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Google is making the Pixel cameras better by making them worse

If you look at a photo taken by a smartphone today, it's hard to find much that's technically wrong. Faces are bright and visible. The skies are pristine and blue. Even at night, scenes are well lit and noise-free. If the physical limitations of a tiny camera are what you're trying to solve for, you could probably label smartphone photography a mostly solved problem. But in our current moment, the photos people are drawn to are not flawless - and that's created a real problem for the people making smartphone cameras. "The gap between what two random people want from their camera is growing dramatically," says Isaac Reynolds, who leads the P … Read the full story at The Verge.

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

At least there’s no new proprietary charger this year. Huzzah!! | Photo: David Imel / The Verge The $399 Google Pixel Watch 5 isn't about the hardware. Sure, there's a new satin pyrite case finish, a few new strap colors, and a Steph Curry Special Edition. Under the hood, there's a slightly faster Qualcomm processor and an itty-bitty battery bump. There's a $50 price hike from last year, too, because the Pixel Watch 5 isn't immune to RAMageddon - none of us are. Otherwise, no one would blame you for looking at this watch and thinking absolutely nothing's changed. That's because the big updates this year are all software-based. This isn't a huge surprise considering Google's Fitbit Air launch in May. And after seeing some Pixel Watch 5 … Read the full story at The Verge.

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Google's Pixel Watch 5 gets offline Gemini support, improved GPS-tracking and a slightly higher price

Related coverage: Google's Pixel Watch 5 gets offline Gemini support, improved GPS-tracking and a slightly higher price Engadget Pixel Watch 5: Proactive assistance and advanced health tracking on your wrist blog.google Google’s Wearables Will Track Insulin Resistance in Category First Bloomberg.com The Pixel Watch 5 Makes One of My Favorite Watches Better, but More Expensive CNET Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health The Verge

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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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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’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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