aimed at reigning in the power of tech giants and leveling up the field so that startups can compete, is forcing some very important changes in the way that Google and the Google Play Store do business in … [Read more...] about Google allows alternative to Google Play billing in EU
Emoji 15 is coming soon and Google will support it first
The new emojis for 2022-2023 have been revealed and are up for approval this September. The new draft set of Emoji 15.0 features a shaking face, a pink heart, maracas, a hair pick, and what is being called the "High Five," which is technically called a Rightwards or Leftwards Pushing Hand, … [Read more...] about Emoji 15 is coming soon and Google will support it first
Google Pixel’s car crash detection feature may be coming to other Android phones
Google Pixel's Car Crash Detection feature, launched alongside the Pixel and later made available for the Pixel 3 and subsequent Pixel models, instantly became a highly praised addition to the Personal Safety app. As you may be aware, Google Pixel phones can tell when a car crash has happened by … [Read more...] about Google Pixel’s car crash detection feature may be coming to other Android phones
You can now repair your broken Pixel phone yourself with iFixit parts
As previously announced, Google can now provide replacement components and repair kits for a wide range of issues in collaboration with iFixit. These are available for devices ranging from the original Pixel to the Pixel 6 line. However, the precise selection of components and supported phones … [Read more...] about You can now repair your broken Pixel phone yourself with iFixit parts
Google partners with Wikimedia Foundation to leverage its information in Search
Wikimedia Enterprise, a new paid service founded by the Wikimedia Foundation – the nonprofit that operates Wikipedia – announced this week that Google would be among its first paying customers. Along with Internet Archive, Google will use this opt-in product to leverage the knowledge found on … [Read more...] about Google partners with Wikimedia Foundation to leverage its information in Search
Google Pixel 6a listings show up on Best Buy website
In preparation for the upcoming release of Google's budget Pixel 6a phone, which was proudly unveiled during its I/O conference back in May, 9to5Google spotted that the device is already listed at one of the largest consumer technology retailers in the US — Best Buy. Though pre-orders won't open … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 6a listings show up on Best Buy website
