The Pixel 6 was a reinvention of Google’s smartphone, pushing the company firmly into “flagship” territory in a way that past devices hadn’t really aimed at. Now, we’re at the second generation of that reboot, and the Pixel 7 Pro builds on Google’s flagship and shows that, finally, the company is figuring out how to do this properly.
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Pixel 7 initial review: Android’s ‘default’ device gets meaningful and important upgrades [Video]
October 13, 2022
In terms of upgrades, the Pixel 7 has a few important improvements that round off the better of the two 2021 series handsets.
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In addition to announcing initial Android and Chrome support, Google today detailed how passkeys on Android will sync to its Password Manager.
A single passkey identifies a particular user account on some online service. A user has different passkeys for different…
Pixel Watch gets ‘Wear OS System UI’ app on Google Play Store
October 13, 2022
Google said it’s aiming for yearly Wear OS updates, but many experiences on its wearables are updated via the Play Store. The latest example of that is “Wear OS System UI” on the Pixel Watch.
The Google Play description says, “Wear OS System UI provides access to the latest Wear OS smartwatch user experiences. Stay connected, be healthier, and leverage the helpfulness of Google, all on…
Google Home and Samsung SmartThings will use Matter to share control of your smart home
October 13, 2022
The smart home is set to be reinvented over the next few years largely thanks to the arrival of the Matter standard. Ahead of that fully launching, Samsung and Google have announced a partnership that will deepen how SmartThings and the Google Home app can work…
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 2 feedback survey now live for Pixel
October 13, 2022
Google’s Android feedback surveys continue with 13 QPR1 Beta 2 this afternoon. It comes a week after the preview build rolled out.
The Android 13 QPR1 Beta 2 feedback survey starts by having you confirm the version (T1B2.220916.004) you’re running and the device: Pixel…
The Google Pixel Watch has officially arrived, and retail units are starting to arrive today for early buyers. If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on a Pixel Watch today, you’ll have a software update waiting out of the box.
After you complete the initial setup on your Google Pixel Watch out of the box, a software update will be available. A minor update will be delivered during setup…
Besides detailing a new Virtual Carrier Network approach, Google Fi today also announced another way to get free service until the end of 2022 by buying a Pixel 6a, 7, or 7 Pro at Best Buy.
This free offer of Simply Unlimited or Unlimited Plus service was first offered to…
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CIOs face what seems like an impossible task: Increase operational efficiency and improve the employee experience — and do it all without first understanding what’s slowing employees down.
A recent Freshworks report found that 82% of leaders acknowledge that employees will…
