As it did last year/generation, Google is emailing out an offer code that discounts the Pixel Watch 2 to $249 or $299
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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.
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Expand Expanding CloseYouTube will ask iOS users to ‘Allow’ tracking for more personalized ads
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Expand Expanding CloseGmail now lets you switch between a simple or advanced toolbar
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Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15: Screenshot preview redesign, Markup preps gen AI stickers
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Expand Expanding CloseFitbit redesigns app settings with Material You
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Expand Expanding CloseChrome’s About page makes the case for a free, ad-supported web
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Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Beta 3 adds new Home Controls screensaver for Pixel Tablet
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Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 15 Beta 3 [Gallery]
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 15 Beta 3 for Pixel
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Expand Expanding CloseGemini in Google Messages drops Pixel, Samsung requirement; expands to India
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Expand Expanding ClosePixel Camera 9.4 rolling out: Pro lens selection, HDR+, more [U]
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Expand Expanding Close[Fixed] YouTube Studio down as Google Drive & other Workspace apps face issues
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play’s Diamond Valley mini-game is now live: Here are the prizes
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app puts Search bar at the bottom of its browser
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Expand Expanding CloseNew Google device at FCC could be Nest Thermostat with Soli radar
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Expand Expanding CloseYouTube tests letting viewers fact-check videos with notes
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Expand Expanding CloseChrome rolling out ‘Listen to this page’ TTS on Android
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