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Epic Games Store Will Now be Preloaded On Millions of Android Phones

Tim December 12, 2024 8

After a long legal battle between Epic Games and Google, a conclusion that will likely please the game publisher very much is coming to fruition. Thanks to Telefónica, a major carrier in several countries across Europe and Latin America, the Epic Games Store...

Here’s All the Cool Stuff Android XR Wants to Do

Kellen December 12, 2024 11

Google's big Android XR reveal gave us a first look at both its own pair of XR glasses, as well as Samsung's upcoming headset that you'll be able to buy. For now, none of us are able to put on these headsets and make them a part of our daily lives, so Google...

Android XR is Official as Google’s Extended Reality Platform, Samsung Shows Off First Headset

Kellen December 12, 2024 5

That little tease of Project Astra yesterday has brought us to a full announcement today for Google's next platform, Android XR. The new platform is official as the extended reality space from Google and it is powered by Android, so we should see an easier...

Google Adds Two Features to Android to Fight Unwanted Bluetooth Tracking

Kellen December 11, 2024 4

Google already had some protections in place for when an unknown or unwanted Bluetooth tracker is hanging around you for too long. To further strengthen those protections, Google announced two new features today that both make a lot of sense and are welcomed....

T-Mobile Pixels, Your December Update Builds Have Arrived

Tim December 10, 2024 8

Google Pixel owners on T-Mobile now have access to factory images and OTA builds for the December update that was announced just earlier this month. Over on Google's website, we are seeing builds for Pixel devices such as the latest Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro...

Google’s Pen Accessory for Tablets Gets Detailed

Tim December 9, 2024 4

With the latest Pixel Tablet 2 intel suggesting that the device has been cancelled, this may be odd timing to learn more about Google's pen accessory. We saw initial details of the pen device earlier this year, but again with the reported cancelling of a...

US Passports, More State IDs to Go Digital in Latest Google Wallet Update (Updated)

Tim December 6, 2024 14

Google announced today that users of Google Wallet will soon be able to uploaded digital versions of US passports, plus residents of Iowa, New Mexico and Ohio are soon getting support to upload digital copies of their IDs and licenses. This news quickly...

Your Google Photos Recap for 2024 is Here

Tim December 6, 2024 1

Like Spotify does for your musical journey throughout the year, Google Photos is looking to do the same for your photos and videos. Recaps for the year of 2024 have arrived inside of Google Photos, offering highlights from the photos you've taken, as well as...