Google details how the Pixel Buds update process works

A month after launch, Google rolled out the first update to Pixel Buds, and a more substantial one soon followed to address the “static” hiss. With more patches promised, Google has detailed how firmware updates work on Pixel Buds. more… The post Google details how the Pixel Buds update process works appeared first on 9to5Google.

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Fitbit Charge 4 update delivers ‘Smart Wake’ alarms, Dynamic GPS, more

The Fitbit Charge 4 launched earlier this year as the brand’s most advanced fitness tracker, and now it’s getting a couple of upgrades. With its latest software update, Fitbit Charge 4 is getting smarter alarms, better GPS features, and more. more… The post Fitbit Charge 4 update delivers ‘Smart Wake’ alarms, Dynamic GPS, more appeared first on 9to5Google.

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Pixel 4a, 4a 5G, and Pixel 5 explained: Making sense of Google’s 2020 smartphone lineup

Way back in February, we started tracking a few Pixel codenames (as we do), and it wasn’t until today — in early July — that we had some sense of what these phones actually are. Google put their retail names in the Google app, and for those of us who have followed the Pixel series for several years, they might seem like a bit of a curveball. Google’s...

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Friday deals: Galaxy Note 10 Lite $420, Tab S5e $390, Lenovo Chromebooks, more

Today’s best deals include the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite at $420, plus discounts on the Galaxy Tab S5e and Lenovo’s 14-inch Chromebook. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… The post Friday deals: Galaxy Note 10 Lite $420, Tab S5e $390, Lenovo Chromebooks, more appeared first on 9to5Google.

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Google 3D animals and objects: Which ones are available and how to use them

At its I/O conference in 2019, Google announced that it would be adding augmented reality objects to Search. Over the year since, Google has a bunch of 3D animals you can view in Google Search using AR — here’s the full list that we’re constantly updating. more… The post Google 3D animals and objects: Which ones are available and how to use them...

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9to5Google Daily 479: Pixel 4a 5G coming, Android 11 for Wear OS essentially confirmed, plus more

Listen to a short-form recap or roundup of all the top 9to5Google stories of the previous 24 hours. 9to5Google Daily is available on Google Play, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players. New episodes of 9to5Google Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast...

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Huawei Watch GT 2e review: A sleek, sporty, long-lasting smartwatch [Video]

While US-trade restrictions hamper Huawei’s smartphone aspirations in Western markets, the ace up the sleeve is undoubtedly it’s growing wearable selection — of which the Watch GT 2e is another fantastic addition. more… The post Huawei Watch GT 2e review: A sleek, sporty, long-lasting smartwatch [Video] appeared first on 9to5Google.

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‘Pixel 4a (5G)’ and ‘Pixel 5’ are the other two Google phones for 2020

For months now, we’ve been tracking three codenames tied to the lineup of Made by Google’s 2020 Pixel phones. Now all three codenames have appeared in the Google app along with associated product names including the “Pixel 5” and the “Pixel 4a 5G.” more… The post ‘Pixel 4a (5G)’ and ‘Pixel 5’ are the other two Google phones for 2020 appeared first...

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YouTube will turn on mid-roll ads for all eligible videos this month, lowers time limit

Ads on YouTube pay the creators of videos, and for the most part, they’re found only at the beginning of a video. In longer videos, though, ads can be placed in the middle of the video too, and now, YouTube is lowering the time requirement on these mid-roll ads. more… The post YouTube will turn on mid-roll ads for all eligible videos this month,...

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Popular Reddit client ‘Slide for Reddit’ torn from Play Store over ‘impersonation’ claims

Slide for Reddit has been unceremoniously torn from the Google Play Store over claims that the app violated Google’s “impersonation” policy. more… The post Popular Reddit client ‘Slide for Reddit’ torn from Play Store over ‘impersonation’ claims appeared first on 9to5Google.

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