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A future release of Google Photos app could bring two new currently Pixel 9-exclusive features Reimagine and Auto Frame to Pixels launched after 2021, including the Pixel 6, 7, and 8 series. While we do not know exactly when they will arrive, we expect Google to push these features in stable Android 15.
If you deleted important emails by accident, Google stores deleted emails in the Trash folder so that users get another chance of retrieving them. However, if you deleted emails from Trash as well, while the chances of recovering them are less, you could still try by using Gmail's Email Recovery Tool.
Google Could Soon Block Sideloaded Apps; Dealing a Blow to Android’s Freedom
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google is blocking sideloading via Play Integrity API. When you sideload an app that's using this Play Integrity feature, trying to launch the app will display a "Get this app from Play" screen with a Get app button that takes you to the App page on the Google Play Store
I finally gave the Pixel 9 Magic Editor's Reimagine feature a try, and it's scarily good. While it doesn't allow you to go all out, you can work around it and really exploit the tool to get some disturbing results. Bottom line is, we're not ready for tools like this yet, especially since there are barely any tools to detect them in the first place. I have tried some messed up prompts to test the true malicious potential of the feature, all of which you can go through right here.
There may be times when you'd want to log out of Gmail on a device. Perhaps the device belongs to someone else or you share your laptop with someone else. Here's how you can log out of Gmail on Android, iOS, or PC using browser, Android settings, and iOS settings.
I Tried Google Pixel Screenshots and My Life Has Never Been Easier!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Pixel Screenshots app doesn't try anything insane, and makes finding screenshots as easy as possible. You can take to the floating search bar in the home screen to describe the screenshot you're looking for. Or, you can use voice input to do so, and the screenshot will instantly show up. However, that's not all and there's some solid attention to detail at play here, which I have talked about in detail right here. So, if you want to know all about it, read on!
In this read, I will be pitting the new iPhone 16 Pro Max against the Pixel 9 Pro XL and discuss their similarities as well as their differences to answer, which is the best high end flagship phone that you should get this year. We will talk about their build and design, display, battery capacity, internals and of course camera so you can get a clear idea of what you are buying into,.
Android 15 Has A New Trick Up Its Sleeve That Thieves Won’t Like
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has improved Android's Factory Reset Protection in Android 15. Thieves can no longer bypass the setup process and can't make the device run normally without first signing in via the original Google account that existed before the factory reset, essentially rendering the phone a paperweight.
If you're trying to look for a good reliable compact phone under $800, the Galaxy S24 beats the Pixel 9 to emerge victorious. From a better LTPO-backed display to way more power with the Exynos 2400 and even slightly better cameras, the Galaxy S24 has got you covered on all fronts. It's a much more versatile device than the Pixel 9, thereby making it an easy suggestion. The only things that the Pixel 9 has going for it are a refreshing new design and those cool new AI features.
The Pixel 9 is easily one of the best Pixels we have received. However, when you start looking at the big problems that Pixels have been infested with, it just feels like a phone that's the best of the worst. The slightly improved connectivity, better design and slew of AI features are just not enough to overlook the miserly upgrade in performance and underwhelming cameras. For more details, read our in-depth review here!
Enough is Enough: Google, This Wear OS Feature Needs a Fix ASAP
Abubakar Mohammed
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Wear OS is cut for my usage but one thing I despise about the smartwatches is the unresponsive or excessively responsive tilt-to-wake features. It not only affects the battery life but could be quite annoying when it doesn't work. However, one of the best solutions to this is to add a tilt-to-wake sensitivity setting to Wear OS.
Android Auto is all set to get a taste of Gemini Live which is a part of the Gemini Advanced subscription tier. Gemini could soon replace Google Assistant on Android Auto, and the strings found in the latest Android Auto Beta, "gearhead_assistant_action_Kitt_live_query" with the value "Start Conversation confirm the same.
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Google has finally rolled out custom Gems to Gemini. It allows you to create custom AI chatbots for your specific use case. You can add custom instructions to steer the model for your specific role. That said, you can't upload files to add extra knowledge.
The Play Store Now Lets You Update Multiple Apps in One Go, Finally!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Google Play Store has finally rolled out the ability to update multiple apps simultaneously! However, the limit is currently set to three, from the looks of it. In addition, we also found out that the Play Store now allows downloading four new apps at once instead of the previous limit of two.
YouTube Music Should Steal This Cool Spotify Feature, Like Right Now!
Abubakar Mohammed
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After switching to YouTube Music, I miss Spotify's Lyrics Translate feature. Since YouTube uses lyrics from LyricFind, similar to how Spotify uses Musixmatch, they could go ahead and implement this feature in the future if they want to. However, are there any other ways it could be implemented? The answer is yes, and here's how.
Google is adding WhatsApp, Messages, and Android notifications extensions to Gemini, as discovered in the latest APK teardown. These features allow sending/reading messages, placing calls, and probably let you summarize notifications. However, they are not currently active. These new additions can make Gemini functionally more useful than it is in its current state.
The Google Pixel 9 series has launched with a bunch of AI features, of which the Pixel Screenshots app is one of the highlight tools. Using this app, you can easily describe a screenshot and it will show the one matching the description best using Gemini Nano. All you have to do is head to the Pixel Screenshots app and use the floating search bar on the home screen to type or voice the description. Right now, it's only limited to the Pixel 9 phones though.
Switching to Pixel 9? Here’s How to Copy Data from your Old Phone After Setup
Anshuman Jain
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In this guide, we have discussed the new "Back up or copy data" option in the Pixel 9 devices which for the first time let you transfer files and copy data from an old phone after you have set up the device. We take a good look inside what the feature has to offer and talk about what other new additions it includes.
YouTube Premium Gets a Price Hike in India; Check out the New Prices
Abubakar Mohammed
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YouTube Premium prices have been hiked in India. According to the new plan, the monthly Individual, Family, and Student plans will cost Rs 149, Rs 299, and Rs 89. The prices of prepaid individual plans have been hiked with the annual Premium individual plan costing Rs 1,490 from Rs 1,290.
In this article, we are discussing all the new AI features that are introduced with the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro devices and rank them based on how useful they are. Features like Add me, Auto Frame and Reimagine can be fun to try out every now and then but the rest like Pixel Studio, Video Boost and Zoom Enhance need more work before they become viable for frequent use.
The Pixel 9 series is expected to receive up to seven years of updates. However, the recent release of the Pixel 9 with a year-old Android version has sparked debate about its update schedule. The devices should get Android 21, but whether they'll receive Android 22 depends on Google's release schedule.
The latest Google Pixel 9 series of phones have arrived with a new Add Me feature that uses on-device AI to add you to group photos efficiently. If you don't have a tripod or are too shy to ask a stranger to capture the photo, this can work wonders. To use the feature, head over to the native Pixel camera app -> tap on Add Me from the bottom panel -> capture a group photo without you in the frame and keep an empty space to fit yourself in -> have the second shot captured with just you in the frame filling that empty space. And, just like that, AI stitches the two pictures together to add you into those group photos.
In a statement to our good friends over at Android Authority, Google has confirmed that the Pixel Watch 3 will NOT be repairable. This means if you break your Pixel Watch 3 display or want to replace the battery, you won't be able to do it yourself or via a third-party repair shop due to the lack of parts.
You can filter the emails into various categories and also block emails based on your choice of keyword. You can also choose to move a particular type of message to a custom folder by creating rules on Gmail. A new label can be created by going to settings and using the Create a label option.
In the recent, Made By Google event, the company released the Pixel 9 series but typically they also talk about the new version of Android however this time, all the centre stage was taken by AI. Even the new phones came out running an year old version of Android which begs the question, why the company is moving in this directions and what it holds for the future of Android.
Google’s New AI Features Widen the Gap as Apple Struggles to Keep up
Anmol Sachdeva
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Google has rolled out new set of AI features with Pixel 9 Series and the gap between Google and Apple has further widened.
This New Pixel Watch Feature Is the One Apple Watch Should Copy ASAP
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google introduced a new feature with the Pixel Watch 3 called Loss of Pulse Detection, and Apple needs to copy the same as it could potentially save lives. Pixel Watch 3 will keep monitoring your heart rate and if your pulse dies down, it will quickly pull up your emergency contacts or else emergency health services to let them know about the location of the patient so that they can quickly get help.
Google Breaks 7-Year Android Update Promise with Pixel 9 Launch
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google launched the Pixel 9 series in the 2024 Made by Google event, but weirdly, the phones come with Android 14 out of the box, skipping the tradition of including the latest Android version on new Pixel devices. This means that the upcoming Android 15 update will reduce a year from the 7-year update quota, and the Pixel 9 series won't receive Android 22. This begs the question, has Google already started backtracking on their 7-year promise?
Google has launched its Pixel 9 series, resulting in price reductions of up to Rs 7,000 for the Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a and 7a models. The upcoming Big Billion Day sale is expected to offer further price cuts. The Pixel 8 series still remains an attractive option given it has 7 years of updates still in the bag.
The Google Pixel 9 Series has been launched, including the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, all of which will be available in India. The new lineup features an all-flat design and is powered by the Tensor G4 CPU. Pricing varies based on RAM and storage configurations, and the devices will be available on Flipkart and offline stores through Croma and Reliance Digital.
The new Pixel Buds Pro 2 have been launched by Google, featuring upgraded internals, better noise cancellation, improved battery life, and advanced AI capabilities. The earbuds come with a custom-designed 11mm dynamic driver, Google's Tensor A1 chip, and three microphones for Clear Calling and Silent Seal 2.0. They offer 8 hours of battery life with ANC and 30 hours with the case. Priced at $229, they are available in four colors on the Google Store or Flipkart in India.
The Pixel Watch 3 has a brighter display with thinner bezels, and gets a 45mm variant this time around with a 1.4-inch display. There's now UWB support with a few new Fitbit features that will probably make their way to the Pixel Watch 2. The Pixel Watch 3 is much more expensive than the Watch 2, and for the less significant "improvements" it offers, it's not worth upgrading to the same.
In this read, we are comparing the new Pixel 9 Pro Fold with the Google's original foldable, the Pixel Fold that came out last year. We discuss the difference in design, display, performance, cameras and battery life and go over which areas Google has made an improvement this time around.
In this article, we have compared the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, both part of Google's Pixel 9 series. They share a similar design with a glossy aluminum frame and frosted glass finish. The main differences lie in the display and battery size, with the XL model having a larger 6.8-inch QHD+ screen and a bigger 5,060 mAh battery. Both phones feature the new Tensor G4 processor, upgraded cameras, and 5G connectivity. The XL model supports 45-watt quick charging, compared to the 30-watt charging of the Pro.
The Pixel 9 Pro is Google's new Pro phone and it solves the common complaint that people had with Pro Pixels, i.e, the size. But how does it compare to the last year's Pixel 8 Pro? The display on the 9 Pro is smaller and brighter, the battery is smaller but the charging speed is now improved, and there's a new design language going for it. However, unless you're getting a good trade-in offer for your Pixel 8 Pro and want a compact Pixel, we'd suggest sticking to it.
The differences between the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are — the Pro has a slightly larger and sharper screen, a Telephoto camera, more RAM, whereas the standard Pixel is a tad bit smaller. The Pixel 9 Pro starts at $999 whereas the Pixel 9 starts at $799, making the latter a better bang for buck device than the Pro variant.
Among other improvements, the Pixel 9 series comes in a wide range of colorways. The Pixel 9 series comes in Obsidian, Wintergreen, Peony, and Porcelain colorways. The 9 Pro comes in Obsidian, Hazel, Rose Quartz, and Porcelain, whereas the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is offered in Porcelain and Obsidian colors. The colors on the Pixel 9 are glossy whereas they're matte on the Pixel 9 Pro/XL and 9 Pro Fold.
Google has launched the Pixel Watch 3 in the Made by Google event, and while it's mostly identical to previous year's Pixel Watch 2, there are a few noteworthy features such as Ultra wideband support, smaller bezels, brighter display, a larger battery (in the 45 mm variant), and a few Fitbit app features. The Pixel Watch 3 costs $349 and $399 for Wi-Fi-only, and $449 and $499 for LTE + Wi-Fi.
Google has launched the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the successor to the Pixel Fold, and it comes with the Tensor G4 SoC, a new design, thinner bezels in the inner display, and a few new cameras. The phone starts at $1,899 for the 256 GB UFS 4.0 variant and goes till $2000 for the 512 GB variant.
Google Pixel 9 Series Goes Official with Tensor G4, New AI Features
Anshuman Jain
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Google has launched the Pixel 9 series, offering four new devices with AI features. The lineup includes the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The series boasts improved displays, cameras, and batteries. All models feature Google's new Tensor G4 processor and offer 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+ support, and 27-watt wireless charging. The Pixel 9 starts at $599, the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL at $899 and $1,099 respectively, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold at $1,799.
YouTube Premium offers ad-free video playback with a bunch of really useful features that elevate your video consumption experience, but is it worth paying $13.99 a month for? Features like Continue Playing, Picture-in-picture, Background playback, offline and smart downloads are great. Besides, YouTube Premium also gives you subscription to YouTube Premium, which is a great alternative to Spotify.
I Tried the New Pixel Weather App, and It’s a Breath of Fresh Air
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The new Pixel 9 Weather app strikes the perfect blend of minimalism and functionality. So, while it may not be the more aesthetic weather app in comparison to its predecessor, it's the more useful one. The big and bold font, interchangeable weather panels and a super easy way to search and save locations make it one hell of an app that I'm really looking forward to using on the upcoming Pixel 9.