#PixelWatch
Pixel Watch specs revealed, gets Bluetooth certification and more
r/GooglePixel
Bluetooth certification for an upcoming device, likely means that the device is ready for public launch soon. There are three models of Pixel Watch which have got their Bluetooth certification, those model numbers are GWT9R, GBZ4S, and GQF4C.
Besides, there are more specifications of the watch being leaked too. The health sensor used is identical to the one on Fitbit Charge 5. The device itself appeared to be 30mm wide and 14mm in thickness, with a weight of 36g. It might come with a 300mAh battery, also offering cellular connectivity.
If you felt bored and curious to look at someone wearing the watch, here you go. With tons of rumors reporting about the Pixel Watch, it's likely to launch on Google I/O as we mentioned several times earlier. With all these specifications, this watch won't be cheap in my opinion.
Pixel Watch specs revealed, gets Bluetooth certification and more
r/GooglePixel
Bluetooth certification for an upcoming device, likely means that the device is ready for public launch soon. There are three models of Pixel Watch which have got their Bluetooth certification, those model numbers are GWT9R, GBZ4S, and GQF4C.
Besides, there are more specifications of the watch being leaked too. The health sensor used is identical to the one on Fitbit Charge 5. The device itself appeared to be 30mm wide and 14mm in thickness, with a weight of 36g. It might come with a 300mAh battery, also offering cellular connectivity.
If you felt bored and curious to look at someone wearing the watch, here you go. With tons of rumors reporting about the Pixel Watch, it's likely to launch on Google I/O as we mentioned several times earlier. With all these specifications, this watch won't be cheap in my opinion.
#Translate #MY
Google Translate Material You widgets widely rolling out
Google Translate has already rolled out Material You design for all Android devices a few months ago, Material You widgets are rumored to come too, and they are starting to make their appearance recently.
Translate Quick Actions let you access shortcuts directly from the widget itself There are voice speaking, conversation mode, transcribe mode and camera options when expanded, with tap to paste option on the top right. The widget will also show the last language you used to translate from and translate to.
Additionally, you can access past translations and your favourite one from the Saved translations widget, The "<" and ">" buttons let you switch between Saved and History section.
These widgets are available on older Android versions, with dynamic color support if your device is running Android 12 or later.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google Translate Material You widgets widely rolling out
Google Translate has already rolled out Material You design for all Android devices a few months ago, Material You widgets are rumored to come too, and they are starting to make their appearance recently.
Translate Quick Actions let you access shortcuts directly from the widget itself There are voice speaking, conversation mode, transcribe mode and camera options when expanded, with tap to paste option on the top right. The widget will also show the last language you used to translate from and translate to.
Additionally, you can access past translations and your favourite one from the Saved translations widget, The "<" and ">" buttons let you switch between Saved and History section.
These widgets are available on older Android versions, with dynamic color support if your device is running Android 12 or later.
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#Files
FIles by Google audio player gains shuffle and repeat features
Google has been improving their file management application over years, from a basic file manager for Android Go devices to protecting your files, it is a lot more useful than ever. Recently, the audio player in the app has gained shuffle and repeat options.
Previously, it had rewind and forward 10 seconds options on each side. With the new change, the shuffle option is placed on the left while the repeat option is located on the right.
This change has already rolled out to all users via server side. Basically, now it could be your local music player if you had liked it to be.
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FIles by Google audio player gains shuffle and repeat features
Google has been improving their file management application over years, from a basic file manager for Android Go devices to protecting your files, it is a lot more useful than ever. Recently, the audio player in the app has gained shuffle and repeat options.
Previously, it had rewind and forward 10 seconds options on each side. With the new change, the shuffle option is placed on the left while the repeat option is located on the right.
This change has already rolled out to all users via server side. Basically, now it could be your local music player if you had liked it to be.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Android
Privacy Sandbox arrived for Android to protect your online privacy
Android Developers
Online advertisements these days are creepy as they track our interests and show us relevant ads to it. Google would like to resolve such issues by implementing Privacy Sandbox, first available on Chrome for all platforms, and now Android itself is receiving such a feature too.
These are separate release builds and are based on Android 13. These builds include exclusive platform APIs and services which didn't make its way to the recent beta release. For your information, there's no fresh new features in those builds.
It is available for download and use on Pixel 4 & later Pixel devices. You could also install it with Android Emulator if you wanted to test the feature out for your applications.
Privacy Sandbox arrived for Android to protect your online privacy
Android Developers
Online advertisements these days are creepy as they track our interests and show us relevant ads to it. Google would like to resolve such issues by implementing Privacy Sandbox, first available on Chrome for all platforms, and now Android itself is receiving such a feature too.
These are separate release builds and are based on Android 13. These builds include exclusive platform APIs and services which didn't make its way to the recent beta release. For your information, there's no fresh new features in those builds.
It is available for download and use on Pixel 4 & later Pixel devices. You could also install it with Android Emulator if you wanted to test the feature out for your applications.
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#Android
Google settings page for Android got a redesign update
Going to your device settings and selecting Google, you will now be treated with Material You look when entering the page.
This change is live for older Android versions recently, previously it has only been made available for devices running Android 12 or later. Some parts of the settings page are still not updated to the Material You design though, hopefully it could get polished over the next few months.
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Google settings page for Android got a redesign update
Going to your device settings and selecting Google, you will now be treated with Material You look when entering the page.
This change is live for older Android versions recently, previously it has only been made available for devices running Android 12 or later. Some parts of the settings page are still not updated to the Material You design though, hopefully it could get polished over the next few months.
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#Alphabet #YouTube
Alphabet Q1 2022 revenue reported $68 billion of revenue, YouTube Shorts ad is now a reality
Alphabet
Google's parent company Alphabet has reported a total of $68.01 billion in revenue from this January to March. Search continues to be the most successful product, earning a whopping $39.6 billion. Next on the list is YouTube ad, earning $6.87 billion. Google's other revenues included their hardware sales and Play Store income, generating $6.81 billion of earnings.
Since YouTube Shorts launched in 2020, there isn't any advertisement content inserted over there, hence creators have been only to generate income with YouTube Shorts Fund. During the call, it is being heard that YouTube is testing advertisements on Shorts.
Alphabet Q1 2022 revenue reported $68 billion of revenue, YouTube Shorts ad is now a reality
Alphabet
Google's parent company Alphabet has reported a total of $68.01 billion in revenue from this January to March. Search continues to be the most successful product, earning a whopping $39.6 billion. Next on the list is YouTube ad, earning $6.87 billion. Google's other revenues included their hardware sales and Play Store income, generating $6.81 billion of earnings.
Since YouTube Shorts launched in 2020, there isn't any advertisement content inserted over there, hence creators have been only to generate income with YouTube Shorts Fund. During the call, it is being heard that YouTube is testing advertisements on Shorts.
"While it’s still early days, we’re encouraged by initial advertiser feedback and results," said Philipp Schindler. Besides, he also mentioned the platform managed to gain over 30 billion views every single day. For now, ads are appearing in the mobile apps, but eventually it will arrive on more platforms soon.#Workspace #Docs
Google Docs improved the toolbar for easier navigating
Google Workspace Blog
Google Docs is making it easier to navigate with the toolbar menu.
With the new changes, it's easy to notice that there are icons addition to all the menu, this will help users to recognise it easily. Options have been reorganised to provide a "more intuitive feature location." The menu also have been shortened for an easier navigation experience.
This particular change should be fully available to all users by the end of May.
Google Docs improved the toolbar for easier navigating
Google Workspace Blog
Google Docs is making it easier to navigate with the toolbar menu.
With the new changes, it's easy to notice that there are icons addition to all the menu, this will help users to recognise it easily. Options have been reorganised to provide a "more intuitive feature location." The menu also have been shortened for an easier navigation experience.
This particular change should be fully available to all users by the end of May.
#Android
Nearby Share can now show in Direct Share section of the share menu
Nearby Share is another Android component that Google has been improving a lot to match AirDrop functionality. When we want to share files with Nearby Share, we usually use the Android share menu to do so, and Google is further improving it to save your time.
Devices that you have recently shared with might appear in Direct Share, located at the upper part of the share menu. This can save you a click from having to select the device again when you are prompt with the Nearby Share menu.
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Nearby Share can now show in Direct Share section of the share menu
Nearby Share is another Android component that Google has been improving a lot to match AirDrop functionality. When we want to share files with Nearby Share, we usually use the Android share menu to do so, and Google is further improving it to save your time.
Devices that you have recently shared with might appear in Direct Share, located at the upper part of the share menu. This can save you a click from having to select the device again when you are prompt with the Nearby Share menu.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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On this holy festive, wishing you a day filled with lots of laughter and happy moments.
Happy Eid-ul-Fitr, one full of blessings and bliss, bounty and beauty, for all of you and your families.
This morning, perhaps as you leave for Eid prayer, check on the people around you. They might be family, friends or neighbors. Are they happy and content? Do they have ma'amoul, do they have fresh new clothes? Are they in need? If that is the case, don't forget them ... you never know, you might make their Eid!
The reward of seeing someone happy and excited, of hearing a mother's heartfelt, thankful prayer (dua'), and of knowing that you were the cause, you were chosen by God for this, is immense and second to none.
Happy Eid-ul-Fitr, one full of blessings and bliss, bounty and beauty, for all of you and your families.
This morning, perhaps as you leave for Eid prayer, check on the people around you. They might be family, friends or neighbors. Are they happy and content? Do they have ma'amoul, do they have fresh new clothes? Are they in need? If that is the case, don't forget them ... you never know, you might make their Eid!
The reward of seeing someone happy and excited, of hearing a mother's heartfelt, thankful prayer (dua'), and of knowing that you were the cause, you were chosen by God for this, is immense and second to none.
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#Updates #Pixel
May 2022 Security Patch changelog
Display / Graphics
Fix for issue occasionally causing display to wake without user interaction *[1].
Sensors
Improvements for haptic feedback under certain conditions and use cases *[2].
User Interface
Fix for issue causing launcher crash after restarting device in certain conditions *[1].
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Device Applicability
*[1] Included on Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
*[2] Included on Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
Source:
Pixel Phone Support Forum
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May 2022 Security Patch changelog
Display / Graphics
Fix for issue occasionally causing display to wake without user interaction *[1].
Sensors
Improvements for haptic feedback under certain conditions and use cases *[2].
User Interface
Fix for issue causing launcher crash after restarting device in certain conditions *[1].
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Device Applicability
*[1] Included on Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
*[2] Included on Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
Source:
Pixel Phone Support Forum
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Google Pixel Hub
#Updates #Pixel May 2022 Security Patch changelog Display / Graphics Fix for issue occasionally causing display to wake without user interaction *[1]. Sensors Improvements for haptic feedback under certain conditions and use cases *[2]. User Interface Fix…
#Updates #Pixel
May 2022 Security Patch Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 3a: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 3a XL: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4 XL: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4a: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4a 5G: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Images | OTA
*Build ID
Pixel 3a/XL, Pixel 4/XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro: SP2A.220405.004
Source:
Pixel Phone Support Forum
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May 2022 Security Patch Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 3a: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 3a XL: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4 XL: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4a: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4a 5G: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Images | OTA
*Build ID
Pixel 3a/XL, Pixel 4/XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro: SP2A.220405.004
Source:
Pixel Phone Support Forum
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Google Pixel Hub
#Updates #Pixel May 2022 Security Patch changelog Display / Graphics Fix for issue occasionally causing display to wake without user interaction *[1]. Sensors Improvements for haptic feedback under certain conditions and use cases *[2]. User Interface Fix…
Other:
This is the last security patch for the Pixel 3a/XL phones. Correction
Along other fixes, the Android Security Bulletin mentioned a dirty pipe fix, any device with the May Security Patch will be safe from that exploit.
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Along other fixes, the Android Security Bulletin mentioned a dirty pipe fix, any device with the May Security Patch will be safe from that exploit.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Wallpapers #EasterEgg
May 'Curated Culture' wallpapers celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
In the fifth month of 2022, Google is releasing Curated Culture wallpapers to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM). *Searching it on Google will also show you an Easter Egg suprise.
These wallpapers are designed by Sarula Bao (their Instagram), showing solidarity of Asian people. Besides, as it is also Year of the Tiger, he also created one special wallpaper to mark the celebration too.
As usual, if you have a Pixel 3 and later device, you can find it directly in the Wallpapers & Styles app, else you can just download them below the post.
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May 'Curated Culture' wallpapers celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
In the fifth month of 2022, Google is releasing Curated Culture wallpapers to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM). *Searching it on Google will also show you an Easter Egg suprise.
These wallpapers are designed by Sarula Bao (their Instagram), showing solidarity of Asian people. Besides, as it is also Year of the Tiger, he also created one special wallpaper to mark the celebration too.
As usual, if you have a Pixel 3 and later device, you can find it directly in the Wallpapers & Styles app, else you can just download them below the post.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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By sharing our culture across our vastly diverse community, we connect and celebrate together.
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In difficult times, we look to each other and offer one another aid, support and protection.
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King of all beasts, the tiger represents our bravery.
Google Pixel Hub
Other: This is the last security patch for the Pixel 3a/XL phones. Correction Along other fixes, the Android Security Bulletin mentioned a dirty pipe fix, any device with the May Security Patch will be safe from that exploit. Follow @PixelHubUpdates
CORRECTION:
A Google representative told 9To5Google:
In May 2019 at the launch of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, we announced that the devices would receive three years of software updates and three years of security updates from when our devices first became available on the Google Store. The final update for Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will rollout to users by July 2022.
As the device is not elegible for the Android 12 QPR3 beta, you could expect an update in July with just the June and July security patches just like Pixel 3 users did get 4 months of security patches at once.
Source:
9To5Google
A Google representative told 9To5Google:
In May 2019 at the launch of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, we announced that the devices would receive three years of software updates and three years of security updates from when our devices first became available on the Google Store. The final update for Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will rollout to users by July 2022.
As the device is not elegible for the Android 12 QPR3 beta, you could expect an update in July with just the June and July security patches just like Pixel 3 users did get 4 months of security patches at once.
Source:
9To5Google
9to5Google
Google releasing one last Pixel 3a and 3a XL update, arriving 'by July' [U]
Today marks the last guaranteed update for the Pixel 3a from 2019 following its launch three years ago at I/O. However, like with...
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#Pixel #PixelBudsPro
Google Pixel Buds Pro under development, coming in four colors variant
Jon Prosser
There's not much discussion about the Google Pixel Buds as most have shifted their focus to the upcoming Pixel 6a and the long awaited Pixel Watch. Anyway, Jon Prosser has received the information that Google Pixel Buds Pro will be the next earbuds from Google.
As the name suggests, this will be a better version of the original Pixel Buds. Besides, Prosser mentioned it will be coming in four color variants, Real Red, Carbon, Limoncello and Fog respectively.
That's pretty much it. He didn't confirm that it will be launching in I/O 2022, and there isn't a lot of information about the upcoming earbuds, so it is likely to be launch alongside with the Pixel 7.
Google Pixel Buds Pro under development, coming in four colors variant
Jon Prosser
There's not much discussion about the Google Pixel Buds as most have shifted their focus to the upcoming Pixel 6a and the long awaited Pixel Watch. Anyway, Jon Prosser has received the information that Google Pixel Buds Pro will be the next earbuds from Google.
As the name suggests, this will be a better version of the original Pixel Buds. Besides, Prosser mentioned it will be coming in four color variants, Real Red, Carbon, Limoncello and Fog respectively.
That's pretty much it. He didn't confirm that it will be launching in I/O 2022, and there isn't a lot of information about the upcoming earbuds, so it is likely to be launch alongside with the Pixel 7.
Twitter
Jon Prosser
Google Pixel Buds Pro coming 🔜 Real Red, Carbon, Limoncello, Fog
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#YouTube
YouTube Go will be forgotten, sunsetting on August 2022
YouTube Community
YouTube Go is a lightweight application made to run on low-end devices. It was launched back in 2016, but recently it has not received any more updates, and Google has decided to shut down the service around August.
This particular app pretty much does the job you had expected, streaming video. It also has a data-saving feature to help save cost for your cellular data. You can also download videos and watch them later.
If you want to find an updated lightweight YouTube client application with all these features, NewPipe will do the job. Otherwise, you can just follow YouTube's advice and install their official app or use the web version to continue watching videos from various creators.
YouTube Go will be forgotten, sunsetting on August 2022
YouTube Community
YouTube Go is a lightweight application made to run on low-end devices. It was launched back in 2016, but recently it has not received any more updates, and Google has decided to shut down the service around August.
This particular app pretty much does the job you had expected, streaming video. It also has a data-saving feature to help save cost for your cellular data. You can also download videos and watch them later.
If you want to find an updated lightweight YouTube client application with all these features, NewPipe will do the job. Otherwise, you can just follow YouTube's advice and install their official app or use the web version to continue watching videos from various creators.
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