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Google’s new ‘My Ad Center’ will let you control advertising by topic and brand
Google wants to give you more control over the advertising that appears in Search, the Discover feed, and YouTube with its upcoming “My Ad Center.”
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One of Google’s big payments and privacy announcements at I/O 2022 is a very convenient feature that masks your physical credit card with a virtual one when shopping online with Chrome.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle expands on Pixel’s ‘Real Tone’ for skin tones w/ photos filters, open-source library
The Google Pixel lineup has added focus on accurately depicting skin tone colors. At I/O 2022 today, Google is expanding on “Real Tone” with a new set of filters for skin tones in Google Photos as well as an open-source library.
Expand Expanding CloseNest Hub Max getting camera-powered Look and Talk and Quick Phrases to skip ‘Hey Google’
At I/O 2022, Google is giving a surprising amount of attention to the Assistant Smart Display that it announced three years ago on the very same stage. “Look and Talk” will let you activate Assistant by just gazing at your Nest Hub Max, while Quick Phrases is also coming to give you another way to skip “Hey Google.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chat adding AI summaries, Meet getting portrait lighting, and more
Similar to last year, Google Workspace has a presence at I/O 2022 and used it to announce features across Meet and Chat, as well as Docs.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search’s futuristic new tools will be able to identify and filter products in the real world [Video]
Google Search is a powerful tool that harnesses the power of everything Google knows and uses it to give you more information about the world around you. Today at Google I/O 2022, Google has announced an expansion of Lens called “scene exploration” that will let the product “explore” your surroundings, identifying products and even filtering them in real time, as well as more enhancements to multisearch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps bringing a new ‘immersive view’ of select cities, Live View’s AR for other apps
At Google I/O 2022, the company unveiled improvements for Google Maps including a new “immersive view” of select cities and the ability to use Live View’s AR in third-party apps.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Translate adds support for 24 new languages, now supports over 130
Google Translate has today confirmed support for a further 24 new languages and dialects on its online translation service.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6a leaks just before Google I/O 2022 kicks off
With less than 30 minutes before I/O 2022 is set to begin, an official render of the Pixel 6a has leaked.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle I/O 2022 Keynote Live Blog + News Hub: Android 13, Assistant, and more
I/O 2022 kicks off today as Google’s biggest event of the year to highlight what’s new for both developers and end users. Expect feature announcements that will launch in the short term, as well as more future-facing capabilities that reflect the company’s AI vision. This year, Google returns to the Shoreline Amphitheater and a live audience of not just employees.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle updates Material 3 with new FAB-integrated bottom app bar, switches, and more
Ahead of I/O 2022, Google has updated its design documentation with the latest Material 3 components. This follows the initial additions in October.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube tests gifting memberships as its latest move to compete with Twitch
While Amazon-owned Twitch has been struggling a bit amid recent controversial changes to its platform, YouTube is capitalizing on the shake-up. This week, YouTube announced that it is testing Membership Gifting, a feature similar to what Twitch offers.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Google’s refreshed Wifi Mesh System hits $170, first Sony Xperia PRO-I discount, more
All of today’s best deals are headlined by Google’s refreshed Wifi Mesh System at $170 to go alongside the first price cut on Sony’s new Xperia PRO-I 4K OLED smartphone. Not to mention this ongoing Hisense 65-inch HDMI 2.1 Android 4K Smart TV offer at $150 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst Galaxy Z Flip 4 leak shows a largely unchanged design [Gallery]
Just a few hours after the Galaxy Z Fold 4 leaked, we’re now getting a first look at the Galaxy Z Flip 4 design, which seems to be mostly unchanged.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus tipped to launch ‘multiple’ foldable phones in 2023
OnePlus has been a bit shy when it comes to foldables in the past, but it seems the brand is finally ready to make its move. Apparently, the first OnePlus foldable will arrive in 2023.
Expand Expanding CloseSnapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus tipped to arrive with other Qualcomm chips later this month
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has powered some of 2022’s best smartphones, but it seems an evolution on that chip is incoming. According to a new report, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus is finally getting a release date later this month.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 13 preview for the Oppo Find X5 Pro is now available
Google I/O usually marks the time when the latest version of Android graduates from its early previews and starts the journey through betas towards public availability. Ahead of today’s keynote, one of Google’s partners is jumping on board, with Oppo launching its first Android 13 preview for the Find X5 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst look at Galaxy Z Fold 4 shows off S22 Ultra camera design for the ‘very light’ foldable [Gallery]
While we’re likely still a few months away from the debut of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, a plethora of leaks have come out in recent weeks. Today, we’re given our first look at the design of the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
Expand Expanding CloseChromebooks get an official PWA for Webex Meetings [Video]
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a huge number of video calls and a massive boom in sales of Chromebooks. As a result, Google’s desktop platform has gotten more attention from apps. Today in the midst of Google I/O, Cisco announced that Webex is getting an official PWA for Chromebooks.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 13 Developer Preview now available for OnePlus 10 Pro
Although the Android 12 update has been divisive among the fan community, you now can trial run the Android 13 Developer Preview on OnePlus 10 Pro devices.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s just what I/O product launch 9to5Google readers are most excited for
Google I/O is set to start today, and we’re expecting a number of announcements including — hopefully — the launch of some brand-new hardware products in the Pixel series. Here’s what you told us you’re looking forward to most.
Expand Expanding CloseSony Xperia 1 IV goes official priced at $1,600 w/ Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, headphone jack, more
Although a small player in the Android smartphone space, for enthusiasts the brand-new Sony Xperia 1 IV could provide everything they are hoping for in a smartphone — but for a hefty asking price.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel’s At a Glance may soon notify you of package deliveries seen by Nest Doorbell
As part of Google’s continued expansion of the Pixel series’ At a Glance features, you may soon get notifications of package deliveries spotted by your Nest Doorbell.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to watch the Google I/O 2022 keynote live
The long-awaited Google I/O 2022 is finally coming! Tons of innovations and exciting ventures are to be unveiled this year. So how and where on YouTube can you watch this year’s event and Google I/O Keynote? This guide will take you through it.
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