Handling more than 3.5 billion searches per day, Google Search is the most visited website in the world and the number one destination when searching for information. However, with all that information available at our fingertips, finding the exact thing you are looking for can be daunting without some help to sort through it. This […]
Continue ReadingPixel 6 and 6 Pro March Update Rolling Out
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners rejoice because the much-awaited and delayed March update is finally rolling out for these devices. There was speculation over the weekend that the update may drop today after the upgrade schedule for a Canadian cell phone carrier was spotted, stating March 21st as the live date. However, The Verge […]
Continue ReadingGoogle releases Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1 to test future Pixel Feature Drops
I have been pretty vocal during my time writing here at Chrome Unboxed about how disappointed I have been with the way Google has handled updates and feature drops for the Pixel 6 series. As a Pixel 6 owner myself, I have found it highly unfair that having the newest Google phone has placed me […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Doodle celebrates International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day and Google is joining in the celebration with a Doodle that takes us around the world, showing women across different cultures doing what they do best. It takes us from a mother taking care of her children while working from home to women working on all kinds of trades making […]
Continue ReadingNew Google patent reveals plans to incorporate skin gestures on wearables
Just as we were talking about the highly-anticipated release of the Pixel Watch and how Google is acquiring new talent and patents for their audio devices, news comes to us from Let’s Go Digital of a patent filed back in mid-2020 that may hint at some added functionality for both the Pixel Watch and the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle, Microsoft, Apple, Mozilla join forces to solve browsers compatibility issues
The major tech companies that develop the top web browsers (Google, Microsoft, Apple, Mozilla, Bocoup, and Igalia) along with other supporters have announced that they have – for the first time ever – banded together in order to improve interoperability and thus make things much easier on Web Developers. This is all part of a […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel phones getting Fast Emergency Dialer on the lock screen
Google Pixel phones will be getting a new Fast Emergency Dialer (FED) on their lock screen as part of an update to the Personal Safety app. This new dialer provides a quicker way to dial emergency services in your area with the swipe of a slider. Pixel phones will be set to use the Fast […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Fitbit recalls Ionic smartwatches over burn hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released a recall notice today involving the Fitbit Ionic smartwatches, citing burn hazard concerns. This recall is specifically for the Fitbit Ionic model FB503, of which about 1 million units have been sold in the U.S. and nearly 700,000 sold internationally. The issue reportedly stems from the lithium-ion battery […]
Continue ReadingNest Cam and Doorbell batteries not charging in cold weather
Google’s acquisition of the Nest brand back in 2014 prompted a rebrand of most of the Nest products, but it also spawned new product releases as well. One of these was the battery-powered Nest Doorbell which provided a solution for those that either lived in rental properties or were simply not inclined to do some […]
Continue ReadingThe Pixel 6 sets record as Google’s best selling phone ever
It’s no secret that Google’s latest mobile flagship device has made a big splash in the smartphone market. Just do a quick search for “best android phones of 2021” and you will be greeted by list after list ranking the Pixel 6/6 Pro at or very near number one and that’s a big deal for […]
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