I wish the iPhone had the Pixel 8’s generative AI wallpapers
Google is leaning heavily into AI with its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, and while some of those AI features might not seem …
This browser extension blocks YouTube sponsored ads
Using an ad blocker to watch YouTube videos will help you avoid the ads that Google shoves down our throats. Google obviously isn’t a fan …
Google Maps is getting a big accessibility update, but only on iPhone for now
Just the other day, we talked about how unusual it is for the iPhone version of Google Maps to get new features before the Android …
Google Wallet adds support for IDs in three more states, but adoption is painfully slow
I can’t wait until this feature comes to Pennsylvania so I can get rid of my physical driver’s license. I want to live in the …
Google’s brilliant new Android feature can catch malware apps before you install them
Smartphones are more exciting than computers for malware developers. These devices can contain significantly more sensitive data, given their importance in everyday use. That’s why …
YouTube will start showing a lot more product ads, but it’s not as bad as it sounds
YouTube is such a popular service because it’s free to use, both by creators and internet users looking for quick entertainment or solutions to their …
Google Maps for Android will finally get a great feature the iPhone has had for years
Google might want you to choose Android over iPhone, but regardless of your preference, the company likes to offer a uniform app experience across platforms. …
Don’t upgrade your Pixel 6 to Android 14 if you use multiple profiles
Any new version of an operating system is bound to have some bugs or quirks. Unfortunately, users updating to Android 14 on Pixel 6 have …
Pixel 8 is getting lossless audio, but there’s a catch
The Google Pixel 8 already offers some substantial improvements over its predecessor, but now the newest Google-made smartphone is about to get lossless audio. Unfortunately, …
Google might muddy up desktop search with news, weather, and stock prices
If you navigate to Google’s Search homepage on your computer in the future, you might see a lot more content there than you see right …
Google’s 7-year Pixel 8 update claim already sounds misleading
Google did something during the Pixel 8 event last week that not even Apple dared to do during its iPhone events. Google promised 7 years …
Google now lets you generate AI images by searching – here’s how to do it
It’s taken a few months, but Google is starting to catch up with Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing. On Thursday, Google announced two exciting features for its …
Google pays Apple up to $20B a year to be the default iPhone search engine, but that could change
The American Department of Justice is currently waging against Google over claims it monopolizes search and search advertising. Depending on the verdict, this lawsuit could …
Best Prime Big Deal Days 2023 deals on Google Pixel, Nest, more
Anyone in search of Prime Big Deal Days 2023 deals on smart home devices like the Nest Thermostat has come to the right place. And …
Google will prompt you to use a Passkey soon, and you totally should
Google will start showing prompts for users to create and use a passkey to log into Gmail and other Google services. Passkeys are a new …
Pixel 8 Pro’s exclusive camera features seem to work on other Pixels, too
Perhaps one of the most exciting features of the Pixel 8 Pro is the introduction of advanced “Pro” camera controls, allowing you to adjust shutter …
Waymo is setting its robotaxis loose around more of San Francisco
If you’ve been wanting to hop in a robotaxi in San Francisco, Waymo has good news. Today, the company took to X (formerly Twitter) to …
Google promises it will support spare parts for the Pixel 8 for seven years
Seven years of software updates aren’t all that Google is promising for the Pixel 8. Last week, at its annual Made by Google event in …
Samsung just joined Google’s push to bring RCS to iPhone
It looks like Google is finally bringing in some new pushers for its continued campaign to push RCS on iPhone. The latest commercial begging to …
Pixel 8 Face Unlock might be just as good as the iPhone’s Face ID, thanks to AI
The iPhone’s Face ID unlock is one of the many reasons I prefer the iPhone over Android. It’s a feature only a few Android users …
How many times did Google say ‘privacy’ during the Pixel 8 AI event?
Google’s Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are up for preorder, and they come with great features you will appreciate if you’re looking to upgrade …
As a longtime iPhone user, I’m so jealous of this Pixel AI feature
I won’t lie; my main focus during Google’s Pixel event on Wednesday was the Pixel 8 series. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro might …
If Apple cared about privacy, it would’ve dumped Google for DuckDuckGo on iPhone
In Google’s antitrust trial about being the dominant search engine for the web, Bloomberg discovered that Apple considered and then rejected the switch to DuckDuckGo …
It’s ridiculous that the Pixel Watch 2 doesn’t support wireless charging
Google is embracing its Fitbit side with the Pixel Watch 2. On top of improving the first generation of its smartwatch lineup, Google has also …
Google just beat Apple with its promise to support the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro for 7 years
The iPhone has historically been the go-to recommendation for people who want to know their phone will be supported for a long time. That changed …
Google announces Pixel Buds Pro software update and two new colors
Google’s Pixel Buds Pro earbuds got a big update today, and they didn’t need to release a new case with USB-C to do it! Today, …
Sorry, Apple isn’t creating a search engine to take on Google
A bombshell report from Bloomberg over the weekend boldly declared that “Apple has the wherewithal to launch its own search replacement for Google.” And, as …
6 new Google Pixel 8 AI features you can’t get on an iPhone
During its annual Made by Google event on Wednesday morning, the company unveiled its new Pixel 8 phone. Besides new hardware changes, Pixel phones are …
3 reasons you should upgrade to Android 14 right now
Android 14 is finally here, and that means Android users can finally download the latest rendition of Google’s operating system, starting with Pixel devices. But …
Android 14 finally starts rolling out to Pixel phones
Traditionally, Google releases its major Android update of the year during the summer. After about six months of beta testing, the latest Android version is …
