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Pixel Buds Pro specs: 31 hours of battery life, ANC, custom chip, more
Google today announced the Pixel Buds Pro in a bit of an unexpected reveal. The $199 earbuds are Google’s first to support active noise cancellation, and we’ve got a bunch of details on the specs and the impressive battery life of Pixel Buds Pro ahead of launch.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 13 Beta 2 [Gallery]
The next Android 13 preview is now available and we’re diving into today’s Beta 2 release to find what new features have been added.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 13 effort will make the back gesture’s destination more predictable
Depending on what app you’re in, the back gesture on Android can do any number of expected or unexpected things. With Android 13, Google is working to make the back gesture’s destination more predictable so you don’t accidentally close your app.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6a will cost $499 on Verizon to accommodate mmWave because only Apple can say no
5G connectivity has been a big deal for carriers in the United States, and Verizon has been well known for pushing mmWave connectivity at all costs. As has been the case with many Android phones, Google’s Pixel 6a is coming to Verizon with a special variant that will cost $50 more, just to support mmWave 5G.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 6 sold more than the Pixel 4 and Pixel 5 combined
This year at Google I/O, we saw our first look at the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, which took a lot of design cues and developments from the Pixel 6 series. In fact, the Pixel 6 was so much of a success, that Google said 2021’s Pixel 6 sales did better than the previous two generations, combined.
Expand Expanding CloseBrooklyn gets its own physical Google Store, opening up June 16
Toward the end of the Google Keynote at Google I/O 2022, Rick Osterloh mentioned that the company would be opening up a new Google Store location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This would be the second ever physical store location for Google.
Expand Expanding CloseBetter ARCore depth and motion tracking coming to Pixel 6 and Google Maps Live View
Google’s platform for mobile augmented reality is available on 1.2 billion Android devices today. At I/O 2022, ARCore is getting foundational improvements to make it work faster and more reliably on the Pixel 6 and in Google Maps Live View.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant is coming to the Galaxy Watch 4 ‘this summer’
With its one-year anniversary approaching, the Galaxy Watch 4 is finally getting an actual timeline for one of its most anticipated features. Google Assistant is officially getting a release date on the Galaxy Watch 4 this summer.
Expand Expanding CloseFlutter 3 brings stable Linux and macOS apps, dynamic themes, Material You, and more
Flutter, Google’s massive cross-platform app development framework, has reached version 3, bringing Material You, Linux, & macOS support, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseEverything new for developers at Google I/O: Android Studio, Jetpack Compose, and more
At its core, Google I/O has always been a developer-focused event. Here are the biggest announcements that Google made during the I/O developer keynote and beyond.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid app deals of the day: Terraforming Mars, Green Project, Fenix 2 for Twitter, more
Wednesday’s best Android game and app deals are now up for the taking courtesy of Google Play. Just be sure to scope out the ongoing deals on Samsung’s latest Galaxy S22+/Ultra as well as offers on its foldable Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Sony’s new Xperia PRO-I 4K OLED smartphone while you’re at it. Our app collection is highlighted by titles such as Terraforming Mars, Green Project, Swapperoo, Fenix 2 for Twitter, and much more. Take a complete look at today’s best Android app deals down below the fold.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel’s Magic Eraser can soon change the color of objects
With the launch of the Pixel 6a, Google is enhancing the recently launched Magic Eraser to change the colors of background objects.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle releases Android 13 Beta 2 for Pixel phones
With the wider consumer preview starting earlier than usual this year, Android 13 Beta 2 is now here at I/O 2022 just over two weeks after the last update for Pixel phones.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle surprisingly talks augmented reality glasses at I/O 2022, starting with AR translation tease
To close out I/O 2022, Sundar Pichai very surprisingly previewed Google’s upcoming augmented reality efforts for glasses, starting with AR language translation.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle unveils Android-powered Pixel tablet coming in 2023
At Google I/O, the company has unveiled a new Pixel tablet, designed to entertain, but it won’t be launching until 2023.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle previews the Pixel Watch, coming this fall with Pixel 7
At I/O 2022, Google finally confirmed that it’s making the Pixel Watch. That said, we only got a teaser as it’s not coming until later this year with the Pixel 7.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle expands earthquake detection and Emergency SOS on Wear OS
Personal safety is a high priority among many people, and in places where emergencies can happen at a moment’s notice, having safety features on Android is high on the list. At Google I/O 2022, Google announced that the Android Earthquake Detection System is expanding further as well as Emergency SOS on Wear devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle unveils the Pixel Buds Pro with a custom audio chip, future Spatial Audio, and ANC
This year at Google I/O 2022, Google is focusing on bringing us brand-new hardware. One product of this year’s event is Google’s new addition to Google’s headphone lineup, the Pixel Buds Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, with revamped aluminum camera bar
In a shocking twist, Google has officially revealed the first look at the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at I/O 2022, showing off a revamped design with an aluminum camera bar.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces Pixel 6a powered by Tensor processor for $449
During the annual I/O Developer conference Google has officially launched the affordably-focused Pixel 6a which acts as the entry-level model to the Pixel 6 series and comes powered by the firm’s flagship Tensor processor.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is updating and optimizing over 20 of its Android apps for tablets [Gallery]
To push tablets, Google said at I/O 2022 that it’s going to update many of its first-party apps for large screens. This includes YouTube Music, the Play Store, and Google TV.
Expand Expanding CloseRCS has over 500 million active users as Google digs at Apple yet again for ignoring the standard
Today at Google I/O 2022, Google confirmed that over 500 million people are actively using RCS messaging and took the chance to throw another dig at Apple.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet wants to replace your physical wallet (and the old Google Pay app)
After its previous payments push (which involved modernizing banking and making it mobile-friendly) ended, Google is back with something a bit more straightforward but equally ambitious. Google Wallet will replace the old Google Pay app installed on your phone, and — if the company gets its way — your physical wallet, too.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle unveils new Results About You page, ecosystem-wide Google Account Safety Status
Every year, the emphasis on cybersecurity and privacy grows larger and larger. This Google I/O is no different, with Google making some big changes to how much control you have over your internet presence. One new feature is the ability to completely wipe important details in results about you from intimate Google Searches. Along with that, Google is expanding its Safety Status security features to more apps and putting a bigger emphasis on 2SV.
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