It’s about to get a lot harder to find a Fitbit in these countries
Fitbit is cutting down its worldwide availability to fit in better with Google’s current offerings. Android Authority was the first to notice new support documents …
Google will delete millions of Gmail accounts next month – here’s what you need to know
Google is set to complete a massive Gmail purge in December, where the company estimates it will likely wipe millions of user accounts from its …
Google partners with carriers as it begs the EU to make Apple iMessage a gatekeeper
Google’s relentless anti-iMessage campaign continues with a new episode this week. The online search giant partnered with wireless carriers in the European Union (EU) to …
YouTube’s ban of ad blockers might be illegal in Europe
Google started a limited YouTube experiment this summer to test tech that would help it ban ad blockers. A few days ago, YouTube confirmed the …
Google Maps and Apple Maps should copy Waze’s crash history alerts
Google Maps might be Google’s main navigation app, but it’s Waze that sometimes gets the more exciting features. For instance, there’s a new crash history …
YouTube’s AI chatbot wants to answer questions about the video you’re watching
Have you ever watched a YouTube video and wondered, “What the heck am I watching?” If so, YouTube wants to help explain things to you. …
Google makes money off of the iPhone even if it’s not Apple’s default search engine
iPhone browsing is so important to Google’s bottom line that the company is willing to pay Apple billions of dollars annually. That’s how Google Search …
Pixel 8 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max speed test has me worried about Google’s latest promise
With every new flagship smartphone’s arrival, we get the usual benchmark and real-life speed tests. The latest iPhone typically wins these comparisons, as the Android …
YouTube Premium is getting another price hike – see if your country is impacted
I think that’s enough price hikes. Can we get some price decreases on a streaming service at some point, please? The streaming industry has been …
It’s official: YouTube is coming for your ad blockers worldwide
“We’re running a small experiment globally that urges viewers with ad blockers enabled to allow ads on YouTube or try YouTube Premium.” That’s what YouTube …
Google Chrome for iPhone now lets you move the address bar to the bottom – finally
There are two types of iPhone users in the world when it comes to browsing the web with Safari. Those who prefer to have the …
5 best Gmail add-ons that everyone should try
Gmail is likely one of the most important apps currently installed on your phone and your computer. Whether you have a single account or various …
The iPhone is one of Google’s best mobile products
Everything that Google creates is essentially tied to Google Search, the original Google product, and the main moneymaker. All of Google’s products are extensions of …
Google Maps just got a big redesign and lots of AI features
The next time you load Google Maps on your iPhone or Android device, you might notice something unusual. It’ll look different than what you’re used …
Google Chrome will hide your IP address to prevent online tracking
Google is looking to phase out third-party cookies from Google Chrome next year. The company will continue to track users through a different method, which …
Google Pixel 6a is only $339.99 with Amazon’s extra discount
Google recently released the new Pixel 7a, and people really seem to love it. Our own Google Pixel 7a review explains why it’s such a …
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 …
