Following this morning’s announcement, Android 14 is now rolling out to the following Pixel devices: 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, and Fold.
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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.
Android 14 adds sideways swipe to switch between personal and Work Profile in apps
With the launch of Android 14 today for Pixel, Google is highlighting new features for business and enterprise customers, like updates to Work Profile.
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Besides a new Thermometer app, Google is introducing a new Magnifier app with Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. The Pixel’s excellent Recorder app is also getting a “Summarize” feature for recordings later this year.
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Google Assistant is debuting a handful of new features on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, including letting you speak in a more natural manner and article summarization.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Pixel Watch 2 bands: Metal Slim, Mesh, and Active Sport, plus Medical ID Tag
With the Pixel Watch 2, Google is introducing three bands and updating existing straps with new colors.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel Watch 2 drops wireless charging for contact pins
With the Pixel Watch 2, Google is moving away from wireless charging and instead using a pin-based connector that Fitbit owners will be familiar with.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 8 and 8 Pro Face Unlock works for payments, more
In a big upgrade, Face Unlock on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro can authorize Google Pay NFC transactions, banking, and other app sign-ins.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 8 Pro Thermometer works on objects, under FDA review for people
The most striking (and curious) hardware addition on the Pixel 8 Pro is a thermometer that, at launch, can “measure the surface temperature of everyday objects.”
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 8 will get 7 years of Android OS, security, and Feature Drop updates
As we previously reported, Google is significantly increasing how long the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro will get software updates, promising seven years.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 Feature Drop: Fold Dual Screen Interpreter, Tablet, and USB-C updates
With the launch of Android 14, Google is rolling out an October Pixel Feature Drop that particularly benefits the Fold and Tablet. It’s coming a month later than expected, with many of the additions part of the broader OS update.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle launches Android 14, rolling out today to Pixel
While there are a handful of meaningful Pixel additions and changes, Android 14 is not a particularly flashy launch, with Google choosing to refine the mobile OS, just like last year’s release.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces Pixel Watch 2: 24-hour battery with AOD, stress tracking
Alongside the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, Google today announced the Pixel Watch 2 with meaningful upgrades across performance, battery life, and health capabilities.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces ‘Assistant with Bard’ for Android and iOS
In addition to the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, Google announced “Assistant with Bard” today. This is a preview of what’s to come, with the two phones picking up other voice improvements in the short term.
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After months of leaks and teases, Google today is fully detailing the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, as well as the Pixel Watch 2, at Made by Google 2023.
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Pixel 8 and 8 Pro 256 GB pricing leaks out
With the US Pixel 8 and 8 Pro coming in at $100 more, Google is reportedly lowering how much it costs to upgrade to the 256 GB model.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Pixel Watch 2 pin-based charger and retail box leak, pricing unchanged
Ahead of tomorrow, new Pixel Watch 2 leaks reveal a new charger, as well as new retail packaging. We also now have US pricing for the upcoming Google wearable.
Expand Expanding CloseWith Chromebook Plus, a new Pixelbook Go makes sense
Google announced its last Chromebook in 2019. The lack of a new Pixelbook since then has frankly made sense. The ChromeOS hardware space has greatly matured over the past several years with many premium and quality mid-range devices available. Simply put, there was no need for Google to build a halo device.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calendar rolling out event sharing using links
Google Calendar is getting the ability to share events via links to match the ubiquity of video meeting links in recent years.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail for Android rolling out emoji reactions, coming to iOS and web
Google is bringing emoji reactions to email, starting with Gmail for Android, to let you “express yourself and quickly respond.”
Expand Expanding CloseGmail targets spam by requiring one-click unsubscribe from bulk senders
To reduce the spam that Gmail users receive, Google is targeting bulk email senders and instituting new requirements, like straightforward unsubscribe, next year.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 8 Pro camera samples show off Night Sight, zoom [Gallery]
Given that Google’s upcoming phones are already out in the wild, camera samples of the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro have now leaked.
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Pixel 8 Pro leak shows off Tensor G3 specs
A retail leak earlier today that provided another unboxing/hands-on of the Pixel 8 Pro is now responsible for revealing key specs of the Tensor G3.
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Following the big redesign last month, Fitbit 4.01 is rolling out on Android today with an updated Material You widget and — surprisingly — a live wallpaper for step count.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home adding generative AI-powered ‘help me script’ to web editor
Back in June, the Google Home Script Editor launched to let users build more advanced automations, and it’s soon getting a “help me script” feature powered by generative AI.
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