Call Screening is a Pixel-exclusive that mitigates the difference between unwanted spam calls and important calls you just can’t take. With a quality overhaul, Call Screening is coming to the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2.
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Using Project Starline and how MKBHD’s new video gives you an idea of what it’s like
During I/O 2023 last week, Google announced a new version of Project Starline and allowed more people to try it. We got a chance to experience the immersive video conferencing technology, while MKBHD was able to record a good approximation of what it’s like to use Project Starline.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle previews a personal future for Material You tablet apps [Gallery]
Following the launch of the Pixel Tablet and Fold, a handful of developer sessions at I/O 2023 were focused on how to optimize apps for large screens. At the end of one particular talk, the Material You team gave “a little preview of what [it has] planned for [its] Google Apps on large screen,” like tablets and foldables, in the future.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Weekender: Google I/O recap, and why its AI focus was so important
Google I/O 2023 dominated this past week, with big news from all of Google’s products with a special focus on AI efforts. Here’s everything we saw at Google I/O 2023, and why that focus on AI was so crucial.
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Ahead of I/O 2023 kicking off, Google has updated its AI Test Kitchen app with a neat “MusicLM” demo.
Expand Expanding Close‘Android 14’ was mentioned once during the I/O 2023 keynote
The only mention of Android 14 during the I/O 2023 keynote was how the upcoming OS release adds new lockscreen customization options.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s the Pixel Fold camera in action: Astrophotography to Super Res Zoom [Gallery]
Having a good camera, despite the constrained package, was one of Google’s tentpoles in designing the Pixel Fold, and here’s a brief look at that.
Expand Expanding CloseWear OS Tiles can now animate, new Spotify, WhatsApp Tiles coming
While Wear OS 4 was the big news yesterday, you can expect a handful of updates before then, especially related to Tiles.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can use Messages RCS to check-in and save Google Wallet boarding passes
Google Wallet is getting a handful of new features at I/O 2023, including a Messages RCS integration for flight boarding passes.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Pixel Tablet Case goes for whimsy and a versatile briefcase look [Gallery]
Besides the Charging Speaker Dock, Google’s only other first-party accessory for the Pixel Tablet is a “Case” that’s more solid and versatile than you’d expect.
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Android is soon to be the backbone of a new network that can find trackers and devices using billions of nearby smartphones. Here are the first trackers that work with Android’s “Find My Device” network.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel Fold is only available in four countries, Pixel 7a in 17 countries
Google’s latest batch of Pixel smartphones couldn’t be more different, with the Pixel 7a being an affordable device launching for the masses, and the Pixel Fold as a super-expensive piece of futuristic tech. Here’s what countries the Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold will be available in.
Expand Expanding CloseNumbers from Google I/O 2023: 800 million RCS users, countless times saying ‘AI,’ and more
Google I/O 2023 was a place for the company to show off its real strength in AI, and it also brought several updates and announcements on existing Google products. Here are some notable numbers and metrics from Google I/O 2023.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 adds Ultra HDR photos, Monochrome & contrast themes, more
During the I/O 2023 keynote, Google surprisingly did not spend much time talking about Android 14 beyond lockscreen clocks and shortcuts. However, there are still a number of announcements across the various sessions.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces Chromebook app streaming for Pixel, Xiaomi
With the necessary “Cross-Device Services” component having rolled out last month, Google officially announced today that Chromebooks can stream apps from your Android phone.
Expand Expanding Close‘Home Panel’ brings more smart home controls to Google Pixel lockscreens [Video]
Google’s strategy for quickly accessing smart home controls via Android devices has been uprooted multiple times over the past couple of years, and at Google I/O 2023, a new version was announced. “Home Panel” is a useful new lockscreen tool that adds smart home controls to your Pixel smartphone or tablet.
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After rolling out on Android last year, Google has announced that it will bring Matter support to the Google Home app on iOS soon.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s official Pixel Tablet case is $79
With the new Pixel Tablet announced in full, users who pre-order the device will want to pair it up with a case. The tricky thing is that the nature of the Pixel Tablet requires a well-designed case made with its special docking feature in mind.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV and Android TV apps get a new design language [Gallery]
When Android TV debuted back in 2014, many apps on the platform shared the same design language, but that disappeared over time as that UI became dated. Now, at I/O 2023, Google is introducing a new set of components for app developers to speed up developing apps for Android TV OS that brings a new look for those apps.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 14 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Joining the absolute fray of Google I/O 2023 announcements today is Android 14 Beta 2 for Pixel.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home app will fully support legacy Nest Cam starting in July
Almost two years after effectively sealing the fate of the Nest app, Google is finally bringing its older Nest Cams into the Google Home app alongside new models.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calendar and Weather getting tablet redesigns
In announcing the Pixel Tablet and Fold, Google emphasized that over 50 of its apps have been updated for large screens. Many of the tablet redesigns have already rolled out, with a few more coming to benefit Google Calendar, Weather, and the Play Store.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Buds A-Series launch in new ‘Sea’ color
Along with the Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold, Google packed a new colorway into an existing product – the Pixel Buds A-Series, now available in “Sea.”
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 Beta 2 for Pixel phones rolling out
After the lockscreen clock and shortcut tentpoles was revealed at Google I/O 2023, Android 14 Beta 2 for Pixel phones is rolling out today.
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