We have a trio of smartphones on sale to headline Monday’s best deals. One of the best prices ever on Google Pixel 7 Pro lands at $530, while Motorola’s folding razr+ smartphone starts at as low as $533. Plus, you can still score the first discount of the year on Nothing Phone (2) at $649.…
7 years of updates. It’s something that’s still borderline unbelievable, but Google set as the new standard for software updates with its latest Pixel releases. But months later, some still seem to not understand what this update promise means… This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of 9to5Google’s rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest…
The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro might not be a true powerhouse, but the right accessories can take it to the next level. Whether you’re a gamer, a style icon, or someone who needs a little more juice, we’ve got you covered. Buckle up and get ready to explore some Pixel 8 and 8 Pro…
The first time we saw a bottom search bar for the Google app was in 2021, while we enabled a modernized version in late 2023. Google is now testing a Material 3 bottom bar redesign with an integrated search field. At least one user today has encountered this bottom bar redesign in Google Search on…
The great solar eclipse of 2024 has quickly become a massive event, with likely millions traveling to the best viewing spots. However, even if you don’t plan on travelling, Google TV is offering a way to see the total solar eclipse from those best spots for free. Google TV has become one of the strongest…
In recent weeks, Google Wallet has rolled out two changes related to unlocking your phone for payment verification and the Android app is now explaining what’s new. A prompt below your card carousel and above your list of passes explains how “Every payment is secure.” Tapping “learn more” takes you to a “Secure by design”…
Going to “Safety & emergency” settings on your Pixel phone today reveals a weird “Test Google” entry. Tapping doesn’t take you anywhere and keeps you on that main page. There’s no accompanying icon for “Test” like almost everything else on the list, while “Google” is the description. It appears in the same subsection as Emergency…
Following last week’s announcement, Circle to Search is already rolling out to the Pixel Fold. Circle to Search started rolling out last Wednesday for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, and Pixel 7a, as well as Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series. Google said…
According to Nikkei Asia, Google in 2023 shipped “around 10 million” Pixel phones and plans to repeat that “milestone” this year. The publication cites a source that says “Google reached a milestone last year for its Pixel phones and it has set an ambitious goal of [shipping] another 10 million units in 2024.” The Pixel…
The “Send feedback” tool found in every Google mobile app recently received a redesign to provide a more step-by-step experience that’s somewhat conversational. Update: Some reports say this is “months” old. It’s widely rolled out on Android — except in Google Messages, while we’re only seeing this design in Gmail on iOS. Google places “Help…