The redesigned Google Weather app on Android is down this afternoon (PT). This has happened before but it’s far from a common occurrence.
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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 Meet getting more Material 3, adds-on for Android
Google is rolling out a pair of updates to Meet, starting with Material 3 on the web client. Then there’s support for third-party add-ons in Google Meet on Android.
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Google is rolling out the latest Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 update with the June 2024 security patch today.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube adding Google Lens search integration on Android
In a rather interesting move, the search bar in YouTube for Android has gained a new Google Lens integration.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 8 and 8 Pro get a handful of fixes with Android 14 QPR3
Android 14 QPR3 is rolling out and brings a number of fixes for the Pixel 8 series and other current Google devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 QPR3 rolling out with June Pixel update
In addition to the Feature Drop, Google is rolling out QPR3 to Android 14 with the June 2024 security patch for the latest Pixel devices: 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, and 8a.
Expand Expanding CloseJune Feature Drop: Pixel 8 Display Port mirroring, 6/7 Pro Manual Lens Selection, PW2 Car Crash Detection
Google is rolling out the June 2024 Pixel Feature Drop alongside Android 14 QPR3 today. This should be the last major update before Android 15 later this year.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit app replacing fitbit․com web dashboard in July
The fitbit.com web dashboard is shutting down next month with Google going all-in on the Fitbit mobile apps for Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle letting the first users test Android’s new Theft Detection Lock
Following the announcement of Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock at I/O 2024, Android users in Brazil can now sign-up to test that functionality.
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Google on what goes into plastic-free Pixel packaging
Google yesterday published its Plastic-Free Packaging Design Guide that details the road to a 100% plastic-free box for the Pixel 8 and all future products (by 2025).
Expand Expanding CloseDirect Google Wallet app notifications rolling out [U]
Google Play services is currently responsible for the transaction notifications you see after using tap-to-pay, but Google Wallet will soon take over that role.
Expand Expanding CloseWhere iOS 18 is playing catch-up with (and surpassing) Android
At WWDC 2024, Apple demonstrated how it’s infusing AI into the iPhone with iOS 18. Google said it wants to do the same with Android a month earlier at I/O and that this would be a multi-year journey.
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As expected, Apple announced RCS support for the iPhone’s Messages app with iOS 18 at WWDC 2024. This was first teased last November.
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Here are the five Doodle for Google 2024 finalists [Gallery]
The five finalists for the US Doodle for Google 2024 contest were revealed today.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is the first Google TV smart monitor from Asus [Gallery]
At Computex 2024 this week, Asus announced the first Google TV monitor with the 27-inch ZenScreen Smart MS27UC.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle shuts down GPay app and P2P payments in the US
As announced in February, “GPay” is no longer available in the US. The redesigned Google Pay was announced in 2020 to “make money simple, secure, and helpful” with plans for a “mobile-first bank account” that never came to fruition.
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Google gives Hum to Search a spherical glow-up [Video]
Introduced in 2020, Hum to Search is an underrated capability and Google has now given it a delightful animation.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle still doesn’t offer a Pixel 5G country availability list
Last month, Google removed its list of countries where “5G on your Pixel” is supported. While a replacement is still not available, Google now provides a little bit more information in an updated support page.
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YouTube Music adds next/previous song swipe gesture on iPhone
After picking up the gradient redesign last month, YouTube Music’s Now Playing page on iOS finally lets you swipe for the next/previous song.
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Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 8a.
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Just the oldest Google app screenshots on the Play Store
App store screenshots for preinstalled applications exist in a liminal space. If something is already on your phone, just open and try the software to get a feel for it. At the same time, people might be hesitant to use something they didn’t actively choose/download.
Expand Expanding CloseFree Google Photos Magic Editor widely rolling out on Pixel, Samsung
In mid-May, Google Photos started rolling out a free version of Magic Editor to all users and it’s now seeing wider availability on Android devices.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Account page shows all your addresses in one place
In recent weeks, Google has been emailing users — “Manage your saved addresses in your Google Account” — about a new way to view all the addresses you’ve ever given the company.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages will soon let Android users text 911 using RCS
Google today announced a partnership that will allow Android users to message 911 through RCS. The capability is set to start rolling out this winter.
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