‘Test Google’ randomly appears in Pixel ‘Safety & emergency’ settings
Going to “Safety & emergency” settings on your Pixel phone today reveals a weird “Test Google” entry.
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Pixel Watch updated with Personal Safety Tiles
Besides the December 2023 Feature Drop introducing a pair of new Pixel Watch capabilities, Google this week updated the Personal Safety app with two Wear OS Tiles.
Expand Expanding CloseSources: Pixel Watch 2 getting Fitbit revamp, thermometer, Personal Safety upgrade
Ahead of the Pixel Watch 2’s expected October launch, 9to5Google has learned that Google’s second smartwatch will feature a thermometer and bring improvements to the wearable versions of Fitbit and Personal Safety.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Pixel’s upcoming Dashcam feature is solid but demands accessories
Over Memorial Day weekend, I tried out Google’s upcoming Dashcam feature on my Pixel 7 Pro and found it to be a surprisingly OK experience, but it needs the right set of accessories.
Expand Expanding ClosePersonal Safety getting Google Assistant integration on Pixel
Besides the upcoming feature that turns your Pixel and other Android phones into a dashcam, the Personal Safety app is rolling out Google Assistant voice integration.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle will soon let Pixel phones double as dashcams
Rather than needing to buy a (sometimes pricey) dedicated gadget, you should soon be able to use your Pixel (and select other Android devices) as a dashcam for your car following an upcoming Personal Safety update.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle redesigns Personal Safety with bottom bar to be more app-like
After previously being just a feed, Google has updated Personal Safety with a bottom bar redesign to make the experience less sprawling and more like an app.
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Don’t forget to set up your Android device’s safety features, here’s how
Most Android devices these days have tons of safety features. These allow you to stay safe in dangerous situations, contact the authorities when needed, and even send automatic alerts when you’ve been involved in a car accident. Since those settings can be a literal life-changer, they should be set up just in case something were to happen. Here’s how you can do that.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 13 is bringing Pixel’s Personal Safety app to more phones, including Xperia and Vivo
As Android 13 rolls out to more phones, the update is bringing the once Pixel-exclusive Personal Safety app to more devices including those from Sony Xperia and Vivo.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Phone (1) among the first non-Pixels with Google’s Personal Safety app, no crash detection
As part of its beta update to Android 13, the Nothing Phone (1) is one of the first non-Pixel Android devices with Google’s suite of Personal Safety tools.
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Safety Check on Google Pixel can share your location in dangerous situations; here’s how to use it
Google’s safety suite on the Pixel series can legitimately be a lifesaver. One Pixel feature, “Safety Check,” keeps your friends and family updated on your whereabouts when you most need it. Here’s how it works.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch’s Photos face and Google Home for Wear OS shown off on Play Store
We now know what the Google Photos watch face we spotted last month looks like, with Play Store listings today also showing off more of Google Home and Personal Safety for the Pixel Watch.
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Emergency SOS 911 calling on Pixel: How to disable it and why you may want to
The Pixel’s Emergency SOS feature that contacts 911 can be an absolute lifesaver. It can also be incredibly easy to accidentally trigger, calling up Emergency services for no actual emergency. This guide will take you through how to disable it if you think that triggering it is way too easy.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel’s car crash detection and more may be coming to more Android phones
Google seems to be preparing for car crash detection and other Pixel-exclusive Personal Safety features available on other Android phones.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle expands earthquake detection and Emergency SOS on Wear OS
Personal safety is a high priority among many people, and in places where emergencies can happen at a moment’s notice, having safety features on Android is high on the list. At Google I/O 2022, Google announced that the Android Earthquake Detection System is expanding further as well as Emergency SOS on Wear devices.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel ‘Personal Safety’ gets automatic video recording when you trigger ‘Emergency SOS’ [U]
Car Crash Detection is a key part of the Pixel experience, and Google is now updating the Personal Safety app with the ability to automatically record video when you invoke an Emergency SOS. The UI has also been refreshed with Material You.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s where to download the ‘Personal Safety’ app for Pixel phones
Yesterday, it was discovered that Google would soon be launching a new app for Pixel phones, called “Personal Safety” that would, among other helpful things, detect car crashes. If you want to test out Personal Safety on your Pixel phone today, here’s where you can download it.
Google to launch ‘Personal Safety’ app w/ car crash detection for Pixel phones [Gallery]
With the Made by Google event still over two weeks away, the Pixel 4 leak train continues running full steam. The latest likely leak of a Made by Google 2019 announcement comes in the form of the Personal Safety app, which, among other things, claims to detect car crashes on Pixel phones.