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Reddit The original Google Pixel phone in 2016 had a strong selling point: full-quality image backups to Google Photos for free. That bonus was missing from future models, but people are still using the first model for backups with wild setups. The first Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL have…

SpaceX’s Starlink faces safety complaints from China and rival companies. As Elon Musk says there is plenty of room in space and the race to expand satellite internet networks heats up, WSJ looks at the risks they could pose. Originally published 1/10/2022. Photo Illustration: Sharon ShiUpdated Aug. 25, 2022 11:01…

Starting today, users in Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and Australia will be able to register for the open beta for Google Play Games on their PCs. Normally, this catalog of games would be restricted to Chromebooks or other Android-enabled devices, but it will soon be available able to run…

In other ways, the Fitbits are even an improvement over the Apple Watch. For example, both trackers tout a full week of battery life and a day’s worth of battery in 12 minutes of charging, as compared to barely a day with the Apple Watch Series 7. Some Google-driven feature…

Google delayed the arrival of Pixel 6a in India and is about to unveil the Pixel 7 series. So, does it make sense to spend around ₹44,000 on Pixel 6a? Google delayed the arrival of Pixel 6a in India and is about to unveil the Pixel 7 series. So, does…

WASHINGTON: A bipartisan group of US lawmakers on Monday (Aug 22) released a revised version of a bill aimed at making it easier for news organisations to negotiate collectively with platforms like Google and Facebook. The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act "removes legal obstacles to news organisations' ability to negotiate…

In recent weeks, Discord’s Android app has been having issues with sending call audio to Bluetooth headsets. While originally starting out as a place for gamers to get connected, replacing older apps like Skype, Discord has rebranded itself as a home for communities of all varieties. Besides offering individual and…

Google finished work on Android 13 and launched it on Monday. As usual, Google’s own Pixels are the first in line to be updated, but several other makers are already recruiting beta testers for their takes on the new OS: Xiaomi, OnePlus, vivo and iQOO, Oppo too. Are you excited…

With the latest Google Play system update for August 2022 announced this week, Android owners are seeking out the “Check for update” button only to find that it no longer exists. This is happening for both Pixel and Samsung, though it’s not clear whether this is a bug or an…

        | Updated: Saturday, August 20, 2022, 17:01 Android 13 has been the talk of the town for all Google Pixel owners. While the latest Android OS update introduces many new features, it also seems to have a few downsides. Many Pixel smartphone owners took to Reddit…