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People are focused on Google’s latest Pixel hardware and services updates, including a rumored-feel “Pixel 11 Pro Fold” shift, Pixel Watch 5 build availability, and new Google Home voice controls. There’s also attention on Google Pay expanding to Walmart and Google Messages RCS issues, plus Google Discover and Gemini getting new AI-oriented experiences.

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Key Takeaway Google is rolling out AI features across Discover and Gemini while simultaneously expanding Google Pay at Walmart and updating Pixel Watch/Home/Photos-related experiences.
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9to5Mac · 1h ago
Google’s new Pixel 11 offers an incredible camera feature that Apple should copy
9to5Google · 9h ago
Please don’t buy Google’s wildly overpriced Pixel 11 Clear Case
Engadget · 9h ago
This handy Google Pixel feature can help solve annoying Android Bluetooth problems
Tom's Guide · 9h ago
Stuck in a dead zone? 3 free Google Maps alternatives that work with zero signal

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  • Google’s new Pixel 11 offers an incredible camera feature that Apple should copy 9to5google.com
  • Stuck in a dead zone? 3 free Google Maps alternatives that work with zero signal Tom's Guide
  • Please don’t buy Google’s wildly overpriced Pixel 11 Clear Case 9to5Google
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gsmarena.com

Pixel 11 Pro Fold's durability test shows Google made the same mistake four times in a row

Google doesn't appear to have learned any lessons from the past. About two weeks ago, Zack from YouTube channel JerryRigEverything subjected the Samsung...

7h ago Sagar
androidpolice.com

I switched my smart home to Gemini before the Google Assistant shutdown; here's what broke

I may have jumped the gun

10h ago Akshay Bhalla
engadget.com

This handy Google Pixel feature can help solve annoying Android Bluetooth problems - Engadget

Newer Google Pixels offer a diagnostic tool that can pinpoint Bluetooth issues with a variety of device types. If your headphones are acting up, start here.

9h ago Husain Parvez
androidauthority.com

Google is starting to show ads on Pixel phones — here's how to turn them off

Pixel phones have always been free of ads and bloatware, but that's changed thanks to the My Pixel app. Here's how to fix that.

10h ago Zac Kew-Denniss

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techcrunch.com

Pixel 11 Pro XL review: Snappier cameras can't hide an iterative upgrade | TechCrunch

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL brings snappier cameras and genuinely useful AI features like Rambler, but its iterative upgrades may not be enough to tempt recent Pixel owners.

8h ago Ivan Mehta

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Android Authority 6 articles

Tracking: Google is starting to show ads on Pixel phones — here’s how to turn them off / Where are all Google’s smart displays? Out-of-stock Store listings raise eyebrows

Google is starting to show ads on Pixel phones — here’s how to turn them off Where are all Google’s smart displays? Out-of-stock Store listings raise eyebrows
+4 more Google is giving you more control over your shared photo location data Redeeming Google Play Points could win you a vintage Spider-Man comic worth crazy money Google made the My Pixel app actually match your Pixel 11’s color Google Messages group chat invite links look nearly ready to go
9to5Google 6 articles

Tracking: What is the ‘Android Pulse’ app that just appeared in Google Play Store updates? / Please don’t buy Google’s wildly overpriced Pixel 11 Clear Case

What is the ‘Android Pulse’ app that just appeared in Google Play Store updates? Please don’t buy Google’s wildly overpriced Pixel 11 Clear Case
+4 more Deals: Nothing gear from $34, Lenovo IdeaPad 2K $600 off, Anker Google Find Hub Wallet Card $25 all-time low, more Walmart finally supporting in-store tap to pay with Google Pay  Google posts Pixel Watch 5 factory images with one unified build Google Home update lets you set light color temperature to your favorite kelvin using voice commands

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Hacker News · u/HimTortons · 

Show HN: ChickenButt a Native GTK Chat Client for Ollama on Linux

What's up, ChickenButt?I made a free, native GTK client called ChickenButt. :)It lets you chat with local models through Ollama, and I figured some of you might get a kick out of it.Here's the repo: https://github.com/pi…

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r/Android · u/AbhishMuk · 

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era

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Hacker News · u/ak2411 · 

Show HN: Visual way to understand things in parallel

Hey HN!Really excited to be showing what I think is a better way to understand complex topics with AI.You start a chat with your question, and whenever you want to clarify something or understand some jargon, you can bra…

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r/Android · u/welp_im_damned · 

Tap to pay with Google Pay is coming to Walmart.- Google blog.

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r/Android · u/ControlCAD · 

Pixel 11 Pro Initial Review: Gemini Intelligence is the highlight, not HiLight - 9to5Google

submitted by /u/ControlCAD to r/Android [link] [comments]

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Does it beat the Google Pixel Tag?

You can buy the Eufy SmartTrack Card E40 from Eufy's website for $35. This makes it slightly more than the $30 Pixel Tag, and slightly less than the $40 KeySmart Card. Depending on what you want to track, the Pixel Tag has a few benefits over the Eufy card. It has an IP67 dust and water resistance rating, and the CR2032 battery lasts about a year and is easy to replace at home. If you have a compatible phone, it can use Bluetooth Channel Sounding and Ultra Wideband connectivity for precise item location. However, the 5mm thickness means it isn't that suitable for use in a wallet, no matter wha

The Pixel Tag will never replace my smart tracker of choice for one reason
Is the Pixel 11 Pro a worthy opponent to the iPhone 17 Pro Max?

About upgrading: 9to5Google often gives specific product recommendations. Sometimes, we may suggest not upgrading, due to various reasons including, but not limited to: increased device cost, negligible performance gains, or environmental impact. Whether to upgrade is always your call, but our aim is to help you make as informed a decision as possible. Google is once again getting ahead of Apple in the release cycle, with the Pixel 11 Pro having precious time on store shelves before the iPhone 18 launches. It’ll be around a month before the next iPhone is available, but there isn’t much to wri

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