月份: 2020 年 9 月

The Google Play brand may not be long for this world.

What you need to know

Google Play Movies and TV is being renamed today simply to Google TV.
An app update will bring the name change to U.S. users from today.
Google TV is also the name of Google’s new Android TV interface that ships on its new Chromecast.

Google is rebranding the Google Play Movies and TV app to Google TV, the company announced today. It’s the same name that the company gave its custom interface for Android TV, and its supposed to reflect that the experience it offers with the new Chromecast is also available on mobile.

The rebranding is rolling out as an app update first to users in the U.S. today. Google hasn’t said when it’ll come to people in other countries yet.

With Google Play Music gone and now Google Play Movies and TV, the Google Play brand is losing its power as Google’s entertainment brand. It’s likely that it may rebrand apps like the Play Store and Google Play Books, or simply keep the name…

Best answer: Yes, the Pixel 5 is capable of being charged wirelessly, and even includes reverse wireless charging.

The Ultimate Pixel: Google Pixel 5 ($699 at Amazon)
The best charger: Anker PowerWave Allow ($30 at Amazon)

Pixel 5 has wireless charging with a metal body

After seeing the Pixel 4a, there were some concerns that Google would omit Pixel 5 wireless charging, but that’s not the case. With the Pixel 5, you can wirelessly charge at speeds up to 15W, and Google even threw in an added benefit for Pixel Buds (or truly wireless earbuds) owners.

Reverse wireless charging (Google is calling it Battery Share) is on board, capable of charging some of your accessories at speeds up to 5W. This is a feature we’ve already seen from Samsung flagships like the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. However, this is the first time that Google has made this option available on a smartphone, as the Pixel 4 only features wireless charging, and there was no wireless charging on the Pixel 4a.

The real fe…

Affordable flagship

Google Pixel 5

$699 at Amazon

Pros

Aluminum unibody
90Hz refresh rate
Qi wireless charging
More compact size
Slightly larger battery

Cons

More expensive for similar internals

The Pixel 5 is Google’s latest high-end flagship, and it’s a lot different from its predecessors. Rather than chasing the highest-end specs, Google focused on delivering a great user experience and all the features you could ask for at a compelling price. Between its snappy processor, dual cameras, and big battery, there’s a lot to like.

Tons of value

Google Pixel 4a 5G

$499 at Google Store

Pros

Very competitive price
Larger screen for content consumption
Same processor and storage
OLED display
5G connectivity

Cons

No wireless charging
Plastic construction
Only 60Hz refresh rate

If you want the core Pixel 5 experience but have less cash to spend, the Pixel 4a 5G fits the bill perfectly. You’re getting a lower refresh rate for the display, a plastic build inste…