#GoogleIO #Android #WearOS
Android: Seamless and helpful
Google Blog
1. Rich Communication Services (RCS) to be available on more devices, end-to-end encryption for group chats in open beta.
2. Google Wallet - A place to store your digital ID, payment cards, tickets and more. Availability: 39 countries will see their Google Pay app upgraded to Google Wallet, whereas US and Singapore will use both of them.
3. Emergency Location Services (ELS) launched in Bulgaria, Paraguay, Spain and Saudi Arabia. Early Earthquake Warnings launching soon in more regions. Emergency SOS coming to Wear OS.
4. More apps to be made available on Wear OS, More than 20 Google apps will be updated to optimise with large screen devices over the next few weeks, with more apps to revamp it as well.
5. Cast shows and movies from your phone or tablet to your TV with the Google TV app, Chromebook and car, available soon.
6. Copy and paste text or image from your phone to tablet in seconds, available with devices running Android 13 this fall.
Android: Seamless and helpful
Google Blog
1. Rich Communication Services (RCS) to be available on more devices, end-to-end encryption for group chats in open beta.
2. Google Wallet - A place to store your digital ID, payment cards, tickets and more. Availability: 39 countries will see their Google Pay app upgraded to Google Wallet, whereas US and Singapore will use both of them.
3. Emergency Location Services (ELS) launched in Bulgaria, Paraguay, Spain and Saudi Arabia. Early Earthquake Warnings launching soon in more regions. Emergency SOS coming to Wear OS.
4. More apps to be made available on Wear OS, More than 20 Google apps will be updated to optimise with large screen devices over the next few weeks, with more apps to revamp it as well.
5. Cast shows and movies from your phone or tablet to your TV with the Google TV app, Chromebook and car, available soon.
6. Copy and paste text or image from your phone to tablet in seconds, available with devices running Android 13 this fall.
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#GoogleIO #Highlights
Google I/O 2022 Highlights
Pixel
• Pixel 6a (July 28)
• Pixel 7/Pro (Fall)
• Pixel Buds Pro (July 28)
• Pixel Watch (Fall w/ P7)
• Pixel Tablet (2023)
Software
• Google Translate is now available in 24 more languages
• Google Maps gains Immersive View, a better way to understand a place
• YouTube is making it easier to access content on mobile with trannoscripts and auto-translate captions
• Google Assistant will become much more friendlier to use on your Nest Hub Max
• Android Auto gains redesign with split-screen mode and a few Material You touches
(Summary)
• Google Account gets more security protection, let users have more control over their data and more
• Google Search Update: Context in web page, remove results about you and more
• Android: Seamless and helpful
Others
• AI Test Kitchen - LaMDA experiment lab
• Matter - A new standard connecting smart home devices to Google Home
• Google second physical store opening in Brooklyn
• Google AR Glass
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Google I/O 2022 Highlights
Pixel
• Pixel 6a (July 28)
• Pixel 7/Pro (Fall)
• Pixel Buds Pro (July 28)
• Pixel Watch (Fall w/ P7)
• Pixel Tablet (2023)
Software
• Google Translate is now available in 24 more languages
• Google Maps gains Immersive View, a better way to understand a place
• YouTube is making it easier to access content on mobile with trannoscripts and auto-translate captions
• Google Assistant will become much more friendlier to use on your Nest Hub Max
• Android Auto gains redesign with split-screen mode and a few Material You touches
(Summary)
• Google Account gets more security protection, let users have more control over their data and more
• Google Search Update: Context in web page, remove results about you and more
• Android: Seamless and helpful
Others
• AI Test Kitchen - LaMDA experiment lab
• Matter - A new standard connecting smart home devices to Google Home
• Google second physical store opening in Brooklyn
• Google AR Glass
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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Google Pixel Hub
#PixelWatch Google Pixel Watch rumored to run on the same chip as 2018 Galaxy Watch + bonus Google rant 9To5Google Google has a bad habit of reusing old hardware in new devices, like the rear Sony IMX 363 sensor from the Pixel 2 being in the Pixel 6a. This…
#PixelWatch
Google Pixel watch rumored to have more RAM and a coprocessor with the Exynos 9110, possibly Tensor Wear?
9To5Google
A source has confirmed 9to5Google the use of Samsung’s Exynos 9110 on the Pixel Watch. It will be paired with a co-processor that presumably works to offload various tasks away from the main CPU.
9To5Google also claimed for the watch to have "more RAM than any existing smartwatch today"
The Galaxy Watch 4 features 1,5GB of memory, so it might have 2GB on board along with its 32GB of storage which will be useful for downloading music off YouTube Music.
I guess Google's plan is to rebrand old Samsung chips and changing it slightly, we hope it will sound better than it is on paper.
Google Pixel watch rumored to have more RAM and a coprocessor with the Exynos 9110, possibly Tensor Wear?
9To5Google
A source has confirmed 9to5Google the use of Samsung’s Exynos 9110 on the Pixel Watch. It will be paired with a co-processor that presumably works to offload various tasks away from the main CPU.
9To5Google also claimed for the watch to have "more RAM than any existing smartwatch today"
The Galaxy Watch 4 features 1,5GB of memory, so it might have 2GB on board along with its 32GB of storage which will be useful for downloading music off YouTube Music.
I guess Google's plan is to rebrand old Samsung chips and changing it slightly, we hope it will sound better than it is on paper.
9to5Google
Sources: Pixel Watch boosts Exynos 9110 with co-processor, most RAM Wear OS has ever seen
9to5Google has learned more details about what specs are powering the Google Pixel Watch from its co-processor, 32GB of storage, more RAM...
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#Pixel6a
Pixel 6a unboxing video leaked by Google Retail Training France
TechDroider & Google Retail Training France
A retail training video has been leaked showing an unboxing of the Pixel 6a.
Like the Pixel 6, Google does not include a charger leaving the USB-C to USB-C cable and the USB-C OTG adapter the only accessories in the box.
Pixel 6a unboxing video leaked by Google Retail Training France
TechDroider & Google Retail Training France
A retail training video has been leaked showing an unboxing of the Pixel 6a.
Like the Pixel 6, Google does not include a charger leaving the USB-C to USB-C cable and the USB-C OTG adapter the only accessories in the box.
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#Pixel6a
Pixel 6a's brand new fingerprint sensor in action
Google Retail Training France
Noteworthy of the previous leak, the presenter unlocks their device using the fingerprint sensor which has been changed from the Pixel 6 as been stated here.
The scanner seems to work fine! It is not as fast as an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor found in flagship Samsung smartphones, but for a mid-range smartphone the one found in the 6a should suffice.
Pixel 6a's brand new fingerprint sensor in action
Google Retail Training France
Noteworthy of the previous leak, the presenter unlocks their device using the fingerprint sensor which has been changed from the Pixel 6 as been stated here.
The scanner seems to work fine! It is not as fast as an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor found in flagship Samsung smartphones, but for a mid-range smartphone the one found in the 6a should suffice.
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#Gboard
Gboard's "Split Keyboard" feature
Rboard Themes
To adapt Android for foldable devices even more, Google is currently testing a hidden "Split Keyboard" feature for those devices. RKBDI has managed to unlock the feature into his Rboard Themes app for everyone to try it out.
Gboard's "Split Keyboard" feature
Rboard Themes
To adapt Android for foldable devices even more, Google is currently testing a hidden "Split Keyboard" feature for those devices. RKBDI has managed to unlock the feature into his Rboard Themes app for everyone to try it out.
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#Updates #Android #GooglePlay
Google Play System Update Changes: May 2022
This month Google mentioned they are bringing the improved Nearby Share which will let users share seamlessly across their own devices which have the same Google account signed in (still haven't rolled out for me at the time of posting, lol.)
Besides, the help page of Google applications has been updated. It's unclear how it looks for now, but it could probably come with Material You elements, time will tell. Password Checkup is also updated so that users can take action to their saved passwords if it is breached for example.
There are a lot of other changes too, full changelog are listed below:
Updated
Google Play services: v22.18 (May 23)
Google Play Store: v30.3 (May 23)
Critical Fixes
• [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Bug fixes for account management and system management & diagnostics related services.
Account Management
• [Phone, Tablet] Migration of the existing device setup onboarding flow for supervised work accounts to a web based experience.
• [Phone] Ability for parents to set a persistent launcher on devices supervised with Family Link using local parental controls.
Device Connections
• [Auto, Phone, TV] Nearby Share now allows users to share content more seamlessly between their devices logged into the same account.
• [Auto] Support for installation and use of video streaming apps in-car infotainment systems through Android Automotive.
• [Phone] Streamlined the process of transferring Google accounts during device setup by prompting users to enable location services when required.
Google Play Store
• Improvements to Play-as-you-download feature to let gamers start playing mobile games while the app download continues to reduce waiting times.
• New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.
• Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable download and installation.
• New features to the Play Pass and Play Points programs.
• Enhancements to Google Play Billing.
• Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.
• Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.
Security & Privacy
• [Phone] An updated version of Password Checkup on Android lets users check their saved credentials for security vulnerabilities and provides a list of actions to improve online hygiene.
Support
• [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Design improvements to Google Help app.
System Management
• Updates to system management services that improve stability & performance.
Developer Services
• New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support ads, location services and utilities related developer services in their apps.
• New developer service and user experience to allow users to select specific photos or videos to share with an app rather than granting permission to all media files on the device. See https://developer.android.com/about/versions/13/features/photopicker for more information.
Source:
Support Page
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google Play System Update Changes: May 2022
This month Google mentioned they are bringing the improved Nearby Share which will let users share seamlessly across their own devices which have the same Google account signed in (still haven't rolled out for me at the time of posting, lol.)
Besides, the help page of Google applications has been updated. It's unclear how it looks for now, but it could probably come with Material You elements, time will tell. Password Checkup is also updated so that users can take action to their saved passwords if it is breached for example.
There are a lot of other changes too, full changelog are listed below:
Updated
Google Play services: v22.18 (May 23)
Google Play Store: v30.3 (May 23)
Critical Fixes
• [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Bug fixes for account management and system management & diagnostics related services.
Account Management
• [Phone, Tablet] Migration of the existing device setup onboarding flow for supervised work accounts to a web based experience.
• [Phone] Ability for parents to set a persistent launcher on devices supervised with Family Link using local parental controls.
Device Connections
• [Auto, Phone, TV] Nearby Share now allows users to share content more seamlessly between their devices logged into the same account.
• [Auto] Support for installation and use of video streaming apps in-car infotainment systems through Android Automotive.
• [Phone] Streamlined the process of transferring Google accounts during device setup by prompting users to enable location services when required.
Google Play Store
• Improvements to Play-as-you-download feature to let gamers start playing mobile games while the app download continues to reduce waiting times.
• New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.
• Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable download and installation.
• New features to the Play Pass and Play Points programs.
• Enhancements to Google Play Billing.
• Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.
• Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.
Security & Privacy
• [Phone] An updated version of Password Checkup on Android lets users check their saved credentials for security vulnerabilities and provides a list of actions to improve online hygiene.
Support
• [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Design improvements to Google Help app.
System Management
• Updates to system management services that improve stability & performance.
Developer Services
• New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support ads, location services and utilities related developer services in their apps.
• New developer service and user experience to allow users to select specific photos or videos to share with an app rather than granting permission to all media files on the device. See https://developer.android.com/about/versions/13/features/photopicker for more information.
Source:
Support Page
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#PlayStore
Play Store web redesign widely rollout, alongside with Data Safety section
After years of waiting, the long-awaited Play Store web version redesign is finally rolling out globally, which matches the current design of the Play Store app itself. If you don’t know yet, Google has been experimenting with the Play Store redesign a few months ago.
This redesign has brought a refresh for the category into Games, Apps, Movies, Books, Kids. It appeared for desktop users on the top while mobile users can access it from the bottom. While opening the app listing, you will see everything has been reorganised on the desktop side, whereas on mobile it is something similar to the Play Store app itself.
Lastly, Data Safety. The section is now available on the web version and you can see how apps manage your data before you give it a try. As expected, it will be made available on the Play Store app for all platforms soon.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Play Store web redesign widely rollout, alongside with Data Safety section
After years of waiting, the long-awaited Play Store web version redesign is finally rolling out globally, which matches the current design of the Play Store app itself. If you don’t know yet, Google has been experimenting with the Play Store redesign a few months ago.
This redesign has brought a refresh for the category into Games, Apps, Movies, Books, Kids. It appeared for desktop users on the top while mobile users can access it from the bottom. While opening the app listing, you will see everything has been reorganised on the desktop side, whereas on mobile it is something similar to the Play Store app itself.
Lastly, Data Safety. The section is now available on the web version and you can see how apps manage your data before you give it a try. As expected, it will be made available on the Play Store app for all platforms soon.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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