Google is rolling out ChromeOS 128 starting today with a number of more sizable updates for Chromebooks, starting with snap groups...

In 2020, Google announced the Android Earthquake Alerts system that basically turns your phone into a seismometer. This seconds-long warning will soon be available in all 50 US states and six territories.

Plus, one of Android's most essential accessibility features is also getting an update with Gemini infusion.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19387473

The software at the center of the controversy is now gone.

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The next budget phone from Google will feature with the same Tensor G4 processor as the Pixel 9 but an older modem.

I love Google Messages, but I think it has room to grow. Here are five features it should steal from Apple and Samsung.

While phones are at 7 seven years, the Pixel Watch 3 is still set to get three years of updates after launch...

The email said: "Technology updates, such as Google Chrome's plans to deprecate third-party cookies in 2024, are changing the ways you reach audiences and measure results. Build a strong foundation for measuring your ads with the Google tag. Delaying could impact the performance of your ads and features, such as remarketing and conversion measurement."

Now I see that they've changed their minds[1] and so I wonder if I need to do anything with my website.

1: https://www.spiceworks.com/tech/tech-general/news/google-makes-a-u-turn-wont-deprecate-third-party-cookies/

I tried switching to Gemini on my Samsung phone. Then I found out the Gemini can't open apps on my Android phone. This is kind of a deal breaker because it doesn't actually replace assistant. And it looks like Google is about to replace assistant with Gemini since it laid off most of his assistant workers. I don't see how this helps.

Ahead of the Pixel Watch 3 launching next month, the Google Store is adding new third-party accessories...

Google appears to be working on a slight change to how its Contacts app lists names, freeing up space for longer ones.

Following handles for easier IDs and mentions, YouTube now offers QR codes as another way to share channels

Google Search is home to a number of built-in tools, with the stopwatch and timer recently getting a redesign...

Google Messages RCS chats have a low-quality media problem. We now know how Google will solve this — just in time for iPhone RCS support.

Who says you need a full-sized reply window in Gmail? Google now offers an easier way to reply to emails in the app.

Google Tasks was updated with Material You in February of 2023, and a substantial redesign today overhauls the Android app further...

Might be handy when you’re definitely looking at an important document.

Google is working on a change for the New conversation page in the Messages app that will add group chats to search results.

Google Chat now integrates with IFTTT (if this, then that) to power various automations. This is available for Workspace and personal...

Google TV has added a few more new free TV channels to its homescreen, taking the total a bit closer to 140.

Critics say Google got off easy as it agrees to pay $55 million into news fund.

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The Pixel 9's "Help me create a list" feature for Google Keep is now available on all Pixel phones and Google One AI Premium users.

Google Essentials is a "new app that makes it easier for you to discover and install" Google's first-party services on Windows...

Now on its third generation, Google says it still can't repair a Pixel Watch 3, only replace it for customers when it breaks.

Garmin has announced that the new Satellite SOS feature coming to the Pixel 9 will be integrated into the Garmin Response service.