Following the Pixel 11 series earlier today, Google has released factory and OTA images for the Pixel Watch 5.
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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 11 Gboard Writing tools offer ‘Personalized suggestions’ with Gemini Intelligence
On the Pixel 11 series, Google has updated Gboard’s Writing tools with Gemini Intelligence to offer “Personalized suggestions.”
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With the Pixel 11 series hitting store shelves today, Google has released factory images for all the devices.
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Google is rolling out updates that let you customize Discover and the Google News audio briefing.
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With the launch of the Pixel 11, Google is rolling out a handful of updates to the Journal app that are already appearing on older devices.
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As the Pixel 11 series gets Rambler and Google’s new 3D emoji, Gboard is rolling out a new “Emoji size” setting to beta users.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 11 introduces unified ‘Pixel search,’ hides it in the drawer
With the new phones this year, Google is introducing “Pixel search” as a “dedicated search companion designed to help you find personal information faster than ever.”
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With the back-to-school season underway, Google is introducing new study tools across the Gemini app and Search.
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The Pixel app updates continue today with Weather getting a new icon and some minor interface tweaks.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out new gradient ring for subscribers on Android, web
Google is introducing a blue gradient ring around your Account photo to indicate whether you’re subscribed to a paid tier.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 5 (41mm) Initial Review: New watch alert, actually
The result of two changes made by Google means I’m using the Pixel Watch 5 in an entirely different way from the previous four generations, and it feels so futuristic.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 11 Pro Initial Review: Gemini Intelligence is the highlight, not HiLight
Historically, Google has set out to make helpful devices. The Pixel 11 Pro continues that with Gemini Intelligence, while introducing a new narrative about how you can use your phone less with HiLight.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Thermometer gets new gradient icon on its way out
After three generations, Google dropped the built-in thermometer from the Pixel 11 Pro. However, like other first-party apps, the Pixel Thermometer app has a new icon.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 1 not losing Google Health sleep, workout support
On Tuesday, Pixel Watch 1 owners encountered a Google Health error message about needing to update their wearable. Google has confirmed that this was a bug and that the original device remains supported.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini in Chrome and auto browse roll out on Android in the US
After previewing in May, Google has now finished rolling out Gemini in Chrome for Android users in the US.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Screenshots updated with new date and app filters
Following Journal and Recorder, the Pixel 11 update for the Screenshots app is here with the ability to filter “by date range and source.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9 for Pixel
The Android 17 QPR1 preview is surprisingly still active as Google today released Beta 9. This follows a big Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 on Friday.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle hires former Gmail lead to be Chrome’s new VP of Product
Google has hired Jacob Bank as VP of Product for Chrome. The announcement was made today, with Bank previously working at Google for six years.
Expand Expanding CloseFind Hub for Wear OS adds very basic ‘Find people’ app
Google is rolling out an update to Find Hub on Wear OS that adds a “Find people” app to your watch. The experience was previously just for your devices.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Recorder update brings new Pixel 11 app icon
Following the Journal app last week, Google is rolling out an update to Pixel Recorder that brings the new app icon to older devices.
Expand Expanding CloseFinal UI for Googlebook ‘Desktop Camera’ app revealed [Gallery]
Ahead of the Googlebook launch this fall, we now have a full look at the Desktop Camera application.
Expand Expanding CloseFace Unlock on Pixel 11 series works better in low light
Since the Pixel 8, Google’s camera-based face recognition has supported Android’s highest biometric standard. The Pixel 11 series now offers Face Unlock that “recognizes you more easily in low light.”
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 17 QPR2 adds App lock to Pixel
Besides visual changes, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 also introduces a native App lock feature to Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 17 QPR2 brings system blur to the Pixel lockscreen
The interface changes in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 continue with more blur for the Pixel lockscreen.
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