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October Google System Updates: Connect Wear OS to ‘multiple phones,’ more [U]

With Android 14 and Wear OS 4 both now fully released, this month’s Google System Updates showcase a few other improvements coming for our phones, tablets, and smartwatches, including the ability to connect a Wear OS watch to “multiple phones.”

Update: The latest patch notes reveal new changes coming to the Play Store on Wear OS, among other upgrades.

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September Google System Updates: Android 14 browser gestures, more [U]

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As part of the September 2023 Google System Updates, Android is set to gain better support for using a PIN with the FIDO2 security standard, among other improvements.

Update: Ahead of the expected October launch of Android 14, Google is now discussing the addition of stylus and trackpad gestures for Android’s built-in web browser.

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December Google Play System Updates: Digital driver’s license beta, Find My Device expansion [U]

Google’s December Play System Updates ready a beta test for keeping a digital driver’s license in your Android phone’s Wallet app while also preparing for next year’s Pixel Tablet.

Update 2: Google is readying the launch of an expanded “Find My Device” feature for Android, along with expanded support for digital car keys.

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