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Google tweets first look at the Pixel 4, dual cameras included

Google on Wednesday showed off the first images of its upcoming Pixel 4 smartphone in a tweet. “Well, since there seems to be some…

Is your internet connection good enough for Google Stadia? Check it here

Google has launched a tool that allows hopeful users to check if their internet connection can support Google Stadia. Stadia, a streaming gaming service,…

Google Stadia update: the games, the price, and the requirements

Google Stadia is finally available to purchase ahead of its November 2019 launch. The cloud-based streaming gaming system, which was announced in March, is…

This Lenovo-made smart alarm clock features Google Assistant savvy

Google on Monday revealed the new Smart Clock from Lenovo that has Google Assistant built in. “For a more pleasant wake up, and to…

Update: Huawei Mate 20 Pro re-added to the Android Q beta list

Update, 31 May: Well well well. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has just been re-added to the Android Q beta list, spotted on Friday…

Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 features 8MP camera, Android Oreo

Google on Monday revealed the Glass Enterprise Edition 2, the company’s latest version of wearable spectacles for the workplace. “Workers can use Glass to…

Google launches new ‘high end’ but ‘affordable’ Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL

At its I/O event this week Google revealed its Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, the company’s “more affordable” range of mobile devices. According…

Google releases Android 9 Pie to the world

This week Google released the ninth major overhaul of its Android mobile OS. You’ll know it as Android 9 Pie. As the latest update…

Android P will launch on 20 August, rumours suggest

Android P will be introduced to the world on 20 August, that’s according to smartphone tipster and Venturebeat reporter Evan Blass. Although developer previews…

Android P: 3 major features you should know about [I/O 2018]

It still doesn’t have an official name, but Android P is this week available to download and test on a number of devices. In…

4 interesting ARCore apps you should download

Google’s ARCore is finally available to all — if you have a compatible device, of course. But for those with the Galaxy S7, Galaxy…

School’s out: Chrome OS debuts on the Acer Chromebook Tab 10

Chrome OS was a buggy pipe dream just a few months ago, but this week Acer launched the world’s first tablet running Google’s shiny…

ARCore 1.0: these are all the supported phones

Back at MWC 2018, Google announced that its ARCore platform for augmented reality was ready for prime-time, hitting 1.0. Since then, we’ve seen quite…

More Android apps will be able to accurately track your driving, walking

Driving modes have silently become one of the more indispensable features for smartphone users, allowing users to concentrate on the road. But truth be…

Android P dev preview out: all major features detailed!

Android Oreo is running on just over 1% of all Android devices right now, but that hasn’t stopped Google from announcing the developer preview…

Google Assistant coming to way more countries, SA included – report

South Africans don’t need to jump through many hoops to get Google Assistant on their devices, but it looks like Google is going to…

Nest, Google hardware teams to merge, separate branding to stay

It’s taken them four years, but Google has announced that smart home company Nest (acquired by Google in 2014) will merge with the Google…

8 features we’d like to see in Android P

The latest version of Android is trickling out ever so slowly to a select few phones, but it’s one of the more important updates…

Microsoft calls out Chromebooks (literally) with $200 laptops

Laptop manufacturers have hopped on the Chromebook bandwagon in a big way, offering a variety of Google-powered laptops. And the cheaper devices have quickly…

RCS: move to replace SMS gets major boost with Huawei

The RCS messaging protocol is seen by many as the successor to SMS, offering a variety of advantages over the legacy technology. Google has…

5+ great smartphones we can’t officially get in South Africa

Between Apple, Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi, we’ve got a rather healthy variety of smartphone brands in South Africa. However, there are a few standout…

Comparison: Snapdragon laptops versus Chromebooks

December 2017 saw Qualcomm finally reveal proper Snapdragon-powered laptops at its Tech Summit, capable of running full-fledged Windows 10. Featuring proper Windows apps and…

Google at CES 2018: Assistant everywhere, smart displays now a thing

CES 2018 is in full swing this week, as a variety of companies use the opportunity to reveal new products and services. Google is no…

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