Google Maps now lets you turn your car into a McLaren F1
A new Google Maps update lets you change your car’s driving avatar into a McLaren F1. more…
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Fantastical’s long-awaited Android debut begins today on Googlebook
Fantastical has long been hailed as one of the greatest calendar apps available today, but if you’re an Android user, there’s a good chance you’ve never used it.
9to5Google3 min readPixel 12 series leak allegedly reveals model numbers, display specs, no wide Fold
Google’s Pixel 11 series has only been around for a few months now, but Pixel 12 leaks are already surfacing with some key display specs and confirmation of a familiar Fold. more…
9to5Google3 min read‘Fitbit Edge’ leaks as Google’s next fitness tracker with ‘Apps’ & ‘Notifications’
Following an accidental marketing leak in August and FCC listing last month, retail listings for the “Fitbit Edge” have now emerged. more…
9to5Google2 min readGoogle Pixel at 10: Successes, failures, and fun along the way [Video]
A decade of Pixel, it’s only in the last few years that we have seen Google settle into a rhythm with smartphones. It hasn’t been smooth sailing, though. more…
9to5Google11 min readGoogle Pixel turns 10 years old today, and we’re still talking about it
10 years ago today, Google launched the first Pixel smartphone and, at the time, teased it by saying we’d still be talking about it years later. And, yeah, we still are, and this is a Google project that shows no signs of slowing down.
9to5Google4 min readGemini app limiting what models free & AI Plus users can access, AI Pro adding Deep Think
Following the compute-based usage change in May, Google will soon introduce limits on which Gemini models free users and AI Plus subscribers can access. more…
9to5Google2 min readGoogle’s original Pixel Fold was the right idea years ahead of its time
Google’s original Pixel Fold was inherently flawed but also fundamentally way better than I expected and, thanks to recent arrivals, also way ahead of its time. more…
9to5Google3 min readThe Pixel 5 doesn’t get enough credit for making the best of a bad situation
In 2020, Google Pixel was in a remarkably tough spot. A flailing flagship with one of its central features effectively ruined by a global pandemic combined with massive supply shortages meant that grand plans for the future were on hold.
9to5Google3 min readHere’s everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery]
Google today rolled out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 in quick succession to start a new preview cycle ahead of an expected March 2027 stable launch. more…
9to5Google4 min readGoogle already rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 for Pixel
Following a QPR2 release earlier this week, Google today is rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1. This should see a stable release in March 2027. more…
9to5Google3 min readPixelated 119: 50 days later, it’s still a phone
Welcome to Pixelated episode 119. This week, Ben Schoon fills in for Damien as we discuss our first Pixel 11a leak and the first 50 days of the flagship Pixel 11 series. We also dive into our thoughts on Amazon’s new $80 button-equipped Kindle case, and Abner’s love of remotes. Enjoy the show?
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Gemini for Android Auto is just giving up on answers for some drivers
The promise of Gemini for Android Auto is huge, as the AI assistant is theoretically more capable than Assistant was. But, as it’s now becoming the only option, a weird issue is leaving Gemini for Android Auto perhaps less than useless, as it just gives up on answers from drivers. more…
9to5Google2 min readThe Pixel 4 is still my favorite Google smartphone hardware, and it holds up
Google Pixel has evolved tremendously over the years, with some radically different designs showing up between generations. As the lineup turns 10, the Pixel 4 remains the one that stands out as my favorite smartphone hardware Google has made yet, and it’s not just about the looks. more…
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Google confirms Android Auto updates & fixes for media apps – the squiggly line is here to stay
New Android Auto updates tend to be a bit strange, with changes often showing up for some users but not others, but Google has just recapped a handful of Android Auto updates for media apps from the past few months, including confirmation that the squiggly line design is here to stay. more…
9to5Google3 min readGemini app gains new ‘Map’ tool, replacing ‘/’ with ‘@’
Google has introduced a “Map” tool to aid your location-based Gemini app prompts on Android and iOS. Meanwhile, the Gemini app is already getting ready to replace the forward slash for skills. more…
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YouTube says Shorts recommendations won’t surface unoriginal content
YouTube says it wants to ‘focus on originality’ in a push to surface better Shorts recommendations for users. more…
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Deals: Pixel Watch 5 up to $138 off, Belkin 25W 3-in-1 magnetic charger for Android, OmniBook 3 $150 off, more
Joining the launch of the all-new Twelve South Airfly Drive wireless Android Auto adapter at $40 and Amazon’s updated early fall Prime Day sale, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the 45mm Pixel Watch 5 at one of the best prices ever (up to $138 off), the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K 50% off,…
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