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Google Simplifies Note Creation with New 'Text Notes by Default' Setting on Android
Google Keep is enhancing its Android app with a new setting that lets users create text notes by default, streamlining the note-taking process and bringing back a shortcut for audio notes.
Google Sets New Launch Date for Pixel 9a: April 10th, Check Out the Full Rollout Schedule
Google sets a new launch date for the Pixel 9a, addressing a component quality issue and rolling out the improved smartphone in phases globally starting April 10.
Yale Unveils Smart Lock with Matter, Tailored for Google Home Ecosystem
Yale and Google team up to launch the Yale Smart Lock with Matter, featuring a sleek design and advanced smart home integration.
Last Call for Fitbit Users: Migrate to Google Account by February 2026 or Lose Your Data
Migrate your Fitbit account to Google by February 2, 2026, or risk losing access to all your health data forever.
Google Meet Enhances Video Calls with Dynamic Layouts for a Modern Grid Experience
Google Meet introduces Dynamic layouts, modernizing the grid with smarter face prioritization and efficient tile placement.
Behind Closed Doors: Google Shifts Android Development While Keeping AOSP Open for Contributions
Google tightens control over Android development by moving entirely behind closed doors, but still welcomes contributions to AOSP from developers.
Google Enhances Play Store 'App Library' with Front-and-Center Placement
Google's new 'Collections' feature in the Play Store now prominently features the App library, making it easier than ever to organize and find your apps.
Google Maps Takes the Wheel: EU iPhone Users Can Now Set It as Their Default Navigation App
Google Maps now lets EU iPhone users set it as the default navigation app, giving Apple Maps a run for its money.
Google's Pixel Weather App Loses 6-Hour Radar Map: What Happened?
The Pixel Weather app loses its 6-hour radar map feature, leaving users without a key tool for forecasting precipitation across the US, UK, and most EU countries.
Discover Your Next Adventure with Gemini in Google Maps: Turning Screenshots into Saved Spots
Discover the future of travel planning with Gemini in Google Maps, transforming your screenshots into a treasure trove of saved locations.
Utah Puts Age Verification on App Stores: Parents and Users Gain Control
Utah’s new App Store Accountability Act makes Apple and Google legally responsible for age verification of app store users, set to take effect on May 7.
Wave Goodbye to Clumsy Selfies with Google Pixel’s Palm Timer Trick
Say goodbye to awkward selfie sticks! Google Pixel’s Palm Timer lets you capture perfect group shots using either the front or rear camera, simply by raising your palm.
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