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  Google Reportedly Plans to Turn ChromeOS Into Android to Better Compete with iPad

  Google has separate operating system (OS) versions based on the device type. There's Android for smartphones and ChromeOS for Chromebooks. However, there is one such product category where both the OSs overlap — tablets. That is not likely to be the case anymore, according to a new report. Google is said to be planning to embark on a project to f...

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  Apple Said to Offer $100 Million to Undo Indonesia iPhone 16 Ban

  After Apple submitted its increased offer, Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry, which last month blocked a permit allowing the sale of the iPhone 16, is now demanding that the technology behemoth alter its investment plans to focus more on research and development for its smartphones in the country, the people said.

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  Google Rolls Out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1; Reportedly Gets Customisable Do Not Disturb Feature, More

  Google has released its latest Android 15 Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) that bring about bigger changes giving users and developers an idea about new features on the horizon. The latest build is said to add a customisable Do Not Disturb Mode, some new touchpad and mouse settings, and Icon Shape Customisation that went missing with the release ...

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  Google Pixel Phone Reportedly Get Battery Charging Limit Feature With November 2024 Update

  Google recently rolled out the latest November 2024 update for Pixel smartphones which mainly consists of a lot of bug fixes and security improvements. However, it also bundles a new Android 15 feature which might help prolong the lifespan of the smartphone’s battery by allowing users to implement a charging limit, according to a report.

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  Google Pixel 9 Pro Costs 11 Percent Less to Manufacture Than Pixel 8 Pro: Report

  Google Pixel 9 series was unveiled at the Made by Google event in August comprising four models. A new report sheds light on the bill of materials (BOM) of the Pixel 9 Pro whose place in the smartphone lineup has been reworked this year and it sits above the Pixel 9 but below the new Pixel 9 Pro XL. It is suggested that the smartphone costs less to...

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  Google Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 SoC Benchmarks Suggest Only Slight Improvement Over Previous Chip

  Google Pixel 10 series isn’t slated to make its debut until late next year but a new leak sheds some light on the benchmarks of its alleged chipset. The company is expected to equip its purported smartphone lineup with the Tensor G5 SoC which might offer only slight upgrades in terms of GPU prowess over the Tensor G4 chip which currently powers t...

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  Indonesia Bans Sales of Google Phones Days After Blocking Apple's iPhone 16

  Indonesia has imposed a ban on the sale of Google Pixel smartphones, citing regulations that mandate the inclusion of at least 40 percent locally produced components. This move comes shortly after the prohibition of Apple's iPhone 16 sales in the country, for a similar reason.

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  After iPhone 16, Indonesia Bans Sale Of Google Smartphones

  Indonesia said it has banned sales of smartphones made by Alphabet's Google due to rules requiring the use of locally manufactured components.

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  Pixel 9's AI-Powered Pixel Weather App Heading to Pixel 6 and Newer Devices

  Google released the Pixel Weather app with the Pixel 9 lineup in August at its annual Made by Google event. Now the app is making its way to older Pixel smartphones including the Pixel 6 and later, and the Pixel Table. All supported devices are receiving the Pixel Weather app as part of the October Feature Drop.

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  Pixel 9a Specifications Leaked Again; Said to Feature 6.3-Inch Display, 48-Megapixel Primary Camera

  Google Pixel 9a specifications have been leaked once again, ahead of its anticipated launch in early 2025. The device is tipped to feature a larger battery, a slightly bigger screen, a 48-megapixel rear camera, and the latest Tensor G4 chipset from Google.

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  Android 15 Update Reportedly Bricking Some Users' Pixel 6 Units

  Pixel 6 owners are reporting that the Android 15 update has 'bricked' their smartphone, rendering it unusable. While some users claim that the issue occurred after they enabled a new feature introduced on Android 15, other users state that their handset stopped working while they were using it. The Pixel 6 was previously affected by a multi-user bu...

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  October Pixel Drop Brings New Features and Updates to Pixel Phones, Tablet and Watch

  Google’s October Pixel Drop brings a ton of features to Pixel smartphones, tablets and watches. Gemini makes itself felt in more places than ever before and also becomes more capable in some use cases. There is a new camera mode for the latest Pixel 9 lineup while older devices can also benefit from some audio editing features that were previousl...

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  Android 15 Rolling Out to Pixel Phones; Brings Theft Detection Lock, Private Space and More

  Android 15 rollout has commenced for Pixel devices, Google announced on Tuesday. The latest operating system (OS) was globally released on September 3. Google has detailed the features of the update on Pixel devices, including security measures like Theft Detection Lock and privacy-centric additions such as Private Space.

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  Google Reportedly Sent Some Android Devices a New ‘Your Android Has New Features’ Notification

  Google reportedly sent a notification to some Android devices between Saturday and Sunday. This unique notification was shared via Google Play services and was titled “Your Android Has New Features”. The notification opened in a full-screen interface and showcased the recently added features to Android devices. Some of these included Circle to ...

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  Google Pixel 9a Will Reportedly Launch Sooner Than Usual

  Google usually unveils its Pixel A-series smartphones at its annual Google I/O event in May every year. However, early reports indicate that Pixel 9a will hit shelves earlier than usual, with pre-orders starting mid-March 2025. The tech giant may permanently shift the A series launch cycle to the new March timeframe.