#News #Pixel6
Shang-Chi's main actor Simu Liu is Google Pixel's latest celebrity brand ambassador
r/GooglePixel | Google Canada Blog
Google seems to be trying their best to promote their Pixel 6 to everyone out there, and their latest move is partnering up with Simu Liu, the main actor of Shang-Chi, shooting Pixel 6 ads.
Simu Liu posted on both his Instagram and Twitter saying that he is helping Google to promote their latest Pixel 6. All these advertisements will go live during this holiday season.
Shang-Chi's main actor Simu Liu is Google Pixel's latest celebrity brand ambassador
r/GooglePixel | Google Canada Blog
Google seems to be trying their best to promote their Pixel 6 to everyone out there, and their latest move is partnering up with Simu Liu, the main actor of Shang-Chi, shooting Pixel 6 ads.
Simu Liu posted on both his Instagram and Twitter saying that he is helping Google to promote their latest Pixel 6. All these advertisements will go live during this holiday season.
#News #Pixel6
Google Pixel 6 series join ARCore support list with other 26 devices
9To5Google
As usual, Google has just updated its ARCore support list with their Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and other 26 Android devices from 11 different OEMs.
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro has been available for a few months, and you should be able to use ARCore related stuff since you received it, for example Google Maps Live View. Anyway, here all the devices that have been added into the list:
• Google: Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro
• Infinix Mobile: Zero X, Zero X Neo, Note 11, Note 11 Pro, Note 11S
• Kyocera: Duraforce Ultra 5G
• Lenovo: Lenovo Tab P11 Plus, Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
• Motorola: moto g(50) 5G, moto g(60)s, motorola edge (2021), motorola edge 20 pro, motorola edge 20, motorola edge 20 lite
• OnePlus: Nord2 5G
• Sharp: AQUOS sense6, AQUOS zero6
• Tecno: Camon 18P, Camon 18 Premier
• Vivo: V2105
• Xiaomi: Xiaomi 11T, Pad 5
• Zebra: ET51L 10″ Enterprise Tablet, ET56L 10″ Enterprise Tablet
• ZTE: Libero 5G II
Google Pixel 6 series join ARCore support list with other 26 devices
9To5Google
As usual, Google has just updated its ARCore support list with their Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and other 26 Android devices from 11 different OEMs.
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro has been available for a few months, and you should be able to use ARCore related stuff since you received it, for example Google Maps Live View. Anyway, here all the devices that have been added into the list:
• Google: Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro
• Infinix Mobile: Zero X, Zero X Neo, Note 11, Note 11 Pro, Note 11S
• Kyocera: Duraforce Ultra 5G
• Lenovo: Lenovo Tab P11 Plus, Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
• Motorola: moto g(50) 5G, moto g(60)s, motorola edge (2021), motorola edge 20 pro, motorola edge 20, motorola edge 20 lite
• OnePlus: Nord2 5G
• Sharp: AQUOS sense6, AQUOS zero6
• Tecno: Camon 18P, Camon 18 Premier
• Vivo: V2105
• Xiaomi: Xiaomi 11T, Pad 5
• Zebra: ET51L 10″ Enterprise Tablet, ET56L 10″ Enterprise Tablet
• ZTE: Libero 5G II
9to5Google
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro plus 26 more devices join official ARCore support list
As expected, Google has now officially added the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro plus a further group of devices to the ARCore supported list.
#ChromeOS
Chromebook could soon get official Steam gaming support this month
Android Police
Google has been working on bringing official Steam to Chromebooks for two years time. and the good news is it could debut before 2022 arrived.
In Chrome OS version 98.0.4736.0, there are two new flags which are codenamed Borealis. From the source code commit, it reveals that there will be both a stable and beta channel for Borealis, separate from Chrome OS.
Anyway just need to know that Chrome OS is getting native Steam client soon, not sure how many Chromebooks are eligible for the intense gaming though.
Chromebook could soon get official Steam gaming support this month
Android Police
Google has been working on bringing official Steam to Chromebooks for two years time. and the good news is it could debut before 2022 arrived.
In Chrome OS version 98.0.4736.0, there are two new flags which are codenamed Borealis. From the source code commit, it reveals that there will be both a stable and beta channel for Borealis, separate from Chrome OS.
Anyway just need to know that Chrome OS is getting native Steam client soon, not sure how many Chromebooks are eligible for the intense gaming though.
Android Police
Official Steam for Chromebooks support could launch this month
Finally, it might nearly be time for Steam gaming on your Chromebook
#ChromeOS
Chrome OS 96 brings more camera features & improvements [1/2]
Google Blog
Chrome OS has been updated to version 96, and one of the main upgrade is the Camera app.
You can scan documents and convert it into a PDF file or a JPEG image with the Camera app. Just launch it and hold the document, then it will detect the edge automatically, and you can just share out your document straight away.
Besides, you can use Pan-Tilt-Zoom feature to have more control of what you want the camera to capture. Open the Camera app and make some adjustment, your preference will still be applied in Meet call and other places.
Also soon you will be able to use the Camera app to create GIFs. You just need to record a 5-second video and done, you can then share out the GIF, it is teased to launch for everyone early next year.
Google Assistant is also integrating with the Camera app, so you can command “take a photo” and it will do the job for you. You can sign-up for the beta program to get access to the new feature.
Chrome OS 96 brings more camera features & improvements [1/2]
Google Blog
Chrome OS has been updated to version 96, and one of the main upgrade is the Camera app.
You can scan documents and convert it into a PDF file or a JPEG image with the Camera app. Just launch it and hold the document, then it will detect the edge automatically, and you can just share out your document straight away.
Besides, you can use Pan-Tilt-Zoom feature to have more control of what you want the camera to capture. Open the Camera app and make some adjustment, your preference will still be applied in Meet call and other places.
Also soon you will be able to use the Camera app to create GIFs. You just need to record a 5-second video and done, you can then share out the GIF, it is teased to launch for everyone early next year.
Google Assistant is also integrating with the Camera app, so you can command “take a photo” and it will do the job for you. You can sign-up for the beta program to get access to the new feature.
#ChromeOS
Chrome OS 96 gains proper Nearby Share support, improved App settings and more [2/2]
9To5Google
Besides getting Camera upgrade, Chrome OS 96 also introduces some new stuff too.
Nearby Share now support all Android apps. Earlier it limited to the Files app, system apps and Progressive Web Apps. Now it much easier to share stuff across your Android phone and Chromebook.
Earlier, if you want to enable/ disable notifications per app, you need to go to the Quick Settings to toggle it. In Chrome OS 96, there’s a new Notifications page in Settings > Apps and you can control whether to show notifications in one place.
Go to "Manage your apps," tap on any app that you want to manage and you will see there a section called “Opening supported links,” which let you decide whether to open it in the Chrome browser or in the app itself.
By the way, the Wallpapers app can be opened directly from the app drawer (previously only accessible via right-clicking) and have received a redesign with a larger grid UI.
Chrome OS 96 gains proper Nearby Share support, improved App settings and more [2/2]
9To5Google
Besides getting Camera upgrade, Chrome OS 96 also introduces some new stuff too.
Nearby Share now support all Android apps. Earlier it limited to the Files app, system apps and Progressive Web Apps. Now it much easier to share stuff across your Android phone and Chromebook.
Earlier, if you want to enable/ disable notifications per app, you need to go to the Quick Settings to toggle it. In Chrome OS 96, there’s a new Notifications page in Settings > Apps and you can control whether to show notifications in one place.
Go to "Manage your apps," tap on any app that you want to manage and you will see there a section called “Opening supported links,” which let you decide whether to open it in the Chrome browser or in the app itself.
By the way, the Wallpapers app can be opened directly from the app drawer (previously only accessible via right-clicking) and have received a redesign with a larger grid UI.
Google Pixel Hub
#Android #A12 #A12L Android 12L will fix broken casting volume issue on Android 12 UPDATE: Google confirmed it is due to Sonos lawsuit. Android 12 has been officially released and it brings a ton of new stuff like Material You and redesigned widgets. But…
#Android #A12 #A12L
Android 12 cast volume control is disabled due to Sonos lawsuit as Google confirmed
Mishaal Rahman | Previous post
If you are on Android 12, you might realised you can't control the volume of cast devices using your phone’s volume keys. Google earlier just mentioned it is due to a legal issue, but recently a Googler confirmed it is due to Sonos lawsuit.
As many users complaint the issue on the Google IssueTracker, a Googler stand out and commented that is due to a lawsuit from Sonos. The engineer told that the team has a workaround for Android 12L, advising everyone to "sit tight" and stop complaining it at Google.
Android 12 cast volume control is disabled due to Sonos lawsuit as Google confirmed
Mishaal Rahman | Previous post
If you are on Android 12, you might realised you can't control the volume of cast devices using your phone’s volume keys. Google earlier just mentioned it is due to a legal issue, but recently a Googler confirmed it is due to Sonos lawsuit.
As many users complaint the issue on the Google IssueTracker, a Googler stand out and commented that is due to a lawsuit from Sonos. The engineer told that the team has a workaround for Android 12L, advising everyone to "sit tight" and stop complaining it at Google.
#News #Pixel6
Google Pixel 6 seems to have random signal loss issue
Android Police
The Pixel 6 didn't have a great start. unregistered fingerprints have chances of unlocking your phone, ghost dialing but that fixed, screen flickering and minor display issues. Welp, issues just keep popping up for Pixel 6 owners, and the latest issue is randomly losing mobile network service.
Many people on Reddit reported similar issue, which the phone kept losing carrier network service randomly. Back in November there already a Google support thread and around 100+ affected users has replied to the thread.
Some users that own older Pixel devices also reported after they have updated their Pixel phone to Android 12 and they faced similar issue, but majority reports are still coming from Pixel 6 owners though.
Some users pointed out that turning off Google’s Adaptive Connectivity feature could potentially fixed the issue, and those users who performed said it seems to be working, with some saying it not working for them.
Currently it unclear what's stuff is causing the issue, hopefully Google could solve the issue with a software update as soon as possible.
Google Pixel 6 seems to have random signal loss issue
Android Police
The Pixel 6 didn't have a great start. unregistered fingerprints have chances of unlocking your phone, ghost dialing but that fixed, screen flickering and minor display issues. Welp, issues just keep popping up for Pixel 6 owners, and the latest issue is randomly losing mobile network service.
Many people on Reddit reported similar issue, which the phone kept losing carrier network service randomly. Back in November there already a Google support thread and around 100+ affected users has replied to the thread.
Some users that own older Pixel devices also reported after they have updated their Pixel phone to Android 12 and they faced similar issue, but majority reports are still coming from Pixel 6 owners though.
Some users pointed out that turning off Google’s Adaptive Connectivity feature could potentially fixed the issue, and those users who performed said it seems to be working, with some saying it not working for them.
Currently it unclear what's stuff is causing the issue, hopefully Google could solve the issue with a software update as soon as possible.
Android Police
Google Pixel 6 users are complaining of random signal loss
Hello? hellooooooooo?
#Google
Google Search mobile site gains dark theme and various type of "Back to top" button
Google Search mobile site is gaining some new changes, and here some of the features that Google is currently testing out.
Earlier Google has pushed dark mode to everyone on the desktop site, now it starting to gradually roll out on the mobile site. When searching for any term, you might have a chance to see the banner which say dark mode is available and you can enable it by tapping on the "turn on" button.
Besides, Google is also testing out various "Back to top" button. So far, I only manage to see 5 types of the button, some are placed on the top or bottom middle position, some are placed on top right or bottom right corner.
These changes are currently under server side testing, you might get a chance to see it though if you are searching with Google on the mobile site.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google Search mobile site gains dark theme and various type of "Back to top" button
Google Search mobile site is gaining some new changes, and here some of the features that Google is currently testing out.
Earlier Google has pushed dark mode to everyone on the desktop site, now it starting to gradually roll out on the mobile site. When searching for any term, you might have a chance to see the banner which say dark mode is available and you can enable it by tapping on the "turn on" button.
Besides, Google is also testing out various "Back to top" button. So far, I only manage to see 5 types of the button, some are placed on the top or bottom middle position, some are placed on top right or bottom right corner.
These changes are currently under server side testing, you might get a chance to see it though if you are searching with Google on the mobile site.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Pixel #PixelWatch
Google is preparing to launch Pixel Watch in 2022
Business Insider | Mishaal Rahman
After years of rumor, Pixel Watch seems to be ready for launch as early as next year.
The device is codenamed "Rohan," and this is reported back by Jon Proser a few months ago. The watch has a hear-rate monitor and basic health-tracking features like step counting. Similar to Apple Watch, it will require daily charging, and one employee said the charging speed is slow.
The watch seems to being worked on by Google’s Pixel hardware group separately from Fitbit, which Google acquired back in January. About the branding, it unclear whether the watch will be really called "Pixel Watch" or not, and Google has no plan of branding it as a Fitbit device.
The watch might launch sometimes during spring next year if nothing goes wrong.
Google is preparing to launch Pixel Watch in 2022
Business Insider | Mishaal Rahman
After years of rumor, Pixel Watch seems to be ready for launch as early as next year.
The device is codenamed "Rohan," and this is reported back by Jon Proser a few months ago. The watch has a hear-rate monitor and basic health-tracking features like step counting. Similar to Apple Watch, it will require daily charging, and one employee said the charging speed is slow.
The watch seems to being worked on by Google’s Pixel hardware group separately from Fitbit, which Google acquired back in January. About the branding, it unclear whether the watch will be really called "Pixel Watch" or not, and Google has no plan of branding it as a Fitbit device.
The watch might launch sometimes during spring next year if nothing goes wrong.
Business Insider
EXCLUSIVE: Google readies 'Pixel Watch' for 2022 launch as it renews ambitions in wearable tech
Google is ramping up work on its debut smartwatch, code-named Rohan, which would go toe-to-toe with the Apple Watch.
#Google #Maps
Google is improving healthcare search results on Search and Maps
Google Blog
You will be able to find healthcare that is suitable for you easier in US.
You will be able to easily find doctors who accept Medicare, a health plan for those who are 65 years old and older. Meanwhile, providers can mention what language they will be using in the service. Google said they have over a dozen languages represented, for example Spanish and American Sign Language.
All these new features are only exclusive to US. residences. At the meantime, Google will be “conducting checks to ensure details of local doctors are up to date.”
Google is improving healthcare search results on Search and Maps
Google Blog
You will be able to find healthcare that is suitable for you easier in US.
You will be able to easily find doctors who accept Medicare, a health plan for those who are 65 years old and older. Meanwhile, providers can mention what language they will be using in the service. Google said they have over a dozen languages represented, for example Spanish and American Sign Language.
All these new features are only exclusive to US. residences. At the meantime, Google will be “conducting checks to ensure details of local doctors are up to date.”