Google Chrome will remove older Manifest V2 extensions
Google Chrome will remove older Manifest V2 extensions in August – 9to5google.com
The death of Manifest V2 extensions on Google Chrome has been going on for well over four years at this point, and the end finally has a date. August 31 is the official and complete end of older Chrome extensions.
Google Voice now offers paid tiers for personal accounts
Google Voice now offers paid tiers with call recording & Gemini for personal accounts – 9to5google.com
Historically, Google Voice’s paid offerings were meant for enterprise customers, but Google is now letting you upgrade to a paid calling experience without needing a Workspace subscription.
These overlooked Pixel Watch gestures
These overlooked Pixel Watch gestures tricked me into using my phone less – howtogeek.com
Most people buy a smartwatch, set it up, and then use it like a tiny phone on their wrist—tapping, scrolling, and pressing.
Your Pixel Watch can do things no other Android smartwatch can
Your Pixel Watch can do things no other Android smartwatch can—don’t miss out – howtogeek.com
Not all Android smartwatches are created equal. The Pixel Watch has a few exclusive features that you won’t find on a Galaxy Watch or any other Wear OS device.
The most useful Google Pixel feature I found
The most useful Google Pixel feature I found isn’t new, but almost nobody uses it – howtogeek.com
One of the oldest hardware features in smartphones is vibration motors. While the technology has improved, the functionality hasn’t really changed much over the years. However, I recently discovered a feature on my Google Pixel phone that makes vibration a lot smarter.
There’s a hidden Android setting that spots fake cell towers
There’s a hidden Android setting that spots fake cell towers – howtogeek.com
Most people never give a second thought to how their phone connects to a cell tower. It’s something that constantly happens in the background without our input, and therein lies the potential for trouble.
Google Earth is secretly a flight simulator, a tour guide, and a time machine
Google Earth is secretly a flight simulator, a tour guide, and a time machine – howtogeek.com
Don’t you think it’s a little weird that Google has two separate apps services that help you find your way around this planet?
Google Wallet will let you know if you can sign up for Touchless ID with TSA PreCheck
Google Wallet will let you know if you can sign up for Touchless ID with TSA PreCheck – 9to5google.com
TSA PreCheck has been trying to speed travel times up with the addition of Touchless ID, which essentially allows passengers to walk through the enhanced security queue without stopping.
Here’s everything new in Wear OS 7 for the Pixel Watch
Here’s everything new in Wear OS 7 for the Pixel Watch [Gallery] – 9to5google.com
Following Tuesday’s announcement, Google is rolling out the June 2026 Wear OS 7 update to the Pixel Watch 4, 3, and 2.
I used this Pixel camera feature once and now I want to use it on everything
I used this Pixel camera feature once and now I want to use it on everything – MakeUseOf
I snap thousands of photos with smartphone cameras each year, hitting the (virtual) shutter on almost every new device. Usually, I shoot in the default camera mode without changing a thing.
Android 17 added a feature so good I can’t stop raving about it
Android 17 added a feature so good I can’t stop raving about it – Android Police
While I’m a big fan of foldable phones, I still spend most of my time using a traditional slab phone, whether that’s a Google Pixel 9 Pro or now a Pixel 10 Pro.
After years with Samsung, these Pixel exclusives finally convinced me to switch
After years with Samsung, these Pixel exclusives finally convinced me to switch – howtogeek.com
My time with a Samsung Galaxy phone was mostly positive—it was the first device I’d owned that had received more than a few Android updates. However, when it was time to upgrade, I ended up going with a Google Pixel 10 Pro
Your Pixel Watch works better offline than you’d think
Your Pixel Watch works better offline than you’d think—here’s how you should actually use it – howtogeek.com
Ever wanted to leave your phone at home when you head out on a run? You can — and there are plenty of things your Google Pixel Watch can do offline, even when your phone is left behind.
Google’s Pixel 10a changed the way I do phone photography
Google’s Pixel 10a changed the way I do phone photography, and it’s just $399 for Prime Day – howtogeek.com
I love the Google Pixel 10a for the camera quality it delivers, but I’ll freely admit the official $499 price is off-putting for what’s ultimately a warmed-up 9a.
I stopped hitting cloud storage limits for good by changing this Google Photos option
I stopped hitting cloud storage limits for good by changing this Google Photos option– androidpolice.com
I’m not a Google One subscriber, which means I get only 15GB of free cloud storage that comes with every standard Google account.