The US Google Store is running a rather notable trade-in promotion for the Pixel 6a that significantly increases the trade-in value of older Pixel, as well as iPhone and Samsung, devices.
Update 9/24: This trade-in ends today at 11:59 p.m. PT with less than two weeks until the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are fully detailed. Google says “phones sent for trade-in must be received within 30 days of…
What to expect from Google’s hardware event: Pixel 7, Pixel Watch, and Nest [Video]
September 24, 2022
We’re just a few short days away from Google’s hardware event on October 6, which is set to bring the Pixel 7 phones and quite a bit more. From the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro to all the latest Nest smart home gear, here’s everything we’re expecting Google to…
Google’s newest TV companion is the Chromecast HD. Both it and the Chromecast of 2020 look identical and share a lot of the same features, so what are the main differences? Let’s find out.
First off, it’s worth noting that there are different versions of Chromecast…
Google’s presence sensing detects whether somebody is home using your phone’s location, Nest smart home devices, and now Nest Hubs and speakers.
Previously, presence sensing could better detect activity in your home if you had a Nest Thermostat (using the occupancy sensor/Soli or if you physically change the temperature), Nest Protect (occupancy sensor), Nest Guard (motion sensor and…
Google replacing ‘some’ Nest Thermostat Heat Links in Europe ‘at no cost’ and out of warranty
September 24, 2022
Google Nest announced today that it’s replacing “some 3rd Gen Nest Learning Thermostat Heat Links in the UK and other European countries” following the discovery of an issue.
Heat Links are specific to Europe and come in the box to connect a Nest Thermostat to the…
Samsung has been rolling out Android 13 in beta to some devices over the past month, but it seems the company has plans to launch the update for all users by the end of the year on these select devices.
So far, Samsung has made Android 13 available in beta to the Galaxy…
Google Lens for Android getting shortcut to launch Image Search
September 24, 2022
Google Lens now has a shortcut – introduced on desktop earlier this year – that lets you quickly open the Image Search experience on Android.
After analyzing an image with Google Lens on Android, some users are seeing a new circular button in the bottom-right just above the results sheet. Tapping the globe with a magnifying glass icon opens Google Image Search on the web with that picture…
Google releases a nice ‘Arts & Culture’ watch face for Fitbit
September 24, 2022
Ahead of Google Maps and Wallet, a “Google Arts & Culture” watch face is now available on the Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4, which started arriving for the first customers today.
This “Google Arts & Culture Clock” updates with a new piece of art from the…
Marvis Pro music player for iOS updated with new ‘Metadata Builder’
September 24, 2022
There’s a whole market of iPhone and iPad apps that integrate with Apple Music for different purposes, and Marvis Pro has become one of the most popular. Following the release of iOS 16 this month, Marvis Pro has been updated with some cool features, including “Metadata…
WhatsApp Android tablet linking hinted at w/ latest beta update
September 23, 2022
The latest WhatsApp beta update hints that the highly anticipated companion mode is still in the works with evidence of a dedicated Android tablet (or foldable) linking screen.
WhatsApp has made good on a number of promises in recent years, but in terms of features and functions, it still lags far behind many of popular third-party cross-platform messaging applications. With limits on the…
