Articles tagged "Google"

On Thursday, Google announced that its acquisition of Fitbit is finally complete in a press release on its website. The announcement was made by Rick Osterloh, Senior Vice President of Devices and Services for Google. In the release, Osterloh...

Last year, Google own Phone app introduced a new call recording feature that only works with Pixel devices and select Nokia and Xiaomi phones. A recording button appears in the ongoing call screen that plays back a voice, notifying both parties that...

Google surprised us when it launched three Pixel devices this year, but it also surprised some when it only released the Pixel 4a and 4a 5G in black models while the more expensive Pixel 5 got the Sage Green option. Eventually, a Clearly White...

A new device with model designation A4R-GUIK2, described as “interactive device” has just passed through the FCC. Historically, this is how Google’s Nest Hub devices are listed in the FCC. The incoming Hub device will offer Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and...

Today is the first Monday of the month, so you know what that means, right? It's time for Google's monthly update to go out to Pixel smartphones left and right. This time around, the new software comes with "further improvements" for...

2020 was an interesting year for Google. After releasing its first mid-ranger with the the Pixel 3a in 2019 the company eschewed the flagship segment altogether in 2020. The Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 all use Snapdragon 700 series chipsets...

The latest beta feature in Google Search shows video results from social media platforms Instagram and TikTok. You will soon be able to watch video content from those two platforms directly from the Search app without the need to open the standalone...

Google dropped the tele camera of the 4th generation and put an ultra wide camera on the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G instead. Some users were excited to use the Astrophotography mode with the wider field of view offered by the new camera, however, they...

Before I lay down the list of what I think are the best phones to come out in 2020, let's get a few things out there. This is a subjective list and these are by no means the only devices I've liked throughout 2020. But the boss said 5, so there you...

As expected, the European Commission approved Google’s acquisition of Fitbit. The deal was first announced late last year and is valued at $2.1 billion. But the EC laid down some rules to ensure that the acquisition will keep the wearables market...

Nearly a month after announcing its iOS web app and a year since the service was launched, Google Stadia is now up and running on iPhones and iPads. For now, the platform is only supported on Apple’s Safari web browser and you’ll have to be on the...

Google’s Project Treble has been around since 2017 with the aim of speeding up Android updates by modularizing the core Android OS framework from the OEM skin customization. Now, Google and Qualcomm are teaming up to help Snapdragon-powered phones...

Google’s announcing some new policy changes surrounding the use of Gmail, Docs, and Google Photos. In an effort to purge unused storage, Google is updating its policy to delete users’ data from its most popular services on accounts that are inactive...

Android Auto can be found in many modern vehicle head-units, but if you don’t have a compatible radio, Google provides a standalone app that simulated the experience: an interface that only allows access the most important messaging, music, and...

Today Google has announced an intriguing new feature to its Photos service. It's called Cinematic photos, and as you can see in the demo below, this will automatically create a 3D-like effect for some of your shots. This will work in the Memories...

According to Ross Young of DisplaySearch, a good source of information regarding smartphone screen tech in the past few months, 2021 will be a great year for foldables. Specifically, the second half of next year. That's when, Young says, we'll...

When Google announced its Pixel 5 back in September many wondered if we’d ever see a true flagship from the search giant again. Well, we now have a pair of live images depicting what is allegedly called the Pixel 5 Pro. You should definitely take...

If Google's most affordable phone of the moment, the $349 Pixel 4a, is still too expensive for your budget, but you're dead set on your next phone being a Pixel, here's something for you. The company has started to offer refurbished Pixel 3 units...

Google’s Nest product line is now officially supported by Samsung’s SmartThings platform. The news was confirmed in a press release from Samsung meaning Google’s Nest thermostats, security cameras and smart doorbells can now be controlled via the...

The latest version 10.1 of Gboard brings a new look to users who are enrolled in the beta version of the app. As 9to5Google reports, the new version of Gboard began a smaller, more controlled rollout of the update back in...