With the unveiling of the Google Pixel 9 series, the company also introduced Gemini Live: A way to let you converse with Google’s AI naturally. It is already possible to chat with the AI even if you are not using a Pixel phone. This article explains how this works and what you need to consider.
Qualcomm has been refreshing its mid-range chipsets lately. Following the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 last month, the chipmaker unveiled the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, another mid-range SoC that should deliver AI features and better graphics to more affordable mid-rangers.
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Battery Share or reverse wireless charging has been one of the more handy features in Pixel smartphones for years. Since the feature was introduced, it has not received any major upgrades. It also turns out that Google is tweaking the Battery Share feature in the new Pixel 9 series, removing the ability to charge accessories while the handset itself is charging.
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With Google in full Gemini fever mode, the AI tool keeps getting new features. On supported Android phones, users can now get a summary of a YouTube video with a few quick steps. Let’s see how it works.
Google’s Pixel smartphones were the first to receive up to 7 years of software updates, but it’s a different case with the Pixel smartwatches, which will only get 3 years of major Wear OS updates. Despite it being the third generation Pixel smartwatch, this has not changed at all, giving the new Pixel Watch 3 a shorter update policy than its competitors.
Although we already know Apple will launch its new iPhones and wearables next week at “It’s Glowtime” event, the company is also expected to refresh its Mac lineup, including the redesigned Mac Mini. Now, apart from the new M4 chipset and a new look for its desktop PCs, additional details have emerge that the Cupertino company will completely ditch USB-A ports.
Google has refreshed its phone lineup with the Pixel 9, but that also meant a price increase of $100. There are sister models that are not that much more expensive. Can the basic model impress and justify the price increase? nextpit takes a closer look at Gemini, the new ultra-wide angle camera, and the new Tensor G4 SoC in this review!
Google’s recently launched Pixel 9 not only boasts new generative AI capabilities, but the lineup has also transitioned to improved charging technologies, with the Pixel 9 Pro XL getting the most notable upgrade. Along with the enhancement, there is also a new fast-charging threshold that reclassifies rapid charging on these devices.
You can currently count on one hand the number of reviews online about the Audio-Technica ATH6S300BT. Despite the dearth of tests. this Active Noise Cancellation Bluetooth headphones offer great value for money. It also has a stratospheric 90-hour battery life! I reviewed it for nextpit and it’s totally worth it for $99 a pop.
Did you get your smartphone all wet after accidentally dropping it into the water? There’s no need to press the panic button. Here’s how you can prevent water damage to smartphones that have gotten all wet. Also equally important, we share what you should avoid doing at all costs in such a situation!