9to5Google Daily 720: Black-gray Pixel 6 Pro leaks in first hands-on video, Google drops $2.1 billion on new Manhattan location, plus more

9to5Google Daily 720: Black-gray Pixel 6 Pro leaks in first hands-on video, Google drops $2.1 billion on new Manhattan location, plus more

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Microsoft unveils Surface Duo 2: 90Hz screen, pen charging

Microsoft unveils Surface Duo 2: 90Hz screen, pen charging

Microsoft announced its first foldable in October of 2019, but did not ship the phone until almost a year later. The end result was not too groundbreaking, but Redmond is trying again with the Surface Duo 2. The industrial design is mostly unchanged with Microsoft opting for two separate displays instead of a folding screen….

Material You redesign rolling out to Google Messages

Material You redesign rolling out to Google Messages

The latest beta version of Google Messages widely introduces a Material You redesign, but the Dynamic Color aspect for Pixel devices running Android 12 is currently incomplete. On the homescreen, you’ll immediately notice the pill-shaped search field and rounded rectangle FAB. Those two elements feature Dynamic Color, with the latter button brighter than the top bar,…

Google Podcasts gets Material You tweaks, Dynamic Color

Google Podcasts gets Material You tweaks, Dynamic Color

Following the big update in August, Google Podcasts for Android is getting a straightforward Material You redesign, though it’s not yet widely rolled out. It starts with the taller bottom bar that uses pill-shaped indicators to mark what tab you’re currently viewing. Meanwhile, that shape is no longer used for the play button that also…