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Google takes home 'Smartphone of the Year' award at MWC for the second straight year
By Brady Snyder published
Big winners Google's Pixel 9 Pro smartphone and Gemini assistant earned big honors at MWC Barcelona 2025, including the company's second straight "Smartphone of the Year."

Google's TV Streamer will reportedly skip availability in several overseas countries
By Nickolas Diaz published
Not Expected A Google rep confirmed the lack of availability for the TV Streamer in several overseas regions.

Google improves Shopping with upgraded AI and AR tech for clothes and makeup
By Nickolas Diaz published
Find the best for you Google Shopping highlighted upgrades to its clothing and makeup shopping experiences.

Google TV survey previews how Gemini Live is coming to the big screens
By Brady Snyder published
AI everywhere Google wants to know how Google TV users want AI integrated with the operating system in its latest Google TV Advisors club survey.

Google rolls out a quick March security patch to join its big Pixel update
By Nickolas Diaz published
Stay Secure Google has started rolling out its March security patch to Pixels.

Google's new feature drop brings killer features including scam detection and loss of pulse
By Nickolas Diaz published
It's a new month Google's March 2025 feature drop for Pixels and Pixel Watches is here.

New Pixel 9a leaks show off official cases and satellite capabilities
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Satellite Connectivity The much-awaited Pixel 9a might be launching sooner than later; however, new leaks reveal some official cases of the handset.

Google Play's widget hunt just got way easier
By Jay Bonggolto published
Play Store's new trick Google is making finding those widget apps less of a headache.

Gemini's Project Astra could land on your phones later this month
By Nandika Ravi published
Show and tell Google announced that its multimodal Gemini Project Astra will be arriving later this month

Google is updating Chrome for Android to fill more of your screen
By Jay Bonggolto published
fill that void Google is giving Chrome for Android a screen space boost.

How to automatically delete OTPs in Google Messages
By Brady Snyder published
Auto declutter Almost everything online requires SMS authentication via a one-time password (OTP) these days. Luckily, Google Messages can automatically delete them.

News Weekly: Pixel Watch 3 feature gets nod from FDA, Slack's massive outage, some Android phones get insane updates, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
News Weekly This week saw the Pixel Watch 3 get FDA approval for loss of pulse, Slack's massive outage impacted workplaces globally, Clicks cases have landed on Android phones, and more.

The eighth Google Store is set to open in Washington DC later this year
By Brady Snyder published
More stores Google already had two Google Store locations in the pipeline, but another is set to join them — this time in the nation's capital.

Google Pixel 8a vs. iPhone 16e: Which midranger is the best value?
By Brady Snyder published
Pixel perfect Apple's new iPhone 16e might look decent on paper, but the Google Pixel 8a could be the better value. Here's how the two midrangers compare.

Google is trying, but authentication is still terrible
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
WHO AM I? We need to prove we are who we say we are, but we want it to be more streamlined.

Gemini's free version now supports saved info for personalized responses
By Brady Snyder published
Free features Google is making Gemini's "saved info" feature free, which allows users to provide information that'll help personalize the chatbot's responses.

Google has a fix for Pixel's 'Now Playing' bug, plans an update
By Brady Snyder published
Fix incoming Now Playing is a helpful Pixel feature, but it's been broken of late. Now, Google is here with a fix coming in a future update.

It's now easier to delegate Google Voice calls and transfer your number
By Brady Snyder published
Simpler calling Google Voice is getting two key updates aimed to make using the phone service in personal and business settings easier.
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