Since the big revamp last September, Fitbit has been updating more and more of the mobile app. The latest example is a Material You redesign of Fitbit app settings on Android.
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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.
Chrome’s About page makes the case for a free, ad-supported web
Besides adding a “Listen to this page” TTS feature in the Android browser, Chrome is rolling out an interesting update to its About page on desktop that explains Google’s stance on ads and a free web.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Beta 3 adds new Home Controls screensaver for Pixel Tablet
Android 15 Beta 3 introduces a new screensaver that shows Home Controls when charging. While this is ostensibly for the Pixel Tablet, it somewhat works on phones.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 15 Beta 3 [Gallery]
Android 15 Beta 3 is available today with final system behaviors as part of the Platform Stability milestone.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 15 Beta 3 for Pixel
Following I/O 2024 last month, the Android 15 preview cycle continues today with Beta 3 for Pixel devices.
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Google Photos on the web gets Material 3 refresh
Material 3 is slowly making its way to Google’s first-party web apps, with Photos being the latest example.
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Google Fi subscribers can get a free Pixel Watch LTE after bill credits
Google Fi is effectively offering a free Pixel Watch LTE to subscribers via monthly bill credits.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini in Google Messages drops Pixel, Samsung requirement; expands to India
Following the European expansion at the start of June, Google is bringing the Gemini app and the latest Gemini Advanced features to India. There’s also some new Gemini in Google Messages developments.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Camera 9.4 rolling out: Pro lens selection, HDR+, more [U]
The June Feature Drop continues to roll out through a series of app updates. Pixel Camera 9.4 brings manual lens section to the Pixel 6/7 Pro and Fold, as well as other tweaks.
Expand Expanding Close[Fixed] YouTube Studio down as Google Drive & other Workspace apps face issues
Some Google services are facing issues this afternoon (PT), with YouTube Studio completely down. Meanwhile, some Google Workspace users are experiencing lag.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play’s Diamond Valley mini-game is now live: Here are the prizes
Diamond Valley is an interactive mini-game created by Google Play where you can win “Pixel devices, merchandise from your favorite games, Razer products, Play Points, and more.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app puts Search bar at the bottom of its browser
The Google app on Android is showing a persistent Search bar at the bottom of any web result or Discover article you open.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google device at FCC could be Nest Thermostat with Soli radar
A new “wireless device” from Google passed through the FCC this morning, and we believe it to be a new Nest Thermostat.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube tests letting viewers fact-check videos with notes
YouTube is testing letting viewers leave “helpful notes” on videos that “provide relevant, timely, and easy-to-understand context.”
Expand Expanding CloseChrome rolling out ‘Listen to this page’ TTS on Android
Chrome for Android has been working on its own text-to-speech (TTS) capability for a few months now, and Google is now rolling out “Listen to this page.”
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Welcome to the fourteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Pixel Watch 3 renders and the June 2024 Feature Drop.
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Google Messages no longer shows drafts in the conversation list [U: Fix coming]
Google Messages for Android has made a small but noticeable change to the behavior of message drafts.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel VPN by Google rolling out, Android 14 QPR3 not required
The latest version of Pixel VPN by Google is rolling out as a Play Store update. Notably, it does not require Android 14 QPR3 to install on the Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a, and Fold.
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Google announces extended repair program for the Pixel 8 display
Following the last extended repair program in 2022, Google is launching one for a “limited number of Pixel 8 devices” that suffer from “display related vertical line and flickering issues.”
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Pixel Recorder gains ‘Record’ app shortcut
Besides the Summarize expansion and enhancement with the June Feature Drop, Pixel Recorder is adding a simple app shortcut.
Expand Expanding CloseDave Burke no longer Android engineering VP, Google ‘Platforms’ team undergoes reorg
Back in April, Google announced a merger of the Platforms & Ecosystems and Devices & Services divisions. According to sources, the resulting Platforms & Devices team is now undergoing a reorganization.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube looks to be testing server-side ad injection to counter ad blockers
YouTube’s crackdown on tools that block advertising continues with server-side ad injection.
Expand Expanding CloseThe future of ChromeOS is using more Android under-the-hood
Google announced today that ChromeOS will be “developed on large portions of the Android stack” going forward.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app rolling out ‘Lookup’ reverse number search
As announced with the June Pixel Feature Drop yesterday, Phone by Google is rolling out its reverse number “Lookup” shortcut.
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