Google's Foldable Flop: Poor camera, high price https://www.rprna.com/news/googles-foldable-flop-poor-camera-high-price/

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Google’s Foldable Flop: Poor camera, high price

Key Points: Google’s upcoming foldable phone has weak cameras. The phone might be costly. Competition in the foldable market is fierce. Google’s next foldable phone is shaping up to be a disappointment. While the phone looks promising with a better design…

Google Messages, Phone, and Pixel 9: Security and convenience updates
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Google Messages, Phone, and Pixel 9: Security and convenience updates

Here’s a quick rundown of some exciting updates coming to your Android experience: Safer messaging: Google Messages might get even more secure for group chats, thanks to a new encryption method. Scam call protection: Your phone calls are getting smarter!…

Pixel 8a's stunning screen: a bright surprise https://www.rprna.com/news/pixel-8as-stunning-screen-a-bright-surprise/

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Pixel 8a’s stunning screen: a bright surprise

Google’s Pixel 8a has truly impressed experts with its exceptional screen quality. This is surprising because it’s a more affordable phone. Even though it’s priced lower, the Pixel 8a’s display shines brighter than many of its pricier competitors. You can…

You can find lost Pixel 8, even without battery, thanks to Find My Device #Google #Pixel8 - https://www.rprna.com/technology/you-can-find-lost-pixel-8-even-without-battery-thanks-to-find-my-device/

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You can find lost Pixel 8, even without battery, thanks to Find My Device

Find My Device: Offline Pixel 8’s Find My Device can locate your phone even after it’s powered off. This is possible due to specialized Pixel hardware that can communicate with other devices and share location. To enable this feature, you need to turn on…

Transferring data to a new Android Phone could get faster #Android - https://www.rprna.com/technology/transferring-data-to-a-new-android-phone-could-get-faster/

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Transferring data to a new Android Phone could get faster

Android Data Transfer Option: You can currently transfer phone data using a Google account backup, a cable, or Wi-Fi (on newer devices). Google might allow you to use a cable and Wi-Fi together for the fastest speed in the future. Google might also allow…

The menu now has Payment methods and Payment setup options instead of Tap to pay setup and Participating banks. Payment methods lets you see your saved cards and add new ones.

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Google Wallet getting a makeover, gets Simpler Account Menu with Payment Management

SUMMARY: Google Wallet Update * Google Wallet is getting a new layout for its account menu. * The menu now has two clear options: Payment methods and Payment setup. * Previously, the menu had options named Tap to pay setup and Participating banks. * Payment…

Google appears to be removing Assistant branding from Glance widgets | Fitbit by Google renames as Google Fitbit #Google
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Google appears to be removing Assistant branding from Glance widgets | Fitbit by Google renames as Google Fitbit

It appears that Google is removing the Assistant branding from the Glance widget. The Google app for Android (beta v15.11) has reportedly removed “Assistant” from the front of the tagline. It is now known as “At a Glance”, without Google Assistant. More specifically…

Google prepares to release built-in satellite messaging feature, could be included in Android 15 #Google #Android15 - https://www.rprna.com/news/google-prepares-to-release-built-in-satellite-messaging-feature-could-be-included-in-android-15/

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Google prepares to release built-in satellite messaging feature, could be included in Android 15

An alternative satellite messaging service was spotted in the latest beta version of Android 14, and it may be included in Android 15. According to an Android Authority report, the Android beta now shows a new “Satellite Messaging” page that states users…

Google Drive update makes videos load much faster, improved search filters #Google - https://www.rprna.com/apps/google-drive-update-makes-videos-load-much-faster-improved-search-filters/

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Google Drive update makes videos load much faster, improved search filters

Google is bringing a new update to the Google Drive app. With this update, Google is adding Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH) for all fresh videos uploaded to Drive. The videos will adjust their playback quality based on the network speed. All new…

Google Pixel 8 series won Best Smartphone award at MWC #google #Pixel8 #MWC - https://www.rprna.com/news/google-pixel-8-series-won-best-smartphone-award-at-mwc/

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Google Pixel 8 series won Best Smartphone award at MWC

The GSMA gives the best smartphone award this year to Google’s Pixel 8 series. The Pixel 8 series is the first Android phone to win the award since the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra in 2021. It’s also Google’s first award. In the competition, Google’s Pixel 8…