Google Set to Revitalize Pixel Tablet with New Accessories and Potential Price Drop
April 25, 2024 – Google, which previously ventured into the Android tablet market with the launch of the Pixel Tablet, appears poised to reinforce its position in this segment. According to noted tipster @MysteryLupin, the tech giant is on the verge of “reviving” its Pixel Tablet offering. Contrary to introducing an entirely new model, reports…
Google Reportedly Preparing New 4K-Capable Chromecast with Redesigned Remote
April 24, 2024 – According to a recent report from an anonymous source to tech publication 9to5Google, Google is gearing up to launch a new generation of Chromecast TV stick with Google TV 4K support, nearly four years after the previous model’s debut. The informant indicated that this updated Chromecast TV stick, compatible with Google…
Google Pixel 8a: New Renderings Leaked, Revealing Vibrant Color Options
April 18, 2024 – Recently, renderings of the upcoming Google Pixel 8a smartphone have been leaked, revealing four stunning color options: Mint, Porcelain, Obsidian, and Bay. These high-definition images offer a glimpse into the aesthetic design choices made by Google for its latest mid-range device. Reports suggest that Google intends to unveil the Pixel 8a…
Jpegli: Google’s New Open-Source Library Promises Better JPEG Compression
April 07, 2024 – For a long time, JPEG has been a prominent image compression format. However, it has notable drawbacks, including quality loss and compression artifacts during the compression process. Recently, Google released Jpegli, an open-source encoding library that promises to address these issues. The need for Jpegli arose from website optimization demands, specifically…
Google Pixel 8a Leaked in Google Fi Ad Ahead of Google I/O Conference
April 07, 2024 – The upcoming Google I/O developer conference has sparked renewed interest in Google’s next mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 8a, following the success of its predecessor, the Pixel 7a. Recently, the Pixel 8a unexpectedly made an appearance in a Google Fi advertisement, exciting tech enthusiasts and industry watchers. Google Fi, a mobile virtual…
Google’s AI Strategy: Why Pixel 8 Users Face Limited Access to Gemini Nano
March 31, 2024 – Earlier this month, Google sparked curiosity with its announcement that amongst its two newest smartphones, Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, only the latter would support its cutting-edge artificial intelligence model, “Google Gemini”. Despite the phones’ similar specifications, Google cited vague “hardware limitations” as the reason for excluding the model on…
Apple to Embrace RCS Messaging on iPhones This Fall: A New Era of Cross-Platform Communication
March 29, 2024 – Recently, Google updated its Android page, introducing the official SMS experience while revealing that Apple will bring RCS support to iPhones this fall. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the evolution of messaging services, promising an enhanced communication experience for users across platforms. Highlighting the benefits of RCS, which include…
Google to Enhance Pixel 8 with Gemini Nano Model in Forthcoming Feature Drop
March 29, 2024 – According to recent news, Google has announced plans to introduce the Gemini Nano model to its Pixel 8 smartphone in the upcoming Pixel Feature Drop. This announcement comes after the tech giant previously incorporated the Gemini large language model into the Pixel 8 Pro during last December’s Feature Drop. Google states…
Google Pixel Phones Gain Ground in U.S. Market, Defying Industry Trends
March 21, 2024 – Despite facing stiff competition from tech giants like Apple and Samsung, Google’s Pixel phones have been steadily gaining ground in the U.S. smartphone market, according to the latest report. IDC’s recent data reveals that Pixel phones captured a 4.6% share of the U.S. market in 2023, marking a significant jump from…
Google Rebrands Fitbit to Google Fitbit, Reflecting Its Integration Within the Tech Giant
March 19, 2024 – In a recent move, Google has updated the branding of its wearable device subsidiary, Fitbit, which it acquired in 2021, to Google Fitbit, replacing the previously used Fitbit by Google logo. The new branding features only the Google Fitbit text, utilizing the Google Sans font, and has discarded the dot-shaped logo…