Android

Google Messages text input bar redesign rolling out to more users

Update 12/4/2024 07:23 pm (IST): Ditching the recent two-line design, Google Messages beta (version messages.android_20240404_01_RCO0.phone.open_beta_dynamic) brings back the familiar single-line input field...
Jan 31, 2024 2 Min Read
Apps

Wizz App gets knocked off from Play Store & App Store due to "technical issue"

Wizz App is a popular ‘Tinder’ style service for meeting new people online, swiping between profiles until you find a match. However, suddenly the app has been removed...
Jan 31, 2024 2 Min Read
Google

Google doubles down on Passkeys in Password Manager; will soon lose Pixel exclusivity

Google included some privacy and security improvements for its Pixel phones with the December Feature Drop update, such as helping you set ‘Passkeys’ security system on all your...
Jan 31, 2024 1 Min Read
Google

Assistant with Bard may get a 'YouTube Music' extension to help you control music on your Pixel phone

‘Assistant with Bard’ is still in development, and although Google seems somewhat undecided about how to name it, the company seems to have things clear in terms of...
Jan 31, 2024 1 Min Read
Google

Gboard to add a new animation to proofread button when something needs to be corrected

The Pixel 8 Pro includes a number of exclusive features, like ‘Smart Reply‘ and ‘proofread’ for Gboard. As its name indicates, ‘proofread’ detects when...
Jan 30, 2024 1 Min Read
Google

Gboard's Smart Reply powered by Gemini Nano adds support for two more apps on Pixel 8 Pro

Among the extensive suite of AI-powered features integrated into the Pixel 8 Pro, ‘Smart Reply’ for Gboard is one of the most interesting. It demonstrates the power...
Jan 30, 2024 1 Min Read
Bugs and Issues

Spotify bug where first song in custom order gets replaced randomly on Google Pixel & other Androids under investigation

Update 1 (February 23, 2024) 02.20 pm (IST): Spotify says this issue has since been fixed, something several other users can also confirm. If you’re still experiencing...
Jan 30, 2024 1 Min Read
Google

Upcoming Assistant with Bard on your Google Pixel might officially be called 'Gemini'

It seems like Google is still a little undecided about how to name the ‘Assistant with Bard’ experience they’re working on. We recently reported that the...
Jan 30, 2024 1 Min Read
Bugs and Issues

Google Assistant 'Shopping List' not working for some users, issue escalated

Over the last few weeks, some users have been reporting that the Google Assistant ‘Shopping List’ feature is not working for them or that the behavior is erratic, not responding...
Jan 29, 2024 2 Min Read
Google

You can now use the eSIM transfer tool on your Pixel & other Android phones

The eSIM format is the future, and although it has many advantages, there are also some drawbacks including the difficulty of transferring the plan from your current physical SIM to...
Jan 29, 2024 1 Min Read
Google

Pixel Tips app shows off video demo of upcoming Assistant with Bard feature

The latest developments suggest that the future of Google Pixel devices lies in AI-powered features that offer advanced functionalities thanks to the power of machine learning. One of the...
Jan 29, 2024 1 Min Read
Bugs and Issues

Google Pixel 'At a Glance' showing weather details for wrong location? Try this potential workaround

Update 1 (March 12, 2024) 12:25 pm (IST): Some users are once again facing this issue after the March update as ‘At a Glance’ showing weather details...
Jan 26, 2024 1 Min Read
Google

Pixel 8 Pro's thermometer 'body temperature reading' only available in the US, but there's a way to enable it anywhere

The latest Pixel Featured Drop brought a long-awaited and useful feature: body temperature readings through the Pixel 8 Pro’s thermometer. The development surely excited many owners of...
Jan 26, 2024 3 Min Read
Google

Google explains how it built and tested Pixel 8 Pro's thermometer for body temperature

The recently arrived Pixel January Feature Drop unlocked the full potential of the Pixel 8 Pro’s thermometer, enabling body temperature readings. The Google team seems very proud of this...
Jan 26, 2024 2 Min Read
Google

Google Pixel's January Feature Drop comes in the form of app updates

Yesterday, Google announced the gradual rollout of the year’s first Pixel Feature Drop, deviating from the regular quarterly releases, with the next one initially slated for March. The...
Jan 26, 2024 1 Min Read
Google

Google Store Japan collaborates with Hangyodon to promote new 'Mint' colored Pixel 8

The new ‘Mint’ color for the Pixel 8 is now available in many markets and regions, including Japan. To encourage the purchase of the device in its new...
Jan 25, 2024 1 Min Read
Deals

Google Pixel 8 & 8 Pro's new Mint color goes on sale

After some days of waiting, Google officially launched the new Mint color for the Pixel 8 series, bringing a new ‘soft green’ tone that seeks to offer an...
Jan 25, 2024 3 Min Read
Google

Google Pixel 8 Pro will finally let you check your body temperature

The addition of a thermometer was one of the most interesting things about the Pixel 8 Pro, and it seems that it will continue to be present in the Pixel...
Jan 25, 2024 1 Min Read
Google

Google's first feature drop in 2024 for Pixel devices brings Magic Compose, Circle to Search & more features

Pixel feature drop updates are usually quarterly and the next one was expected in March, but Google starts the year with a surprise feature drop prior to the launch of...
Jan 25, 2024 2 Min Read
Bugs and Issues

Google Messages app missing ‘Reply’ option in notifications for some Pixel & other Android users

Have you been facing an unusual bug where the ‘Reply’ option is missing from Google Messages notifications? Well, you’re not alone, as more Google Pixel and other Android device...
Jan 24, 2024 1 Min Read
Google

You might soon be able to capture Ultra HDR photos with third-party apps on your Google Pixel

With the launch of the Pixel 8 series, Google also announced ‘Ultra HDR’, a new photo capture format that takes full advantage of the capabilities and quality of...
Jan 24, 2024 1 Min Read
Google

Google shows off some useful Pixel Watch 2 features for new buyers

Many people probably took advantage of the offers from the latest holiday campaign to buy a Google Pixel Watch 2. With them in mind, the Google team made a post...
Jan 24, 2024 1 Min Read
Google

Google Pixel 9 Pro leak shows off potential design in a 360-degree video and 5K renders

The Google Pixel 9 series will be launched during the second half of this year, but leaks have started to emerge many months before. A fresh report has revealed the...
Jan 24, 2024 1 Min Read
Bugs and Issues

Google Drive's third-party cookies change broke HTML embeds, but there's a potential workaround

Update 1 (January 31, 2024) 05:50 pm (IST): In a new turn of events, the bug report has again been labeled as “Won’t fix (Intended behavior...
Jan 23, 2024 3 Min Read