Google leaks Pixel 10 design early, sticking to the same look as Pixel 9—at least from the outside.
Android Headlines reports Pixel 10 may have 3 rear cameras. Other rumors suggest a new, redesigned Tensor chip.
Google struggles to prevent hardware leaks and often prefers to reveal the phone to offset the impact.
Google does things a lot differently from most other Android OEMs. And one of the things it does differently is that it’s really bad at preventing leaks—and for years I’ve been sure they do this on purpose. If you thought Google was going to do things differently this year, too bad—the company just couldn’t hold the Pixel 10 for a few more weeks.
In anticipation of its hardware event on August 20th, Google just… decided to spill the beans on the Pixel 10 earlier anyway. The company published a teaser of the Google Pixel 10, its next major flagship due to be announced next month. It didn’t announce any official hardware details or anything of the like, but it did confirm that it will have basically the same exact design as the Google Pixel 9, which means we’re probably just in for an incremental update. It’s not clear if the phone depicted in the teaser is the Pixel 10 or the Pixel 10 Pro.
In case you missed it, Android Headlines leaked a few official Pixel 10 renders, and Google is seemingly adding a third rear camera to the base Pixel 10 model—something that was previously reserved for the Pixel Pro models only. That might be the only “big” outside hardware change, though. On the inside, there’s more stuff rumored, including a new Tensor chip that will see Google move away from Samsung for manufacturing to TSMC, which might either be a really good idea or backfire terribly for a few generations.
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Google has been noted for just “giving up” on covering up its hardware announcements at some point in its release cycle. This has happened with Google several times—once leaks start rolling in, the company just decides to start teasing the phone itself, presumably to offset the impact of more leaks. The company has never quite figured out its leak problem, and in the past, we’ve gone as far as having prototypes out in the public. That hasn’t happened in quite a while, thankfully, but Google hasn’t exactly tightened things up either. Just this year, it wasn’t secretive enough with the location it chose for shooting its marketing materials, resulting in real-life pictures of the phone leaking to the public.
If you want to know what’s next in the Google Pixel range, you’ll have to wait until August 20th, when Google will do a full unveil with specs and availability information. We’ll get more info through leaks, surely, but the official announcement is less than a month away.
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Google’s Pixel 10 launch event is just under a month away, but the company is already revealing the official design of the base phone.
You can currently see a video of the phone on Google’s website (and below). It looks just like the official renders that leaked earlier today, which showed that the phone will have a third back camera (which is rumored to be a telephoto sensor).
That third camera appears to be the biggest change – otherwise, the Pixel 10 strongly resembles the Pixel 9. Google’s video shows the phone in a gray-ish blue color that I personally think looks quite nice.
While Google didn’t share anything else beyond this brief look at how the phone looks, we won’t have to wait too much longer to learn more about it, as the Pixel 10 launch event is scheduled for August 20th.
This isn’t the first time Google has spoiled the design of its new phones ahead of its own reveal. Almost exactly a year ago, the company revealed the look of the Pixel 9 Pro before sharing all of the details about the phone a few weeks later.
Might get thinner bezels and slightly thicker design.
Google’s launch event is set for August 20.
Google’s next hardware event is locked in for August 20 in New York City, where the spotlight will be on new Pixel phones, earbuds, and a fresh version of the Pixel Watch. The invite doesn’t give much away, but the timing lines up with the usual fall product cycle, and leaks are already hinting at a few meaningful changes for the next-gen watch.
Rumors point to a slightly thicker watch body that could make room for a bigger battery, which is great news if you’ve been frustrated by charging your Pixel Watch every night. And while it’s expected to keep the signature round look, leaks suggest thinner bezels for a more modern face. If you’ve been hoping for longer battery life and wireless charging, this might be the upgrade you’re looking for.
The Bottom Line
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is rumored to offer wireless charging, a larger battery, and thinner bezels that could make it more practical and stylish. We’ll know for sure at the August 20 launch event.
As is tradition, Google has already shown off at least one of its new Pixel phones before it’s announced. The front page of the Google Store currently features a short video teasing one of the Pixel 10 smartphones the company is announcing on August 20.
If you take the webpage literally, then Google’s video is showing off the base Pixel 10, which has a similar look to the Pixel 9, with some key differences. Those include a new grayish-blue finish, a tweaked back design that makes the back of the phone looks like it’s rising out of the frame and an additional camera. If you haven’t gotten to try a Pixel 9, last year’s phone only had wide and ultrawide cameras, with the telephoto lens exclusive to the Pixel 9 Pro models. Leaks suggest Google is giving all of its phones telephoto cameras in 2025, though it’s still possible the phone in the video is a Pixel 10 Pro.
There’s not much to glean from the video beyond that. Some of that could be because of the more modest approach Google is rumored to be taking with its new phones, focusing on technical improvements — like a new Tensor chip — rather than radical new designs.
Google runs a leaky ship when it comes to hardware, with most of its new products reported on well in advance of the company actually announcing them. In recent years, Google has seemingly embraced that, teasing the Pixel 9 lineup ahead of launch last year, and revealing the Pixel 7 months before it was announced in October 2022.
Chevrolet’s full-size Trail Boss balances a rugged exterior with the smart dashboard tech powered by Google.
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The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss is as brash a pickup as its name implies, what with its diesel engine, lifted suspension and meaty mud tires. However, this brawny brute is packed to the brim with brainy tech as well, including a massive infotainment overhaul powered by Google Assistant and Android.
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Excellent Google-powered tech
Comfortable ride on and off`road
Multiple engine options, including a diesel
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No Super Cruise for Trail Bosses
Louder, rougher ride than competing models
Google Assistant-powered cabin tech
Last year’s 8-inch display and physical gauges have been replaced by the massive 13.4-inch Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system and a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster. The entire dashboard has been reshaped around these larger screens, but the Silverado manages to keep nearly all of its physical controls for climate, volume and various other functions intact.
Chevrolet Infotainment 3 is based on Android Automotive OS and integrates various Google services, such as the Google Play app store and Google Assistant voice commands. Android Automotive OS is different from the more common Android Auto. The latter runs on your phone and is projected to the dashboard’s display; Android Automotive OS is baked into the hardware and uses the vehicle’s onboard OnStar Services connection for data, so it works even if you leave your phone at home. Of course, wired and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity are still supported, which is great for multiple users who share a vehicle, prefer Apple’s software, or just don’t want to fuss with setting up various user accounts.
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Chevrolet Infotainment 3 with Google Built-in puts Google’s Maps and Assistant front and center in the dashboard.
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Speaking of user accounts, the system works best when you’re logged into Google, which you can do directly on the touch display. The login process is similar to setting up an Android account for the first time and even supports two-factor authentication via SMS, authenticator app, a notification sent to an Android phone or, most surprisingly, even hardware security keys via the Silverado’s USB ports. Once logged in, users can opt to give Google access to your location and data for destination suggestions, personalized reminders and other functions. You can also set a PIN to secure that private information from other drivers.
Logging into the system also grants access to Google Maps, which is the primary onboard navigation app for the Silverado. This syncs recent and saved locations, contacts and more automatically. Map and traffic data are pulled from the cloud, but can be cached offline just like the familiar phone app. The system will automatically download and periodically update map data for areas that you frequently drive, like near your home or office, or you can manually download street data for off-the-grid areas where you plan on driving.
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Of course, you can still run Android Auto (or Apple CarPlay) inside of this Android Automotive OS suite.
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One of the core benefits of baking Android into the dashboard is installing applications from the Play Store. This is a curated version of the Store showcasing vehicle-appropriate media apps, such as music, news and podcast players. Apps can be downloaded and stored onboard, appearing in the list of audio sources alongside satellite radio, terrestrial radio, Bluetooth and USB media for easy access.
In the same way that Google Maps serves as the primary navigation software, Google Assistant handles all of the Silverado’s voice command functions. The software works with or without a data connection — though it’s able to handle much more complex, natural voice commands when connected to the cloud — with either the tap of a steering wheel button, the Google Assistant icon that’s persistent on the left edge of the touchscreen, or by speaking the “Hey, Google” command. Google Assistant can be used to initiate phone calls, send text messages, set destinations for navigation, access Google Home smart devices and control many of the Silverado’s creature comforts. Just say, “Hey, Google, set the temperature to 69 degrees” or “listen to 88.5 FM.”
The Google Assistant integration is so cleverly thought out that, if the cabin fans are blowing at full speed, saying “Hey, Google” will temporarily quiet them so the microphones can more clearly understand your command, resuming the previous speed when you’re finished talking. Neat.
2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 Trail Boss: Offroad and Online
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Creature comforts and driver-assistance tech
In the Silverado’s cabin, you’ll find a standard wireless phone charger on the center console and both USB Type-C and Type-A ports on the dashboard. In the bed, there’s a 120-volt AC inverter that can power tools and small appliances. Remote start allows drivers to precondition the cabin on especially hot or cold mornings.
Upgrading to the Trail Boss Premium package ($4,000) adds leather trim, spray-on bed liner, perimeter lighting, a power lift and release tailgate and more. However, my example has the $445 Multiflex tailgate, which requires the removal of the power option. Heated seats are standard and my example should have featured a heated steering wheel, but supply chain shortages meant that it shipped without it. Chevy includes a $25 credit for the trouble with a provision for a retrofit once parts stock returns to normal levels.
The Chevy Safety Assist driver-aid suite is also standard for 2022. That gets you automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, automatic high beams and a following distance indicator. However, opting for the aforementioned Premium package steps the game up with a surround-view camera system, rear cross-traffic alert with auto braking and pedestrian alert, and helpful trailering features, including a hitch-view camera, hookups for a dedicated trailer camera and extended blind-spot monitoring that covers the length of a trailer.
Buyers can also spec adaptive cruise control as a $500 a la carte option. It works remarkably well with the lane-keeping system, which is surprising on a vehicle this large with a lifted suspension. Adaptive cruise works in stop-and-go traffic and does an excellent job maintaining a consistent distance at low and moderate speeds. It can even smoothly handle drivers cutting in without jerky braking. Sadly, the Trail Boss is not available with General Motors’ new Super Cruise hands-free highway assist system; that top-spec tech can only be had on the High Country trim.
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You can still get the Silverado Trail Boss with a torquey, turbocharged diesel engine.
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Duramax 3.0-liter turbodiesel
The Trail Boss comes standard with four-wheel drive but can be optioned with any engine available for the 2022 Silverado — that includes the 5.3-liter or 6.2-liter V8s, and even the 2.7-liter turbo four-cylinder. My example has the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel I6 under the hood mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. This inline six-cylinder makes 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. That’s the lowest horsepower of the available engines, but it ties with the 6.2L V8 for the most torque. That said, the turbodiesel delivers torque much more linearly, peaking at just 1,500 rpm versus the gasoline engine’s 4,100 rpm.
The increased curb weight of the beefier block technically lowers the maximum trailer rating by 100 pounds versus the big V8, but it’s still a respectable 9,000 pounds in total. Payload, on the other hand, is up 200 pounds to 2,385. Cranking out max torque so close to idle, the diesel is still the preferred engine for more relaxed and efficient trailering of heavy loads. Its performance should also give the diesel an advantage for low-ratio rock and trail crawling.
The EPA estimates the diesel’s fuel economy at 21 mpg combined, breaking out to 20 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. I averaged 21.3 mpg during my nearly 250 miles of easy highway testing. That’s a touch short of the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel’s 24 mpg combined, but also better than the gasoline-only Ford F-150 Tremor’s 18 mpg combined figure.
Like a boss
The Trail Boss has a number of enhancements over the Silverado LT, including chassis, suspension and rolling stock upgrades aimed at making it more off-road ready. That starts where the rubber meets the road with standard 18-inch wheels wrapped with LT275/65R18 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac mud-terrain tires. Optional 20-inch wheels are available, but that feels more like a Trail Middle-Manager than a Boss.
Ground clearance is boosted with a 2-inch lift on Z71 off-road monotube shocks, while the undercarriage receives protection in the form of standard skid plates. The 4×4 system upgrades with an auto-locking rear differential and an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case. Hill-descent control helps keep the shiny side up when coming down from a big climb. The Trail Boss also features a heavy-duty air filter that should last longer in dusty conditions and, of course, bright red recovery hooks.
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The Z71 off-road suspension with a 2-inch lift and big, mud-terrain tires are standard Trail Boss equipment.
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The Silverado’s solid axle rear suspension is very truck-ish and bouncy over uneven surfaces, but pretty decent steering feel and a surprisingly street-friendly tune on the lifted dampers make for an even and comfortable ride around town and on the highway. Road noise from the knobby rubber is noticeable enough that I probably wouldn’t pick this spec as a dedicated commuter, but not so much that it’d be a deal-breaker for weekend warrior types. Overall, the Trail Boss’ off-road upgrades don’t compromise too much in the way of daily livability.
Pricing and competition
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss 4WD starts at $53,695 including a $1,695 destination charge. With the diesel engine, premium package and a handful of upgrades, the as-tested price climbs to $63,070. That’s quite a bit more than the cheapest $36,395 regular-cab WT base model, but also a fair bit cheaper than the $72,870 High Country we tested earlier this year.
More importantly, the Silverado is less expensive than a comparably equipped Ram 1500 Rebel with its diesel engine (around $66,030 with options). The
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Tremor is even more expensive at around $70,005 comparably equipped, and it isn’t available with a diesel. That said, Ford’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 is a peach of a petrol power plant and, for around $1,995 more, the Tremor can also be had with BlueCruise, Ford’s hands-free answer to Super Cruise — a feature even Trail Bosses must live without.
Even die-hard fans of the Bow Tie badge will want to at least test drive the Ford — but don’t dismiss the Chevy too soon. The updates to the cabin and, more importantly, the Google-powered dashboard tech make the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss a more competitive pickup than ever before for light off-road and daily driving duties.
Google’s built-in password manager feels convenient until you realize what you’re missing. After switching to Bitwarden’s Chrome extension, you’re less likely to go back as the difference in features, security, and reliability is impressive—and it’s simple to get started.
Bitwarden Offers Everything Google Password Manager Doesn’t
From personal experience, sticking with the default option isn’t always the wisest choice. Google’s Password Manager is built for convenience, but that’s where its benefits seem to end. When you dig deeper, you realize its limitations. It lacks the robust security features and cross-platform flexibility that are essential, a significant reason to avoid your browser’s password manager.
I value having my data accessible everywhere, not just within a single browser or ecosystem. Bitwarden shines here. It offers standalone apps for every major platform you can think of. You can access your passwords on the laptop and phone without being tethered to Chrome, a limitation I have grown to resent with Google’s tool.
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Security is another area where I found Google’s offering to be lacking. While you can debate whether the Google Password Manager is safe and secure, its feature set is basic at best. Bitwarden, on the other hand, is an open-source platform. This means its code is publicly available for security experts to scrutinize, which provides a level of transparency and trust that a closed-source system cannot match.
Another reason is that Bitwarden goes beyond simple password storage. You can store secure notes, credit card information, and personal identities within the same encrypted vault. This is something I find handy, as all the credentials are protected in one place.
Many of us want the ease of a strong password manager integrated directly into the browser. Getting started with a proper alternative like Bitwarden is simple, but adding the extension isn’t enough. You need to integrate it properly to replace Google’s built-in manager.
First, install the Bitwarden browser extension and pin it to your browser’s toolbar for easy access. To avoid conflicts and make Bitwarden the primary password manager, you must first disable Google’s default behavior.
Navigate to Chrome’s settings by typing chrome://settings into the address bar.
Go to the Autofill and passwords section and click Google Password Manager.
Turn off the toggles for both Offer to save passwords and Sign in automatically.
Now, you can tell Bitwarden to take over autofill duties.
Open the Bitwarden extension and click the Settings tab at the bottom.
Select the Autofill menu option.
Check the Make Bitwarden your default password manager and Auto-fill on page load. This gives Bitwarden permission to save and fill your credentials.
Migrate Your Passwords to Bitwarden
With Bitwarden installed and configured, your first move should be to migrate your existing passwords from Google. This is an important step as it ensures you’re not managing credentials across two different systems, which defeats the purpose of switching. The process is straightforward, but you need to export your data from Google Password Manager first.
Navigate back to the Google Password Manager settings page.
Click the gear icon for Settings on the right.
Select Export passwords. You’ll be prompted to enter your computer’s password to authorize the download of a .csv file.
Now open the Bitwarden web vault by navigating to vault.bitwarden.com.
Go to Tools and then click Import data.
From the File format dropdown menu, select Chrome (csv) as the file format.
Choose the exported .csv file and click Import data.
This .csv file is an unencrypted, plain-text document containing all your usernames and passwords. Once you confirm the import was successful, immediately and securely delete the .csv file from your computer.
After importing the data, you can create categories like Work, Personal, and Shopping to find credentials faster. This makes Bitwarden feel more manageable than Google’s flat list approach.
Bitwarden makes it harder for hackers to access your passwords, as it sends you two-factor authentication (2FA) emails by default for your master password. This single step increases your vault’s security beyond the default settings.
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But simply storing passwords is just scratching the surface. If you ever need to send a password to a colleague or family member, instead of insecurely pasting it into a messenger app, you can use Bitwarden Send. This feature lets you share credentials or text through a secure, temporary link that automatically expires—a far safer approach.
It can be your single source of truth for all sensitive information, not just web logins. You can use Bitwarden Secure Notes to store everything from software license keys and Wi-Fi passwords to backup codes for other services. It consolidates all the scattered pieces of your credentials into one encrypted and searchable location, which is something a basic browser manager could not do.
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The switch takes minutes, yet the benefits last indefinitely. Your passwords deserve better protection than Google’s basic offering, and Bitwarden delivers exactly that without compromise.
Google Sheets can do a lot—but with Apps Script, it does everything. I’d been using Sheets for years without touching this feature. Once I did, I started automating the chores I didn’t even realize were slowing me down.
Automating Boring Tasks
If you’re tired of repeating the same task over and over again in Google Sheets, whether it’s inserting a date, cleaning up text, applying formatting, or exporting data, Apps Script can help you automate that.
For instance, you can easily insert the current date in Google Sheets by pressing Ctrl + ; on Windows or Cmd + ; on Mac. But if you need it to be in a particular format like yyyy-MM-dd, you must use a formula or do some manual formatting. With Apps Script, you can create a function that gets the current date, formats it as desired, and then inserts it into the selected cells.
You only need to do this once, and you can reuse it wherever you need it. Here is an example of what the script would look like:
functioninsertCurrentDate() { var sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getActiveSheet(); var selectedCell = sheet.getActiveCell(); var currentDate = newDate(); var formattedDate = Utilities.formatDate(currentDate, Session.getScriptTimeZone(),'yyyy-MM-dd'); selectedCell.setValue(formattedDate); }
If you are following along, I will show you how to run the above code from within a spreadsheet in the next section.
Create Customized Spreadsheets
One way Apps Script helps you customize your spreadsheet is by letting you create specialized tools that streamline your workflow. For instance, you can insert a button that applies formatting or performs advanced calculations, or create dashboards that help you to easily analyze your data. These capabilities are far beyond anything Google Sheets can do on its own.
Continuing with our example from the previous section, we can add a custom menu item that allows us to run the function from within the spreadsheet. Here is the script that does that (insert above the function in the previous section):
functiononOpen(){ var ui = SpreadsheetApp.getUi(); ui.createMenu('My Menu').addItem('InsertCurrentDate', 'insertCurrentDate').addToUi(); }
Once you run this code in Apps Script and refresh Google Sheets, you will see My Menu appear in the top menu. Now, you can insert the current date in a selected cell by clicking My Menu > Insert Current Date.
Perform Specific Calculations Through Custom Functions
Google Sheets doesn’t always have the functions you need to perform specific calculations. In cases like these, creating your own function using Apps Script, inserting the calculation into it, and using it within the sheet (just like you would any other) is the way to go. This also means that you don’t have to repeat the complex calculations throughout the script, making your spreadsheet cleaner and more readable.
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Consider the function below that accepts a date and checks how many days have passed since the current day (similarly to calculating the difference between two dates) to determine the due date:
functionCHECKDUEDATE(inputDate) { var today = newDate(); var timeDiff = today - inputDate; var daysDiff = Math.floor(timeDiff / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24));
Depending on the date entered, it says if it’s overdue, if the days difference is less than zero, how many days are left if greater than zero, or due that day if equal to zero.
The best part of Apps Script is that you can create a time-based trigger that runs the function at a specific time (e.g., midnight) to dynamically update the due date. It can even be used for conditional formatting—the possibilities are many.
You Can Use Apps Script with Other Google Services
Apps Script allows you to integrate your spreadsheets with other Google services, including Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Docs. This capability enables you to build comprehensive workflows that span multiple tools in the Google ecosystem.
Here is an example script that extracts the body text from a Google Docs document and inserts it into cell A1:
functiongetBodyTextFromGoogleDoc() { const doc = DocumentApp.openById("insert Google Docs ID here"); const bodyText = doc.getBody().getText();
Be sure to replace insert Google Docs ID here in the second line with the ID of the Google Docs document you want to get the body text from (don’t remove the parentheses).
Apps Script Is Not That Hard to Learn
If you have some basic programming knowledge, Apps Script is particularly easy to learn. This is especially true if you’re familiar with JavaScript, as that is the primary language used by the platform. You can start slowly with simple automations and tasks (basic calculations and sending an email), and build up from there.
Even if you’ve never written code in your life, Apps Script can be a great way to learn. Since you’ll mainly be using it to automate tasks in Google Sheets, you will see results instantly, which is a great motivator. With that said, you still need to learn basic programming concepts (e.g., variables, loops, and functions)—Google has great tutorials, and Apps Script has a supportive community behind it to assist you.
Furthermore, there is no need for a complicated setup, as it runs in the cloud. You don’t need additional software or libraries.
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Apps Script is just one of the many Google Docs features that you’re missing out on and worth a try. The cool thing about Apps Script is that you can also use it in other Google Workspace apps like Docs and Slides. For instance, I created a simple text case converter in Google Docs since it doesn’t have that functionality built-in.
Clear the app’s cache to help stop the “Google keeps stopping” error on your Android.
Try force-stopping the Google app to restart it and fix the issue.
You might need to update your Android device to fix the error.
The “Google keeps stopping” error is common on Android devices and can occur at any moment, whether you’re downloading a new app, reading a news post, or searching on Google. Fortunately, there are several ways to resolve this issue.
This article is not about the Google Keep application. Instead, it focuses on how to fix the “Google keeps stopping” error, which has appeared on Android devices for years.
How to Fix the ‘Google Keeps Stopping’ Error
If you’re facing this error, try the following solutions:
These steps can fix the error on all Android devices, but the names of settings might differ slightly based on your phone’s manufacturer and Android version.
Clear the Google app’s cache. Start by clearing the data cache utilized by Google services on your Android device. You can do this by going into the settings of your Samsung, Google Pixel, or any other Android device and clearing the cache.
Force stop the app. If you notice errors when running a Google app, force-stop the app so your phone has to reopen it. Hopefully, this clears out any possible issues causing the “Google keeps stopping” error.
Update Android. Not keeping Android updated might lead to this error. Regularly check for and install updates through your phone’s settings.
Uninstall Google app updates. Occasionally, system and app updates introduce bugs. If you’ve installed an update to your Google apps and the error occurs more frequently, try uninstalling those updates to see if it resolves the problem.
Factory reset your Android device. As a last resort, consider a factory reset, which will require setting up your phone again. This step may be necessary to eliminate the “Google keeps stopping” error and start fresh without further issues.
Why Google Keeps Stopping on Android
The reasons for receiving the “Google keeps stopping” error vary, as it can appear at any time on an Android phone. Reports of the error arise during web searches, app downloads, gaming, and even weather checks. The issue likely relates to the data cache the Google app relies on. This cache helps deliver content for searches, weather information, and other functions..
Since many Google services share the same cache, identifying the specific app causing the error is challenging. The pop-up message provides no useful information about the cause, so you’ll need to troubleshoot to pinpoint the issue.
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How do I turn off automatic updates on Android?
Only turn off automatic updates if you feel you will remember to check. Updates often include security fixes and those updates will help keep your information safer. Our article How to Turn Off Automatic Updates on Android shows you the steps to take.
How do I back up my Android phone?
Typically you’ll open Settings > Cloud and accounts > Backupand restore (or Systems > Backup on some phones). Our article How to Back Up Your Android has more details and suggestions to ensure your data (including photos) are backed up.
I usually get excited when Google announces a new Pixel event. The company’s Pixel range has always been about smart software, a clean approach to Android and, let’s be honest, some of the best camera performance around.
But after following the latest Pixel 10 rumours for the past few months, I didn’t get that same feeling when Google confirmed its plans for a Pixel event on 20 August earlier this week.
Why? If the leaks and rumours appearing online over the past few months are anything to go by, the entry-level Pixel 10 might actually be a step backwards – and I can’t quite understand why.
A camera downgrade that could be hard to ignore
Let’s start with the camera because, for many of us, that’s the core reason to buy a Pixel over any other flagship phone. Last year’s Pixel 9 boasted a 50MP main sensor – the same as that in the Pixel 9 Pro – that helped it stand out from the crowd.
But, according to rumours, the Pixel 10 is set to drop down to a 48MP sensor – and not just any 48MP sensor, but the very same one found in the budget-friendly Pixel 9a. That’s going to be a tough pill to swallow if you’re expecting a premium, flagship experience like that traditionally promised by the top-end Pixel range.
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But it doesn’t stop there – in fact, I’d argue that the most egregious rumoured downgrade concerns the ultrawide camera. Despite Google upgrading the Pixel 9’s ultrawide camera to 48MP for the first time, the Pixel 10’s equivalent is reportedly set to drop right back down to 12MP.
In a world where most brands are pushing for bigger and better sensors, even on budget-friendly phones, Google seems to be going in the complete opposite direction here. And for a company that’s built its reputation on photography, it’s a strange move indeed.
A new telephoto lens – but at what cost?
There is, however, one new addition that’s slated to appear on the Pixel 10; the long-awaited zoom lens. While present on the Pro Pixel models for quite some time, it has never appeared on the entry-level model, which featured just main and ultrawide snappers.
The 10.8MP 5x telephoto lens is a welcome upgrade on paper, especially for anyone who’s ever tried to zoom in on a distant subject and ended up with a blurry, over-processed mess. But I can’t help but wonder if this new lens is the reason the other cameras are being downgraded quite so heavily. Is Google robbing Peter to pay Paul, so to speak?
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It’s a bit of a head-scratcher for me. While a dedicated telephoto lens is undoubtedly great for versatility – there’s a reason why phones like the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Ultra offer multiple zoom lenses after all – I can’t help but feel that most people use the main and ultrawide cameras far more often.
If those everyday shots are going to suffer just so we can get a bit closer to the action on the rare occasion, is that really a trade-off worth making? I’m not so sure.
It’s not just camera tech either
The camera isn’t the only area where the Pixel 10 seems to be taking a step back – there’s also the curious case of Wi-Fi 7. Last year’s Pixel 9 had it, but this year’s model reportedly lacks the functionality.
For a phone that’s supposed to be future-proof, that feels like a strange omission. It’s the kind of feature that might not matter to everyone right now, but as more routers and devices support the speedier, more stable wireless standard, it’ll become more noticeable.
All of this leaves me wondering what Google’s strategy here is. Are they cutting costs to keep the price down? Surely a telephoto lens can’t cost that much at scale.
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The Dangbei Atom is a 1080p-resolution portable projector. Priced at $899 / £899 (with prices often falling to $699 / £699), it’s pricier than the Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 and similarly priced to the LG CineBeam Q, two of the best portable projectors available.
The Dangbei Atom uses a laser DLP light engine and supports the HDR10 and HLG HDR formats, but only via streaming and not through an HDMI or USB connection, which is a shame for those looking to connect one of the best 4K Blu-ray players. It has auto keystone and auto focus, although its manual keystone adjustment is more effective. It also comes with Google TV built in, providing access to some of the best streaming services such as Netflix and Disney Plus. Connections on the Atom consist of one HDMI 2.0 and one USB port.
Picture quality is a mixed bag with the Atom. Its bright image gives more colorful scenes a vivid enough look, contrast is decent and it handles sports motion well. However, given its struggles with black levels and darker scenes, its picture won’t beat the best projectors anytime soon. Sound quality is better than expected, with a solid punch, but is still limited by the projector’s size.
The Atom is light and compact with an appealing blue, square design. For those who want to take a projector with plenty of smart features and capabilities on-the-go, it’ll do the job and easily fit in most small bags.
Dangbei Atom projector review: Price & release date
Contrast on the Dangbei Atom is decent overall, but textures appear too sharp in most picture presets other than Movie, where they look too soft. (Image credit: Future)
First released: February 2024
Price: $899 / £899
The Dangbei Atom’s $899 / £899 list price puts it in a similar price bracket to other portable projectors such as the LG CineBeam Q and Samsung Freestyle Gen 2. Prices for the Atom have dropped to $699 / £699 since its release.
Dangbei Atom projector review: Specs
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Screen sizes supported:
up to 180 inches
Brightness (specified):
1200 ANSI Lumens
HDR support:
HDR10, HLG (streaming only)
Optical technology:
DLP laser/ALPD
Smart TV:
Google TV
Connections:
HDMI, USB
Dimensions:
7.6 x 7.6 x 1.8 inches (19.5 x 19.5 x 4.75 cm)
Weight:
2.2 pounds (0.9kg)
Dangbei Atom review: Design & features
The Dangbei Atom has access to Google TV alongside other smart features such as Chromecast (Image credit: Future)
Sleek, portable design
Google TV smart platform
Laser DLP (ALPD)
The Dangbei Atom is a slim, compact portable projector. It measures 7.6 x 7.6 x 1.8 inches (19.5 x 19.5 x 4.75 cm) and weighs 2.8lbs (900g). The Atom is mains-powered only, with no battery option.
The 1080p-res Atom’s DLP laser (ALPD – Advanced Laser Phosphor Display) light engine delivers a specified 1,200 ANSI lumens brightness. It can beam images up to 180 inches, which is impressive for a projector this small, and has both auto and manual keystone correction and focus. I found the auto focus to be very effective, but also found it best to use manual keystone correction.
The Atom’s Google TV smart platform features major streaming services including Netflix, Disney Plus and Prime Video. It has Google Voice Assistant for voice control and Chromecast for a wireless connection to phones and tablets. Physical connections include one HDMI port for video only and one USB-A port.
Both the HDR10 and HLG high dynamic range formats are supported, but only through the built-in streaming apps and not HDMI or USB. There is also support for 4K input, which is downscaled to the Atom’s native Full HD resolution. For audio, the Atom features 2 x 5W speakers.
Dangbei Atom projector review: Picture & sound quality
Where the Dangbei Atom’s picture succeeds most is with brighter, more colorful images, such as from movies like Elemental (pictured) (Image credit: Future)
Bright, colorful image
Picture lacks detail
Passably good sound
For my testing of the Atom, I used an 80-inch, 1.0 gain matte white Optoma screen. Measuring the Atom’s brightness on a 10% white window pattern, it hit 109 nits in Movie mode – a significant step-up compared to the LG CineBeam Q, which hit 60 nits in Filmmaker Mode, but lower than the JMGO N1S Pro 4K, which hit 161 nits.
The Atom’s main strength is its surprisingly bright out-of-the-box image, which served more colorful scenes well. Watching Elemental, streamed on Disney Plus in HD and HDR10, colors looked punchy, particularly in scenes where Ember created glass sculptures. In Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s throne room lightsaber fight, reds mostly looked accurate, but were slightly too vivid.
Dangbei’s projector did a solid job displaying sports. The Standard mode provided the best picture and motion handling when I watched a football game streamed from Prime Video – a welcome result as there are no motion adjustments to work with in the setup menu.
The Atom struggled with dark movies. Watching a 4K Blu-ray of The Batman revealed an acceptable balance between light and dark tones, but black levels were raised, looking more gray than black. (I measured the Atom’s contrast ratio at 181:1.) Shadow detail was solid overall, with elements in clothing such as Batman’s chest plate still visible.
The Atom also struggled with textures. Throughout most viewing in Movie mode, these appeared soft, even by portable projector standards. In other picture modes, textures appeared too sharp, giving them a fake look, with few picture settings available to fix this.
The Atom’s dual 5W speakers don’t create a room-filling sound, but are solid enough considering the projector’s size. Watching the Batmobile/Penguin chase scene in The Batman, the sound was clear, and there was some impact during explosions and car crashes. However, the soundstage was narrow, and the bass was limited.
The Atom has a game mode for gaming, but that’s the only related feature. Playing Battlefield V was a perfectly fine experience, but some lag was noticeable. When I measured it, the Atom’s input lag was 60.4ms, an average score for a portable projector that’s not specifically designed for gaming.
Picture and sound quality: 3.5/5
Dangbei Atom projector review: Value
The Dangbei Atom’s included remote is typical for a Google TV remote. (Image credit: Future)
Smart features
Sleek design
Better priced rivals
Priced at $899 / £899 upon release, the Atom is nearly double the price of the Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 in the UK but doesn’t deliver twice the performance. (It’s similarly priced in the US.) Even the LG CineBeam Q, a 4K portable projector, can be found for $799 / £799.
The Atom’s price has since dropped to $699 / £699, which is more palatable for the smart features and performance it offers. LG’s CineBeam Q and Samsung’s Freestyle Gen 2 are still better value overall, but the Atom is still a decent enough portable projector.
Should I buy the Dangbei Atom projector?
The Dangbei Atom can be taken anywhere thanks to its slim, light design. (Image credit: Future)
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Dangbei Atom projector
Attributes
Notes
Rating
Design and features
Google TV smart interface and features; light, portable design
4/5
Picture quality & sound quality
Bright, colorful picture but only passable contrast and inconsistent textures. Sound is fine for the size, but still lacking
3.5/5
Value
A perfectly fine portable projector for a palatable price, but rival LG and Samsung projectors are better value
3.5/5
Buy it if…
Don’t buy it if…
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Comparison: portable projectors
Header Cell – Column 0
Dangbei Atom
LG CineBeam Q
Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen
Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro
Price:
$899/£899
$799/£749
$799/£549
$449 / £429 / AU$1,099
Screen sizes supported:
up to 180 inches
50-120 inches
30 to 130 inches
40 to 200 inches
Brightness (specified):
1200 ANSI lumens
500 ANSI lumens
230 ANSI lumens
450 ANSI lumens
HDR support
HDR/HLG (streaming only)
HDR10, HLG
HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
HDR10, HLG
Optical technology:
DLP laser
RGB laser DLP
LED, DLP
LED, DLP
Smart TV:
Google TV
webOS
Tizen
Google TV
Connections:
HDMI x1, USB x1
HDMI, USB-C (display, power)
Micro-HDMI, USB-C (power)
Micro-HDMI, USB-A, USB-C (power), Bluetooth 5.1
How I tested the Dangbei Atom projector
(Image credit: Future)
Tested with an Optoma 80-inch, 1.0 gain matte white screen
Tested using Blu-ray, streaming sources
Measurements taken using Portrait Displays’ Calman calibration software
To test the Dangbei Atom, I used streaming and disc sources. Watching reference scenes, I tested the Atom’s picture quality, focusing on color accuracy, black levels, brightness and contrast, and textures.
To record measurements for color and grayscale accuracy, brightness, and contrast ratio, I used a colorimeter, test pattern generator and Portrait Displays’ Calman color calibration software.
The Atom was primarily tested in pitch-black conditions in TechRadar’s testing room. It was also tested in varying lighting conditions to see how it would handle ambient light in other viewing situations.
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