Google's Recorder app is now available on Pixel 3a, 3, 2

Google is finally rolling out its Recorder app to older Pixel devices. The only phone missing out is the original Pixel. But the other three—the Pixel 3, 3a, and 2—are all getting the app. The biggest selling point of a pretty straightforward app is that it can transcribe recorded audio. Google hasn't indicated if it will bring the app to other Android devices, but we are keeping our eyes peeled for it.

Source: Android Police

Google confirms the Pixel 4, Pixel 2 will work with Stadia

Google had a few Stadia-related announcements this week. And the latest update we're getting is over what devices now support the game streaming service. An updated support page for the service reveals both the Pixel 2 and the upcoming Pixel 4 will support the service alongside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a. 

Google initially said the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a would be the devices that would support Stadia initially. Canada is one of the 14 countries that are getting access to the service. Stadia is also expected to get support for other Android devices post-launch.

Google quietly takes out Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL from its store

While the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL might be available through third-party retailers, Google is no longer offering the two phones in its store. It no longer shows up in the Phones section of the site. And when you try to compare the three Pixel phones, only the Pixel 3 has a Buy button. Google did the same thing with the original Pixel at around the same time last year. The company’s strategy for its smartphones seems to be taking out the phones after it’s been out on the market for 18 months. So, if you’ve been waiting on getting the Pixel 3, at least you have some sort of timeline to think about until you might not have access to the device anymore.

Source: Engadget

Google Pixel 2 spotted running on Android Q

A Geekbench listing hints at the possibility that we’re getting the Developer Preview of Android Q pretty soon. A Google Pixel 2 handset was spotted running the upcoming Android version. While it’s listed as an “unknown device,” the codename “walleye” indicates that it’s a Google Pixel 2 device. With Google I/O just around the corner (May 7^th), it makes sense that testing is well underway. Google launches the newest version of Android at the said conference. Not much is known about Android Q at the moment, except that we’re getting a system-wide dark mode soon as well as desktop mode.

Source: GSMArena