Google Pixel 6a — First impressions are good, very good
So you might have heard that there's a new Google phone coming called the Pixel 6a. Well it's been on our test bench for a week now and it's fair to say, the first impressions are good. It's far...
Android Earthquake alerts are now available in Australia
Whether you're in a known active area, or one where earth tremors or quakes are rare, it's nice to get a heads up. That's exactly what the Android Earthquake Alerts System is intended to do. The system has already...
Google’s Footy Skills Lab adds inclusive features for vision, hearing and wheelchair users
Google and the AFL teamed up just over a year ago to bring the Footy Skills lab to users. Offering tips and tricks for kids and adults to improve their game.
A year on, further collaboration has occurred to bring...
Chromecast with Google TV finally gets an update after 7 months
Chromecast with Google TV users might be in for a shock, with the popular streaming dongle finally getting an update that will see the software update bring the device up to build version QTS1.220504.008.
The new build version, which is...
Google Tasks lets those who prefer paper printer their task list
If you're the sort of person who likes to have paper task lists and tick off your to-do's then Google Tasks has just made your week. The update to the web interface allows users to print tasks lists from...
Google Messages readies message managment similar to Gmail
Google Messages is continually getting updates and additional features and, it seems, there are more coming soon. The changes spotted by 9to5Google in their APK teardown show that Messages may be learning some new tricks from Gmail.
Currently swiping messages...
[Good Deals] EOFY bargains on Google goodies
More deals continue to emerge on tech gear as we approach the end of the financial year. Today's bargains are on Google goodies across not just the Google Store, but the usual retailers.
Everything from the Nest Mini (down to...
Google Keep may nearly be ready to roll out text formatting
Another "finally" moment may be soon upon us, making Google Keep a lot more functional. With the addition of text formatting that we've previously seen rumours of, but now it seems the evidence is mounting.
The team at 9to5Google has...
Google Tasks in Workspace and G Suite just became more useful
It doesn't really matter if it's for personal or work purposes; we all have a to-do list. Those lists seem to be constantly growing too, so it makes a lot of sense for them to be electronic. Then comes...
Leak Time: Someone was selling Google Pixel 6a devices on Facebook market
When it comes to leaks, it doesn't come much more blatant than selling an unreleased device. A Twitter user (via 9to5Google) has sited a Pixel 6a for sale on the Facebook Market in Malaysia.
https://twitter.com/NilsAhrDE/status/1533122007033909249
The listing was for a cool...
Good News for iOS users – Google TV now available on iOS devices
Google has recently launched its updated and combined Google TV app for iOS users, which will enable users to utilise their iOS smartphone as a remote for their Google TV or Android TV device.
The updated app, which will replace...
Google Street View takes to Sydney waters
Technology has come a very long way over the past 15 years, with speed, reliability and capability as a starting point. With those changes have come increased accessibility and now, we're seeing Google Street View take to Sydney waters...
YouTube Music streaming and app tile now available for Wear OS devices
Google has announced that its YouTube Music streaming service is now available for Wear OS users who can download the new app tiles and stream over more than 80 million songs and thousands of playlists right from their wrist...
Google has added an app launcher to the original Nest Hub with the latest...
An incidental swipe on my first-generation Nest Hub revealed the app launcher has arrived. Exactly when the update occurred isn't clear, but the fact that this is a feature previously available on the Nest Hub Max suggests it is...
Google Assistant and Fitbit will be better together
Ever since Google purchased Fitbit, we've known the integration of the Fitbit platform was coming. As spotted by 9to5Google, it appears that the time -- unsurprising with the soon to arrive Pixel Watch in the works -- is very...