Google is making a straightforward tweak to the Calendar mobile apps so that the first-party account switcher now appears in the top-right corner.
For whatever reason, Google Calendar has historically never followed the Workspace/G Suite convention of always showing the current account you’re signed in to. That’s now changing:
We’ve added account profile pictures in the top corner of…
Huawei Watch GT 3 review: Fitness tracking with finesse [Video]
December 15, 2021
Huawei has had a tough couple of years but despite the obvious smartphone constraints, the company is still producing some solid smartwatches — such as the Watch GT 3.
Google’s increased commitment to Wear OS means that for Android owners, buying a smartwatch is set to…
Google Search is testing a new UI with some slick animations [Video]
December 15, 2021
Google Search is perhaps the most-used tool on the internet, and the company is always looking for ways to improve it. We’ve seen several UI tests in Search over the past couple of years, including the recent rollout of dark mode, and now Google Search is adding some slick…
Android 12 (Go edition) brings UI redesign, faster app launch, guest access, & more in 2022
December 15, 2021
As Android 12 arrives on more devices, Google today detailed what the latest version of its mobile OS will add to very affordable “Go edition” devices.
From the full operating system, Android 12 (Go edition) adds three privacy capabilities, starting with microphone and camera indicators in the top-right corner of the status bar. This is followed by a Privacy dashboard in Settings and the…
Android 12L suggests Pixel 6 Pro may still get Face Unlock support, but not the $599 Pixel 6
December 15, 2021
One of the much-anticipated leaked features of the Pixel 6 series was the return of face authentication. While the Pixel 6 series didn’t end up launching with Face Unlock, it could still arrive in a future update, but exclusively for the Pixel 6 Pro, according to…
Google releases a new Wear OS 3 preview, offering a better look at the design outside of Samsung
December 15, 2021
Google’s Wear OS 3 update is live now on the Galaxy Watch 4 series, but it’s going to be a while until we see the update on any other products. Now, a new developer preview of Wear OS 3 is giving us a better idea of what Google has in mind for the design of its stock…
Google Translate’s Material You redesign is expanding from Pixel 6 to older Pixel phones
December 15, 2021
The Pixel 6 ushered in the final iteration of Material You on Android 12, as well as a redesigned Google Translate app that could take advantage of the Tensor chip. Now, that redesigned Google Translate app is heading to more Pixel phones.
The updated Google Translate app first rolled out in late October, just in time for the release of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. At the time, however, the…
9to5Google Gift Guide: Gifts for the on-the-go professional
December 15, 2021
Over the last few years, the way we get work done has changed dramatically. For many, “the office” can now be just about anywhere with an internet connection. Here are some gift ideas for the professional who’s always on the move.
The bag
The centerpiece of every…
NASA Scientists Named AGU 2021 Union Honorees
December 15, 2021
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NASA Scientists Named AGU 2021 Union Honorees
Among the several being recognized by the American Geophysical Union are three from JPL.
Several individuals with NASA affiliations have been named 2021 Union honorees or fellows by…
NASA’s Webb Telescope Will Have the Coolest Camera in Space
December 15, 2021
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Before the MIRI instrument – one of four scientific instruments aboard the observatory – can operate, it has to be cooled down to almost the coldest temperature matter can reach.
Set to launch on Dec. 22, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the largest space observatory in history, and it has an equally gargantuan task…
