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Comment: The Pixel Watch will never live up to the hype
We’ve been waiting over five years now for Google to finally put its name on a smartwatch, to back the Wear OS platform that’s often felt neglected. Now, all signs point to the Pixel Watch making its debut very soon. There’s a lot of excitement, but the Pixel Watch will never live up to the hype.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search now lets you request address, phone number, and other personal info removal
Google is expanding what content you can request the removal of in Search to more types of personally identifiable information as part of a policy update. This now covers phone numbers, email addresses, or physical addresses.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV getting family sharing account switcher UI on televisions
Following iOS picture-in-picture support and an update on surround sound availability last month, YouTube TV is working on a better family sharing experience for televisions that adds a built-in account switcher.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to delete your Twitter account on Android
Say goodbye and delete your Twitter account. At least for now.
Twitter has had its ups and downs in recent years, and though no one really knows for sure what’s to come of its new ownership, there are reasons you might want to exit. This guide will explain how to delete your Twitter account on Android so you can move on to bigger and better things.
Expand Expanding CloseWhy the Pixel 6 isn’t getting face unlock, and how it might work on the 6 Pro
Compared to the previous implementation on the Pixel 4 series, Google does not have any traditional, dedicated hardware to power face unlock on the Pixel 6 Pro, which we reported last week was originally planned for the launch – instead, here’s how it might work.
Expand Expanding CloseApple should make iOS 16 customization more like Android’s: Here’s what I want to see
Apple doesn’t offer truly individualized customization of its products or interfaces to its users, and if anyone wants to customize the look of their Apple products – specifically their home screens – they’re in for A Time. With iOS 16 coming in September, there’s an opportunity for Apple to give consumers needed autonomy.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit starts rolling out Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications on these watches and trackers [U]
Earlier this month Fitbit was granted clearance by the US FDA to passively send notifications when signs of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) were detected by its smartwatches and trackers. Now, Fitbit is officially rolling out Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications to nine of its products, including the Sense and Charge 5.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play Store reportedly hit 28.3 billion app downloads in Q1 2022, led by Instagram
According to a new report, the Google Play Store drove an increase in the number of app downloaded during the first quarter of 2022, and to no one’s surprise it was TikTok that led the charge.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: HP Chromebook 11 x2 with detachable keyboard hits $299, TCL 20 Pro now $50 off, more
All of today’s best deals are headlined by a $300 discount on the HP Chromebook 11 x2. That’s alongside the first drop of the year on TCL’s new 20 Pro 5G Android Smartphone and an offer on TP-Link’s new Kasa 2K Outdoor Security Camera. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle recaps how it countered bad Android apps and developers in 2021
Every year, Google recaps how it “fought bad apps and developers.” The 2021 edition comes a day after the company’s latest initiative, the Play Store’s Data safety section, has started to roll out.
Expand Expanding CloseThree models of Pixel Watch get Bluetooth certification, moving closer to release
Google’s Pixel Watch is moving one step closer to release today, as three models of the smartwatch have gotten approval from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).
Expand Expanding CloseOxygenOS A.13 rolls out for OnePlus 10 Pro w/ camera, fingerprint, and battery boosts
The first true post-release update for the OnePlus 10 Pro is now available for those that pre-ordered the handset. OxygenOS A.13 — not to be confused with Android 13 — is now rolling out for the OnePlus 10 Pro with a number of important tweaks and improvements.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle tweaks desktop Chrome’s autofill popup so it no longer covers up text fields
Most Chrome features these days are rolled out via server-side updates instead of browser updates. One such example of that is a small tweak to the autofill popup in desktop Chrome that greatly improves usability when filling out forms.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 13 Beta 1 hands-on: top new functions and features [Video]
After a series of developer-facing early previews, the public-facing Android 13 Beta 1 update is now available to a small pool of eligible Google Pixel handsets.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s somebody actually wearing the Pixel Watch and Google’s 20mm band [Gallery]
The last few days of Pixel Watch leaks have been solely focused on the pebble-shaped puck, but we now have a look at the Google-made band and several shots of the wearable actually being worn on a wrist.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 13 Beta 1: Clipboard gets an overlay and editor, like screenshots
With the arrival of Android 13 Beta 1, Pixel phones can now quickly edit the contents of the clipboard, with an overlay similar to taking a screenshot.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6 is ‘fastest selling Pixel ever’ as Sundar Pichai teases Android, new hardware at I/O 2022
After touting a “quarterly sales record” during the last earnings call, Sundar Pichai said today that the Pixel 6 is the “fastest selling Pixel ever.” The Alphabet CEO also teased more hardware and Android announcements for I/O 2022.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 13 Beta 1: Smart home controls on the lockscreen now work without unlocking
Android has long supported the ability to access certain tools or data from the lockscreen with relative ease, but many have come with the minor annoyance of requiring you to authenticate before actually using those tools. In Android 13, Google is stripping away the need to unlock your phone for lockscreen smart home controls. Here’s how.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogler showcases the many web apps made possible by Chrome’s ‘Capabilities Project’
As the feature gap between native apps and web apps shrinks, the number of highly capable web apps has only grown. A Googler has taken the time to share a massive showcase of the web apps made possible by the APIs of Chrome’s “Capabilities Project.”
Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet reports Q1 2022 revenue of $68 billion, ‘Other Bets’ revenue doubled
Alphabet today announced Q1 2022 earnings with $68.01 billion in revenue. These numbers range from January to March, and kick off the company’s fiscal year.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube fully rolls out Super Thanks, here’s how to enable it for your channel
Last year, YouTube a new feature named “Super Thanks” in beta form. It was a way for some creators to earn money directly from fans on YouTube. Now, the platform is expanding Super Thanks to creators in over 68 different countries.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Docs is reorganizing and shrinking toolbar menus on the web
Google is updating the toolbar menus that appear in the Docs web client with a focus on making it “easier to locate the most commonly used features.”
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid app deals of the day: Donut County, Florence, Romancing SaGa 3, and more
Tuesday’s best Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play are now live. Just be sure to dive into our offers on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 lineup as well as a new low on the Moto G100 Android Smartphone. This afternoon’s collection is headlined by Donut County, Florence, Romancing SaGa 3, Gorogoa, Sentinels of the Multiverse, and much more. Head below for a complete look at all of today’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 13 DP2: ‘Do Not Disturb’ rebranded to ‘Priority mode’ [Update: Reverted]
Google has decided to rename Android’s classic “Do Not Disturb” setting to “Priority mode” in the second preview of Android 13.
Update: Google now seems to be walking back this change.
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