Alphabet today announced Q2 2024 earnings with $84.72 billion in revenue. These numbers range from April to June.
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Abner Li has worked at 9to5Google since 2015 and in late 2020 took on the role of editor-in-chief. He is keenly focused on tracking what happens at Google, and is often the first to spot new features in Google’s ever-growing family of applications that are updated on a daily basis, including Search, Assistant, Maps, Workspace, Android, Chrome/OS, Wear OS, and YouTube Music.
To him, what Google does greatly impacts the technology space and modern life. Inside the company, he is particularly interested in the key products mentioned above, as well as services like Google Podcasts and Google Lens. Each are massive platforms that can be unwieldy to grasp, with Abner keenly bent on understanding their philosophy and future direction. He is most excited about Google’s plans for augmented reality glasses.
Abner spearheads the APK Insight program at 9to5Google to chronicle all changes in the company’s Android apps, often finding new features before they are officially announced. This includes redesigns and revamps, launches, and new products.
A big area of interest is Google’s hardware division, including Pixel, Fitbit, and Nest. He detailed all of the Pixel 3’s camera features before launch and scooped the 2nd-generation Nest Hub’s Soli-powered Sleep Sensing capability, including how it would integrate with Google Fit.
Recently, Abner detailed the Pixel Watch’s specs in full before launch, including bands and pricing. He also got wind of the Pixel Tablet’s ultimate form factor.
Google TV on televisions and Android app can no longer buy TV shows
While “Google TV” has a clear future as seen with the upcoming “Streamer,” it is losing the ability to buy television shows on all platforms and form factors.
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Google Photos adding Documents view to the web
After rolling out some Material 3 tweaks, Google Photos on the web is adding the “Documents” section that’s already available on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseThis ‘Google TV Streamer’ set-top box is what comes after Chromecast [Gallery]
Back in April, we revealed that Google is working on a sequel to the Chromecast with Google TV (4K) from 2020. 9to5Google can now report that this upcoming device will be the “Google TV Streamer.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome is no longer ‘deprecating third-party cookies’
In a rather stark turnaround, Google is no longer ending support for third-party cookies in its Chrome browser.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle bringing Pixel Superfans to a new country
Last year, Google brought the Pixel Superfans program to the UK in the first international expansion outside the US, and it’s now coming to Germany.
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Android 15 Beta: Pixel Battery widget gets more Dynamic Color
In addition to the other battery-related changes in Android 15 Beta 4, Google has tweaked the Pixel widget to leverage more Dynamic Color.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome for Android and the forever UI
I like how Chrome for Android looks and works. When browsing, the primary interface is a pill-shaped address bar flanked by 2-4 buttons. While the design has been modernized and seen additions/removals over the years, it’s a layout that has been consistent since the app’s 2012 Android launch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store elevates Pixel, Smart Home, and Fitbit support options
In addition to launching the latest round of discounts around Prime Day, the US Google Store is trying to elevate its existing post-purchase support options for Pixel.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music rolling out Sound Search on Android, iOS
YouTube Music for Android is rolling out a long-awaited “Sound Search” feature that lets you “Play, sing, or hum a song” to find it.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Google wants Gemini smart glasses, looking to partner with Ray-Ban’s EssilorLuxottica
Google does not want to make its own XR headsets or glasses. Rather, it’s taking an Android OEM model, with Google now looking to partner with EssilorLuxottica, which is behind Ray-Bans, for Gemini smart glasses.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 018: Pixel Teaser Season
Welcome to the eighteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Android 15 Beta 4 and the official Pixel 9 Pro teasers.
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Google teases 22 Pixel 9 Pro camera, Gemini, & other features [Video]
After revealing the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro Fold design, Google’s teasing continues today with features and “22 reasons you should say goodbye to your phone.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Android is testing a new voice
At I/O 2024, Google said Gemini Live would offer ten natural-sounding voices instead of just the one we’re currently limited to, and testing appears to be underway.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 has a second Easter egg with the ‘Landroid’ Screen saver [Video]
Besides tweaking the Easter egg to add flags, Android 15 offers an absolutely delightful “Landroid” screen saver that’s fantastic on the Pixel Tablet.
Expand Expanding CloseSome Pixel 9 Pro pre-orders will get a ‘piece of Google Pixel design history’
If you pre-order the Pixel 9 Pro series in a handful of countries, Google is throwing in a “limited -edition collectible.”
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro Fold might be sold in these countries
After only selling the original in four markets, Google looks set to make the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in more countries.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Beta brings ‘Device diagnostics’ to Pixel with battery cycle count
At the moment (on Pixel), Google lets you run Battery diagnostics. Android 15 Beta 4 adds more advanced Device diagnostics that also let you see Battery status.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 15 Beta 4 [Gallery]
Android 15 Beta 4 is available today as the last scheduled update for Pixel devices, though there might still be .x patches in the coming weeks.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle teases the Pixel 9 Pro Fold [Video]
In addition to the Pixel 9 Pro tease today, Google today is “Introducing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold” this afternoon.
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[Fixed] Google Assistant home commands failing in Pixel Tablet Hub Mode
Over the past few days, Pixel Tablet owners have noticed an issue where smart home-related Google Assistant commands do not work in Hub Mode.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s goo․gl links will stop working in August 2025
After Google stopped generating new goo.gl URLs in March of 2019, those links will stop working on August 25, 2025.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Beta 4 rolling out for Pixel as ‘last scheduled update’
Following Platform Stability last month, Android 15 Beta 4 is rolling out today for Pixel devices. This is officially a near-final build and the “last scheduled update” of this preview cycle. Google says “these OTAs will begin this evening PDT.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle teases Pixel 9 Pro as a ‘phone built for the Gemini era’ [Video]
Google today provided a very good look at the Pixel 9 Pro and is continuing to tease this upcoming device as “magical” thanks to Gemini.
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