Alongside the 13T Pro, Xiaomi today announced the Watch 2 Pro running Wear OS.
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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 Podcasts shutting down in 2024 for YouTube Music
YouTube Music will be Google’s one podcasting app and service going forward, with Google Podcasts set to go away in 2024.
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After the big Now Playing redesign, YouTube Music is adding a small Song details section in the Related feed.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit update brings speed dial redesign of Tiles on Pixel Watch
In addition to the Android and iOS redesign this week, Fitbit is rolling out some visual tweaks to its Wear OS app, including Tiles, on the Pixel Watch.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 8 Pro leak reveals ‘Super Actua display’ for ‘direct sunlight’ viewing
In a curious bit of branding, the Pixel 8 Pro will reportedly feature what Google calls a “Super Actua display” that has up to 2,400 nits of peak brightness.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 8 and 8 Pro rumored to get 7 years of Android updates
Back in August, we reported that the Pixel 8 will get significantly more Android OS updates, and a new leak today pegs that number at seven years.
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Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 pricing for the UK has leaked
Following the US this morning, UK pricing for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, as well as the Pixel Watch 2, has leaked.
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[Fixed] Smart Lock Trusted devices missing from Google Pixel, Samsung
In recent days, Google Pixel and Samsung owners have noticed that Smart Lock’s Trusted devices option has gone missing.
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Google on how to set up Fi eSIM on iPhone 15 and 15 Pro
With the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro launching today, Google Fi has instructions on eSIM activation for those being told that Apple’s new devices are not supported.
Expand Expanding CloseOld Alexa Nest skills stop working Sept. 29, Google Account migration required
As part of Works with Nest (WWN) shutting down next week, Google says it will stop supporting the “legacy Nest skills for Alexa.” To avoid any control disruption, owners need to migrate from Nest to Google Accounts and activate the newer “Google Nest Skill for Alexa.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle should go viral with a real iPager, and what actually gets RCS on the iPhone
Before Google started “Get The Message,” its campaign to pressure Apple on RCS for the iPhone played out in press interviews, tweets, and even on-stage at I/O:
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Google emailing 40% off discount codes for Pixel Buds Pro
The Pixel Buds Pro are rumored to get two new colors next month, and Google is now sending out a discount count that takes 40% off the Pixel Buds Pro and A-Series.
Expand Expanding CloseT-Mobile switching to Google’s Jibe for RCS in Messages app
In addition to Get the Messages continuing with iPager, T-Mobile announced today that its RCS offering is now powered by Google’s Jibe platform.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle taunts RCS-less iPhone with ‘iPager’ as ‘Get The Message’ push continues [Video]
Google started “Get the Message” last year to pressure Apple into supporting RCS on the iPhone, and the campaign continues today with “iPager.”
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Create is a mobile video editing app as ‘Dream Screen’ adds gen AI to Shorts
At Made on YouTube today, the video site unveiled a new mobile editing app called YouTube Create and a slew of AI-powered features to help all along the creation process.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 QPR1: Pixel Fold can move apps from the inner to outer screen
Besides letting you force aspect ratios, Android 14 QPR1 adds a “Continue using apps on fold” setting on the Pixel Fold.
Expand Expanding Close$900 Pixel Fold inner screen repair kit now available from iFixit
Following the 7a and Tablet, iFixit is now selling genuine repair parts for the Pixel Fold, including the foldable screen, and offering detailed replacement guides.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 [Gallery]
Google’s first preview of Android 14 QPR1 is now available and we are diving into the Beta 1 release to find what new features have been introduced.
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While we wait for a stable launch of the initial release, Google is already rolling out Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 to Pixel phones, Tablet, and Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music for iPhone gets permanent miniplayer with AirPlay, swipe controls
Following Android in June, YouTube Music on the iPhone (and iPad) has been updated with a permanent miniplayer that cannot be removed and adds AirPlay by removing “next song” in favor of swipe controls.
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A small tweak to Google Messages introduces a new UI for forwarding messages that supports sending to multiple recipients.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit teases September 28 announcement, likely Charge 6
In addition to beginning the rollout of its redesigned app, Fitbit today teased a product unveiling on September 28 that’s presumably for the Charge 6.
Expand Expanding CloseDoes the YouTube brand eventually replace Google TV?
Like YouTube Music replacing Play Music, I do wonder if Google TV will eventually be subsumed by YouTube from a product and branding perspective.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit app redesign starts rolling out to Android and iOS
Following last month’s announcement, the Material You redesign of Fitbit for Android and iOS is rolling out starting today.
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