This article provides tips on setting up a new Google Pixel phone, including updating the operating system and apps. It also mentions the 'At a Glance' feature on the homescreen and lockscreen.

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Google Messages is becoming a feature-rich messaging client with settings like RCS, message reactions, and audio transcriptions. This guide covers essential settings to set up on Android devices, making it a great alternative to other messaging services.

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Google suggests iPhones and iPads could have different default search engines to protect its $20 billion annual deal with Apple. This comes as the deal faces potential ban in an antitrust case.

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Google Messages is rolling out new features, including a text field redesign, camera and gallery merger, and 'Original quality' sending option, which are currently available in the beta channel.

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Google launches a Pixel Referral Program, allowing users to earn up to $500 in Google Store credit by sharing referral codes with friends, who will receive 10% off a Pixel phone purchase.

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Google Photos is testing a new design with a prominent row of shortcuts, including Favorites, Recently Added, and Trash, on iOS devices.

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Google TV has added over a dozen new free, ad-supported channels to its Freeplay feature, increasing the total number of available channels to nearly 160. This brings the total additions for 2024 to around 70 channels. These channels are only available in the US on new Google TV devices.

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Google is investigating Android Auto issues, including a problem where Pixel 9 series devices were incorrectly notified they couldn't use Android Auto due to 5GHz Wi-Fi support. A fix has been rolled out in the Android Auto 13.3 update.

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Google has proposed changes to the Android and browser contracts in response to Justice Department remedies. The changes include allowing Android OEMs to preload the Play Store without Google Search or Chrome. Google emphasizes that these changes could increase costs for partners and impose restrictions on contracts that have supported innovation in rival browsers. Google remains open to changes that reduce burdens on partners while benefiting consumers.

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Google's Pixel devices now have an adjusted color correction tool to help users with color blindness. The feature allows users to customize a range of colors and intensity on the display, with options including Deuteranomaly, Protanomaly, Tritanomaly, and grayscale. This is part of Android's focus on accessibility features for users with different needs.

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