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Gemini Users Can Now Control Smart Home Devices

Tim October 31, 2024 9

For those in the Google Home Public Preview, you can now control your smart home devices and compatible accessories with what's described as "natural language" thanks to the updated Google Home extension inside of the Gemini mobile app. This means that to...

Google Maps is Getting a Ton of New Features From Gemini to Navigation

Kellen October 31, 2024 2

Google Maps had itself a day today, with the introduction of several big improvements as well as the addition Google's Gemini. In total, there are at least 6 new features coming to Google Maps, many of which will begin rollout as early as today. Here's a quick...

Official: Android 16 Release Scheduled for Q2

Tim October 31, 2024 7

Google announced a shift in its Android release timeframe this morning, with it confirmed that users can now expect to see a major Android release take place in Q2 of 2025. That's a big shift forward compared to what we've gotten used to from the folks in...

Google Play Gets Fullscreen Videos for Listings, Interest Picker for Apps

Tim October 31, 2024

Google announced a bunch of news concerning both Android developers and Android users this week, with the key points for people like us (regular ol' consumers) being upcoming changes for Google Play. A major change you will begin to see on app listings is the...

Google’s Pixel Weather Appears to be Widely Rolling Out to Older Pixel Devices

Kellen October 31, 2024 1

As a part of the October Pixel Feature drop, Google shared that it was planning to push the Pixel Weather app to older Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6. But as is the case with almost every feature drop, the timing was vague or needed a rollout in phases...

Latest Pixel 9a Specs Include Screen Size, Cameras, and Charging Speeds

Tim October 29, 2024 4

Pixel 9a launch is expected next March, but we've already learned so much about the device. We've heard about its processor, plus we know what it looks like from all angles. This week, we're learning even more, thanks to yet another leak. In the latest dump of...

Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: A Stunner of a Smart Home Device

Kellen October 29, 2024 7

The new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) arrived in late August as a major upgrade to the previous "Learning" model, as well as the mid-range Nest Thermostat from 2020. The new model brings a striking new design, full compatibility with the Google Home app,...

Google Now Selling Refurbished Pixel Phones

Tim October 28, 2024 9

Google announced today that it is now selling certified refurbished Pixel models via the Google Store. This is a first for Google, allowing customers to get Pixel phones for up to 40% off the original retail price. Models available in the program are currently...