This week we talk about everything that happened at Google I/O 2019 — Pixel 3a, Google Nest rebrand and the Google Nest Hub Max, Android Q Beta 3, and much, much more.

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Google I/O 2019 Roundup: Android Q, Pixel 3a, Nest Hub Max, and more

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This week we talk about our expectations and predictions for Google I/O 2019 — everything from Google Pixel 3a and Nest Hub Max to Android 10 Q, Assistant, and more.

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What to expect at Google I/O 2019: Pixel 3a, Nest Hub Max, Android 10 Q, Assistant, and more

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This week we talk about even more Google Pixel 3a leaks and its feature in the latest Avengers movie, some Google I/O tidbits, Galaxy Fold drama, and more.

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Latest Google Pixel 3a leak shows off the phone in detail

Google Pixel 3a leaks in ‘purple’ with yellow power button

[Update: Spoilery details] Google Pixel 3 appears in ‘Avengers: Endgame’

Google’s Android distribution data feed has been ‘under maintenance’ for 6 months… is it dead?

Nest reportedly adopting Google log-in for user accounts to improve security

Google I/O 2019 app with AR navigation, dark mode for Android rolling out [Gallery]

Google I/O ’19 ‘lightning talks’ tease ‘Find My Accessories’ for Fast Pair, more

2019 Google Play Award nominees revealed with winners announced at I/O

iFixit takes down its revealing Galaxy Fold teardown due to Samsung pressure

iFixit thinks it knows how Samsung Galaxy Fold screen failures happen

Samsung taking back Galaxy Fold review units as it seeks to salvage reputation [U]

[Update: Official statement] Samsung delays Galaxy Fold launch until ‘at least next month’

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This week we talk about more Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL which just got a street date, Nest Hub Max and some Google Home stuff (codenames?) and the Galaxy Fold's fold.

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Google Store teases Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL announcement on May 7th

[Update: Pixel 3a, too] Source: Google Pixel 3 could soon be added to T-Mobile’s lineup

Sketchy Google Pixel 3a, 3a XL renders leak out showing essentially nothing new

New report declares Google Pixel as #3 in US market share, OnePlus in top 5 globally

Report: Google cancels plans for first flagship retail store in Chicago

Google sends over $9,000 worth of Pixel 3s to a customer who just wanted a refund

Opinion: Google deserves to overtake LG because the Pixel is making changes that actually matter

Source: Google Home Hub will be rebranded as Google Nest Hub

Google Home 2.10 reveals ‘border router’ w/ smart plug codenamed ‘Zion’ and ‘Speaker V’ [APK Insight]

Samsung Galaxy Fold Impressions Roundup: The future of smartphones seems better than expected

Samsung Galaxy Fold display issues emerge just 48 hours after first outing

Samsung investigating Galaxy Fold display issues, will ‘ensure’ customers know not to remove top layer

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This week we talk about some more Google Pixel 3a and Google Pixel 4 leaks, the seemingly incoming Nest Hub Max, and a week of news from Google Cloud Next.

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Pixel 3a, Nest Hub Max, and much more appear on refreshed Google Store

Google Play reveals likely Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, confirms Android 9, screen, other specs

Codenames surface for Google ‘Pixel 4’ and ‘Pixel 4 XL’

Made by Google’s next Pixel laptop/tablet targeting productivity ‘on-the-go’

Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL specs, explained: Everything we know so far

Google Pixel 3 re-review: 6 months with the pinnacle of Android and smartphone cameras [Video]

Google Nest Hub Max: Everything we know about the new Google smart display so far

Pixel 3a, Nest Hub Max, and much more appear on refreshed Google Store

Report: Google Wifi was Eero’s ‘biggest challenge’ before fire sale to Amazon

All Android 7+ phones are now 2FA security keys for signing into Google

Hangouts Chat coming to Gmail as Hangouts Meet adds live captioning & public streams

Google details what’s next for Hangouts Chat: Guest access, Meet/Voice integration, PWA to replace Electron

Google Assistant can now integrate with your G Suite Calendar

Google+ for enterprise rebranded to Google Currents

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This week we talk about the new stuff in Android Q beta 2, some Made by Google things (Pixel 4 and a 'Nest Hub Max'?), and of course everything dying.

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Google releases Android Q Beta 2 w/ Bubbles for multitasking and notifications

Android Q Beta 2: Gestures now swipe between apps just like iOS

Android Q Beta 2: Volume settings now appear in a handy pop-up panel from slider

Here’s everything new in Android Q Beta 2 [Gallery]

Android Q Beta 2: You can now choose notification dismiss swipe direction

Android Q Beta 2: Media notifications now display a progress bar

Android Q Beta 2: Settings app adds tighter Google account integration, new Android page

RIP: Google+ is officially dead as Google pulls the plug on consumer accounts

As Google+ goes dark, here’s what the social network meant to the 9to5Google team

As Inbox dies, here are the best features that still haven’t made it to Gmail

[Update: goo.gl is dead] Google ‘Spring Cleaning’ kills off Inbox, Google+, more in the next few weeks

Google ‘Pixel 4’ makes its first appearance in Android Open Source Project

Google dubiously outs ‘Nest Hub Max’ 10-inch smart display w/ built-in Nest Cam, stereo speakers

Potential Pixelbook successor ‘Atlas’ purportedly revealed in leaked videos [Video]

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This week we talk about some rumors we've heard about Google Stadia pricing, the oddity that is the Celeron Google Pixel Slate, and supposed YouTube show cuts.

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Why was the $599 entry-level Google Pixel Slate announced if it doesn’t exist?

Chrome OS to get its first device with Qi wireless charging

Chrome for Android’s tab groups are an easy way to organize tasks, here’s a sneak peek [Video]

Google Stadia announcement tidbits: 15mbps connection, Chromecast details, pricing timeline, more

Google Stadia controller tidbits: WiFi connection, USB compatibility, hands-on experiences, more

[Update: YouTube denies report] Bloomberg: YouTube giving up on ‘high-end’ series, cancels some originals

Comment: Using the Galaxy S10 reminds me where Google needs to improve with the Pixel 4

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro go official w/ 10x lossless hybrid zoom, 4x cameras, in-display fingerprint

Gmail rolling out AMP-based ‘dynamic emails’ that stay up-to-update

New screenshots, details leak of Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge [Gallery]

Google Podcasts is available on desktop web with playback and syncing

BBC has blocked its podcasts from appearing in Google Podcasts, Assistant

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This week we talk about the launch of the first Android Q beta, some exclusive Pixel 3a and 3a XL details that we got our hands on, and Google's Stadia game streaming service.

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Google Stadia announced, a game streaming service for Chrome, Android, and TVs

Google launches Android Q Beta 1 for all Pixel phones

Source: ‘Google Pixel 3a’ and ‘3a XL’ are the new mid-range Pixels w/ 5.6- and 6-inch displays

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This week we talk about Google Assistant and Google Duplex, Google Pixel 3 camera issues, and a Google Glass leak in 2019.

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Google Duplex on Pixel expands to 43 US States, coming to more Android and iOS devices soon

Google begins replacing full ‘Voice Match’ phone unlock w/ Assistant-only lock screen access

Google Assistant adds support for smart heaters, air fresheners, and fireplaces

Google app 9.36 preps Assistant on Ambient Displays, more on Notes and Lists [APK Insight]

Google fixing Pixel 3 camera issues, Bluetooth, & more with March security patch

Gmail Smart Compose rolling out to other Android devices after Pixel 3 exclusive

First photos of second generation Google Glass Enterprise w/ USB-C leak out [Gallery]

YouTube will disable comments on videos featuring minors, adding new ‘comments classifier’

Google begins notifying winners of I/O 2019 ticket drawing

Google I/O 2019 will be a ‘No Parking Event’ to reduce traffic, carbon emissions

Samsung reportedly working on improvements for Galaxy Fold screen crease, two other devices

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This week we talk about Google's first-party announcements from MWC, some Android Q tidbits that are trickling out, and more talk about foldable phones.

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Google Assistant coming to Messages for Android and more languages in Google Maps

Google Assistant button coming to more LG, Nokia, & Xiaomi Android phones in 2019

Google Assistant expanding multilingual support & bringing Voice Typing, Actions to KaiOS phones

Android One activations growing 250% YoY as Go on over half of entry-level Android phones

Android One quietly gets a new logo alongside MWC product launches

New Made by Google smartphones pass through FCC, likely ‘Pixel 3 Lite’ and Pixel 3 XL Lite’

Google helps make the password obsolete w/ FIDO2 support on Android, rolling out now

Google’s Oscars ad inserts Pixel 3, Assistant, and Home Hub into famous movies [Video]

Google testing Android Q navigation gestures that replace ‘back’ button and speed up multitasking

Google seemingly delays Android Q APIs that would open RCS messaging to third-party apps

Digital Wellbeing integration coming to Chrome on Android Q devices

Huawei Mate X goes official w/ foldable 8-inch notchless display, 5G, costs €2299

Getting up close with the OnePlus 5G prototype [Video]

OnePlus working on faster wireless charging tech, OnePlus 7 likely won’t offer the feature (again)

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G hands-on: Feels like a slightly bigger S10+, because it kind of is [Video]

Sony debuts Xperia 1 flagship with 21:9 4K HDR OLED, tri-camera system

Sony Xperia 10 line brings 21:9 displays to the mid-range, starting at $349

Nokia 9 PureView goes official w/ five cameras, Android One, $699 price tag

Nokia 1 Plus goes official w/ Android 9 Pie Go Edition, removable cover, costs just $99

Nokia 3.2, Nokia 4.2 go official w/ Android One, Google Assistant button, notification LED in button

LG V50 ThinQ hands-on: This is technically another folding smartphone [Video]

LG G8 ThinQ hands-on: The smartphone that doesn’t want you to touch it [Video]

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