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Google Pixel software criticized for sponsored themes; smart home hub price jumps 40%

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Google is reportedly degrading the user experience of its Pixel software by introducing sponsored theme packs, a move that has drawn criticism. Separately, a popular smart home hub is increasing its price by 40% for US customers, making it significantly more expensive. AI

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Google Pixel software criticized for sponsored themes; smart home hub price jumps 40%

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google is slowly ruining Pixel software with sponsored theme packs How did it all go so wrong? https://www. androidauthority.com/pixel-the mes-bloatware-adverti

    Google is slowly ruining Pixel software with sponsored theme packs How did it all go so wrong? https://www. androidauthority.com/pixel-the mes-bloatware-advertising-problem-3711986/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecurity # Apple # Google # Micros…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    One of the most popular smart home hubs is getting a sizeable price increase US customers will now have to spend 40% more to buy the smart home hub. https://www

    One of the most popular smart home hubs is getting a sizeable price increase US customers will now have to spend 40% more to buy the smart home hub. https://www. androidauthority.com/philips-h ue-bridge-pro-price-increase-global-3712291/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadg…

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