As Wear OS 2 sits in limbo, some Google Assistant functions are still broken for many users

After years of neglect, Wear OS is finally getting a boost this year with the Wear OS 3 upgrade, now available on the Galaxy Watch 4. However, the older Wear OS hardware is still in limbo, and for many, some of Google Assistant’s core functions are not working as intended. more… The post As Wear OS 2 sits in limbo, some Google Assistant functions...

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At a Glance weather back in the Pixel Launcher on Android 12 after Google app update [U]

One of the more annoying bugs in Android 12 Beta 5 is the lack of weather in At a Glance on the Pixel Launcher. Google now looks to be rolling out a fix for this problem.  more… The post At a Glance weather back in the Pixel Launcher on Android 12 after Google app update [U] appeared first on 9to5Google.

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Best Android app deals of the day: Hack Slash Loot, Home Workouts Gym Pro, more

All of Monday’s best deals on Android games and apps are now up for the taking. Our Chromebook and Android deal hubs are filled with new offers including solid price drops on Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook Go and Galaxy Watch 4, but for now, it’s all about the apps. Highlights of today’s collection include titles like Hack, Slash, Loot, Home Workouts Gym...

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Google teases Japanese music video shot with the Pixel 6

Ahead of the big Pixel Fall Launch event tomorrow, Google and Japanese artist Kaze Fujii are teasing a music video shot on the Pixel 6. more… The post Google teases Japanese music video shot with the Pixel 6 appeared first on 9to5Google.

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Pixel 6 pre-orders will apparently come with $99 off Pixel Buds, at least at Target

Tomorrow will see the reveal of the Google Pixel 6 series and, presumably, the start of pre-orders. According to a fresh leak, it seems that the Pixel 6 will come with a pre-order promo that nets users a free pair of Pixel Buds. more… The post Pixel 6 pre-orders will apparently come with $99 off Pixel Buds, at least at Target appeared first on 9to5Google.

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Google Play starts letting developers fill out ‘Data safety’ info, section launching in February

Back in May, Google announced a new Play Store requirement to have Android apps detail how they collect and use personal information. The Google Play “Data safety” section will go live in February as developers will soon be able to fill out the necessary information. more… The post Google Play starts letting developers fill out ‘Data safety’ info,...

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Deals: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G $150 off, Galaxy Chromebook Go $250, SanDisk Portable USB-C SSD $128, more

We are now ready to gather all of today’s most Android-friendly deals to kick the week off. Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G hit a new Amazon all-time low today in all colorways at $150 off the going rate alongside the brand’s Galaxy Chromebook Go that now starts from $250 shipped. We also spotted one of the best deals ever on the best-in-class SanDisk...

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Google boosts NBA partnership with Pixel 6 sponsorship and camera demo on TV tomorrow

Over the years, Google has aggressively sponsored the NBA, and that’s increasing for the league’s “75th anniversary season” kicking off tomorrow. The company is specifically using the NBA and basketball as an opportunity to raise Pixel 6 awareness.  more… The post Google boosts NBA partnership with Pixel 6 sponsorship and camera demo on TV tomorrow...

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Google’s new Nest Cam can’t yet stream live video to Chromecast or Android TV

Google’s updated Nest Cam products come with several advantages such as offline storage, battery power, and lower prices. However, they also come with some frustrating problems including the current lack of support for streaming Nest Cam video to Chromecast or Android TV. more… The post Google’s new Nest Cam can’t yet stream live video to Chromecast...

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Google Pixel 6 specs: Tensor chip, 120Hz display, 4x zoom, up to 12GB RAM

Seemingly to outdo itself from two years ago, Google today announced the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in an early teaser well ahead of the formal launch later this year. While Google is keeping some specifics close to its chest, we’re getting a pretty good idea of what the Pixel 6 specs will bring to the table. more… The post Google Pixel 6 specs: Tensor...

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