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The 7 biggest announcements of Google’s Pixel 11 launch

Google is hosting a Pixel launch event on Wednesday night where it will show off its latest lineup of devices. But you don't have to wait until then for all the news: We were able to check out the devices ahead of the event and take a look at everything Google's unveiling, including the latest Pixel phones, new health features on the Pixel Watch 5, and more. Google will be livestreaming the event on Wednesday at 6PM ET / 3PM PT. But if you aren't able to watch along yourself, you can catch up on all of the highlights from Wednesday's Pixel launch below. Pixel 11 launches with new colors and a price bump Google refreshed its line of Pixel … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · 2 days ago

Google starts rolling out Tap to Share for Pixel 6 and newer

While Tap to Share was announced with the Pixel 11 series, it’s also beginning to roll out for the Pixel 6 and newer today in a redux of Android Beam.

9to5Google · 2 days ago

Google starts rolling out Tap to Share for Pixel 6 and newer

Related coverage: 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 Google brings AirDrop-style Tap to Share to Android users, starting with Pixels Android Authority Google Tap to Share Makes Files Transfers Faster and Easier Phandroid Android now has a tap-to-share feature theverge.com

9to5Google · 2 days ago

Here’s what’s new with Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a.

Related coverage: Here’s what’s new with Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a. blog.google Google's budget Pixel Buds 2a receive a rare price cut at Amazon PhoneArena The budget-friendly Pixel Buds 2a are even cheaper right now The Verge Pixel Buds Pro 2 Get a Surprise Price Cut to Near Record Low Ahead of Made by Google Launch Event Gizmodo Pixel Buds Pro 2 leak offers an eyeful of its next new color Android Authority

blog.google · 2 days ago

Google’s New Pixel 11 Phones Face Uphill Battle Against Samsung, Apple

Related coverage: Google’s New Pixel 11 Phones Face Uphill Battle Against Samsung, Apple Bloomberg.com

Bloomberg.com · 2 days ago

Google’s Quick Share adds a tap-to-share mode

Google's Quick Share feature is getting a tap-to-share mode for quickly exchanging contacts, photos, videos, and more.

TechCrunch · 2 days ago

After 10 years of Pixels, why is Google still making phones?

Related coverage: After 10 years of Pixels, why is Google still making phones? Tom's Guide I Don't Think Google's Going to Fix the Pixel's Biggest Problem PCMag People are leaving Google Pixel and I finally understand why How-To Geek Google might have Finally fixed the Pixel's biggest Annoyance Android Headlines Google Trails Smartphone Leaders Across the Funnel Statista

Tom's Guide · 2 days ago

Pixel Watch 5 comes with ‘2nd Gen Active Band’ – here’s what changed, and why you should care

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 ships with an “Active Band” just like all prior generations, but now with a “2nd Gen” version that’s made from a new material.

9to5Google · 2 days ago

Google drops the AI Pro to 6 months with Pixel 11 Pro, ditches free plan for base model

With the launch of the Pixel 9, Google offered fairly extensive 12-month free trials of the Google One AI Pro plan, but this is being stripped back with the Pixel 11 series.

9to5Google · 2 days ago

I’m OBSESSED with this hidden iPhone camera trick that makes all your photos look like they were shot on Kodak Gold film

Related coverage: I’m OBSESSED with this hidden iPhone camera trick that makes all your photos look like they were shot on Kodak Gold film Amateur Photographer

Amateur Photographer · 2 days ago

737 Chrome VPN Extensions Caught Routing Traffic Through Proxies. Check If You Have One

A massive set of 737 free VPN and proxy extensions have been found to mainly target Russian-speaking users seeking access to blocked services with an aim to intercept browser traffic and route them through a proxy infrastructure. The extensions, published across at least 40 Chrome Web Store developer accounts, racked up 75,486 installs. Of those identified, 274 have been found to impersonate 66

The Hacker News · 2 days ago

Obituary: AmigaDOS developer Dr. Tim King has passed away

Hacker News · 2 days ago

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies

The company is also adding blood pressure and insulin resistance trends as proactive monitoring tools in the Google Health app.

Wired · 2 days ago

Tesla FSD Hurdles in China & Secrecy in Europe

Related coverage: Tesla FSD Hurdles in China & Secrecy in Europe CleanTechnica

CleanTechnica · 2 days ago

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies

Related coverage: Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies wired.com 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 Pixel Watch 5 Hands-On: Health, GPS And AI At The Forefront Engadget Google unveils Health Guardian features for Pixel Watch, Fitbit MobiHealthNews

wired.com · 2 days ago

Vince Gilligan reveals Pluribus season 2 just hit major milestone

Pluribus became an instant hit when it premiered on Apple TV last year. And creator Vince Gilligan just shared an exciting update on the progress of Pluribus season 2, and when it might return.

9to5Mac · 2 days ago