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Google Search will rank websites based on "page experience" starting June 2021
Google has announced a new ranking algorithm that will start taking "page experience" into consideration for Google Search.
[Update: Official] Google Calendar adds Google Tasks integration
Google has been working on Tasks integration with Google Calendar since October of last year, and it's finally rolling out for everyone now.
[Update: Native Integration] Google releases new Chrome extension for linking directly to specific text on a page
Link to Text Fragment is a Chrome extension and upcoming native feature for linking to a specific part of a page instead of the whole thing.
[Update 2: New Lawsuit] Sonos is suing Google for allegedly stealing patented speaker technology
Google has become a major player in smart speaker market and Sonos is claiming they stole technology to help get them there.
The Diesel On Fadelite smartwatch runs Wear OS and has a translucent band
The Diesel On Fadelite smartwatch features stylish bands and vivid color options along with some respectable specifications for Wear OS.
[Update: Rolling Out] Google Chrome adds tab groups to organize tabs by name and color
Regardless of how you use tabs (chaotic or minimalist), Google Chrome is making it easier to organize them with tab groups.
[Update: Print Job Available] Chrome OS may soon get a native printing and scanning app
Google Cloud Print will be killed off in 2021, which left us wondering if a replacement would be introduced. Google is working on a solution for Chrome OS.
[Update: Launched] Twitter is revamping its API with much-requested features for 3rd-party apps
Twitter API v2 is a new foundation, which has been rebuilt for the first time since 2012. Some important changes will affect 3rd-party apps.
How to download Android 11 Beta for Google Pixel and other Android devices
Google has officially kicked off the Android 11 beta program. If you're curious about the next version of Android, you can download Android 11 right now.
[Update 2: Pricing & Launch Date] Here's our first look at the Nest successor to the original Google Home speaker
The original Google Home speaker launched 4 years ago. That device is long overdue for a successor and it appears a new Nest speaker is coming.
Google Assistant is testing a floating Chat Head bubble
Android 11 is coming soon and one of the big new features is "Bubbles." Google is testing a similar Chat Head-like bubble for Google Assistant.
Google Stadia can now play games over 4G and 5G mobile data
Streaming games from the cloud could rack up data usage quickly. If that doesn't matter to you, it's now possible to play Stadia games over 4G and 5G.
Spotify for the desktop can finally initiate casting to Google Cast devices
Previously, Spotify couldn't Google Cast to a Chromecast or Assistant smart speaker from the desktop app. This is finally being fixed for Windows and Mac.
Smart actions can now set reminders from notifications of other apps
There's a new button showing up to let you quickly create a reminder with your favorite apps directly from the notification shade.
Gboard image pasting is now live, Lens replaces Google Search
Gboard can now paste copied images from the clipboard. It is also replacing Google Search with a Google Lens shortcut and copy button.
[Update 2: Live in US] Samsung is planning to offer a debit card this summer
According to Samsung, the company is planning to introduce a debit card with money management tools for Samsung Pay this summer.
YouTube Music is now available on Android TV through the YouTube app
Rather than launch a dedicated YouTube Music app for Android TV, Google is baking it into the existing YouTube video app.
YouTube Music is now available on Android TV through the YouTube app
Rather than launch a dedicated YouTube Music app for Android TV, Google is baking it into the existing YouTube video app.
Samsung app confirms the Galaxy Buds Live will feature active noise cancellation
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live companion app is now live in the Play Store. This firmly confirms the name and the rumors of active noise cancellation.
T-Mobile will require VoLTE for all phones starting January 2021, AT&T to follow suit in February 2022 - Here's what that means for you
Both T-Mobile and AT&T will shut down their 3G networks, forcing phones to use 4G LTE for voice calls (VoLTE.) Here's what that means for you.