Pixel 11 Pro Fold FCC listing adds support for a big Tensor G6 shake-up

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Google, Google Pixel 11, Google Tensor, MediaTek, News

TL;DR Rumors dating back to last fall have suggested that Google could move from Samsung to MediaTek for the Tensor G6’s modem. Earlier today, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold’s certification paperwork was published by the FCC. A reference to MediaTek algorithms in an RF...

Magic Pointer app listing offers an early look at Gemini on Googlebooks

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Google, Googlebooks, News

Credit: Google TL;DR Google quietly launched Magic Pointer on the Play Store ahead of the Googlebook, offering an early preview of its AI-powered desktop experience. Magic Pointer turns anything you select on screen into a Gemini prompt, surfacing contextual AI...

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold appears at the FCC ahead of August launch

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Foldable Phones, Google, Google Pixel 11, News

Credit: Android Headlines / OnLeaks TL;DR A Google Pixel phone has made a stop by the FCC. The model number is GZDQ6, which suggests this is the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The documents confirm the foldable will be hearing aid compatible and will support Bluetooth, LTE,...

Pixel owners can get half off new Google Fi service, but not for long

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Google, Google Fi, News

TL;DR A Google Fi promotion can get new subscribers who activate a Pixel on their plan half off service for 12 months. The promo applies to Fi’s Unlimited Essentials, Unlimited Standard, and Unlimited Premium plans. Act fast: the deal ends July 13. Got a Pixel? Google...

Google Photos just graduated from collage college

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Google, Google Photos, News

TL;DR Previously spotted changes to the Google Photos collage editor are rolling out broadly this week. The app now offers more customization options when creating collages. The new editor is available in version 7.82 of the Google Photos Android app. Way back in...

Google’s upcoming Home Display could bring back one major Nest Hub Max feature

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Nest Hub Max, News, Smart Displays, Smart Home

TL;DR Google’s rumored to be working on a new Home Display, its first dedicated smart display in years. New code in the Google Home app reveals the Home Display preparing to support a Hub Max-style camera. Functionality would largely mirror Nest Cam offerings, with...