YouTube started cracking down on ad-blockers in order to ensure that ads are visible on its platform. A new research report says that this move by YouTube to force users to see ads could shift user behavior on how they use the streaming platform. Some users also voted to look for a different streaming platform […]
Read MoreToday Google has published its Black Friday deals that will become available through its online store in the US this Thursday – because starting Black Friday deals on a Thursday makes perfect sense (and it’s not even that Thursday, it’s the one the week before). Anyway, scheduling shenanigans aside, we’re all for deals, and Google […]
Read MoreAs Google battles an antitrust lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice, secrets about its search deals with Apple have been leaking out. We previously learned that Google is paying Apple billions of dollars to be the primary search engine on Apple devices, and now, Bloomberg has shared the total percentage of Google’s revenue that […]
Read MoreIt seems like almost every big Android update Google pushes has some kind of issues initially, and the rollout of Android 14 last month was no different. For some people who had multiple user accounts on their devices, there could be an “out of space” error, or, more egregiously, their device would get stuck in […]
Read MoreNo one does software updates in the Android landscape as well as Samsung, but the Korean manufacturer’s superiority has been challenged by Google, which recently launched the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. It promised to support all Pixel devices launched in the future with new Android versions and security patches for seven years. Samsung […]
Read MoreGoogle has launched the Chromebook Plus lineup, a new category of Chromebooks. According to the company, all ChromeOS laptops with this branding will meet a set of hardware specifications defined by the brand. These requirements include an Intel Core i3 12th Gen (or above) or AMD Ryzen 3 7000 series (or above) processors, at least […]
Read MoreMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella today said that he believes the search engine deal between Apple and Google has made it impossible for other search engines like Bing to compete (via The Wall Street Journal). With Google as the default search engine on Safari on all Apple devices, people become accustomed to using it, Nadella explained […]
Read MoreDiehard Pixel fans were pretty happy when a recent rumor claimed that Google’s upcoming Pixel phones could get software updates for seven years. It sounds impressive, even if it’s not clear if the seven years mean the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will get seven major Android version updates or if Google is only […]
Read MoreGoogle is continuing on with its relentless #GetTheMessage marketing campaign in an attempt to get Apple to adopt the RCS messaging protocol. In its latest ad, Google shows off the “iPager,” which Google describes as a device that “uses outdated messaging tech” like Apple uses “when texting with Android.” [embedded content] RCS, or Rich Communication […]
Read MoreGoogle initially unveiled its Bard AI tool as a knee-jerk reaction to the overnight popularity gained by ChatGPT earlier this year, but in the meantime the search giant has continued to improve Bard – whether by adding new features or expanding its reach. Today is another ‘new feature’ day in Bardland, as Bard Extensions are […]
Read MoreTwo years ago, Samsung announced that Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra users would be able to unlock their connected cars using Digital Keys. Audi, BMW, Ford, and Genesis were among Samsung’s first partners for this feature. Later, the feature also became compatible with Hyundai and Kia cars. This feature is changing slightly now. Today, […]
Read MoreToday Google released the latest monthly update for the Pixel devices it still supports (meaning from the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 onwards). And this is still Android 13, so it looks like a recent rumor saying that the official stable Android 14 release is delayed until next month might be true after all. […]
Read MoreThe Galaxy Watch 6 is the best smartwatch for Android users right now, but it will soon face heat from a new rival. Google’s Pixel Watch 2 is scheduled to launch on October 4, 2023, alongside the Pixel 8 series. On Thursday, the company released a teaser video of the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 […]
Read MoreAs we said yesterday, Google just doesn’t seem to be able to contain its excitement for its upcoming Pixel device releases. Whether by leaking them on its own website, or publishing very revealing teaser videos. There were two of those yesterday, of which one showed a few quick glimpses of the Pixel Watch 2, while […]
Read MoreLast week, Google announced that it will unveil the Pixel 8 series on October 4, 2023. So far, there have been plenty of leaks regarding the specifications and design of the two upcoming phones: Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Today, a new leak sheds light on the prices of the two phones for the […]
Read MoreFor years now, the Pixel series have been the worst kept secret, either purposefully or not. Continuing that tradition, the Pixel 8 series has been leaked and leaked, and today we have yet another one. Google’s own 3D simulation of the Pixel 8 Pro has been accessed and displayed for the world to see. It […]
Read MoreGoogle’s Chrome browser for iOS is testing an option for users to shift the address bar to the bottom of the screen, two years after Apple’s Safari made the same change. The move, spotted by MacRumors contributor Steve Moser, is currently in beta testing in the Testflight version of the app. Currently the change is […]
Read MoreBack in May, Google announced plans to introduce a new safety feature that would alert Android users about nearby unknown Bluetooth trackers, including AirTags, preventing people from being stalked with tracking accessories. The tracking alert functionality is rolling out starting today. Android smartphones will provide automatic alerts if an unknown Bluetooth tracker is separated from […]
Read MoreGoogle in May unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold. We picked up a Pixel Fold and thought we’d check it out to see how it compares to Apple’s latest iPhones. [embedded content] The Pixel Fold has a display size of 7.6 inches when it is unfolded, but when collapsed, the cover display measures […]
Read MoreGoogle’s interpretation of Apple’s AirDrop, Nearby Share, is now officially out of beta for Windows. Following some testing, in which more than 1.7 million people participated, the company decided to release a stable version, and you can download it here. Nearby Share is a very apt name – it basically describes exactly what the entire […]
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