The last big Android 13 update is rolling out with QPR3 today and it contains a number of fixes for both the Pixel 7 series and older supported Google phones.
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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.
Pixel Watch June Feature Drop: SpO2 tracking & high/low HR alerts, Metal Band coming Friday
After adding Fall Detection three months ago as part of its first big update, the next notable Pixel Watch release is here with three health and exercise features in the June Feature Drop.
Expand Expanding CloseJune Feature Drop + Android 13 QPR3 rolling out: Pixel 7 Pro macro video, Palm Timer, new wallpapers, Home Panel
After a week’s delay, the next Pixel Feature Drop is rolling out with Android 13 QPR3 and the June security patch to the Pixel 4a – 7a. Compared to the previous quarterly update, this is a big one.
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Lockscreen clocks and shortcuts are the clear highlights of Android 14 Beta 3, and Google is now taking feedback for last week’s release.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos website adding advanced editing tools from Google One
Google usually prioritizes its Android and iOS apps when adding new features, but Google Photos on the web is now adding advanced editing Google One tools.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet adds support for dedicated whiteboard cameras, like the Logitech Scribe
Since most companies can’t afford a Jamboard, Series One Board 65, or other large touchscreens, Google Meet hardware is adding support for whiteboard cameras, starting with the Logitech Scribe.
Expand Expanding CloseJune’s Android 13 QPR3 update with the next Pixel Feature Drop is late [U: Continued]
Given that two out of the last three updates arrived late, we’re not too surprised that Android 13 QPR3 with the June 2023 security patch and the next Pixel Feature Drop is not yet out.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle finds most use Pixel Recorder for short sessions
Given its transcription capabilities, the Pixel Recorder app is billed as being useful for meetings, lectures, band practices, and family memories. However, Google has found that the “majority of these recorder sessions are three minutes or less,” with Pixel owners using the app for short memos.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Beta subreddit is only for Pixel, improves submission process
As the Android 14 Beta continues, Google is tweaking the Android Beta subreddit feedback process so that submissions are required to specify the Android version and Pixel device.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Docs for Android defaulting to paginated mode
Last year, Google Docs on the web finally added a pageless format. That view has long been available in Docs for Android, but Google is now defaulting to a paginated mode.
Expand Expanding CloseAT&T switching to Google’s Jibe platform for RCS
While AT&T announced that it would use Google’s Messages app for RCS in June of 2021, the carrier maintained its own backend. That’s now changing with AT&T switching over to Google’s Jibe platform for RCS.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch starts showing full overnight SpO2 for some
Google looks to finally be enabling blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) tracking on the Pixel Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle details ‘Imagen Editor’ for text-guided image editing
Google’s work on text-to-image generation continues today with an “Imagen Editor” tool that allows for text-guided image editing (or inpainting).
Expand Expanding CloseAfter customizable clocks, what else do you want on the Android lockscreen?
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 140: Our WWDC 2023 recap
This week on Alphabet Scoop, we see what Apple has planned for iOS 17 and watchOS 10. Of course, the star of WWDC 2023 is the Apple Vision Pro and visionOS.
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Google Keep rolls out new Wear OS Tile, Android app gets Material You tweaks
Following the announcement earlier this month, Google Keep has rolled out the Single note Wear OS Tile, while making a few other visual tweaks to the Android app.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Play Books icon rolling out
As we spotted a month ago, Google is rolling out the new Play Books app icon on Android along with a navigation rail on tablets.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Emoji Wallpapers are rolling out on Android 14 Beta 3 for some
Google announced Emoji Wallpapers at I/O 2023, and the customizable background is now starting to appear following yesterday’s Android 14 Beta 3 for some Pixel phones.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Tasks auto-migrating Assistant reminders, Pixel At a Glance doesn’t open app
Last week, Google started letting users migrate away from Assistant Reminders to Google Tasks and is now starting the automatic transfer for Workspace users, with personal accounts following soon.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome adding full Google Password Manager UI complete with desktop shortcut
Google’s continued work to make its Password Manager more prominent continues with a major upgrade on desktop Chrome that’s now rolling out.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle News getting customizable ‘Following’ feed, Showcase coming to US
Google News is getting a number of updates focused on improving the local news experience with a revamped Following tab and the launch of News Showcase in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music redesign adds a carousel to Now Playing
Back in November, YouTube Music introduced a Now Playing revamp that primarily hid the dislike button. This was rolled back at the start of the year and YouTube Music is now testing a carousel-focused redesign of Now Playing.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet lets you do more with upgraded Picture-in-Picture for Chrome
Earlier this year, Chrome added support for more advanced Picture-in-Picture (PiP), and the Google Meet PiP is now taking advantage of that with a big upgrade.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 14 Beta 3 [Gallery]
Android 14 Beta 3 for Pixel phones is now available after the last update four weeks ago was somewhat quiet.
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