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#Home #Nest Google Nest devices are now Matter and Fast Pair compatible Google Blog Google has announced that its Nest devices are now compatible with Matter. Over the past few weeks, millions of smart speakers, displays and Wi-Fi routers got updated to a…
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How does the process of pairing a Matter device with Fast Pair work?
This is a demonstration of how you'll be able to connect Matter-enabled devices with Google Fast Pair.
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How does the process of pairing a Matter device with Fast Pair work?
This is a demonstration of how you'll be able to connect Matter-enabled devices with Google Fast Pair.
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#PixelTablet
Google Pixel Tablet with dock found for sale
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A Pixel Tablet with its docking station has been spotted on Facebook Marketplace on sale for $400.
What's interesting in this prototype are the black bezels and grey back. So far we've only seen Pixel Tablet renders with a white/sage back with a white front.
The tablet might launch in India too as some engineering validation test (EVT) prototypes were shipped there to be tested.
There's also a Pro variant of Pixel Tablet in the works.
Specifications:
• Google Tensor G2 SoC
• Support for USI 2.0 stylus
• 10.95" OLED display
• Dual rear cameras, IMX 363 (rumored)
• IMX 355 front camera
• Android 13 with only 64 bit app support
• 256GB storage
The tablet will have a Charging Speaker Dock with a magnetic stand.
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Google Pixel Tablet with dock found for sale
Source
A Pixel Tablet with its docking station has been spotted on Facebook Marketplace on sale for $400.
What's interesting in this prototype are the black bezels and grey back. So far we've only seen Pixel Tablet renders with a white/sage back with a white front.
The tablet might launch in India too as some engineering validation test (EVT) prototypes were shipped there to be tested.
There's also a Pro variant of Pixel Tablet in the works.
Specifications:
• Google Tensor G2 SoC
• Support for USI 2.0 stylus
• 10.95" OLED display
• Dual rear cameras, IMX 363 (rumored)
• IMX 355 front camera
• Android 13 with only 64 bit app support
• 256GB storage
The tablet will have a Charging Speaker Dock with a magnetic stand.
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#News
Google for India - today's event summarized, part 1
Google Lens | YouTube Courses | Search in videos
Google for India is an annual event in the South Asian market, where it showcases dozens of new developments for the whole world. These features will be available internationally:
Google Lens can now read doctors' terrible handwriting:
Users will be able to to take or upload a picture of their prenoscription, and the app will detect and highlight the medicines mentioned in the note.
YouTube Courses:
Courses will allow creators to share learning materials in the form of videos, PDF's and other files. The courses will be available in beta in India, South Korea, and the US, and can be free or paid, depending on the creator. If paid, Google will charge as per its standard rates of 55% going to the author with the rest going to YouTube. The feature is coming in 2023.
YouTube is also testing the ability to have a single video with multiple audio tracks in different languages.
Search in videos:
Google is trying out a new search in video option that will enable users to look for pieces of content within a video in Google Search. All users need to do is type in their query in the Google app on iOS and tap the ‘Search in video’ button.
We've also made a post about the features available first or only in India, click here to check it out!
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Google for India - today's event summarized, part 1
Google Lens | YouTube Courses | Search in videos
Google for India is an annual event in the South Asian market, where it showcases dozens of new developments for the whole world. These features will be available internationally:
Google Lens can now read doctors' terrible handwriting:
Users will be able to to take or upload a picture of their prenoscription, and the app will detect and highlight the medicines mentioned in the note.
YouTube Courses:
Courses will allow creators to share learning materials in the form of videos, PDF's and other files. The courses will be available in beta in India, South Korea, and the US, and can be free or paid, depending on the creator. If paid, Google will charge as per its standard rates of 55% going to the author with the rest going to YouTube. The feature is coming in 2023.
YouTube is also testing the ability to have a single video with multiple audio tracks in different languages.
Search in videos:
Google is trying out a new search in video option that will enable users to look for pieces of content within a video in Google Search. All users need to do is type in their query in the Google app on iOS and tap the ‘Search in video’ button.
We've also made a post about the features available first or only in India, click here to check it out!
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#News
Google for India - today's event, summarized, part 2
Bilingual search | Multisearch | Digilocker | Hinglish support
As promised, here's the part 2 of the most important features released in Google's for India event. These features are available first or only in India, check out our previous post for features available internationally.
Bilingual search results in Google Search
The feature will make it easier for people in India to view search results in English and Hindi, with Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and Marathi being added later.
Google Search can now multisearch:
Users will be able to simultaneously search for information using a combination of text and images. This feature was announced in April in the US, but will be available in India starting with English, with support for Hindi and other languages to be added later.
Files by Google will store your government documents safely:
Digilocker will allow users to access their copies of goverment documents from the Files by Google app on Android. The service is built on privacy and security, with documents stored in an isolated environment on the device that can only be accessed with unique lock screen verification.
Improved Hinglish support in Voice Search:
Google's Voice Search can now better understand users speaking in Hinglish using context, speaking style, individual accents, and surrounding sounds.
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Google for India - today's event, summarized, part 2
Bilingual search | Multisearch | Digilocker | Hinglish support
As promised, here's the part 2 of the most important features released in Google's for India event. These features are available first or only in India, check out our previous post for features available internationally.
Bilingual search results in Google Search
The feature will make it easier for people in India to view search results in English and Hindi, with Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and Marathi being added later.
Google Search can now multisearch:
Users will be able to simultaneously search for information using a combination of text and images. This feature was announced in April in the US, but will be available in India starting with English, with support for Hindi and other languages to be added later.
Files by Google will store your government documents safely:
Digilocker will allow users to access their copies of goverment documents from the Files by Google app on Android. The service is built on privacy and security, with documents stored in an isolated environment on the device that can only be accessed with unique lock screen verification.
Improved Hinglish support in Voice Search:
Google's Voice Search can now better understand users speaking in Hinglish using context, speaking style, individual accents, and surrounding sounds.
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Pixel 8 series could use the Samsung GN2 sensor for staggered HDR
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Developer @Za_Raczke has discovered information of Pixel 8 codenames: "Shiba" and "Husky". Besides that, he has found code referencing to staggered HDR support.
Staggered HDR allows capturing different exposures at the same time, using the same pixels. This allows the same effect as regular HDR without the increased capture time & chance of the photos being blurry because of the frames misaligning by the movement.
The previous Pixel 7's use the last gen GN1 sensor which doesn't support staggered HDR, which hints the GN2 sensor or other being on the Pixel 8 series that is capable of it.
The 50MP ISOCELL GN2 is a 1/1.12-inch sensor, which is bigger than GN1’s 1/1.31-inch sensor. ISOCELL GN2’s Staggered HDR is a better and more efficient way to capture images with a wide dynamic range. Samsung claims that the new sensor is 24% more power efficient due to its newer method of capturing images. It also features an improved autofocus mechanism called Dual Pixel Pro.
Our friends at @TechLeaksZone made a post about the display and Tensor G3 specs of the Pixel 8, click here to check it out!
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Pixel 8 series could use the Samsung GN2 sensor for staggered HDR
Source
Developer @Za_Raczke has discovered information of Pixel 8 codenames: "Shiba" and "Husky". Besides that, he has found code referencing to staggered HDR support.
Staggered HDR allows capturing different exposures at the same time, using the same pixels. This allows the same effect as regular HDR without the increased capture time & chance of the photos being blurry because of the frames misaligning by the movement.
The previous Pixel 7's use the last gen GN1 sensor which doesn't support staggered HDR, which hints the GN2 sensor or other being on the Pixel 8 series that is capable of it.
The 50MP ISOCELL GN2 is a 1/1.12-inch sensor, which is bigger than GN1’s 1/1.31-inch sensor. ISOCELL GN2’s Staggered HDR is a better and more efficient way to capture images with a wide dynamic range. Samsung claims that the new sensor is 24% more power efficient due to its newer method of capturing images. It also features an improved autofocus mechanism called Dual Pixel Pro.
Our friends at @TechLeaksZone made a post about the display and Tensor G3 specs of the Pixel 8, click here to check it out!
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#News #Pixel6a
Pixel 6a wins MKBHD's 2022 blind camera test!
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Surprisingly, the Google Pixel 6a won this year's MKBHD's Blind Smartphone Camera Test 2022!
It received the most points on average in the community voting beating the Pixel 7 Pro (at second place), Zenfone 9, Find X5 Pro, S22 Ultra, iPhone 14 Pro and the Mate 50 Pro.
While the phone wasn't the best in the three categories: regular, night mode and portrait, it performed well, ranking in the top three for each category, with it being 3rd in regular, 2nd in night mode and portrait.
For comparison, the Pixel 7 came in 2nd, 4th and 1st, and the iPhone 14 Pro came in 6th, 10th and 5th in the respective categories.
Last year, the Pixel 5a was the winner of the test featuring the same camera sensor.
The good old 12MP Sony IMX 363 sensor (used since the Pixel 2 in 2017) shockingly beat the 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor used in the Pixel 7 Pro.
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Pixel 6a wins MKBHD's 2022 blind camera test!
YouTube
Surprisingly, the Google Pixel 6a won this year's MKBHD's Blind Smartphone Camera Test 2022!
It received the most points on average in the community voting beating the Pixel 7 Pro (at second place), Zenfone 9, Find X5 Pro, S22 Ultra, iPhone 14 Pro and the Mate 50 Pro.
While the phone wasn't the best in the three categories: regular, night mode and portrait, it performed well, ranking in the top three for each category, with it being 3rd in regular, 2nd in night mode and portrait.
For comparison, the Pixel 7 came in 2nd, 4th and 1st, and the iPhone 14 Pro came in 6th, 10th and 5th in the respective categories.
Last year, the Pixel 5a was the winner of the test featuring the same camera sensor.
The good old 12MP Sony IMX 363 sensor (used since the Pixel 2 in 2017) shockingly beat the 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor used in the Pixel 7 Pro.
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Google's entire 2023-2025 roadmap for Pixel phones has leaked
Android Authority
An anonymous leaker for Android Authority has revealed Google's future plan with their Pixel devices. Please note that the plans can change at any time, and this might not be what will be released in the future.
2023:
• Pixel 7a (lynx) & Pixel Fold/Notepad (felix) - revealed during Google I/O in April/May
- The 7a will feature wireless charging, 90Hz and other upgrades over 6a
• Pixel 8 (shiba) & Pixel 8 Pro (husky) - revealed later in 2023
- Pixel 8 will be smaller than Pixel 7 (6.3")
- Coming with Tensor G3 "zuma"
2024:
• Pixel 8a (akita):
- Release depending on Pixel 7a sales, if it doesn't sell well the A series will be released every two years
- Price increased to $499
• Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro 6.3" (caiman) & Pixel 9 Pro 6.7" (komodo):
- Similar strategy to Apple, the base Pixel 9 being like the iPhone 14 and caiman fitting komodo's features from a 6.7 inch model to a 6.3 inch form, just like the regular iPhone 14 Pro
- Will feature the Tensor G4 SoC "redondo"
• Pixel Fold 2 if the Pixel Fold 1 sells well
2025:
• Pixel 10 & two Pixel 10 Pro models, one larger than the another
• Pixel Flip, a phone like a Galaxy Z Flip is also being considered
• Pixel Fold 3 if the Pixel Fold 1 sells well
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Google's entire 2023-2025 roadmap for Pixel phones has leaked
Android Authority
An anonymous leaker for Android Authority has revealed Google's future plan with their Pixel devices. Please note that the plans can change at any time, and this might not be what will be released in the future.
2023:
• Pixel 7a (lynx) & Pixel Fold/Notepad (felix) - revealed during Google I/O in April/May
- The 7a will feature wireless charging, 90Hz and other upgrades over 6a
• Pixel 8 (shiba) & Pixel 8 Pro (husky) - revealed later in 2023
- Pixel 8 will be smaller than Pixel 7 (6.3")
- Coming with Tensor G3 "zuma"
2024:
• Pixel 8a (akita):
- Release depending on Pixel 7a sales, if it doesn't sell well the A series will be released every two years
- Price increased to $499
• Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro 6.3" (caiman) & Pixel 9 Pro 6.7" (komodo):
- Similar strategy to Apple, the base Pixel 9 being like the iPhone 14 and caiman fitting komodo's features from a 6.7 inch model to a 6.3 inch form, just like the regular iPhone 14 Pro
- Will feature the Tensor G4 SoC "redondo"
• Pixel Fold 2 if the Pixel Fold 1 sells well
2025:
• Pixel 10 & two Pixel 10 Pro models, one larger than the another
• Pixel Flip, a phone like a Galaxy Z Flip is also being considered
• Pixel Fold 3 if the Pixel Fold 1 sells well
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#News #Pixel #RightToRepair Genuine Pixel 6a parts are now available in the iFixit store 9To5Google Continuing the collaboration with iFixit, Google's Pixel 6a parts are now available at the repair store. You can now purchase replacement parts for that phone…
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Genuine Pixel 7 & 7 Pro parts are now available in the iFixit store
Google is again continuing the collaboration with iFixit, with the Pixel 7/7 Pro parts being now available at the partner's store.
You can purchase the display (and its adheisive), battery, rear camera module and graphite sheet for the devices, with kits available for you to repair your device by yourself. As of now many parts are out of stock, but we're hoping it'll be available soon.
Sadly, iFixit is not selling other important parts, such as the back glass or housing, but this is a good step forward for at-home repairers.
You can find the parts right here:
• Pixel 7
• Pixel 7 Pro
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Genuine Pixel 7 & 7 Pro parts are now available in the iFixit store
Google is again continuing the collaboration with iFixit, with the Pixel 7/7 Pro parts being now available at the partner's store.
You can purchase the display (and its adheisive), battery, rear camera module and graphite sheet for the devices, with kits available for you to repair your device by yourself. As of now many parts are out of stock, but we're hoping it'll be available soon.
Sadly, iFixit is not selling other important parts, such as the back glass or housing, but this is a good step forward for at-home repairers.
You can find the parts right here:
• Pixel 7
• Pixel 7 Pro
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We hope you have a wonderful holiday season! On behalf of the whole team at Google Pixel Hub, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones during this special time of year.
We are so thankful to have such a wonderful community, and we are especially grateful for your support in helping us reach 2000 subscribers on our channel. Thank you for being a part of our journey.
As the year comes to a close, we hope you'll take a moment to reflect on the blessings of the past year and look forward to all that the future holds. May your holiday season be filled with joy, laughter, and love. Here's to a happy and healthy new year!
Best regards,
from the Google Pixel Hub team ❤️🎄
We are so thankful to have such a wonderful community, and we are especially grateful for your support in helping us reach 2000 subscribers on our channel. Thank you for being a part of our journey.
As the year comes to a close, we hope you'll take a moment to reflect on the blessings of the past year and look forward to all that the future holds. May your holiday season be filled with joy, laughter, and love. Here's to a happy and healthy new year!
Best regards,
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How could the Pixel Tablet UI look like
9To5Google
The 9To5Google team have modified a Pixel phone in order to emulate the user experience of a Pixel Tablet. Please note that these changes are still a work in progress and may differ from the final product.
On the modified lock screen, the clock has been moved to the left, while notifications appear on the right. The At a Glance widget is located at the top left, and a shortcut to Google Home at the bottom right. There is also a new user switcher button on the top right corner.
The home screen has a 6x5 grid with At a Glance being at the top left, with it now taking half a screen instead of the whole row. There is a search bar and six app shortcuts on the dock, and the app drawer can be accessed by sliding up. You can hold down on an app to launch it and split it to the left or right side of the screen.
The Google Discover page has been modified to include movie and TV recommendations from Google TV and other apps. It also includes a personalized greeting, such as "Good afternoon, Kyle."
In the modified notification shade, there's a 3x3 grid on the left and notifications on the right.
Many Google apps, such as Assistant, Messages, Contacts, Keep Notes, and Google Docs, have also been altered for the Pixel Tablet.
Overall, these changes seem to be aimed at optimizing the user experience for the tablet form factor and improving the functionality of various Google apps.
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How could the Pixel Tablet UI look like
9To5Google
The 9To5Google team have modified a Pixel phone in order to emulate the user experience of a Pixel Tablet. Please note that these changes are still a work in progress and may differ from the final product.
On the modified lock screen, the clock has been moved to the left, while notifications appear on the right. The At a Glance widget is located at the top left, and a shortcut to Google Home at the bottom right. There is also a new user switcher button on the top right corner.
The home screen has a 6x5 grid with At a Glance being at the top left, with it now taking half a screen instead of the whole row. There is a search bar and six app shortcuts on the dock, and the app drawer can be accessed by sliding up. You can hold down on an app to launch it and split it to the left or right side of the screen.
The Google Discover page has been modified to include movie and TV recommendations from Google TV and other apps. It also includes a personalized greeting, such as "Good afternoon, Kyle."
In the modified notification shade, there's a 3x3 grid on the left and notifications on the right.
Many Google apps, such as Assistant, Messages, Contacts, Keep Notes, and Google Docs, have also been altered for the Pixel Tablet.
Overall, these changes seem to be aimed at optimizing the user experience for the tablet form factor and improving the functionality of various Google apps.
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#News #Pixel
Pixel 7 + Pixel Buds Pro bundle is currently on sale on the German Amazon!
The bundle now costs 619 euro with the phone + earbuds usually being 868 euro without the sale.
If you're looking for a great deal on these devices consider getting it from there!
Here's the link for the black/black bundle, but there are other variants as well: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BQ38QJF5
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Pixel 7 + Pixel Buds Pro bundle is currently on sale on the German Amazon!
The bundle now costs 619 euro with the phone + earbuds usually being 868 euro without the sale.
If you're looking for a great deal on these devices consider getting it from there!
Here's the link for the black/black bundle, but there are other variants as well: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BQ38QJF5
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