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Google, Apple Create Spec to Ensure You Aren’t Unknowingly Being Tracked

Tim May 13, 2024 2

Google and Apple announced this week that they have partnered up to create a new industry specification -- Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers. Available to Android 6.0+ and iOS 17.5+, the spec was created with Google's new Find My Device network in mind,...

Monday Poll: What are You Hoping to See at Google I/O 2024?

Tim May 13, 2024 9

Google I/O kicks off tomorrow at 10am Pacific. At that point, anything could happen, though, we're somewhat confident in the sort of news Google will announce. There'll be the usual developer-focused stuff with regards to Android, plus we're sure there'll be...

Here are Actual Pixel 9 Lineup Photos

Tim May 13, 2024 23

It's Google I/O week, but it's hard to focus on the now when we're too busy thinking about what's to come. Later this year, Google will introduce the Pixel 9 lineup and the wait for that to happen has become increasingly difficult with various leaks. This week...

I’ve Spent 5 Days With the Pixel 8a

Kellen May 13, 2024 6

Shortly after the Pixel 8a was announced, we looked through all of the comments that were made about the phone and noticed that most people said the same thing - the Pixel 8a seems nice, but the with its $499 price and all of the regular discounts Google is...

DEAL: Pixel 7 Pro 512GB Down to New Low of $479 ($620 Off!)

Tim May 10, 2024 5

Google continues to sell the Pixel 7 Pro as high as $1099 for the 512GB model. We don't think there's any reason you should pay that price, especially when Woot! is selling the same exact thing for a crazy low price of $479. That's a whopping $620 off, which...

Wear OS to Get “School Time” Feature Letting You Limit Apps for Kids

Kellen May 9, 2024 2

As a parent of a 10-year old, I've considered whether or not it might be time to let my kid stay more connected than he currently is. While he's still too young for a phone, I do wonder if a smartwatch might be a way for me to monitor his whereabouts when at...

Android Community Reacts to Pixel 8a

Tim May 8, 2024 15

Google made the Pixel 8a official this week, with all of the specs, software features, and pricing now out in the open for all to see. With that being the case, we've been making the rounds online, trying to get a vibe for how the Android community at large is...

May 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 7, 2024 23

Google released the May Android security update for Pixel phones today, on this first Tuesday of the month. This latest update for Pixel devices is expected to be minor, once again, because June will be the release of the next quarterly build and Feature Drop....