APK Insight
Google Messages preps Find Hub location sharing integration
Real-time Find Hub location sharing is coming to Google Messages for a more integrated experience on Android.
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Google Pixel getting ‘dedicated’ Now Playing app, coming to Play Store
Now Playing is one of the Pixel’s oldest features and Google is getting ready to give it a big app “upgrade.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini on Android desktop will have persistent icon, keyboard shortcut
When the Android desktop interface leaked last month, there was a Gemini icon in the status bar. We now know a bit more about that persistent access.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini ‘screen automation’ will place orders, book rides for you on Android [APK Insight]
It’s been clear for a while that Google is working to let Gemini control your Android phone, and we now have some details on how this “screen automation” will work.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live preps big upgrades with ‘Thinking Mode’ and ‘Experimental Features’
Gemini Live today is still based on 2.5 Flash, but big upgrades are coming according to the latest beta version of the Google app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages preps Smart Reply ‘Tap to Edit’ that doesn’t instantly send
Currently, tapping on a Smart Reply in Google Messages immediately sends the suggestion, but the latest beta reveals an upcoming “Tap to Edit” preference that will make for a nice quality-of-life improvement.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR3 adds ‘Screen automation’ on Pixel 10 for ‘computer use’
At the moment, Gemini’s “Computer Use” efforts are focused on desktop web as seen by the Gemini Agent available for AI Ultra subscribers. Availability on Android seems inevitable, with 16 QPR3 Beta 2 preparing for that with a new “Screen automation” permission.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Pixelsnap Chargers will get firmware updates
Just like other modern devices, the Pixelsnap Charger will see firmware updates, with the latest version of Pixel Stand revealing some details.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Voice preps ‘Gemini Notes’ call transcripts, but likely for enterprise
At this point, Google Voice is primarily an enterprise service, with the vast majority of new features for paid customers. Google Voice is now working on a “Gemini Notes” capability.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app preps ‘Expressive Calling’ to mark your calls as urgent, more
The Google Phone app is working on an “Expressive Calling” feature that lets you tell the person on the other end why you’re reaching out to them, including if it’s urgent.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle working on high blood pressure screening with Pixel Watch
Google wants to use the Pixel Watch to identify signs of high blood pressure, and is readying a Fitbit Hypertension Study.
Expand Expanding CloseA quick look at the Google Home app redesign with ‘Ask Home’
As part of Gemini for Home, there will be a redesign of the Google Home app and here’s a quick look at it.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One might include Google Home Premium, redesigned Home app coming
Besides “Google Home Speaker,” there are more details about the “Home Premium” subscription that is replacing Nest Aware.
Expand Expanding Close‘Google Home Speaker’ branding leaks with ‘360 audio’ touted
On October 1, Google is set to reveal updated 2K Nest Cams and a smart speaker. We might now know what the latter will be called: “Google Home Speaker.”
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Phone app preps ‘Call Message’ live voicemail capability
The latest Google Phone beta (version 184) reveals that “Call Message” is the next Pixel Call Assist feature.
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Pixel VPN by Google update brings Material 3 Expressive tweaks
A small update to Pixel VPN by Google is rolling out that adds Material 3 Expressive and makes some tweaks to the Quick Settings Tile.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard will integrate with ‘Pixel Sense’ and offer voice ‘Smart Edits’
Last week, a “Magic Cue” capability for the Pixel 10 leaked, and Gboard today revealed upcoming “Pixel Sense” integration.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle preps Pixel ‘Battery health assistance’ setting
As previewed earlier this year, Google is getting ready to add a “Battery health assistance” setting to help long-term Pixel usage.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app might let set ‘tap’ or ‘swipe’ to answer calls
The Phone by Google app is moving closer to a redesign of the incoming call screen that lets you pick between “Single tap” or “Horizontal swipe.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode and Lens are working on its own conversational ‘Live’ camera mode
Last month, AI Mode gained Google Lens integration (as depicted above) to power multimodal search. Google is now working on “Live for AI Mode.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini will come to Wear OS as an app update [APK Insight]
Google confirmed that Gemini was replacing Assistant on watches last month. Gemini should arrive on Wear OS as a straightforward app update.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages preps group chat upgrade with invite links & QR codes, @mentions
Google Messages looks to be planning a sizable update to group chats, with the highlight being an ability to “join this group with this unique link or QR code.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app preps letting you generate 8-second videos with Veo 2
Last month, Google teased what’s coming next to Gemini Advanced, and work on letting Gemini app users generate video with Veo 2 is finalizing.
Expand Expanding CloseNew ‘Hey Gemini’ hotword and ‘Hey Google’ might coexist together on Android
Google might have the existing “Hey Google” hotword co-exist with a new “Hey Gemini” hotword that launches Gemini Live.
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