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Your Google Pixel is getting the April 2024 update, here's what's new
By Brady Snyder published
Bug fixes inside Google Pixel device owners running Android 14 can now download and apply the April 2024 security update, which includes patches and bug fixes.
Best smart speaker 2024
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Intelligent audio If you're looking for a good, affordable smart speaker but don't know where to start, we get it. There are many options, so we compiled a list of some of our favorites to help you get started!
Google wants to leverage AI to make weather forecasting more efficient
By Brady Snyder published
AI Weather Weather forecasting is a difficult and costly endeavor, but Google thinks it can use artificial intelligence to increase efficiency without sacrificing accuracy.
Google makes verifying facts and images on the web easier
By Brady Snyder published
Easy fact checking On International Fact-Checking Day, Google is making a few useful verification features available in new regions. It's also adding a Fact Check Explorer tool for journalists and fact-checkers.
Google promises to erase Incognito browsing data as part of settlement
By Nandika Ravi published
Private browsing Google pledges to delete tons of user browsing data and has promised to make changes to private browsing policies in an attempt to settle its class action Incognito lawsuit.
Android 15 might give your phone's volume panel a long-overdue redesign
By Jay Bonggolto published
long overdue Android 15 DP2 has fresh volume sliders with extra features and a cleaner look.
Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is out now with a slew of bug fixes
By Jay Bonggolto published
heads up! Even though we're probably getting QPR3 Beta 3 in a couple of weeks, we're starting April with Beta 2.1, which comes with a surprisingly big batch of bug fixes.
Google Chat is prepping a WhatsApp-like broadcast feature
By Brady Snyder published
Mass messaging Google Chat wants you to share messages with groups easily with a new "Announcements" feature, which is like Channels on WhatsApp.
Google confirms it's still working to support your old Nest cameras in Google Home
By Brady Snyder published
Work in progress Google bought Nest years ago, and is trying its best to phase out the Nest app in favor of Google Home. But some old cameras are still unsupported, and the company is still aiming to fix that.
Google will fix the Pixel 8's scrolling problem, but not anytime soon
By Brady Snyder published
Gone for good Google Pixel 8 users have been complaining about a screen stuttering issue since last year, and they're going to get a fix. It just won't be available for many months, until Android 15 comes out.
Google explains the Pixel 8's seven years of software updates
By Brady Snyder published
Future update promises Google's seven-year Pixel software upgrade promise is a long way from being fulfilled, but a company VP is explaining how it will make it happen.
Google may have accidentally revealed when Apple will add RCS to iPhones
By Brady Snyder published
Simpler texting Apple only said that RCS chats would come to the iPhone in late 2024, but Google spoiled the fun by confirming they're headed to iOS in the fall.
Pixel Watch 3 listing suggests minimal battery improvement
By Nickolas Diaz published
Minimal difference Information about the Pixel Watch 3's battery was discovered and only suggests minimalistic improvements.
Gemini now takes you straight to Google Maps navigation when you ask for directions
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more extra clicks Gemini now kicks off Google Maps navigation on Android phones when you ask for directions, all on its own.
Gemini makes an appearance in the Google Messages beta
By Brady Snyder published
AI messaging Google wants you to text Gemini using Google Messages, and that future is one step closer to becoming a reality. The feature is now rolling out to beta testers of the Google Messages app.
YouTube's latest experiment lets you jump to the best part of a video
By Jay Bonggolto published
smart scrubbing YouTube is trying out an AI feature that lets you skip to the most interesting parts of a video.
The regular Google Pixel 8 is getting Gemini Nano after all
By Jay Bonggolto published
there's a catch Google has confirmed that Pixel 8 users will get a sneak peek of Gemini Nano in the next Pixel Feature Drop.
Google's Gboard makes venting frustrations faster and simpler
By Jay Bonggolto published
quicker than ever Now, users can give feedback to the Gboard team effortlessly.
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