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Google Pixel Update Schedule: How Long Will My Phone Get Updates?

Google Pixel phones receive timely software updates, often ahead of other Android devices.
Owners of Google Pixel phones are the first to receive new Android features and security patches.
Pixel phones offer up to 7 years of Android OS updates and security patches, varying by model.
Recent models like the Pixel 8 series and Pixel 9 series get extended support, with 7 years of updates.
Older Pixel models like Pixel 4, 3, 2, and original Pixel have stopped receiving updates.
Google has specific timelines for when each Pixel model will cease to receive updates.
Monthly security updates for Pixel phones used to be on the first Monday of each month.
Google now provides Feature Drops with new Pixel-exclusive features quarterly.
Pixel Feature Drops typically arrive in December, March, and June each year.
The update schedule ensures Pixel owners know when to expect new software features and security patches.

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Google Settles $28 Million Racial Pay Disparity Class-Action Lawsuit; DEI Policies Still Under Fire

Google agrees to pay $28 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged racial pay disparities.
Plaintiffs accused Google of underpaying Hispanic, Latino, Native American, and Black employees while favoring white and Asian workers.
The settlement covers over 6,600 employees and prompts scrutiny of Google's diversity and inclusion pledges.
The case highlights the need for collective action to expose hidden pay disparities and raises questions about Google's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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Gemini just launched its Canvas!

Canvas is an interactive space within Gemini, designed for creating, editing, and refining both documents and code in real time.
Gemini Canvas is available for free to all users, allowing anyone to give it a try.
Canvas is particularly valuable for anyone looking to enhance productivity in writing or software development while leveraging AI support.
Some main use cases of Gemini's Canvas include creating, formatting, and refining written content in real time and streamlining the content creation process.

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NotebookLM’s new Mind Maps could help you learn more efficiently

NotebookLM, an AI tool from Google, has added a new feature called 'Mind Map' to help users learn more efficiently.
Mind Map organizes information in notebooks according to topic and displays it in an interactive mind map, allowing users to quickly navigate and find connections between topics.
The feature allows users to identify agreement or disagreement among their sources, track the most covered topics and arguments, and download and share mind maps as images.
NotebookLM now also supports generating content in languages other than English.

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Trump urged to target ‘coercive and discriminatory’ Australian media laws by Musk’s X, Apple, Google and Meta

Apple, Meta, Google, Amazon, and Elon Musk's X have lodged a complaint to the Trump administration against Australian media laws.
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), representing these tech giants, described the laws as 'coercive and discriminatory.'
The complaint targets Australia's News Media Bargaining Incentive, stating that it costs U.S. firms around $140 million annually.
The CCIA also highlighted proposed requirements for U.S. online video providers to fund Australian content, which may put revenue at risk.

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Google Agrees To $28m Settlement In Bias Case

Google has agreed to pay $28 million (£21.5m) to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging bias.
The lawsuit claimed that white and Asian employees were given better pay and career opportunities compared to other employees, primarily Hispanics, Latinos, and Native Americans.
The settlement was given preliminary approval by Judge Charles Adams of California’s Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Google has denied the allegations but acknowledged a resolution has been reached.

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Google Wallet Now Supports Child-Friendly Digital Payments

Google Wallet now enables parents and guardians in the UK, US, Australia, Spain, and Poland to grant their children access to digital payments on their Android devices with appropriate supervision.
Children can securely tap to pay in stores and store supported passes, such as event tickets, library cards, and gift cards, all in one place.
Parents have tools to manage their child's Wallet usage, with payment cards requiring parental consent and email notifications for every transaction.
Parents can monitor purchases, remove payment cards, and disable pass access through Family Link.

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Gboard’s undo/redo buttons are here, and here’s why you’ll want to use them

Google has added undo and redo buttons to the stable versions of the Gboard app for Android.
The buttons allow users to reverse or redo key presses, similar to Ctrl+Z or Ctrl+Y on a Windows PC.
This feature was previously available in the open-source HeliBoard keyboard app.
Gboard is the most popular keyboard app on Android and offers various useful features.

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Google Messages to save you from embarrassment by enabling deletion of your shame

Google Messages is working on a feature to allow remote deletion of sent messages with a 15-minute time limit.
The feature will let users remove messages from their own device as well as the devices of the recipients.
The exact release date of the feature is uncertain, but it is expected to be available in the near future.
Currently, message deletion is possible only between devices with an updated version of the app.

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How a $6M bet on Wiz turned into a massive 200x return for one early backer

Wiz, a cybersecurity startup, is being acquired by Google's parent company, Alphabet, for $32 billion.
Sequoia, an early backer of Wiz, is expected to make a profit of $3 billion, 25 times the amount invested.
Cyberstarts, another early backer, will make a massive 222 times return on their original investment, totaling $1.42 billion.
Index Ventures, with a 12% stake in Wiz, is set to make over $3.8 billion from the acquisition.

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EU Charges Google Over DMA Violations

The EU charges Google with two violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA)
First charge is related to preferencing of Google's own services in Google Search
Second charge states Google restricts developers from informing users of better deals outside of Google's Play Store
Google claims the rulings would hurt consumers and businesses, exposing users to malware and fraud

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Google, NVIDIA Unite on Real-World AI Solutions| VBM

Google Cloud is integrating NVIDIA’s latest GPUs to enhance AI training and deployment capabilities.
The collaboration offers faster AI model training, smoother deployments, and the ability to tackle complex challenges.
The partnership aims to apply AI to critical global challenges, from optimizing energy grids to accelerating drug discovery and advancing robotics.
The collaboration between Google and NVIDIA has the potential to transform industries and improve quality of life.

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Pixel 9a Joins the 7 Years of Updates Party

The Pixel 9a will receive 7 years of OS and security updates, as well as new features.
Google's policy on updates dating back to the Pixel 8 series continues with the Pixel 9a.
Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold will also receive 7 years of updates.
The Pixel 9a will have the same level of support as higher-priced devices.

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Here’s why the Pixel 9a is missing some of the Pixel 9’s best AI features

Google's new Pixel 9a uses the Tensor G4 processor and offers on-device Gemini AI.
Due to the Pixel 9a's 8GB RAM limitation, Google had to use the smaller Gemini Nano 1.0 XXS model, which imposes usage limitations and could slow down Gemini access.
The transition from Assistant to Gemini will only spare users with phones that have at least the minimum amount of RAM.
Because the Pixel 9a has 8GB of RAM, it makes some sacrifices in terms of AI capabilities and memory constraints.

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There’s a big sale on the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL right now

Google is offering a $200 discount on its Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, making the smaller model start at $799.
The Pixel 9 Pro features a sharper and brighter screen, a polished metal frame, and more RAM compared to the regular Pixel 9.
The phone also has a 48-megapixel telephoto lens with 5x zoom and up to 30x digital zoom.
Amidst other deals, Amazon's eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi system is 27% off, and Casetify offers a discount on cases using promo code SpringSale25.

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