In recent months, 9to5Google has detailed several key aspects of the Pixel Watch, and we’re now hearing how Google will price its first wearable at launch this fall.
What we know about the Google smartwatch
With a circular, domed design, the Pixel Watch measures approximately 40mm wide and is about 14mm thick. Google has yet to reveal the display resolution, but it spans around 30mm from an…
Android Auto 7.8 stops working for dozens of smartphone models, fix now rolling out [U]
August 30, 2022
A growing number of Android Auto users around the world are reporting that their connection has broken, leaving a “phone not compatible” error following the latest update.
Update: Google says that a fix is rolling out now.
Over the past few days, Android Auto 7.8.6 has…
Google Search testing ‘Quick Read’ label for brief articles
August 30, 2022
Google Search is testing out a new label for articles that take under five minutes to read, with “Quick Read.”
Some Google Search users are able to see a new label next to articles that appear in response to their keywords that simply says “Quick Read.” This…
Google Docs now has an easy way to add emoji
August 30, 2022
Earlier this year, Docs on the web introduced emoji reactions and Google is now making it very simple to insert emoji as you’re writing.
In the body of a Google Doc, just type ‘@’ and the name of the emoji you want. You’ll get a list that you can also scroll through with arrow keys. Up/down is for quick browsing, while enter inserts your choice. Additionally, hitting right twice will…
Galaxy Z Fold 3 diary: A year later, how did it hold up?
August 30, 2022
Foldables never really went “mainstream” until Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Fold 3, the devices that finally boosted sales to show there’s real interest in these devices. But a year later, how did the Galaxy Z Fold 3 hold up, and what does that tell us about…
How to set custom ringtones on your Samsung Galaxy phone
August 30, 2022
Whenever you buy a new phone, no matter what it is, odds are the first thing you’ll do is find all of the customization settings and get them set up just right. Well, for many people, a ringtone is an important aspect of a phone. This guide will take you through setting up…
With Google Calendar set to lose Assistant Reminders, you’ll be forced to use the very basic and incredibly laggy UI that’s part of the Google app. It’s still bad, but Google recently rolled out some usability tweaks to Reminders and restored the dark mode.
Last September, Google Reminders gained a dark theme on Android that’s controlled by system settings. It disappeared in recent…
Shellbot SL60 robot vacuum/mop with Google Assistant keeps your floors clean with ease
August 30, 2022
The Shellbot SL60 is a combination robot vacuum and mop – built to keep your floors clean of dust and dirt with minimal effort, complete with Google Assistant support. With our exclusive discount code, it can be yours for just $390.
For some, especially pet owners…
Ahead of a “next generation design,” the Google Home app is rolling out a redesign of “controls for popular smart home devices.”
The changes are meant to provide “easier control,” and Google said fans, air purifiers, vacuum cleaners, blinds, TVs, and other…
Android 13 for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a prevents you from returning to Android 12 due to a security vulnerability. That’s still not changing for end users, but Google is now providing a path for developers to return to Android 12 on the Pixel 6 for app testing.
As we previously wrote about:
A security vulnerability exists with the previous bootloader on the Pixel 6 series, and Android 13…
