Google’s partnership with iFixit continues on the Pixel Tablet with genuine parts available for purchase and repair guides on key components.
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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.
The Android 14 QPR1 Beta is coming next week
Even before the stable launch of Android 14 for Pixel, Google today detailed how the first QPR1 Beta is starting next week. This serves as a key heads-up for those that want to opt out of the Android Beta Program (for stability reasons) without wiping their devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos Locked Folder sync starts rolling out
Announced at the end of last month, the ability to sync the Google Photos Locked Folder across devices signed in to your Google Account is rolling out more widely.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Weather Channel, Prime Video apps coming to Android Automotive
As Android Automotive (or “Cars with Google built-in” as it’s officially called) gains traction, more and more third-party apps are rolling out, including The Weather Channel and Amazon Prime Video today.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle offering Pixel Watch LTE with 2 free years of Fi data
As part of the Google Store 25th birthday sale in the US, the LTE Pixel Watch is discounted and comes with “2 years of free data for your device.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store 25th birthday sale comes to US with Pixel-sized mini tote, wallpapers
Historically, the Google Store’s birthday sales are limited to Asia-Pacific and Europe, but it’s now live in the US for the 25th anniversary.
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Google Messages is working on an updated homescreen that removes the navigation drawer, and that redesign is now appearing on Samsung phones.
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The Google TV and Finance Watchlist widgets ostensibly announced for Android tablets in June are now seeing wide availability on phones.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle on how to fix Pixel Buds low volume, humming sound
If the volume on your Pixel Buds is low or you hear a humming sound, Google has published a guide on how to fix those issues.
Expand Expanding CloseFind My Device 3.0 rolling out with new Android app icon
Back in June, we shared the new Find My Device logo, and the updated icon is now rolling out with version 3.0 of the Android app.
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Pixel Watch update resets app notification settings
Google updated the Pixel Watch companion app last week, and version 1.4 appears to be responsible for resetting app notification preferences.
Expand Expanding CloseMy Pixel Fold is just a small phone – I really don’t open it
My initial thoughts about the Pixel Fold were focused on how I love it as Google’s smallest phone and that what’s next for me would be using the foldable screen more.
Expand Expanding CloseMessages preps Google Account pairing for tablets & web, likely replaces QR codes
Google Messages on the Pixel Tablet is unacceptable for relying on QR code sign-in and a web app, but the company might be working on a Google Account-based pairing alternative.
Expand Expanding CloseSpigen’s first Pixel Watch band is made of nylon and just $15
To date, Spigen has just made cases for the Pixel Watch, including one that looks like a G-Shock with an integrated strap. Spigen’s latest Pixel Watch accessory is a Lite Fit band that’s made of nylon.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Fi members can ignore an upcoming Google One cancellation alert
If you’re a Google Fi Wireless Unlimited Plus subscriber, the carrier is changing how your Google One perk is managed starting September 25.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Camera 9.0 rolling out big redesign for Pixel, Android 14 required
Google is starting to roll out a big redesign of the Pixel Camera app with version 9.0 that notably requires Android 14.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch September 2023 update rolling out
The Pixel Watch’s September 2023 update is once again on the minor side with just the latest security patch included. This should have been released last week, with the delay affecting phones not really applicable to Wear OS.
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European Google Stores discount Pixel 7 Pro, Watch, and accessories by 20%
Following Asia-Pacific last month, Google Stores in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, and other European countries are celebrating the company’s 25th birthday with discounts of up to 20% over a one-day period.
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Here’s the quickest way to find YouTube TV NFL Sunday Ticket Multiview options
With the NFL season fully underway, YouTube and YouTube TV’s Sunday Ticket is in full force, and Google today published an FAQ about Multiview.
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Assistant keeps telling Pixel users to set up ‘Hey Google’ Quick phrases
A bug in recent days with the Google app sees Pixel owners get repeatedly prompted to set up Assistant quick phrases that let you skip “Hey Google” for certain commands.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 output switcher has a neat one-tap mute shortcut
The media player doesn’t see any drastic changes in Android 14, but one such tweak to the output switcher gives you a handy one-tap shortcut for muting audio.
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Google Pixel owners now have access to dozens of new wallpapers across the existing Cityscapes, Textures, and Life categories in an unexpected Q3 2023 drop.
Expand Expanding CloseUsing Google Cast in a car is cool, I guess the self-driving Waymo was too
I’ve been writing about Waymo from afar since 2017, so finally being able to actually use the product was a trip, literally. Last week in San Francisco, I took two Waymo One rides as a completely normal passenger.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat Gboard’s Assistant voice typing toolbar will look like on Pixel Tablet
As we detailed last month, Gboard is working on a number of big features, with the AI-powered Proofread already appearing for some. We now have a look at Gboard’s Assistant voice typing toolbar.
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