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Google TV Branding Rolling Out to Replace Play Movies & TV

Tim October 2, 2020 10

This week in Google Play, you'll notice that the Google Play Movies & TV icon and branding is being replaced by Google TV and its accompanying app icon. RIP, Play Movies & TV. Read: Here's our Google TV breakdown. This move was bound to happen, as the...

Many Verizon Device Receiving Updates, Including Galaxy Note 20 Lineup

Tim October 1, 2020 8

It's updates galore over at Verizon again. This week, we have updates for the Motorola Razr, Galaxy S20 lineup, as well as the Galaxy Note 20 lineup. It appears most devices are receiving the September security patch, with exception to the Motorola Razr. It's...

Try YouTube TV for One Month and Get a Free Chromecast With Google TV!

Tim October 1, 2020 17

Google literally announced the Chromecast with Google TV dongle this week, and already, they're bundling it as a free gift to those who sign up for just a single month of YouTube TV. This means you'll ultimately be paying $65 for the $50 device, but you're...

For Your Wellbeing, Google Makes It Easier to Tell If Your Selfie Uses a Filter

Tim October 1, 2020 10

Whether you knew this or not, Google claims that many cameras are secretly applying filters to your selfies, making you prettier than you actually are. I always thought that might be a good thing, but according to recent research done, it's bad for our...

Pixel 5 is the Return to Form Google Needed

Tim October 1, 2020 132

We have felt no shame in sharing our honest opinions for the last couple iterations of the Pixel smartphone lineup. To put it ever so bluntly, while the Pixel 3 was an okay phone, the Pixel 3 XL was a complete eyesore. Following those two devices, the Pixel 4...

Google Photos Editor Changes Official, Rolling Out Today

Tim September 30, 2020 5

In late August, it was leaked that Google was working on a new UI for the photo editor inside of Google Photos. Today, Google made the changes official, with rollout scheduled to start happening today! As for what's new, Google has added a new tab right in the...

Google TV Arrives to Replace Plenty of Established Google Platforms

Tim September 30, 2020 24

Google made Google TV official this morning, essentially a reimagining of multiple services and platforms that have become established in the Google ecosystem over the years. Yes, Google TV is launching first with the new Chromecast, but Google TV is so much...

Nest Audio Official for $99, Ships Early October

Tim September 30, 2020 8

Google made the Nest Audio official this morning, as well as its $99 price. This device is seen as an upgrade over the original Google Home, and due to that, all of its improvements are listed in comparison to the Google Home. For example, the Next Audio...