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After launching on the cheaper HD model earlier this month, Android 12 is now rolling out to the Chromecast with Google TV 4K released in 2020. The update — build number STTE.220621.019.A2.9082754 —  comes in at 722MB and “upgrades Android TV OS from 10 to 12.” It also brings the Chromecast with Google TV (4K) to the July 2022 security patch level from May 2022, which rolled out in…

The Pixel Watch uses a proprietary system for its bands which requires you to purchase bands from Google or its partners, at least for now. But on launch day, many Pixel Watch bands are delayed heavily or out of stock. Google launched the Pixel Watch with around 20 different band designs, including everything from “Active” silicone to some fancier leather designs. Google is also launching some…

YouTube is Google’s latest app to add iPhone and iPad homescreen widgets with one of them in particular providing very convenient shortcuts. “Quick Actions” measures 4×2 and is billed as “the fastest way to search and browse YouTube.” There’s a “Search YouTube” field up top that immediately launches that UI with the keyboard open, while the microphone icon brings up voice…

Motorola launched the new Moto E32 in India last week, which is different from the one announced in Europe, and the next smartphone it will introduce in the Asian country is the Moto E22s. The Moto E22s will launch in India on October 17 and will be sold through Flipkart and leading retail stores starting October 22. The Motorola Moto E22s isn’t a new smartphone, so we know what’s on…