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Google just set the date for its big Googlebook event in New York [Update]
By Sanuj Bhatia Published
Googlebook gets a date Google is hosting an in-person Googlebook Showcase in New York on September 15, giving the platform its first proper public reveal.

Big changes: Google reportedly plans to exit China in 2027 to produce Pixel line in India, Vietnam
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Things must change Google might drop out of China in 2027 to produce its Pixel portfolio in India and Vietnam amid hopes of shipping more units in 2026.

How to transfer data from your old Android phone to your new one
By Harish Jonnalagadda Last updated
Switch over smoothly! Moving over all your data (e.g., texts, call logs, contacts, music, and photos) from your older Android phone to a new one is a walk in the mark.

Google Home outage left Nest devices stuck and unresponsive
By Jay Bonggolto Published
When Smart Goes Stupid A massive Google Home outage broke voice controls and frozen Nest displays worldwide, exposing the massive risks of relying on cloud-dependent smart tech.

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 is pretty neat, especially if you hate fraud and scams
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Fraud, begone Google's Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds major restrictions to help users avoid fraud and scams when forwarding calls.

US Judge says Google Play Store isn't doing enough to help users find rival app stores
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Too complicated A U.S. judge states Google must do better with its Play Store when surfacing rival app stores when users search for them.

You don't need a TV app to stream 10,000 free movies on Google’s Freeplay right now
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Your TV needs this Google TV Freeplay just added 10,000+ free on-demand movies and 300+ live channels directly to your home screen, giving paid streaming apps a real run for their money without costing you a dime.

Google Play is hiding a Pixel 11 Pro discount in plain sight
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Pixel Savings You Missed Google is hiding Pixel 11 discounts in Play Points, with up to $150 off select models.

A Google Pixel with a silicon-carbon battery could be in the cards
By Nickolas Diaz Published
On the way? A Google Pixel with a silicon-carbon battery is reportedly in the cards; the only thing we're wondering is how long we would have to wait.

Does the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold support Qi2 wireless charging?
By Rajat Sharma Published
Snap-on charging! While the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold has the same wired charging capability as its predecessor, it does get faster Qi2 wireless charging functionality.

You can't miss these huge Pixel 11 features: Gemini and its camera steal the show
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Major features Major features are included in the Pixel 11, and it's the phone's camera and AI capabilities that we're going crazy for.

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 just got better at blocking noise and translating
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Buds that read your ears Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 are getting smarter with Dynamic ANC, Gemini controls, sleep syncing, and improved Live Translate, plus a new Olive finish.

Sharing between Pixel phones just got a whole lot simpler
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Quick Share gets quicker Google just made file sharing effortless by letting you swap contacts, photos, and videos simply by tapping two Android phones together.

The Pixel Tag takes Google’s Find Hub network to the next level
By Jay Bonggolto Published
AirTag meets its match Google’s Pixel Tag brings UWB precision, Find Hub tracking, and a handy phone-ringing button to Android, but you’ll need a separate case for keys.

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold goes after foldables’ weak spots with a tougher design
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Folding done right The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is tougher, brighter, and smarter, with better cameras, 16GB RAM, 24+ hours of battery life, and 30W charging.

The Pixel 11 series is here, but Google saved the big upgrades for the Pro models
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Mo' money, mo' storage The Pixel 11 lineup is official with brighter displays, new cameras and Tensor G6, but higher prices and only modest upgrades on the base model.

The Pixel Watch 5 brings new tricks, but not new hardware
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Pixel Watch déjà vu The Pixel Watch 5 adds useful health and Gemini features, but its unchanged design and hardware make it feel more like a Pixel Watch 4 refresh than a true upgrade.

Your Motorola phone is getting Android 17 – here's who's first
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Motorola’s Android 17 rush Motorola’s Android 17 rollout is underway for 50+ phones, bringing a refreshed HelloUI packed with new AI, customization, and smarter UI features.

Should you wait for the Google Pixel 11? Here's everything you should consider and how I'd spend my money
By Brady Snyder Published
Decisions, decisions Google is gearing up to launch new Pixel 11 phones, but the Pixel 10 won't be going away anytime soon. Should you wait for the new model or buy now?

Pixel 11 Pro XL leak shows off matte black finish and 'HiLight' LED days before launch
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Spoiled by stores A carrier leak just gave us an early look at Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL in matte black, revealing a bigger camera housing and a new "HiLight" flash ahead of launch.
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