Google Material 3 Expressive battery icon is inspired by Apple
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a ton of new UI changes in its big Android redesign. This is part of Google’s Material 3 Expressive initiative, focusing on more emotion-driven UX. The new battery icon appears sleeker and more modern with a new shape and rounded
With its new plans, is Google Fi finally competitive again?
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Last week, I wrote a feature timed with Google Fi’s tenth anniversary explaining why the carrier was no longer for me. In the piece, I mentioned it was largely because Google Fi has always catered more to international travelers or large families, and that’s become
How to watch Google I/O 2025 and The Android Show
Google’s annual I/O developer conference is coming on May 20, and for the first time, there’s two major events you’ll want to watch to stay on top of all the updates the company’s making to its software platforms. I/O 2025 kicks off on May 20, and a week earlier on
PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amadeus, Google, Etihad and more…
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Google Wallet expansions Google Wallet is expanding its digital ID capabilities, enabling users in the United Kingdom to add passport-based IDs for age verification, including potential use for alcohol purchases, pending government approval.
Google and Duolingo go all-in on AI language learning
AI continues to expand its reach into our lives, and language learning is next on the list. This week brought big developments from both Google and Duolingo on that front. On Google’s end, the search giant launched new Gemini-powered AI tools for users to learn foreign languages. Dubbed Little Language
Google Pixel 10 likely to get a display upgrade that makes it kinder on your eyes
Google has hinted that it could address PWM dimming issues later this year That likely means any improvements will come to the Pixel 10 series This could be good news for anyone who suffers headaches when using phones with low PWM dimming rates Google’s Pixel phones have fantastic screens and
Adding cards to Google Wallet could soon be as easy as a tap
Summary Google is reportedly developing an NFC method to add credit/debit cards to Google Wallet for quicker setup. The new feature might involve tapping the card on the back of the phone, and entering your card’s CVV or CVC for quick enrollment. It’s unclear when this feature will be released.
Rare deal: Get the Google TV Streamer while it is still on sale!
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Google TV Streamer recently went on sale for the first time. This was a special occurrence, as it is technically a new record-low price, and Google devices don’t often go on sale. We didn’t think the rare offer would last long, so we’re
Google launches a battery replacement program for swollen Pixel 7a handsets
Google is offering free repairs and (in some countries) payments to remedy Pixel 7a battery issues. 9to5Google spotted a Google support page detailing an extended repair program in 40 countries. If your Pixel 7a is visibly swelling or its battery drains faster than usual, you may get a battery replacement
New Acer Chromebook Plus 516 comes with a free year of Google One AI Premium
This offer is available from Acer and Google, so the free year of Google One AI Premium will be applicable regardless of where you buy the Chromebook. That said, it is currently available from Best Buy. The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 is a well-balanced computer that performs well. It is
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