TCL Google TV lineup gets update with performance fixes and January patch
TCL has once again updated its recent lineup of Google TV devices, bringing them up to the latest security update.
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By reading the public Fuchsia code, Kyle was able to prove the existence of the Nest Mini and the Nest Hub Max months ahead of their respective announcements. With evidence from Chromium, he reported on Google’s since-canceled efforts to create an offshoot of Android designed for “touchless” feature phones.
In 2018, Kyle reported on three distinct Made by Google Chromebooks in development, the Pixel Slate, the Pixelbook Go — a full year before its release — and “Meowth,” the original version of the Pixel Slate that was canceled due to Intel’s delays that year. For ChromeOS itself, Kyle was the first to demonstrate the upcoming light theme redesign in action.
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Adaptive Charging will extend your Chromebook’s longterm battery life – coming soon to Chrome OS
Chrome OS is set to gain an Adaptive Charging feature, similar to Pixel phones, that will extend your Chromebook’s longterm battery life.
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Google Search easter egg joins the fun of playing Wordle
Google Search has decided to pay tribute to the popular daily word puzzle Wordle with a new easter egg logo.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is preparing a new Chromecast device powered by Google TV
Google is preparing a new device in the same family as the Chromecast with Google TV.
Expand Expanding Close‘Floating workspace’ for Chrome OS will seamlessly move tabs and windows between Chromebooks
For those who have or use more than one Chromebook, Google is working to make it easier to move between Chrome OS devices with a new “floating workspace” feature that syncs windows and tabs.
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Google has rebuilt Chrome OS’s built-in Calculator app, making it available for all devices, not just Chromebooks.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is working to bring Material You to Chrome OS [Gallery]
With Android 12, Google introduced Material You, a colorful third-generation of Material Design which will eventually expand beyond Android. To that end, Google has begun experimenting with bringing Material You design cues to Chrome OS.
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Google Doodle celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022
In the US, the third Monday of January is set aside as a day of service and community, in honor and memory of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr., Google is taking part in the celebration with a homepage Doodle inspired by some of Dr. King’s wise words.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Easter egg pays tribute to Betty White on what would’ve been her 100th birthday
In honor of Betty White, the beloved star of The Golden Girls, who passed away just before her 100th birthday, Google Search has launched a new Easter egg.
Expand Expanding CloseThis week’s top stories: Pixel 6 January patch, Android 12L Beta 2, ‘Pixel Notepad’ foldable, more
In this week’s top stories: Google launches the January security patch to Pixel 6 series, other Pixels gain Android 12L Beta 2, a “Pixel Notepad” foldable is rumored, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseNest Hub Max may soon run Fuchsia as Google ramps up internal testing [Update: Vulkan approval]
The Nest Hub Max may soon be switched to Fuchsia — Google’s homegrown operating system — as internal testing ramps up.
Update: The Nest Hub Max’s upgrade to Fuchsia is becoming increasingly likely as new evidence comes to light.
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Samsung December 2021 security update is now rolling out for these Galaxy devices
Samsung has begun rolling out the latest Android security update for December 2021, and, for some Galaxy phones, the update is arriving as part of the update to One UI 4.0 and Android 12.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Tensor-powered Pixel foldable may look more like the Oppo Find N than the Galaxy Fold
The latest evidence we’ve discovered of Google’s Pixel foldable reveals a device that looks more like the Oppo Find N than the Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseFuture Wear OS watches will be able to flip the UI when worn upside down
Google has shared that future Wear OS watches will be able to be worn upside down, perfect for those who are left-handed to wear their watch on their right wrist.
Expand Expanding CloseNow you can learn what’s new in each Google Play system update for Android
Google has begun sharing details of what’s new in each month’s Google Play system patch, the new update system for recently released Android phones, tablets, and more.
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Google Doodle pays tribute to Stephen Hawking, theoretical physicist [Video]
The latest Google Doodle video honors the life, legacy, and works of Stephen Hawking, one of the great physicists and cosmologists of our time.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music prepares Wear OS Tile showing recently played music
The recently launched YouTube Music app for Wear OS is set to gain a home screen Tile to help you jump back into your favorite playlist.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle fixes Chromecast controls for most apps on Android 12 with January Pixel update
The January 2022 update for Pixel phones fixes Android 12’s inability to use your phone’s volume rocker to adjust Chromecast volume, at least for most apps.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle delists faulty December 2021 update for Pixel 6 & 6 Pro, preventing manual updates
After previously ceasing the rollout of the December 2021 update to Pixel 6 series phones, Google has now removed the faulty update from its website, to prevent it from being manually installed.
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HyperX Clutch controller is ready for both Android and PC gaming
The latest gaming accessory from HyperX, the Clutch, is ready to be your next controller both at home on your PC and on-the-go on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseAcer Chromebook Spin 513 headlines trio of affordable Chrome OS devices for 2022
At CES 2022, Acer is showing off a trio of affordable Chromebooks that will be released in the coming months, including the MediaTek-powered Acer Chromebook Spin 513.
Expand Expanding CloseComment: A Pixel handheld could kick off the portable Android gaming revolution
Over the last few years, Google has taken an interesting, yet scattered strategy to gaming. I believe that a dedicated handheld device for Android gaming could be just what Google needs to unify its gaming ambitions.
Expand Expanding CloseSeemingly official teaser video of OnePlus 10 Pro shows new renders, launch event date
What appears to be an official teaser video for the OnePlus 10 Pro has arrived online, offering another look at the camera bump and green colorway as well as the device’s launch event date.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome 100 could break some websites next year, but Google is working on solutions [Updated]
Google Chrome is set to reach version 100 soon, but it looks like the release will cause some websites to no longer work. Google has begun investigating and testing solutions.
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