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Google’s Early Pixel 9 Sales Off to Hot Start It Seems

Kellen November 5, 2024

With each year's Pixel launch, we find ourselves sitting back and waiting for sales numbers to roll in and tell us if Google finally has a hit on its hands or if their devices remain a niche option for enthusiasts. It's not that we're wondering if Google will...

Google Asks Pixel Buds Pro 2 Owners How Things are Going – How are They Going?

Kellen November 4, 2024 9

The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have been in ears since the end of September, which should be more than enough time for owners to develop a strong opinion on these high-end earbuds. Well, at least that's what Google thinks as it just sent out a survey to Pixel...

Google Play Promo Slashes 30% Off Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL

Kellen November 4, 2024 24

Spending money on Google Play isn't something that everyone is going to be down to do on the regular. That said, there are times when Google will reward you for buying things on or through Google Play and one of the best perks for doing so it available right...

Google, Please Release a Quick Share App for macOS

Kellen November 1, 2024 2

Google's Quick Share for Android that allows users to quickly share files between devices is a handy tool that has moved beyond just an Android-to-Android file transfer system. Over the past year, it changed names (formerly Nearby Share) and then released with...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta is Coming Very Soon

Kellen November 1, 2024 1

Even with yesterday's big news about Android 16 shipping months earlier than we are used to, Google is still prepping for the launch of other big Android 15 builds. While many of us have been testing Android 15 QPR1 for months, Google announced that it is...

Here’s a Pixel 9 Pro XL That’s $200 Off

Kellen November 1, 2024 3

Google's new Pixel 9 series has not seen any true discounts since launching in August, outside of the trade-in promos that are still active. The straight cash discounts we often see on Google's new phones just haven't materialized, although the holiday...

Gemini Users Can Now Control Smart Home Devices

Tim October 31, 2024 9

For those in the Google Home Public Preview, you can now control your smart home devices and compatible accessories with what's described as "natural language" thanks to the updated Google Home extension inside of the Gemini mobile app. This means that to...

Google Maps is Getting a Ton of New Features From Gemini to Navigation

Kellen October 31, 2024 2

Google Maps had itself a day today, with the introduction of several big improvements as well as the addition Google's Gemini. In total, there are at least 6 new features coming to Google Maps, many of which will begin rollout as early as today. Here's a quick...