Following Live and more Extensions, the Gemini mobile app is rolling out support for file uploads instead of having to use gemini.google.com. This requires Gemini Advanced.
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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.
Following Live and more Extensions, the Gemini mobile app is rolling out support for file uploads instead of having to use gemini.google.com. This requires Gemini Advanced.
Expand Expanding CloseWith the Android 14 September security patch, the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold are getting their first post-launch update with just a pair of fixes.
Expand Expanding CloseWith Android 15 not launching until next month, the Android 14 September security patch is rolling out today for the 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseAhead of the fall, Google is highlighting the latest Android features, including the ability to find songs with Circle to Search and TalkBack powered by Gemini models.
Expand Expanding CloseInstead of a stable launch to Pixel devices, Google today is pushing Android 15 to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
Expand Expanding CloseIn 2020, Google announced the Android Earthquake Alerts system that basically turns your phone into a seismometer. This seconds-long warning will soon be available in all 50 US states and six territories.
Expand Expanding CloseInternally, Android releases are still codenamed after desserts, and the Android 15 statue reflects that “Vanilla Ice Cream” nature.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 9a, which I think looks nice if those leaked images pan out, is unsurprisingly using Tensor G4, according to a new rumor today, but will be paired with an older modem.
Expand Expanding CloseThe monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
Expand Expanding CloseAt the start of this year, Google added body temperature support to the Pixel Thermometer app in the US, with an expansion to Europe now set to arrive.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Contacts for Android added a Highlights tab in late 2022, but a small tweak in recent days removes the recently added section.
Expand Expanding CloseSome owners have noticed that the Pixel 9 Pro XL will sometimes not register corner screen taps, like when trying to close Gboard.
Expand Expanding CloseWhile phones are at 7 seven years, the Pixel Watch 3 is still set to get three years of updates after launch.
Expand Expanding CloseLike the Screenshots app, Recorder is using Gemini Nano with Multimodality on the Pixel 9 series. Google shared more details about the integration earlier this week.
Expand Expanding CloseLike a Pixel 9 Pro Fold earlier this week, somebody has received their 45 mm Pixel Watch 3 pretty early and has promptly unboxed it.
Expand Expanding CloseWelcome to episode 23 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk more about the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL, as well as the Pixel 9a leak.
The Google app is not the company’s nicest looking application, but a small carousel redesign on Android makes it a tiny bit more cohesive.
Expand Expanding CloseLast month, the Gemini free tier was upgraded with 1.5 Flash and Google now says those responses are “up to 50% faster.”
Expand Expanding CloseWith the Pixel Watch 3, you can go beyond Nest Cam notifications and stream the live feed on your wrist. This capability is coming “soon” to other Wear OS devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAhead of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold launch next week, buyers should be aware that the Pixel Stand 2 cannot be used to charge the 2024 Google foldable.
Expand Expanding CloseAs part of optimizing Wear OS apps for the bigger Pixel Watch 3, Google boosted the information density of its Weather Tile, and the update is now available for all wearables.
Expand Expanding CloseAhead of the Pixel Watch 3 launching next month, the Google Store is adding new third-party accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing last week’s initial release, Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1.1 is rolling out to Pixel devices. Notably, the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL are now supported.
Expand Expanding CloseAt I/O 2024, Google announced a Gmail Q&A feature that brings the Gemini side panel available on desktop web to Android. This is now officially rolling out.
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