Google has released a feedback survey for Android 15 Beta 4, allowing users to rate their experience across 14 factors, including stability, performance, and camera quality. The survey also asks users to confirm their build and device information. Users are asked to rate their overall satisfaction with the software experience and whether they would recommend it to friends and family.

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Google Lens has updated its Visual Search History UI to a photo grid, allowing users to view and download saved images. The update shows images taken within the Google Lens app, excluding those from Circle to Search and Lens in Google Photos. The new UI displays the date and time underneath each item, with an overflow option to download images.

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Google has released a video comparing the upcoming Pixel 9 Pro XL to the Pixel 8 Pro, showcasing the design changes and size differences between the two phones. The video was posted by TikTok user @pixo_unpacking, who has been a source of recent Pixel 9 leaks. The phones have similar matte black finishes and glossy side rails, but the Pixel 9 Pro XL has a more drastic design change.

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Google has released accessories for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, designed to improve performance, gaming, and battery life. The accessories aim to enhance the overall user experience, catering to various needs and preferences.

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Google is launching a new Chromecast with Google TV, a sequel to the 2020 model, which will retain the 4K resolution and come with a new remote. The new device will be the replacement for the 2020 Chromecast with Google TV 4K, which was introduced nearly four years ago. The new model will likely be priced similarly to the current $49.99 model.

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Google has announced that it is no longer ending support for third-party cookies in its Chrome browser. The plan to phase out support for third-party cookies, cross-site tracking identifiers, fingerprinting, and other similar methods was initially announced in 2020 and was set to take place by 2022. The plan was then postponed to 2023, 2024, and finally to 2025. Google started a wider phase of testing for the change in January, with Tracking Protection being the user-facing branding for the change.

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Google introduced the Chromecast with Google TV (4K) in late 2020, which transformed the streaming experience with a full-fledged interface and remote control. Nearly four years later, the device's longevity is evaluated, and it is found to have aged well. The Nvidia Shield TV is considered the best buy for most streaming setups, unless the latest updates are a must.

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Google is expanding its Pixel Superfans program to Germany, following its international expansion to the UK last year. The program offers exclusive benefits, limited merchandise, and special events to its members. To join, users must sign up with their social media platforms, hobbies, and interests, and provide information about their Pixel devices.

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Google's Spanner, a fully managed, globally distributed database, now allows dual-region configurations for data residency in countries with only two Google Cloud regions. This feature enables 99.99% availability without requiring a third region outside the country. Spanner processes over 4 billion queries per second at peak and powers demanding, global workloads across various industries.

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Google is working on satellite connectivity for Pixel phones, including older models, which may receive Satellite SOS and free service for a couple of years. The feature was briefly rolled out to Pixel phones earlier this year, allowing devices to communicate their location and key details to emergency services in areas without cellular coverage. Google is also expected to include satellite support in its upcoming Pixel 9 series.

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