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New Google Calendar illustrations roll out, dark themes included
New illustrations and dark theme support have arrived for Google Calendar on Android and iOS, enhancing the visuals of your monthly view and numerous event types.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 'Noise Control' Now Available in Android 15 Volume Menu
Google is rolling out Noise Control to the Android 15 Volume menu for Pixel Buds Pro 2, allowing users to adjust settings directly from their smartphone.
Google TV’s new Home Panel is limited, can only turn most devices on or off
The new Home Panel on Google TV is limited in functionality, only allowing users to turn most devices on or off, with some exceptions for lights and thermostats.
Android Auto finally rolling out Google Maps incident reporting
Android Auto users can now report incidents on Google Maps through a new triangle hazard button, providing options for crashes, traffic jams, construction, lane closures, and speed traps.
Google TV Streamer vs Nvidia Shield TV
The Google TV Streamer is a technically more up-to-date package compared to the Nvidia Shield TV, with a MediaTek 8696 chipset, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. However, the Shield TV has more raw power and supports HDR in YouTube, despite being almost a decade old. The choice between the two devices ultimately depends on what you want to do: if you just want to use streaming apps, the Google TV Streamer is the way to go, but if you want to host streaming content, plug in peripherals, and have improved game streaming support, the Nvidia Shield TV Pro is the better option.
Google Pauses Pixel Watch Wear OS 5 Update Due to Soft Brick Issues
Google has halted the rollout of the Wear OS 5 update for the first-gen Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 after some users had their devices soft brick.
Google redesigns Gemini homescreen for simplicity on Android
Google redesigns Gemini homescreen for even simpler look on Android
Google Chrome 129 for Android Themes Gesture Navigation Bar
With Chrome 129 for Android, Google is making a small but impactful change by theming the gesture navigation bar based on the background color of the active tab, resulting in a more immersive browsing experience.
Google Pixel Buds to Get Gemini AI Access Through Assistant Update
Google has confirmed that all Google Pixel Buds will get access to the Gemini LLM as part of an update to how AI assistants work on Bluetooth earbuds.
Google TV Streamer Launches Early, Spotted In Stores Worldwide; Unboxing Surprises and Storage Details Emerge
The Google TV Streamer is already available for purchase in some stores around the world, ahead of its official September 24 launch date.
Google's Gemini Live begins rolling out for free users on Android
Google's Gemini Live starts rolling out for free users on Android
Google Disables Touch and Hold to Read Notifications on Pixel Buds Pro
Google is phasing out the 'touch and hold' gesture on Pixel Buds Pro for reading notifications, citing user feedback, and suggests using voice commands instead.
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