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Google announces ‘update for Chromecast with Google TV’ that’s sadly just a new Assistant feature

The Chromecast with Google TV is a great product, but it’s one that’s clearly showing problems as it ages. One issue is that the Chromecast hasn’t received an actual system update in nearly six months, which is why a recent tweet from Google feels like such a tease. The official Made by Google account on Twitter today announced triumphantly that “an update for Chromecast with Google TV…
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AT&T customers can play ‘Control Ultimate Edition’ on iPhone for free

Customers on a postpaid AT&T plan can play the AAA game Control Ultimate Edition on their iPhones. Through Google’s Immersive Stream, previously Google Stadia, customers have click-to-play access on their smartphone, tablet, or computer. How to play Anyone with a postpaid account can go to att.com/PlayNow and enter their information to start playing Control on iPhone or Android device.
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Tinder owner Match signs temporary agreement with Google to use non-Play Store payment system

Google and Match Group have signed a temporary agreement so that any in-app payments made in Tinder and Hinge will be made using a third-party system. The details of this arrangement have been shared in a dedicated Google blog post ahead of the full trial and ensure that Match Group’s most popular apps — including Hinge and Tinder — will continue to be listed on the Play Store despite…
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Xiaomi Mi Band 7 design teased w/ China launch coming May 24

Fitness trackers come in a range of shapes, sizes, and functionality, and the Mi Band series has become one of the most popular yearly launches. It’s likely to remain as popular as ever as Xiaomi has teased the Mi Band 7 design along with declaring the Chinese launch…
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Pixel Watch will have USB-C charging cable and shares same manufacturer as Apple Watch

Ahead of availability this fall, Google is turning to Taiwan’s Compal Electronics to manufacture the Pixel Watch, while we also learned today that it will have a USB-C charger. This is according to a trio of FCC listings that appeared on Wednesday, May 11. Like Apple has historically done, Google timed the Pixel Watch’s regulatory appearance with its on-stage unveil at I/O 2022.  The model…
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