In addition to top songs, artists, playlists, and music videos, YouTube Music will soon let you publicly share your “personal radio” on your profile/channel page.
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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.
Pixel 9 Pro teardown: Dual-entry design aids durability, easy-to-replace USB-C [Video]
A teardown of the Pixel 9 Pro XL from iFixit today goes into the design changes that Google implemented this year to improve durability and repairability.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail ‘Quick Reply’ redesign rolls out on Android [U]
After testing in recent months, Gmail is making official a “Quick Reply” redesign for conversations on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet ‘Take notes for me’ rolling out to Workspace
Google Meet previewed “Takes notes for me” a year ago and this Gemini feature is now rolling out to Workspace customers.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music AI conversational radio sees wider testing
Back in July, YouTube Music announced that it was testing an AI-generated conversational radio and the prompt-based feature is seeing wider availability.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in the August 2024 Google System Updates [U: 8/26]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Pixel update officially launching in October [U]
With Beta 4.2 two weeks ago, Google has finished testing Android 15 and is already moving on to QPR1. However, a new report today says Android 15 will not roll out to Pixel devices until October.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Tasks redesign rolls out with cards, drops bottom app bar
Google Tasks was updated with Material You in February of 2023, and a substantial redesign today overhauls the Android app further.
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Shared drives rolling out to Google Workspace Business Starter next month
In May of 2023, Google announced that the Workspace Business Starter tier was switching to pooled storage, with shared drives set to launch next month.
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Google Chrome now vibrates when you pull-to-refresh on Android
When you pull-to-refresh a page in Chrome 128, your Android phone will now subtly vibrate to acknowledge the action.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet will open Picture-in-Picture when you switch tabs
Last year, Google Meet introduced an upgraded Picture-in-Picture experience for desktop Chrome that will now automatically open when you switch tabs.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro Fold that arrived early gets unboxing, ships unfolded [Gallery]
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold officially hits store shelves on September 4, but one lucky person received theirs early and unboxed it.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chat adds support for IFTTT integrations
Google Chat now integrates with IFTTT (if this, then that) to power various automations. This is available for both Google Workspace and personal accounts.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages adds group search to new conversations screen
A nice quality of life improvement to Google Messages for Android adds group chat search to the New conversation page.
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Pixel Screenshots and Studio are officially available in these countries
When Google rolls out AI features, it starts in a few countries before expanding, and that’s the case with Pixel Screenshots and Studio on the Pixel 9 series.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 022: Pixel 9 Pros and cons
Welcome to episode 22 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about our Pixel 9 and 9 Pro reviews.
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Android will see performance boost with more RAM and 16 KB page size
Google is working to enable a performance boost on Android devices by adding support for a 16 KB page size. This memory management-related change is now starting to see broader testing.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini glows with new floating overlay panel, rolling out [U]
Following Live earlier this week, Gemini is also starting to roll out the floating overlay panel on Android, with a glow being the telltale sign you have it.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet adds support for fifth state ID
In October, Google Wallet for Android brought the number of supported state IDs to four, and the fifth — California — is rolling out now.
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Pixel 9 offers full RCS transfer to Google Messages
The Pixel 9 thoroughly updates the setup process, with a “carbon copy” of your Google Messages history that includes a “full RCS transfer.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Nest Wifi Pro update fixes connection issues, more
Google is rolling out a new software update to the Nest Wifi Pro that delivers two key fixes, as well as security and stability improvements.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 [Gallery]
Following the final Android 15 preview last week, Google is releasing Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel today.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Beta 4.2 now available for Pixel 9 series
In addition to Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 today for Pixel 8a and earlier, Google is rolling Android 15 Beta 4.2 for the Pixel 9 series.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1
As teased last week, Google is rolling out Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 to Pixel devices today. This comes ahead of Android 15 hitting the stable channel.
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