Back in 2018, Google introduced a customizable Search widget and is now making those personalization options more apparent by supporting the changes introduced in Android 12+.
This applies to the Search widget that you manually place on your homescreen and not the one docked at the bottom of the Pixel Launcher. After placing or moving an existing widget, you’ll notice the edit pencil in the…
The Pixel Watch is launching with an extensive band and face collection, and Google has delightfully created a pairing guide of sorts.
For example, the default Active band is made of “waterproof fluoroelastomer with a soft-touch coating” that makes it “both durable…
Android 12L for Surface Duo shown off with Windows 11-esque design, set for this year
October 13, 2022
Following Samsung on its key foldables and tablets, Microsoft is the next OEM that we’re waiting on to launch Android 12L. Alongside other hardware announcements today, Android 12L was shown off for the Surface Duo 2 with design influences and customizations from Windows…
Google Stadia’s closure will sadly mark the death of one of its best exclusives, Outcasters
October 13, 2022
Earlier this month Google abruptly announced that Stadia would shut down in January 2023, but that left questions as to what would happen with Stadia’s exclusive games. Unfortunately for the super-fun title Outcasters, Google Stadia’s death will bring the game down with it.
On the date of its closing, Google Stadia had five remaining fully exclusive titles. Some games have been confirmed to…
Google Pixel Watch initial review: Expect disappointment, and you’ll never be disappointed
October 13, 2022
It’s almost surreal that this product finally exists. The Pixel Watch is finally here as Google’s first self-branded Wear OS smartwatch, nearly a decade into the platform’s existence. Is it any good? Let’s take a look…
Why an initial review? 9to5Google was granted…
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…
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.
Pixel 6 long-term review: All the ‘Pros’ with very few cons [Video]
Why an initial review? 9to5Google was granted six days of early access to the Pixel 7 ahead of today’s review embargo, not nearly enough time to reach a final verdict. But with open sales set to…
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…
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 together.
Announced as a part of the Samsung Developer Conference today, Samsung announced that it has partnered with Google to improve…
