The Google Home Public Preview Program is now rolling out support for the Nest Cam IQ Indoor and Outdoor (2017), as well as the Nest Hub Max (2019).
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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.
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chat rolls out voice messages to free Gmail accounts
After launching for Workspace earlier this year, Google Chat voice messages are now available for personal Gmail accounts.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit app starts testing ‘Sleep Labs’ with daily journal, insights
As reported, Fitbit is testing “Sleep Labs” as a new experimental “feature that analyzes your sleep patterns to help you understand your sleep habits.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle reportedly ‘fully migrating Chrome OS over to Android’
Back in June, Google announced ChromeOS would adopt “portions of the Android stack.” A report today says Google is “working on fully migrating Chrome OS over to Android.”
Expand Expanding CloseVPN by Google is beginning to work on the Pixel Tablet
When VPN by Google rolled out to older Pixel phones in June, the Pixel Tablet was excluded, though that might be changing.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play lists best Android apps and games of 2024
With 2024 winding down soon, Google Play today named the best Android apps and games of the year. These lists are localized, and you can browse your country by tapping the banners at the top of the Play Store.
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Google Authenticator changes how you copy 2FA codes
Version 7.0 of Google Authenticator brings a Material You redesign and new features, while changing how you copy 2-factor authentication (2FA) — or 2-Step Verification (2SV) in Google parlance — codes.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 3 LTE is basically free for Google Fi subscribers [Ended]
If you’re a Google Fi Wireless subscriber, you can essentially get the 41mm or 45mm Pixel Watch 3 LTE for free with relatively few asterisks.
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With the November Wear OS 5 update, Google did not fix the original Pixel Watch reverting to the old Roboto font.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube rolls out updated bottom bar on Android
YouTube continues to roll out the series of new features and design updates it announced last month, with the refreshed bottom bar icons widely available on Android.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 031: We’re in serious Android update Mode(s)
Welcome to episode 31 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 and the introduction of Modes.
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How Gemini will ‘improve’ Google Assistant for speakers, displays
Back in August with the Google TV Streamer and new Nest Learning Thermostat, Google revealed that Assistant is being upgraded with Gemini.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages adding ‘Sending as’ profile notice
In addition to adding “Your profile” settings, Google Messages is now explicitly reminding you what name and profile you’re “Sending as.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Docs adding Imagen 3 image generation
Following Help me visualize in Slides, Google is adding Gemini image generation to Docs on the web for Workspace users.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Tablet 2 rumored to have similar design, keyboard cover
If Google is already planning for a 2027 tablet, a “Pixel Tablet 2” next year is not surprising and some basic aspects, like the design, have now been rumored.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Phone app rolls out real-time Scam Detection in beta
Following the announcement on Wednesday, the new real-time Scam Detection is rolling out to the Phone by Google app beta on Pixel.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app rolls out Notifications tab on Android
The Google (Search) app on Android now has a Notifications tab in the bottom bar.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Authenticator 7.0 rolls out Material You redesign, search, & more
In a rollout that has spanned over three months for some reason, Google Authenticator 7.0 is now widely available on Android with a Material You redesign and other new features.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store Black Friday deals come with extended holiday return period
The US Google Store yesterday detailed its Black Friday deals, and as part of that will offer an extended holiday return window until January 15, 2025.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle working on ‘Shielded Email’ to hide your address from apps
Google might let you hide your actual email address from Android apps with a new “Shielded Email.”
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 QPR2 Beta feedback survey now available
Following this week’s release, Google has released a feedback survey for Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1. Compared to the QPR1 previews, this cycle is starting out quite solid.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages now lets you ‘Double tap to heart’
Google Messages is more widely rolling out the simple ability to “Double tap to heart” on Android.
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Google Chat rolling out split pane UI on the web
To let you get more done in one screen, Google Chat on the web is getting a split pane UI.
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