Google Chat will let people be Space Managers, add descriptions and guidelines
https://9to5google.com/2022/02/28/google-chat-space-managers/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/02/28/google-chat-space-managers/
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Google Chat will let people be Space Managers, add descriptions and guidelines
Spaces in Chat will eventually replace Currents, and Google is now rolling out features like setting Space Managers and guidelines...
Waymo gets permission to charge fare and operate 24/7 in San Francisco
https://9to5google.com/2022/02/28/waymo-one-sf-fare/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/02/28/waymo-one-sf-fare/
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Waymo gets permission to charge fare and operate 24/7 in San Francisco
Following testing in California, Waymo has now received permission to charge fares for rides and operate 24/7 in parts of San Francisco and...
[Update: Claim now] Google adding five Stadia Pro games for March 2022, including Darksiders Genesis
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/stadia-pro-march-2022-games-2/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/stadia-pro-march-2022-games-2/
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[Update: Claim now] Google adds five Stadia Pro games for March 2022, including Darksiders Genesis
March 2022 will bring five games to Stadia Pro in a decrease from the previous drop.
Gboard appears to be testing contextual text-based stickers
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/gboard-appears-to-be-testing-contextual-text-based-stickers/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/gboard-appears-to-be-testing-contextual-text-based-stickers/
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Gboard appears to be testing contextual text-based stickers
Gboard for Android appears to be testing contextual text-based stickers as an expansion of a similar emoji-based option already available.
Amazon Luna drops early access in the US w/ new $9.99 price, Jackbox games, free Prime games
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/amazon-luna-public-launch-price/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/amazon-luna-public-launch-price/
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Amazon Luna drops early access in the US w/ new $9.99 price, Jackbox games, free Prime games
Amazon Luna has officially graduated from early access with new games, features, and a new price model that's open to anyone in the US.
Here’s the new ‘Fast Emergency Dialer’ rolling out to Google Pixel phones w/ local numbers [Video]
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/pixel-fast-emergency-dialer-google/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/pixel-fast-emergency-dialer-google/
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Google rolling out ‘Fast Emergency Dialer’ to Pixel lockscreen w/ local numbers
Google is rolling out a new "Fast Emergency Dialer" to Pixel phones that changes the number based on your current location in the world.
Shortwave hands-on: Sliding into the Inbox void [Video]
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/shortwave-hands-on-sliding-into-the-inbox-void-video/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/shortwave-hands-on-sliding-into-the-inbox-void-video/
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Shortwave hands-on: Sliding into the Inbox void [Video]
Shortwave might actually be the second coming of the popular Inbox client for Gmail in all but name which is music to hardcore fans' ears.
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Deals: Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 from $399, OnePlus Buds Pro $130, more
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/samsung-galaxy-chromebook-2-sale/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/samsung-galaxy-chromebook-2-sale/
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Deals: Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 from $399, OnePlus Buds Pro $130, more
Samsung's latest Galaxy Chromebook 2 sale starts at $399 alongside the first price cut in months on OnePlus Buds Pro and more.
Google touts 270% YoY growth in Progressive Web App installs on desktop
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/google-pwa-growth/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/google-pwa-growth/
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Google touts 270% YoY growth in Progressive Web App installs on desktop
Google shared today that desktop PWA installs have seen a 270% growth spurt since the beginning of 2021. The company is a big proponent of...
Android 13 adds native support for flashlight brightness, here’s how it works [Video]
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/android-13-flashlight-brightness-control/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/android-13-flashlight-brightness-control/
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Android 13 adds native support for flashlight brightness, here's how it works [Video]
Years after Samsung and Apple introduced the feature, Google is finally adding native support for flashlight brightness to Android 13.
Google inconsistently removes last ‘Updated on’ information from Play Store again
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/google-play-updated-on/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/google-play-updated-on/
9to5Google
Google inconsistently removes last ‘Updated on’ information from Play Store again
Back in November, Google removed the last "Updated on" section from Play Store app listings on Android to everyone's annoyance. That has...
Google Assistant can repel mosquitos with this neat connected repellant system
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/google-assistant-can-repel-mosquitos-with-this-neat-connected-repellant-system/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/google-assistant-can-repel-mosquitos-with-this-neat-connected-repellant-system/
9to5Google
Google Assistant can repel mosquitos with this neat connected repellant system
The "Liv" system from Thermacell can repel mosquitoes from your backyard, and it works with Google Assistant too!
Android app deals of the day: Romancing SaGa 3, Tormentum, Run or Die, and more
https://9to5toys.com/2022/03/01/android-app-deals-romancing-saga-2/
Source:https://9to5toys.com/2022/03/01/android-app-deals-romancing-saga-2/
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Android app deals of the day: Romancing SaGa 3, Tormentum, Run or Die, and more
This offer has expired!Be sure to follow us on Twitter for the latest deals and more. Sign-up for our newsletters and have our best offers delivered to your inbox daily.This afternoon’s Android app deals are now live and waiting for you down below. We also…
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What you need to know about Assistant ‘Snapshot,’ the spiritual successor to Google Now
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/what-you-need-to-know-about-assistant-snapshot-the-spiritual-successor-to-google-now/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/what-you-need-to-know-about-assistant-snapshot-the-spiritual-successor-to-google-now/
9to5Google
What you need to know about Assistant ‘Snapshot,’ the spiritual successor to Google Now
Google Assistant's Snapshot is a great tool on Android. So what is it and how does it work? This guide will take you through exactly that.
Google Play system update for March 2022 rolling out with new Play Games privacy settings and more
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/google-play-system-update-march-2022-play-games-privacy/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/google-play-system-update-march-2022-play-games-privacy/
9to5Google
Google Play system update for March 2022 rolling out with new Play Games privacy settings and more
The March 2022 Google Play system update delivers a bunch of new bug fixes, and also adds new privacy settings to Google Play Games.
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More Android phones in the US now use MediaTek instead of Qualcomm Snapdragon chips
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/mediatek-qualcomm-us-top-spot/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/mediatek-qualcomm-us-top-spot/
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More Android phones in the US now use MediaTek instead of Qualcomm Snapdragon chips
After years of Qualcomm dominance, MediaTek has taken the top slot for chips in Android smartphones sold in the US.
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Sony is rolling out VRR support to 2021 Google TV-powered Bravia XR line
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/sony-is-rolling-out-vrr-support-to-2021-google-tv-powered-bravia-xr-line/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/sony-is-rolling-out-vrr-support-to-2021-google-tv-powered-bravia-xr-line/
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Sony is rolling out VRR support to 2021 Google TV-powered Bravia XR line
Sony is finally rolling out a promised VRR update to the Google TV-powered Sony Bravia XR line.
Google ATAP imagines how Soli could be used on smart displays/tablets in the future [Video]
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/google-soli-future-gestures/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/google-soli-future-gestures/
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Google ATAP imagines how Soli could be used on smart displays/tablets in the future [Video]
Google's Advanced Technology & Projects (ATAP) group today showed off other potential ways Soli could be used by future products ...
Google, looking to ‘distinguish’ future Pixel Buds, has been buying up audio-related IP and teams
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/google-synaptics-audio-ip-purchase-buying-spree/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/google-synaptics-audio-ip-purchase-buying-spree/
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Google, looking to ‘distinguish’ future Pixel Buds, has been buying up audio-related IP and teams
A new report brings to light a buying spree from Google over the past year that saw the company acquire audio IP and staff from Synaptics
Google Pixel 6a and ‘Pixel Watch’ tipped to come in three colors each, 32GB storage for watch
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/pixel-watch-colors-google-report/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/pixel-watch-colors-google-report/
9to5Google
Google Pixel 6a and ‘Pixel Watch’ tipped to come in three colors each, 32GB storage for watch
According to a new report, the upcoming "Pixel Watch" will come in three colors and will feature an unprecedented amount of storage.
Google app tweaks its dark theme on Android to be darker
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/google-app-dark-theme/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/01/google-app-dark-theme/
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Google app tweaks its dark theme on Android to be darker
Similar to desktop Search changes last week, the Google app on Android has been updated with a darker dark theme with the latest beta today...
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