Podcasts in YouTube Music officially launched in the US yesterday, and playback is supported by the Wear OS app.
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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.
Arctic Blue Pixel 7a leaks in real-life images [Gallery]
After getting a glimpse of Coral yesterday, the first live images of the Arctic Blue Pixel 7a are now here.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle News Material You and tablet redesign rolling out
Google News for Android is the latest first-party app to get a Material You redesign, as well as tablet and large screen optimizations.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music sleep timer rolling out for songs [U]
Besides podcasting support, Youtube Music has been rolling out several quality-of-life improvements lately. A general YouTube Music sleep timer is now rolling out.
Expand Expanding CloseCoral Pixel 7a leaks for Google’s first four color lineup
After seeing the Pixel 7a in Arctic Blue, Carbon, and Cotton, we now have a look at the 2023 mid-ranger in a really bold coral/orange.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat Fitbit Material You widgets will hopefully look like [Gallery]
If what has emerged pans out, Fitbit’s “new app design” is a bit on the minor side and not the Material You revamp we’ve been waiting for. While we wait for that, here’s what the Material You team thinks modern Fitbit widgets would look like.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music officially launching podcasts in the US on Android, iOS, and web
Following the February announcement and March testing, podcasts are now officially rolling out to YouTube Music users in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle hosting I/O Connect for devs in 3 cities, getting live ‘I/O Adventure Chat’
In addition to the session list this morning, Google has shared more about I/O 2023, including how there will be a new “I/O Adventure Chat” virtual experience and in-person I/O Connect developer events in other cities.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle shares I/O 2023 session list, including What’s new in Android, Material Design, and gen AI
With I/O 2023 two weeks away, Google this morning posted the initial session list, including “What’s new.” There will be “over 200 sessions and other learning material.”
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Photos movie editor for Chromebooks rolled out [U]
Teased last year, Google Photos is rolling out a new movie editor/creator for Chromebooks to give ChromeOS a iMovie-esque equivalent.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music profiles will let you make your listening stats public
Viewing the profiles/channels of non-artist users in YouTube Music today shows playlists that are set to public. In what could be a bid to make YouTube Music more social, you’re getting the option to make your listening stats public.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 Beta 1.1 rolling out to Pixel with fingerprint, other bug fixes
Following the buggy initial release two weeks ago, Google is rolling out Android 14 Beta 1.1 to Pixel phones today.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle on why Authenticator sync isn’t E2E encrypted, but option coming later
On Monday, Google Authenticator launched the ability to sync 2FA codes to your Google Account. It has since emerged that the capability isn’t end-to-end encrypted (E2EE), and Google explained why today.
Expand Expanding CloseSundar Pichai teases AI, Pixel, ‘exciting’ Android developments at Google I/O 2023
Alphabet reported Q1 2023 earnings this afternoon, and Sundar Pichai’s prepared remarks included a brief preview of Google I/O on May 10.
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet rolling out 1080p streaming for Google One 2TB+ and Workspace tiers
Back in July, 2TB+ Google One tiers added premium Workspace features focused on video calling. Google Meet is now adding a 1080p streaming option as part of Google One and other paid Workspace tiers.
Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet reports Q1 2023 revenue of $69.8 billion
Alphabet today announced Q1 2023 earnings with $69.8 billion in revenue. These numbers range from January to March.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is directly adding search to the Docs, Sheets, and Slides toolbar
In recent years, Google has tweaked the menu bar in Docs to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. A prominent search bar is now coming to Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle makes a Pixel Watch stand, sort of…
Compared to Apple and Samsung, the Pixel Watch lacks power options beyond the singular Magnetic Charging Cable. That’s now changing, sort of, with Google Store Japan including a semi-official stand accessory with purchases of the Pixel Watch for a limited time.
Expand Expanding CloseChromebooks adding microphone and camera privacy toggles
Following Android, ChromeOS is adding systemwide privacy toggles to enable/disable access to a Chromebook’s camera and microphone.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch Metal Mesh Band listing removed from Google Store
At the Pixel Watch launch, Google previewed the Metal Links Band and a Metal Mesh Band. The listing for the latter accessory was removed from the Google Store on Monday.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music sends erroneous ‘preview ends soon’ notification
The YouTube Music app on Android and iOS this evening (Pacific Time) sent a “preview ends soon” notification in error to many users.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Authenticator now syncs 2FA with your Google Account, gets new icon
Google is finally addressing a big gap of its 2FA (two-factor authentication) code app by adding sync capabilities, with Google Authenticator also getting a new icon on Android and iOS today. This will make “one time codes more durable by storing them safely in users’ Google Account.”
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Log Out: Yes, here are 400 words about the new Google Fi logo
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