Category Archives: Google

Google and Apple announce exposure notification API (Update: Now public)

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Phillip Prado

The API is only available to official public health authorities, but several US states have already agreed to adopt it. Continue reading →

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‘Hey Google’ driving you nuts? Wake-word sensitivity rolling out now

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Update: You should see the new feature in your Google Home app’s settings in the “coming weeks.” Continue reading →

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Strange Google Play Store bug kills images, icons

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Some users are reporting that the Play Store isn’t loading images and icons. Continue reading →

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Digital Wellbeing sees a few tweaks, swaps ‘Wind Down’ for ‘Bedtime Mode’

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Phillip Prado

It also features an updated Focus Mode icon. Continue reading →

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Google’s next generation TWS earbuds could look like this

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Adamya Sharma

A new design patent possibly gives us a look at what Google has in store for its next set of true wireless earbuds. Continue reading →

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A new Android stability bug causes frozen apps and unusable UI

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Phillip Prado

Several Android users have reported a new bug that leaves their devices temporarily unusable. Continue reading →

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What would a custom, Samsung-made Google Pixel 6 processor actually look like?

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

What could Google pull out of the hat for its first smartphone processor? Continue reading →

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Google might try a Google Pay debit card, because that worked with Wallet

Posted on April 17, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The difference now is that the Apple Card has seen some apparent success. Continue reading →

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Latest Verizon Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL update enables eSIM support

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Nick Fernandez

That means Verizon Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL devices now support Dual SIM, Dual Standby (DSDS) functionality. Continue reading →

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Google’s latest Play Store update will help protect you from predatory apps

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Phillip Prado

Google hopes this update will help the company win over user trust and ensure user safety. Continue reading →

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