Google August 2026
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The Google TV Streamer now costs $50 more
Would you pay $149 for a streaming device from 2024?
JMGO’s very bright all-in-one projector looks ideal for gamers and sports
Game on!
PSA: Gemini can adjust system settings on any Pixel running Android 17
A Gemini feature that lets the AI adjust system settings on Android is coming to more phones soon, a Google employee has shared.
Google finds another way to push Search users to AI Mode
Google Search has started showing longer AI Overview summaries for some queries on desktop, including a link to AI Mode.
The 65-inch Hisense U7 returns to its Prime Day price with 43% off
The Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini-LED Google TV is back at its all-time low price of $847.99, with 165Hz gaming and Dolby Vision IQ.
MapQuest Tops App Store Charts After Refusing 'Lake America' Change
MapQuest is in the spotlight this week after refusing to change "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" on its map following an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump last week. As of Monday morning, the MapQuest app is the top free iPhone app on Apple's App Store charts in Canada and fourth on the equivalent U.S. chart.
Google Maps Showing 'Lake America' in U.S., Apple Maps Yet to Follow
Google Maps users in the U.S. will now see the name "Lake America" instead of "Lake Ontario" for the Great Lake that straddles the New York—Ontario border. Google said it made this change in response to the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) updating the name for "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America," following an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump last week.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 fixes a long-standing APK sideloading pain point
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 makes APK sideloading safer with one-time permissions and streamlined inline prompts.
Apple Maps still shows Lake Ontario as Google Maps changes name
The latest development in the trade war Trump started with Canada is an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as...
Google Messages has a bizarre bug that’s sending old texts to random people
Old conversations are allegedly resurfacing in places they definitely shouldn’t.
Google Clock is fine, but these 5 features would make it incredible
From more robust alarm features to richer customization options, here’s how Google Clock could be made even better.
I expected to hate the Pixel 11 Pro, but Google proved me wrong
I expected the Pixel 11 Pro to be an underwhelming follow-up to the Pixel 10 Pro, but to my surprise, the phone has fixed many of my issues.
Lake Ontario is now ‘Lake America’ on Google Maps, but not for everyone
Google Maps is relabeling Lake Ontario as "Lake America" for users in the US after Trump's executive order.
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Google listened, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold improves the experience in a handful of ways. But these alternatives might still be better.
Google made Android 17’s best feature a Pixel 11-exclusive. This free app does it better
Google made Pause Point exclusive to Pixel 11, so I found an app that helps me limit my screen time by making me walk for it.
One of Google’s weirdest Pixel features is finally dead, and I’m going to seriously miss it
The Pixel thermometer was weird, useful, and uniquely Google. Despite being a gimmick, I'm genuinely sad Google decided to kill it.
I use Google Chrome every day, and these are my 10 favorite tips and tricks
Do you use Chrome on your Android phone? These are some of my favorite tips and tricks to help you get the most out of the browser.
There’s no GrapheneOS for Pixel 11 phones because Google cut a key security feature
The GrapheneOS team says it can't complete GrapheneOS for the Pixel 11 series because these phones lack a long-standing security feature.
Google Messages just got a customization setting I’ve wanted for years — how to use it
At long last, chat themes are finally available in Google Messages. Ready to customize your conversations? Here's what to do.
I rely on Google Maps every day, but these 4 missing features still hold it back
I use Google Maps every day. Here are four missing (and quite basic) features I wish Google would finally add.
9to5Mac Daily: August 28, 2026 – Foldable iPhone expectations, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts...
Google further buries search results under AI mode
You might have to do way more scrolling to get to links.
Google rounds the week out with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 for Pixel testers
Pixel owners registered in Google's testing program are getting their hands on Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 tonight.
Google is finally fixing one of Calendar’s most annoying meeting features
Google Calendar is getting a new setting that will let meeting organizers and their delegates save their inboxes from invite replies.