Today’s Google Doodle features a few clever takes on the distinct artistic style of the beloved Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer.
Life of Johannes Vermeer
It’s not known precisely when and where Johannes Vermeer was born, but he was baptized in October of 1632 and raised in the city of Delft in the Netherlands. Vermeer grew up surrounded by the arts, as his father, Reijnier Janszoon, owned a…
Pixel Superfans get ‘Pixel 6 Pro’ socks and Google Tensor sticker
November 15, 2021
Ahead of the Pixel 6 launch, Google made a big push to expand its “Superfans” community. Similar to last year, the company is offering some Pixel Superfans a gift in the form of “6 Pro” socks and stickers.
This year’s “small token” is a pair of socks that say…
While Material You’s design seems to be exclusive to Pixels for the foreseeable future, the wallpaper-based colors that so many associate with Android 12 may not. Apparently, Google has all but confirmed that Dynamic Color in Android 12 will come to devices from Oppo…
Google One members on iOS get new ML-powered filters in Photos, including Portrait Light & HDR
November 15, 2021
With last year’s Pixel phones, Google introduced new machine learning-powered editing tools that later came to all Android devices with Google One. iOS users with a One subscription now have access to those new filters in Google Photos.
Following the Android expansion in February, iOS Google Photos users with a subscription to Google One have access to:
Portrait light: Change the position and…
Shang-Chi’s Simu Liu takes his watchlist to Google TV just in time for Disney+ debut
November 15, 2021
Google TV is expanding its celebrity-hosted “Watch with Me” feature, with Marvel’s Shang-Chi star Simu Liu bringing his watchlist to the platform today.
Rolling out to Chromecast and TVs from TCL and Sony, this latest installment of “Watch with Me” highlights…
How to check your heart rate with the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
November 15, 2021
Earlier this week, Google pushed a feature that could check your heart rate on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro without the use of a smartwatch. By reading the minute details in your index fingertip using the Pixel’s camera, Google Fit can identify your BPM. This allows anyone with a…
Following its Spring event earlier this year, the new Google Pay app is launching another giveaway. Starting today, the Google Pay “Football Challenge” offers a reward of up to $25 for common tasks, as well as boosted referrals.
Running from November 12 through November 22, Google Pay users on Android and iOS can participate in the Football Challenge. The event sees players trying to earn…
Google Camera 8.4 brings Timer light, disabling Exposure controls, & more to older Pixel phones
November 15, 2021
Every fall, the latest Google Camera features debut on the flagship Pixel before rolling out to older phones. Version 8.4 of Camera now looks to be rolling out to older Google devices with changes that first debuted on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro.
Upon opening the camera, Google…
Review: KeyMander 2 Mobile is the best way to bring keyboard and mouse controls to Android/iOS games
November 15, 2021
Despite the rise of mobile gaming and the continual evolution of controllers, a keyboard and mouse remain the best way to play some games, especially shooters. If you want a way to bring the accuracy of a keyboard and mouse to your favorite mobile and cloud games, the…
Google has replaced its homepage logo with a Doodle celebrating the birthday of German composer and pianist Fanny Hensel.
Life of Fanny Hensel
Fanny Hensel was born Fanny Mendelssohn on November 14, 1805 – 216 years ago today – in Hamburg, Germany. Fanny’s mother had been taught in the traditional style of the great composer Johann Sebastian Bach, and Fanny followed suit, learning the…
