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Android now has a tap-to-share feature

Android's AirDrop-like Quick Share feature will now let some devices exchange files and contact information when tapped together. The update is coming to Pixel 6 series phones and newer starting today, according to Google's announcement, and will roll out to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8 "soon." The tap-to-share feature uses NFC and proximity to simplify sharing, enabling users to wirelessly send contact details, photos, videos, and more by opening the share sheet menu and bringing the two devices close together. Quick Share's tapping update will also be expanded to "more Android devices by the end of the year," accord … Read the full story at The Verge.

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Google takes on AirTag with the new $29 Pixel Tag

Related coverage: Google takes on AirTag with the new $29 Pixel Tag TechCrunch The Pixel Tag is Google’s answer to the AirTag The Verge Google's Pixel Tag Is An AirTag For Android Phones Engadget Google Couldn’t Resist Making Its Own AirTag-Like Item Tracker Gizmodo Google announces $29 Pixel Tag coming in November with UWB [Hands-on] 9to5Google

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Android now has a tap-to-share feature

Related coverage: Android now has a tap-to-share feature The Verge Google Makes Quick Share Even More Like Apple's AirDrop Engadget Google’s Quick Share adds a tap-to-share mode TechCrunch Google starts rolling out Tap to Share for Pixel 6 and newer 9to5Google Sharing between Pixel devices is now just a tap away. blog.google

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Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health

Related coverage: Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health theverge.com Pixel Watch 5: Proactive assistance and advanced health tracking on your wrist blog.google Google Pixel Watch 5 Hands-On: Most Accurate GPS Watch Ever? DC Rainmaker Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies WIRED Google unveils the Pixel Watch 5 with a smarter Gemini and advanced health monitoring TechCrunch

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Apple Watch sleep score became more useful for me with these settings

Apple Watch includes a built-in sleep tracking feature. Just wear your Apple Watch to bed, and it works automatically. No need to install apps or enter a special mode. watchOS 26 takes sleep tracking further with Apple’s sleep score feature. Sleep score is a great way to visualize the quality of your sleep from night to night. There’s one setting in particular that has made sleep score especially useful for me.

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Google’s Pixel 11 series pairs a little new hardware with a lot of new software

When I first picked up the Pixel 11 Pro this week, it was clear to me that this was one of those refinement years - at least when it comes to hardware. Aesthetically, the phones are as beautiful as ever, with Google's signature camera bar and bright, colorful backing glass. There are small updates, like a single piece of glass covering the camera bar and the all-new HiLight ambient LED on the Pros. But this year, the Pixel is all about quality of life and software improvements. After weeks of teasers, Google has finally formally announced the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The phones are all shipping next we … Read the full story at The Verge.

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Google's Pixel Tag Is An AirTag For Android Phones

Related coverage: Google's Pixel Tag Is An AirTag For Android Phones Engadget Keep tabs on your valuables with Google Pixel Tag blog.google The Pixel Tag is Google’s answer to the AirTag The Verge Google Now Makes Its Own AirTags and I Couldn’t Be More Stoked CNET Google Finally Launches Its Own Bluetooth Tracker, the Pixel Tag PCMag

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