Find My Device can locate Pixel 8 even when turned off, coming to Pixel Buds Pro
The new Find My Device network lets you find Android phones and tablets even if they’re offline and not connected to the internet, while the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro lets you take things further.
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Google rolling out Find My Device network for Android
Google is launching its new Find My Device (FMD) network in the US and Canada starting today. It will initially find lost Android phones and tablets, with headphones coming soon after. Support for third-party Find My Device Bluetooth tags are coming in...
Google Wallet adds new ‘linked passes’ setting [U]
After introducing transit payment verification settings, Google Wallet is adding a new one to “Automatically add linked passes.”
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Google Wallet explains unlock and payment verification changes
In recent weeks, Google Wallet has rolled out two changes related to unlocking your phone for payment verification and the Android app is now explaining what’s new.
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Google Find My Device network might launch soon as iOS 17.5 preps tracking alerts
Google’s Find My Device (FMD) network was originally supposed to launch in the summer of 2023, but it was delayed until Apple implements unknown tracker alerts. The upcoming iOS 17.5 update is adding that support.
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Google Wallet requiring device unlocks for every tap to pay transaction
In recent days, some Google Wallet users have noticed that they’re being prompted to always unlock their Android phone for tap to pay regardless of the transaction amount.
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Android rolling out cloud photo picker with Google Photos support
Following the February announcement, Android’s new cloud photo picker, which supports Google Photos and other apps, is more widely rolling out.
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Google Phone app removes Nearby places local search
As previewed in early February, the Google Phone dialer app has removed the Nearby places search feature on Android.
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Google Play Pass subs have grown 120% in the past year, 220M Play Points users
Google is at the Games Develop Summit (GDC) this week and has a number of Android-related announcements, including progress about Play Pass and Play Points.
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New Android wordmark appears on Pixel with 14 QPR3 Beta
Back in September, Google introduced an updated wordmark and 3D robot design for Android. That new wordmark is appearing on Pixel devices with the Android 14 QPR3 Beta.
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