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Google has finally pulled the plug on Android Auto for Phone Screens for all users

Google has finally pulled the plug on Android Auto for Phone Screens for all users

June 22, 2022
In August last year, Google confirmed that it would kill off Android Auto for Phone Screens on Android 12. With the first stable Android 12 release, the company pulled the plug on Android Auto for Phone Screens on devices running Android 12. However, the company did not remove the feature for those still on older...
These are the Best Smart Speakers to buy in 2022

These are the Best Smart Speakers to buy in 2022

June 17, 2022
The world of connected smart home products is incredibly exciting and constantly growing. But for many, their introduction into the space comes through a smart speaker. And there are good reasons for that, not least that today's best smart speakers are the most easily accessible and user-friendly pieces of smart home equipment. They're designed to...
How to install Google Assistant on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series

How to install Google Assistant on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series

June 1, 2022
After what seemed like an eternity, Google Assistant is finally here for the Galaxy Watch 4. This was the only major missing from Samsung's otherwise great Wear OS smartwatch, which also happens to be the only watch on the market to run Wear OS 3 out of the box. If you still haven't installed Google...
Galaxy Watch 4 owners are facing high battery drain and pairing issues after installing Google Assistant

Galaxy Watch 4 owners are facing high battery drain and pairing issues after installing Google Assistant

May 30, 2022
Google and Samsung finally brought Google Assistant to the Galaxy Watch 4 series last week. But it looks like some users aren’t having a great experience so far, with complaints of unusually high battery drain and frequent disconnection already starting to pile up. According to multiple Reddit threads, Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic...
Google Assistant ‘Personalized speech recognition’ in the works

Google Assistant ‘Personalized speech recognition’ in the works

May 27, 2022
Sometimes, having a digital assistant can be life-saving, but at other times, it can be a complete nightmare. While things have come a long way in that regard since their inception on smartphones, Google is hoping to accelerate things further by introducing a new feature called “personalized speech recognition”, according to a report from 9to5Google....
Bye bye Bixby! The Galaxy Watch 4 finally gets Google Assistant

Bye bye Bixby! The Galaxy Watch 4 finally gets Google Assistant

May 23, 2022
The Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic are two of the best Wear OS smartwatches out there. They also happen to be the only watches that run Wear OS 3 out of the box. However, despite running Wear OS, the Galaxy Watch 4 series has missed out on one of the best Wear...
Google I/O 2022 Recap: Everything you need to know from Google’s big tech event

Google I/O 2022 Recap: Everything you need to know from Google’s big tech event

May 12, 2022
Google I/O 2022 is done and dusted, and boy is there so much exciting stuff to talk about. While Google I/O has traditionally remained a software-focused event, the story was a bit different this year. The new Pixel hardware stole the show this time around, as Google not only announced the Pixel 6a and Pixel...
‘Hey Google’ is no longer the only way to talk to Google Assistant

‘Hey Google’ is no longer the only way to talk to Google Assistant

May 11, 2022
At Google I/O today, big changes have been revealed as to how we're going to be able to interact with Google Assistant going forward. Perhaps the biggest change for most is that you'll no longer be required to say "Hey Google" in order to trigger the Assistant. This was previously rumored but Google has now...
Google Assistant in Chrome for Android now offers to change compromised passwords automatically

Google Assistant in Chrome for Android now offers to change compromised passwords automatically

May 5, 2022
At its I/O developer conference last year, Google announced a new Assistant-powered feature for Chrome to help users easily change compromised passwords. The feature is now finally rolling out to users in Chrome for Android. The new Assistant-powered feature displays a pop-up notification as soon as you log in with a password found in a data...
Which music services are supported on Google Assistant and the Google Nest speakers?

Which music services are supported on Google Assistant and the Google Nest speakers?

April 30, 2022
One of the most common uses for all the best smart speakers, like the Google Nest Audio, is as a music device. The Nest speakers are more than just a fancy music device, but it's definitely one of the most used features. For music, you need a service to supply the tunes. You could always send...
Samsung ad highlights Google Assistant support on the Galaxy Watch 4 ahead of the official rollout

Samsung ad highlights Google Assistant support on the Galaxy Watch 4 ahead of the official rollout

April 26, 2022
In February this year, Samsung rolled out a major software update for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. In its official announcement post for the update, the company revealed that it would soon roll out streaming support on the YouTube Music app for Wear OS smartwatches with a future update. Furthermore, the...
The Google Nest Hub still remains a fantastic addition to any smart home

The Google Nest Hub still remains a fantastic addition to any smart home

April 16, 2022
I've been using the Google Nest Hub (2nd Generation) since it was released. While I was a fan of it when I received it, I've only grown to love it even more. There's a lot that it can do that I'm surprised by, and it has surprisingly become one of the most used pieces of...