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The biggest Google-related discussions center on new/updated Google hardware and software experiences (Pixel Watch, Google Home, Messages/RCS), plus AI feature rollouts in Google Discover and Gemini. There’s also ongoing consumer talk around Wi-Fi competition and specific product deals/pricing.
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Key TakeawayGoogle is rolling out AI-tuned feeds and more guided product experiences, while users are encountering notable app-side issues like Google Messages RCS errors.
Tracking: Google, take note: This phone maker’s new chipset looks like an absolute beast / Google fixed this Google Maps issue on mobile, but it’s back now on Android Auto
Tracking: Google’s inevitable ‘Pixel Watch Ultra’ should copy the Fitbit Air / What is the ‘Android Pulse’ app that just appeared in Google Play Store updates?
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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
Is it possible to play YouTube videos on Android Auto?
John Keeble/Getty Images The short answer is kind of: if you consider the audio of a video to be "playing a video."
Picking a YouTube video on your phone will only let you play its audio via Android Auto while driving. That means podcasts and video essays can be listened to from the comfort of your car, even if it's in motion. 9to5Google notes that some manufacturers like GM have already unlocked full YouTube compatibility and streaming services like Disney+ for their vehicles while stationary.
Google introduced some YouTube media controls for Android Auto in March, a welcome addition for fan
Will YouTube be worth using via Android Auto anytime soon?
An update scheduled to roll out this year will finally add native YouTube support for Android Auto, letting users watch HD YouTube videos on a car display while parked. While on the move, the app will seamlessly transition to audio playback. This can come in handy when you're waiting for your electric vehicle to charge up or if that "two more minutes" friend isn't being entirely truthful.
Google's announcement video notes that listening to YouTube videos while driving is exclusive to YouTube Premium users. It doesn't specify if Premium Lite subscriptions benefit from the same. There's no date
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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