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Google Pixel 3a XL vs Pixel 3 XL vs Pixel 2 XL: Which big Pixel is best for you?

If you're intent on snagging a big Pixel phone, but unsure which one to go for, then this is the breakdown you need. We compare the Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3 XL, and the Pixel 2 XL to uncover all the differences and pick a winner in a series of categories. Has Google compromised too much to bring the price down.
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Google Store redesign indicates imminent Pixel Watch announcement

The online Google Store's most recent redesign seems to suggest that the Pixel Watch is coming soon based on the way it's changed its wording.
The first renders of the Google Pixel 6a.

Google’s Pixel 6a earns FCC approval weeks ahead of launch

Google's upcoming Pixel 6a has just passed FCC certification, hinting at an impending launch.
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Google I/O 2022: Latest news, dates, and registration

This year's Google I/O 2022 will be hosted on May 11 and 12. Here's how you can watch and register for keynotes and events.
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If Google doesn’t care about Google+, then why should we?

Google hardly acknowledged Google+ at all this week at its I/O developer conference, and it was a gaping omission from its three-hour keynote. If the lack of enthusiasm proves anything, it’s that even Google doesn’t know what it wants to do with its social network. And maybe, it never did. Google+ has never had a […]
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Google Photos now shows more of the photos you want, fewer of the ones you don’t

Google has enhanced Google Photos to show you pictures you may have forgotten -- and added a way to hide away the ones you'd rather others didn't see at all.
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Google I/O 2019: How to watch and keep up with the biggest developments

2019's Google I/O is almost here, and we're excited to find out what Google has planned. But what if you're not happy to receive your news second-hand? You want to see it all as it occurs. Well you can. Here's how to watch the Google I/O keynote and stay up-to-date with the Google I/O app.
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Google I/O 2019: What to expect, from Android Q to Pixel 3a and more

Google I/O is almost here, which means it's almost time for Google to show us its most highly-anticipated releases of the early part of the year. But what can you expect at Google I/O 2019? More details of the new Android version are certain, but Google seems to have a few more surprises coming.
Chromecast with Google TV remote.

Google embeds Android TV remote app into Android phones

You'll soon no longer need to download Google's remote app for Android TV. The company plans to embed the app's functionality into all Android smartphones.
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Google I/O: Android Q aims to bring app permissions firmly under control

We've all been there -- an app is asking for permission to access your SMS history, and you're extremely suspicious as to why. Google wants to put an end to permission anxiety in Android Q, and is introducing new permission controls that put you in control of your device's permissions.
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Updates to Google Assistant could make it the most natural digital helper yet

Google is launching a number of awesome new updates to Google Assistant that could help make it the most natural digital helper so far. The updates include visual changes to Assistant on your phone, as well as the ability to actually call businesses to book appointments.
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What is Google Duplex? The smartest chatbot ever, explained

People were shocked earlier this year when Google debuted Google Duplex, an artificial intelligence feature for Google Assistant that will make phones calls on your behalf using an extremely life-like voice. Here's more detail on what Duplex is.
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Pixel 3a vs. Pixel 3 vs. Pixel 2: Which Google phone is perfect for you?

The Google Pixel 3a has finally arrived, and it's a pretty amazing midrange phone that proves you don't need to shell out almost a thousand dollars to get great Android performance. But is it better than its flagship cousins? We pitted it against the Google Pixel 3 and the Pixel 2 to find out.
Google Maps

Google Maps will let you enter Incognito Mode, and it won’t store your data

Google announced a series of improved privacy features, allowing users to manage how long Google stores their data, and even added an Incognito Mode to Google Maps. When that particular feature is active, location information won't be stored to your Google account.

Recapping day one at Google I/O 2016

Google I/O is almost upon us, and you can be sure to see more details on the upcoming version of Android, Android VR, an Amazon Echo competitor, and more.
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How to navigate with the AR mode in Google Maps to find your way

Got turned around? Not sure which direction to head? Google Maps now has an augmented reality (AR) mode that lets you use your phone's camera to find which way to go. It was initially exclusive to Google's Pixel phones first, but it's now available on other Android phones -- even iPhones.
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Wearables at Google I/O 2021: Everything new announced today

Google and Samsung are partnering on a revamped Wear OS experience featuring improved app performance, battery health, and a suite of fitness-tracking perks.
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The 5 best things from Google I/O 2021

The Google I/O 2021 keynote brought major announcements about the future of Google products. These were the best announcements.
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MyHyundai could be the first carmaker-specific Android Auto app

At Google I/O 2016, Hyundai is expected to debut its very own Android Auto app, one of the first automakers to do so.
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Google I/O: Android Q will standardize navigation controls and add new gestures

It's going to be Google's way or the highway in Android Q as far as navigation is concerned. Android Q will be locked to Google's navigation methods only, though the OS is getting a completely reworked gesture system. Also, Google revealed more about the highly anticipated Dark theme on Android Q.
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Google I/O: Stadia team says latency in game streaming is a thing of the past

Google hosted a couple of sessions focused on the technology behind the Google Stadia game streaming platform at the I/O annual developers conference. In a deep dive, a few members of the team discussed latency in gameplay and the many different balancing acts the team will have to master.
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Google Assistant can now book movie tickets for you all by itself

Google has released a new feature to Google Assistant on your phone -- the ability for Assistant to navigate through movie-booking websites and book tickets for you. The feature works with a range of different cinemas and movie-booking services in both the U.S. and the U.K.
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In Google’s new world, your phone camera is for way more than taking photos

From rashes to hiking boots, Google wants you to use your phone’s camera for asking about everything.
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Google goes all-in on Nest with a total rebrand of its smart home devices

Google and Nest have been together since 2014, but now they're really together as Google Nest. Products like Google Home Hub are being rebranding as the Google Nest Hub. Other changes to Nest accounts and privacy and security measures are also underway, but that could spell trouble for IFTTT users.
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Stadia was a no-show during Google’s 2-hour I/O keynote

Google Stadia wasn't mentioned once during Google's two-hour I/O keynote. We're not surprised.
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Google Maps is getting improved Live View navigation, more detailed map data

Google has announced a series of updates to Maps at Google I/O 2021, including a better Live View and a more detailed map in 50 more cities.

Google Lens adds unprecedented intelligence to your smartphone camera

Google Lens is a sophisticated image recognition technology that lets you analyze what the camera sees, simply by pointing it at an object.
Nest Hub Max Hands-On Review

Nest Hub Max hands-on review

Google's new Nest Hub Max has a bigger screen and better speakers, but the camera is the real headline feature, and the clever tricks it enables will make you want a Max in your home. Read our hands-on review for more.
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Pay with Google is a digital wallet for online shopping

Pay with Google, Google's new payments platform for merchants and buyers, alleviates a few of online shopping's biggest headaches.
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Everything Google didn’t announce at Google I/O 2021

A lot was announced at Google I/O 2021, but a lot wasn't. Here's what wasn't announced, but might show up in the next few months.
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More than 600 Android-running phone models were launched this past year

Taking the banner of branding empowerment, Google took the stage on Google I/O and presented very pretty numbers.
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Android 12 Beta 1: Is it worth installing?

The first beta of Android 12 is finally here, allowing developers and brave users to test out the next-generation operating system. But should you install it?
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Google I/O 2019 will take place at a familiar time and at a predictable locale

Google has taken the wraps off of the dates and location for Google I/O 2019. The event is set to take place from May 7 to 9 at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California -- which is pretty much when and where we would expect the event to take place. At I/O, Google is expected to unveil Android Q.
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Move over, Netflix. Google wants YouTube to take over your living room

From live 360 videos on your TV, to Google Home integration for Chromecast devices, Google wants YouTube to take over your living room.