2019 was a great year for the Pixel
Published in Mobiles
Thursday, 11 June 2020 10:30

2019 was a great year for the Pixel


Even if Google was disappointed with the Pixel 4

Search engine outfit Google has made it known that it was disappointed with the Pixel 4, but that did not stop the Pixel brand having a great 2019.

Google prepares a TV dongle
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Monday, 08 June 2020 12:04

Google prepares a TV dongle


Sabrina looks interesting

XDA Developers has leaked promo images of a device codenamed "Sabrina". The device looks like a slightly bigger Chromecast with a remote control, and it runs Android TV.

Google decides now is not the time to release new Android
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Maybe with the US falling to bits right now we shouldn't be trying to celebrate Android 11

Google had been planning to unveil new features coming in Android 11 on 3 June but it has decided to delay the unveiling.

Google lets workers back into the office
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Wednesday, 27 May 2020 10:51

Google lets workers back into the office


If they want to come that is is

Google CEO Sundar Pichai told employees that the search giant is targeting July 6 to reopen offices for workers that want to come back to in person.

Google admits “hardware is hard”
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Friday, 22 May 2020 11:35

Google admits “hardware is hard”



But we will still make Pixels


Google CEO Sundar Pichai has moved to quash rumours that the search engine might be getting ready to stop making Pixels as sales slump.

Apple and Google roll out COVID-19 exposure notification system
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Unified programming interface for public health 

Tech giants  Apple and Google have rolled out a COVID-19 exposure notification system, essentially a unified programming interface that will allow public health departments to create their own contact tracing applications.

Two Googlers exit left after Pixel 4 disappointment
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Rare internal criticism

Two top executives left Google's Pixel team following the poor reception of the Pixel 4 and "rare internal criticism" of the phone.

Google plans Android 11 Beta Launch Show
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Thursday, 07 May 2020 10:55

Google plans Android 11 Beta Launch Show


Ready for June 3

Despite the lock-down Google still has a major Android event planned for this spring.

Google Stadia to get 11 new games, free PUBG for Pro
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Announces partnership with EA Games

Google held its latest Stadia Connect Event where it announced updates for the platform, including 11 new games, a free Pioneer Edition of PUBG for Stadia Pro subscribers, as well as a partnership with EA Games.

UK snubs Apple and Google’s coronavirus tracking
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Will do its own thing thanks

The UK's coronavirus contact-tracing app is set to use a different model to the one proposed by Apple and Google, despite concerns raised about privacy and performance.