We spotted how the Nest Hub is getting deeper Google Fit and Fitbit integration to let you see step count and other activity stats at the start of this month, and you some users can now connect either service to Assistant settings.
Compared to the start of this month, visiting Assistant settings > Wellness > Activity lets you connect Google Fit and/or Fitbit. [Update: This is not yet widely…
Android ‘@Work’ minis from Dead Zebra show the mascot holding a Pixelbook, more [U: In stock]
May 17, 2022
The latest set of Android minis from Dead Zebra show the beloved mascot “@Work” in a variety of jobs, including a depiction of an IT manager holding a Pixelbook and one wearing a smartwatch.
Update: The new series of figures are now available for purchase.
Over the…
Google’s switch to Tensor in the Pixel 6 has seemingly sent waves through the rest of the Android market. Earlier this year, Samsung executives announced plans for a chip dedicated to the company’s Galaxy smartphones, but it seems that won’t actually arrive for a few…
Android Auto 7.7 fixes issues faced by some Galaxy S22 owners, causes new problems for others
May 17, 2022
The latest update to Android Auto includes fixes for some of the issues that prevented some Galaxy S22 owners from connecting their phone to their car, but may have caused new problems for others.
Since it was released in February, some people who bought the Galaxy S22 have been having issues getting their phone to connect correctly to their car’s head unit. Across a few different Google support…
With I/O 2022 now over, Google is asking virtual attendees for feedback on the developer conference, while also offering them equally virtual swag.
Those that attended the Shoreline Amphitheater got the usual assortment of I/O-branded swag: T-shirt, water bottle, and bag…
Google Stadia has been pretty slow to add new games to its platform so far this year, but there are a few big ones on the horizon. This week, Ubisoft has confirmed that Roller Champions and a new Rabbids game to Stadia.
Recently, a schedule showing some of Ubisoft’s…
Google Fiber’s Business 2 Gig plan adding uptime guarantee and credit if connection drops
May 17, 2022
Back in March, Google Fiber made Business 2 Gig available for $250 per month, and is now upgrading that plan with a “Service Level Guarantee.”
The “Google Fiber Business 2 Gig Service Level Guarantee” consists of:
Monthly uptime report
Advance notification of planned network maintenance (at least 72 hours’ prior notice of scheduled maintenance)
Automatic credit of 25% of business…
The May 2022 Android security update is rolling out now to these phones and tablets in Samsung’s wide-reaching lineup of Galaxy devices.
Samsung May 2022 security update — What’s new?
As usual, Samsung began rolling out its May 2022 update before the month of May…
Back in April, Google delayed when G Suite legacy free-edition users had to start paying for Workspace. The company will now let you stay on a “Free Legacy Edition of G Suite for personal use” as the “no-cost” alternative in a rather notable policy change.
This…
Google Play system updates for May bring Nearby Share to self, Google Help redesign, and more
May 17, 2022
May’s Google Play system updates for Android phones add self-sharing to Nearby Share, a redesign of the Google Help app, Android 13’s photo picker, and more.
Every month, Google outlines the latest updates to what it calls the “Google System” for Android. These include everything from Google Play Services, the Play Store, and Android’s “Google Play system updates.” As these three…
