Google is emailing some Fi Wireless subscribers with a pretty notable promo code offer that gives them “10% off a new line for 2 years.”
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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 CloseGoogle pulls Android 15 DP1 OTA images due to corruption issue
Following the release of Android 15 DP1 on Friday, Google has “temporarily disabled downloads for OTA images.”
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube rolling out redesigned channel pages on TVs
YouTube’s work on optimizing the viewing experience for connected/smart TVs continues with a redesign of channel pages for all Creators.
Expand Expanding Close‘Gemini Business’ and ‘Gemini Enterprise’ plans for Google Workspace are coming
Google’s work on Gemini continues with upcoming “Business” and “Enterprise” plans for Workspace customers.
Expand Expanding Close‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ on YouTube will now be delayed
Last Week Tonight aired its Season 11 premiere last night, but the latest video from John Oliver is not yet available on YouTube.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle explains how Android Auto AI message summaries work
With the Samsung Galaxy S24 launch, Google announced that Android Auto would “automatically summarize long texts or busy group chats.” While we wait for this Google Assistant feature to launch, here’s more about how the AI message summaries will work on Android Auto.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search testing more prominent filter indicator
Besides working on generative AI, Google is testing a tweak to how Search indicates what filter you’re currently using.
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Where Chrome for Mac, Windows moved the Cast and Share buttons
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Expand Expanding CloseNest Hub, Mini, and Audio inventory is running low
It remains to be seen whether Google plans to bring Gemini to Smart Displays and speakers. At the same time, stock for the Nest Hub and speaker family of products is not as plentiful as it once was.
Expand Expanding CloseEvery Google app updated for Android tablets, foldables [U]
At I/O 2022, Google announced that it will update over 20 of its first-party apps for large screens in a show of its commitment to the form factor. This will undoubtedly improve the experience for existing owners and is meant to encourage other developers to do the same. Here’s every Google app on Android that has a tablet update and what’s still to come.
Expand Expanding CloseApple might be supporting RCS on the iPhone to comply with Chinese regulation
Apple unexpectedly announced a few months ago that iOS would support the Rich Communications Services (RCS) Universal Profile in 2024. While this will improve the Android-iOS messaging experience, the driving force behind RCS on the iPhone might be new rules that regulators in China are implementing.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Docs adds formatting sidebar on Android tablets
Instead of just a toolbar, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides now offers a sidebar for accessing the various formatting options on Android tablets.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle inviting devs to I/O Connect ahead of main 2024 event
Last year, Google hosted additional “I/O Connect” events around the world after the main developer conference in Mountain View. I/O Connect “save the date” invites for 2024 are now starting to go out.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 15 Developer Preview 1 [Gallery]
The first developer preview of Android 15 is available today, and we are looking at DP1 to find what new features have been introduced.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 release schedule set, Beta starts in April
With the release of Android 15 DP1 today, Google detailed the release schedule for the Developer Preview and upcoming Beta.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle launches Android 15 Developer Preview for Pixel
Google is rolling out Android 15 Developer Preview 1 today. This is the ninth year of Google providing an early look at the direction Android is going ahead of the stable launch later this year.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch prototype leaks with 1GB of RAM and much less storage
The Pixel Watch launched in October of 2022 with better specs over the competition in some key areas. A prototype has now emerged that shows how Google started the Pixel Watch development process with something less capable.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle increasing the price of Nest Aware internationally
The Nest Aware price increase that Google announced last year for the US is now rolling out abroad, including in Canada and Japan.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle redesigning Docs, Sheets, and Slides comments UI
Google Docs, along with Sheets and Slides, on the web is getting a redesign of the comments view that aims to “help you find and take action on comments easier than ever before.”
Expand Expanding CloseHow Google Messages will let you edit recent sends
While we wait for a slew of existing features to roll out, Google Messages is working on the ability to edit what you’ve recently sent.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle ‘Talk to a Live Rep’ brings Pixel’s Hold for Me to all Search users
Google Search Labs is testing a “Talk to a Live Representative” feature where it will “help you place the call, wait on hold, and then give you a call once a live representative is available.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces Gemini 1.5 with greatly expanded context window
Following the 1.0 launch in December, Google today announced Gemini 1.5 as its next-generation model with “dramatically enhanced performance.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One is still planning to add Nest Aware
Back in October, we saw the Home app tease an “All-in-one subscription from Google” that included Nest Aware and Google One. New strings today provide more details about this upcoming addition.
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