Google’s Pixel Buds and now playing get exciting updates https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/25/googles-pixel-buds-and-now-playing-get-exciting-updates/
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Google’s Pixel Buds and now playing get exciting updates
Google is sprucing up its Pixel ecosystem with fresh features for Pixel Buds Pro 2 and the Now Playing tool, making them more stylish and user-friendly. These updates aim to enhance how you enjoy music and stay connected. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are joining…
Google Messages on Wear OS gets a fresh look https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/26/google-messages-on-wear-os-gets-a-fresh-look/
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Google Messages on Wear OS gets a fresh look
Google is updating its Messages app on Wear OS with a new design called Material 3 Expressive, making it simpler and more user-friendly. This redesign, already seen on Android phones, brings small but noticeable changes to the smartwatch version. The home…
Google’s Earthquake alerts falter in Turkey’s 2023 disaster https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/28/googles-earthquake-alerts-falter-in-turkeys-2023-disaster/
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Google’s Earthquake alerts falter in Turkey’s 2023 disaster
In February 2023, a massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Southeastern Turkey, claiming over 55,000 lives and injuring more than 100,000 people. Google’s Android Earthquake Alerts (AEA) system, meant to warn users seconds before tremors hit, failed to deliver…
Pixel Satellite SOS: Free for a limited time https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/28/pixel-satellite-sos-free-for-a-limited-time/
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Pixel Satellite SOS: Free for a limited time
Google is bringing a new safety feature called Pixel Satellite SOS to its Pixel phones, allowing users to contact emergency services without a cell signal or Wi-Fi. This feature, spotted in an Android 15 beta 4 teardown, could be a lifesaver in remote areas…
Pixel 6a battery issues: time to replace or upgrade https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/28/pixel-6a-battery-issues-time-to-replace-or-upgrade/
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Pixel 6a battery issues: time to replace or upgrade
Some Google Pixel 6a phones have a battery problem that could cause overheating or even fires. A recent Reddit post described a Pixel 6a catching fire while charging overnight, despite having Google’s latest battery update. This update, which started rolling…
Google Pixel gains ground in the US market https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/28/google-pixel-gains-ground-in-the-us-market/
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Google Pixel gains ground in the US market
Google’s Pixel phones are making waves in the US, climbing to the fourth spot among smartphone brands in Q2 2025, according to recent data. Despite a tough market where overall phone sales dropped, Google’s share grew to around 5%, showing steady progress.…
Android’s QR Code scanner gets a fresh look https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/28/androids-qr-code-scanner-gets-a-fresh-look/
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Android’s QR Code scanner gets a fresh look
Google has rolled out a new design for Android’s built-in QR code scanner, making it simpler and more user-friendly. The updated interface, spotted in the latest Google Play Services update (version 25.28), focuses on one-handed use, moving key buttons like…
Google Messages on Wear OS gets a fresh look https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/28/google-messages-on-wear-os-gets-a-fresh-look-2/
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Google Messages on Wear OS gets a fresh look
Google is giving its Messages app on Wear OS a new style with the Material 3 Expressive design. This update makes the app look brighter and more modern, with smoother features for smartwatch users. The changes include bolder colors, cleaner shapes, and new…
Google’s new search live feature gets a simple overlay https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/28/googles-new-search-live-feature-gets-a-simple-overlay/
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Google’s new search live feature gets a simple overlay
Google is working on a fresh look for its Search Live feature, giving it a clean, easy-to-use overlay at the bottom of the screen, similar to what we’ve seen with Gemini Live. This update aims to make interacting with Search Live feel smooth and familiar…
Gemini app gets a simpler look on Android https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/29/gemini-app-gets-a-simpler-look-on-android/
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Gemini app gets a simpler look on Android
Google is giving its Gemini app on Android a fresh, user-friendly update, making it easier to navigate. The prompt bar, where you type your questions, stays at the bottom of the screen but now looks cleaner. The feature chips, which used to clutter the interface…
New Google Photos editing feature revealed https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/29/new-google-photos-editing-feature-revealed/
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New Google Photos editing feature revealed
Google Photos might soon make editing pictures easier with a new tool called “Help me edit.” This discovery comes from an APK teardown, which looks at early code to guess future features, though they may not always reach the public. The latest version of…
Google brings AI Weather to more Pixels and fights cookie theft https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/29/google-brings-ai-weather-to-more-pixels-and-fights-cookie-theft/
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Google brings AI Weather to more Pixels and fights cookie theft
Google is making its AI Weather Reports available on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a, not just the Pixel 9 and 8 Pro. This feature, part of the updated Pixel Weather app, uses Gemini Nano to give simple, clear weather updates. Users have noticed it popping up on…
Google Search gets smarter with AI video and Canvas features https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/29/google-search-gets-smarter-with-ai-video-and-canvas-features/
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Google Search gets smarter with AI video and Canvas features
Google is making its AI Mode for Search even better, rolling out new tools for users in the US. If you’re part of the Search Labs program, you can now use your phone’s camera to interact with Search Live, a feature powered by Project Astra. This lets you…
Google Home fixes light control and Veo 3 boosts video creation https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/29/google-home-fixes-light-control-and-veo-3-boosts-video-creation/
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Google Home fixes light control and Veo 3 boosts video creation
Google recently rolled out updates to make smart home control and AI video creation smoother and more powerful. For Google Home users, a common issue with voice commands for lights has been fixed. Now, saying simple phrases like “turn on the light” or “dim…
Google Pixel 10 to include new magnetic charging feature https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/30/google-pixel-10-to-include-new-magnetic-charging-feature/
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Google Pixel 10 to include new magnetic charging feature
Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 is generating buzz with a fresh leak showcasing a new magnetic charging system called “Pixelsnap.” This feature suggests that the Pixel 10 will embrace Qi2 technology, bringing it closer to Apple’s MagSafe system for iPhones. Here’s…
Android Updates: Fixes, redesigns, and new YouTube features https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/30/android-updates-fixes-redesigns-and-new-youtube-features/
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Android Updates: Fixes, redesigns, and new YouTube features
Google addresses Play System update issues Google has noticed that some Android devices, including Pixel phones running Android 16 or Android 16 QPR1, are having trouble installing Google Play system updates. When users try to update, they see a “Failed”…
Easy backup for your Pixel Watch https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/30/easy-backup-for-your-pixel-watch/
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Easy backup for your Pixel Watch
Google might soon make it simpler to back up your Pixel Watch. A new feature could let you save your watch’s data whenever you want, without needing to plug it in. This change would make the Pixel Watch work more like your Android phone, giving you more control…
Google Photos to add new backup and video editing features https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/30/google-photos-to-add-new-backup-and-video-editing-features/
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Google Photos to add new backup and video editing features
Google Photos is getting some exciting updates that could make managing and editing your media easier. Based on recent discoveries in the app’s code, Google is working on two new features: one lets you back up only your favorite photos and videos, and another…
Pixel 10 price rumors and Chrome’s new animations https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/30/pixel-10-price-rumors-and-chromes-new-animations/
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Pixel 10 price rumors and Chrome’s new animations
Google Pixel 10 Series Pricing Speculation The Google Pixel 10 series is set to launch soon, and people are buzzing about what it might cost. Based on leaks, the prices in the US are expected to stay close to last year’s Pixel 9 series. The Pixel 9 started…
Google’s new AI tool to check user age https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/30/googles-new-ai-tool-to-check-user-age/
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Google’s new AI tool to check user age
Google is rolling out a new tool that uses artificial intelligence to figure out if users are under 18. This change, which started with YouTube, is now expanding to other Google services in the U.S. The goal is to make sure kids and teens have a safer online…