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Google One Premium will offer ‘priority access’ to Search Labs and SGE
Following the announcement of Search Labs to test the upcoming Search Generative Experience (SGE), Google One subscribers are getting “priority access,” though it’s won’t be immediate.
Expand Expanding CloseComment: The Pixel Tablet doesn’t have a keyboard or stylus – that’s a good thing
The Google Pixel Tablet is set to launch in June, and based on its Google I/O unveiling and everything we’ve seen so far, it seems like a compelling product. But the Pixel Tablet’s biggest strength also leaves it without some expected first-party accessories. This tablet ignores productivity users, but that might be a great decision on Google’s part.
Expand Expanding CloseNew animated Material 3 carousel coming to Google Photos
As work on Material 3 continues, Google now offers a delightful new carousel component. It might look like the wallpaper shortcut when you long press on the Pixel Launcher, but only the shape is similar there. The full carousel is quite animated.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Google Pixel 7a launch discount, first Pixel Stand 2nd Gen discount of the year at $59, more
All of today’s best deals are now headlined by a launch discount on the Google Pixel 7a at $499 with a bundled $50 gift card. That pairs with a fitting price cut that’s delivering the first chance to save on the Pixel Stand 2nd Gen at $59 this year. Then the best price of 2023 has arrived on the Fitbit Sense 2 smartwatch at $240. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 Beta 2 hands-on: Top new features [Video]
We’re now four (yes, 4) updates deep into the early Android 14 preview phase. There are some new bits and pieces to uncover on eligible Google Pixel handsets. Here are all of the top user-facing functions in Android 14 Beta 2.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s upcoming Galaxy S23 deals will offer up to 75% off with trade-ins, plus gift cards
Samsung is preparing a new sales event that, among other discounts, will once again offer some boosted trade-in credits and even gift cards for anyone looking to buy a Galaxy S23 series device.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle touts Pixel Fold astrophotography that doesn’t require a tripod
Astrophotography has been an impressive feature of Google’s Pixel phones for a few generations at this point, but the Pixel Fold is breathing new life into that feature thanks to a happy design coincidence.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s ‘Project Gameface’ turns your face into a gaming mouse
Whoever said that you need a gaming mouse to send input over to your computer? Google’s Project Gameface is a fantastic new tool that relies on face and head movements to control mouse input without the mouse itself.
Expand Expanding CloseGylt, Stadia’s first exclusive, arrives on PC and consoles July 6
Following the death of Google Stadia earlier this year, one of the platform’s very first games was left without a home. Now, though, Gylt is making its way to PC and consoles.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel Fold doesn’t unfold completely flat, but it’s not alone
The Pixel Fold has arrived with a premium price tag and some strong words from Google on the engineering behind it. But, as some have noticed, the Pixel Fold doesn’t seem to want to unfold completely flat.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Bard isn’t available in any European Union countries and Canada
Yesterday at Google I/O 2023, it was announced that Google Bard would be undergoing a massive expansion, bringing the AI chatbot experiment to 180 countries. However, what Google didn’t mention is that Bard still isn’t available in the European Union.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s what Nest Doorbell integration and Cast look like on the Pixel Tablet [Video]
The Google Pixel Tablet isn’t a typical slate, with a focus on being helpful in the home. That includes integration with your smart home and Google Nest devices. Here’s what it looks like when the Pixel Tablet shows notifications from the Google Nest Doorbell.
Expand Expanding CloseThe best deal on Pixel Fold is at Google Fi, with $700 off or up to $1,000 trade-in
The Google Pixel Fold is very expensive, but Google Fi Wireless can give you one heck of a discount, with trade-ins valued at up to $1,000, or Google will just give you $700 off the device.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can use Messages RCS to check-in and save Google Wallet boarding passes
Google Wallet is getting a handful of new features at I/O 2023, including a Messages RCS integration for flight boarding passes.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Pixel Tablet Case goes for whimsy and a versatile briefcase look [Gallery]
Besides the Charging Speaker Dock, Google’s only other first-party accessory for the Pixel Tablet is a “Case” that’s more solid and versatile than you’d expect.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Fold won’t be available for pre-order at carriers until late June
Google’s first foldable launched yesterday, but it won’t go on sale until June. But if you were hoping to pre-order the Pixel Fold from your carrier, you’ll need to wait a while.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 7a in Coral is inexplicably £50 more expensive in the UK
The Google Pixel 7a is the company’s first smartphone to be made available in four different colors, but its “Coral” variant seems to come at an extra cost for some buyers.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how the Pixel Fold’s size compares to the rest of Google’s lineup
The Google Pixel Fold is a unique device for the Pixel lineup for several reasons, but one that’s easy to overlook is the size of the foldable, which looks very compact compared to the rest of Google’s phones.
Expand Expanding CloseThese trackers support Android’s new ‘Find My Device’ network
Android is soon to be the backbone of a new network that can find trackers and devices using billions of nearby smartphones. Here are the first trackers that work with Android’s “Find My Device” network.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel Fold is only available in four countries, Pixel 7a in 17 countries
Google’s latest batch of Pixel smartphones couldn’t be more different, with the Pixel 7a being an affordable device launching for the masses, and the Pixel Fold as a super-expensive piece of futuristic tech. Here’s what countries the Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold will be available in.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle launches first Pixel 7a ‘lynx’ factory images
As the Pixel 7a was simultaneously announced and released today, the company has also published the first Android 13-based factory images for the new mid-range phone.
Expand Expanding CloseNumbers from Google I/O 2023: 800 million RCS users, countless times saying ‘AI,’ and more
Google I/O 2023 was a place for the company to show off its real strength in AI, and it also brought several updates and announcements on existing Google products. Here are some notable numbers and metrics from Google I/O 2023.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is offering up to $900 in trade-ins towards Pixel Fold
The Google Pixel Fold is a pricey piece of hardware at $1,799, but Google is offering some pretty decent trade-in deals to help ease the blow.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 adds Ultra HDR photos, Monochrome & contrast themes, more
During the I/O 2023 keynote, Google surprisingly did not spend much time talking about Android 14 beyond lockscreen clocks and shortcuts. However, there are still a number of announcements across the various sessions.
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