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Google is reportedly switching from Samsung to TSMC for the Tensor G5. Why could this be a big deal?
By Brady Snyder published
Chip change Google is reportedly making a manufacturing shift with its next-generation Tensor processors, switching from Samsung Foundry to TSMC. Here's what it all means.

YouTube's video stream is glitching out for some viewers
By Jay Bonggolto published
Blurry videos? YouTube users on various platforms are dealing with a major drop in streaming quality.

Google Pixel 9a vs. OnePlus 13R: Budget battle
By Roydon Cerejo published
AI vs. performance The OnePlus 13R represents great value in places like India, but for audiences in other countries, the Pixel 9a would be easier to buy and probably better value.

You can finally use Gemini without a Google account, but there's a catch
By Brady Snyder published
Private access Gemini has long required a Google account for access, but it's now following the footsteps of ChatGPT by dropping that requirement on the web.

EU Commission finds that Google Search and Play Store fail to comply with the Digital Markets Act
By Nandika Ravi published
DMA dilemma Google has been under the EU Commission's fire since March 2024, and now two of its products have been found to breach the DMA.

These Google-certified Pixel 9 screen protectors shouldn't mess with your fingerprint
By Nickolas Diaz published
Google-certified Google detailed a list of "certified" screen protectors for the Pixel 9 and its fingerprint unlock.

Google rolls out Android 16 Beta 3.1 patch with crucial bug fixes
By Brady Snyder published
Bugs squashed Android 16 Beta 3.1 is becoming available for Pixel devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program with fixes for a few annoying bugs.

All LTE Pixel Watches finally begin receiving Google's Wear OS 5.1 update
By Nickolas Diaz published
Finally onboard Google started pushing its Wear OS 5.1 update to its LTE Pixel Watches.

Google Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 9: Sibling rivalry
By Roydon Cerejo published
Family struggles Is the Pixel 9 worth the $200 premium over the 9a?

Google Pixel 9a vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: It's a tough choice
By Roydon Cerejo published
Not an easy choice The Pixel 9a has a lot going for it at just $500, but so does the Galaxy S24 FE for a bit more money. It'll ultimately depend on software, battery life, and ergonomics.

Google Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 7a: Time to upgrade?
By Roydon Cerejo published
Stepping it up The Pixel 7a continued to offer tremendous value even with the 8a in the picture, but nearly two years on and it might be time to trade up to the 9a.

Kids with Android phones can now tap and pay with Google Wallet
By Jay Bonggolto published
tap-to-pay is here Google Wallet just made paying safer and easier for kids.

Gemini is taking over Chromebooks, leaving Google Assistant in the dust
By Jay Bonggolto published
Assistant's out, Gemini's in Chromebooks are getting smarter and easier to use.

Android 16's dynamic battery indicator and subtle UI changes could brighten up your phone
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Dynamic Battery Icon Google's forthcoming Android 16 promises visual enhancements, particularly in the status bar icons as they were hidden in the latest Android 16 beta.

Google is dialing back more Assistant features on Android and Nest devices
By Jay Bonggolto published
Spring cleaning More Google Assistant features are disappearing as the Gemini switch gets closer.

Looks like Gemini Flash 2.0 lets you remove watermarks from pictures, but there's a catch
By Nandika Ravi published
New skills Gemini's new image generation feature allows you to delete watermarks from images online.

Google could be peering in MediaTek's direction for next set of AI chips
By Nandika Ravi published
Google x MediaTek Google is tipped to be working with Taiwan chip maker MediaTek for its next set of AI chips,

A fresh Pixel 9a unboxing video just dropped, leaving nothing to the imagination
By Jay Bonggolto published
jumping the gun Google Pixel 9a unboxing video shows off all the deets on YouTube.
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