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The Google Pixel 9 just leaked, and it looks incredible

The Google Pixel 9 just leaked, and it looks incredible

OnLeaks / 91Mobiles It seems that the upcoming Google Pixel 9 series of smartphones will cease to be secret way ahead of their official launch later this year. Merely a day after leak-based renders of the Pixel 9 Pro made their way online, the vanilla Pixel 9 has also been given the same unceremonious treatment. Most recently, 91Mobiles has shared what it claims are design renders of the Google Pixel 9, which looks almost identical to its Pro variant, save for the smaller dimensions…. Source link

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Sundar Pichai lays out Google 2024 goals: Building helpful Pixel

Sundar Pichai lays out Google 2024 goals: Building helpful Pixel

Earlier this week, Sundar Pichai said that Google has “ambitious goals and will be investing in [its] big priorities” in 2024. This includes AI and spans Google’s consumer to enterprise platforms.  In that company-wide memo (via The Verge), the CEO laid out seven goals for Google in 2024: Deliver the world’s most advanced, safe, and responsible Al. Improve knowledge, learning, creativity, and productivity. Build the most helpful personal computing… Source link

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Google Pixel phones may get a rare kernel upgrade soon

Google Pixel phones may get a rare kernel upgrade soon

One of the biggest selling points of a Pixel device is the (usual) cadence at which Google releases new software updates and, apparently, Tensor-powered Pixels are about to get a rare software update that updates the kernel used behind the scenes. As highlighted by Mishaal Rahman on Twitter/X, Google appears to be working on updating the Linux kernel on all Tensor-powered Pixels. Specifically, the evidence presented suggests an update to version 6.1, which was… Source link

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Google Pixel supports Right to Repair bill

Google Pixel supports Right to Repair bill

One of the last Pixel announcements of 2023 was the launch of a Diagnostic App and repair manuals. The company today endorsed a proposed Right to Repair bill in Oregon and published a white paper explaining its position with the Pixel as an example. The “Google & Repairability” white paper suggests “core principles” that lawmakers should keep in mind when writing regulations. (Amusingly, there is a reference to Project Ara, Google’s “modular smartphone… Source link

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Google reorganizing Pixel hardware: Fitbit’s James Park leaving

Google reorganizing Pixel hardware: Fitbit’s James Park leaving

Google is reorganizing the Devices & Services teams responsible for Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit hardware. This change was announced to employees today, and Google confirmed the changes in a statement to 9to5Google.  Previously, the Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit divisions had distinct, independent teams to handle aspects such as design, hardware engineering, software, UI, etc. Google’s hardware effort basically housed a miniature company for phones, another for smart home,… Source link

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Google’s Pixel Watch 2, our favorite Fitbit smartwatch, is cheaper than ever

Google’s Pixel Watch 2, our favorite Fitbit smartwatch, is cheaper than ever

Given how popular health-related New Year’s resolutions are, it makes sense to expect that a ton of good smartwatch deals will drop in January. This year is no exception, with retailers discounting everything from the Apple Watch Ultra 2 to more budget-friendly options like the Apple Watch SE and Fitbit Inspire 3. And now, a great Google Pixel Watch 2 deal has popped up that our Android readers will particularly appreciate. Right now, Google’s Pixel Watch 2 has returned to its all-time… Source link

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