#News #PixelWatch #Fitbit
The Fitbit app has been redesigned, coming this fall
Google Blog
Google is releasing a refreshed Fitbit app with the Material You design language this fall.
The app has three tabs:
"Today": This tab shows your health and fitness stats. The "your focus" section will display four statistics that can be customized with presets like "Get more active," "Reduce stress," "Sleep better," or "Improve heart health." Visualize your progress with improved charts, graphics, and icons that show your health trends.
"Coach": The Coach tab shows workouts and mindfulness sessions. Some are available to free users, with more for Fitbit Premium subscribers. You can also filter the classes by duration and required equipment.
"You": In here, users can change their settings, like daily step goals, bedtime, and active zone minutes. It also shows the redesigned achievement badges to celebrate milestones. There's also a Community section for your Feed, Friends and Groups.
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The Fitbit app has been redesigned, coming this fall
Google Blog
Google is releasing a refreshed Fitbit app with the Material You design language this fall.
The app has three tabs:
"Today": This tab shows your health and fitness stats. The "your focus" section will display four statistics that can be customized with presets like "Get more active," "Reduce stress," "Sleep better," or "Improve heart health." Visualize your progress with improved charts, graphics, and icons that show your health trends.
"Coach": The Coach tab shows workouts and mindfulness sessions. Some are available to free users, with more for Fitbit Premium subscribers. You can also filter the classes by duration and required equipment.
"You": In here, users can change their settings, like daily step goals, bedtime, and active zone minutes. It also shows the redesigned achievement badges to celebrate milestones. There's also a Community section for your Feed, Friends and Groups.
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#News #Chrome
Chrome 116 is receiving one time permissions, like Android
Chrome Developer Blog
In the latest Chrome beta, you'll be able to give a website your location, camera or microphone access for one visit, instead of giving access to it all the time.
The one time permission will expire after:
- you close the tab, navigate it away or discard it
- 16 hours have passed
- you manually revoke the permission
- the page has been in the background (unless it's allowed to run in the background, like with the camera or mic)
You will also notice a tab strip indicator to let you know what tab has access to your camera/microphone in the background.
To enable this, open
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Chrome 116 is receiving one time permissions, like Android
Chrome Developer Blog
In the latest Chrome beta, you'll be able to give a website your location, camera or microphone access for one visit, instead of giving access to it all the time.
The one time permission will expire after:
- you close the tab, navigate it away or discard it
- 16 hours have passed
- you manually revoke the permission
- the page has been in the background (unless it's allowed to run in the background, like with the camera or mic)
You will also notice a tab strip indicator to let you know what tab has access to your camera/microphone in the background.
To enable this, open
chrome://flags/#one-time-permission and select enable.Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#News #PixelWatch2
Pixel Watch 2 leaks: New chip, UWB, and more
Android Authority
Kamila Wojciechowska has revealed more details about the upcoming Pixel Watch 2, besides the brand new watch faces.
Pixel Watch 2 will be powered by a four-core 1.7GHz Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with a custom NXP-based coprocessor, with better GPU performance and power efficiency.
It will feature a NXP SR100T UWB module which could be used for device location, unlocking cars with a digital key, or seamless music playback.
Besides that, the Pixel Watch 2 has a slightly bigger 306mAh battery. The display remains a 1.2-inch 384x384 round OLED, but the switch to Samsung Display may bring improved brightness or new energy-saving features.
Pixel Watch 2 ships with Wear OS 4 based on Android 13 with Seamless Updates.
It may be released in more regions with a recent entry for India's BIS regulatory body suggesting a launch in India.
The animation attached to this post will be shown on demo units.
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Pixel Watch 2 leaks: New chip, UWB, and more
Android Authority
Kamila Wojciechowska has revealed more details about the upcoming Pixel Watch 2, besides the brand new watch faces.
Pixel Watch 2 will be powered by a four-core 1.7GHz Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with a custom NXP-based coprocessor, with better GPU performance and power efficiency.
It will feature a NXP SR100T UWB module which could be used for device location, unlocking cars with a digital key, or seamless music playback.
Besides that, the Pixel Watch 2 has a slightly bigger 306mAh battery. The display remains a 1.2-inch 384x384 round OLED, but the switch to Samsung Display may bring improved brightness or new energy-saving features.
Pixel Watch 2 ships with Wear OS 4 based on Android 13 with Seamless Updates.
It may be released in more regions with a recent entry for India's BIS regulatory body suggesting a launch in India.
The animation attached to this post will be shown on demo units.
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#Wallpapers #Pixel
Google made two wallpapers to celebrate its 25th birthday
To celebrate the 25th birthday of Google existing, the Japanese Google Store has released two wallpapers for Pixel phones with many references to the brand, such as a Chromebook, Google Cardboard, Google Maps, Google Messages, Google Nest, Google Search, Noogler propeller hat or the Pixel 7.
There are two variants of the artwork, one with thinner doodles made with the iconic Google colors, or one with thicker outlines in black with colorful shapes in the background.
You can download the wallpapers on our channel!
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Google made two wallpapers to celebrate its 25th birthday
To celebrate the 25th birthday of Google existing, the Japanese Google Store has released two wallpapers for Pixel phones with many references to the brand, such as a Chromebook, Google Cardboard, Google Maps, Google Messages, Google Nest, Google Search, Noogler propeller hat or the Pixel 7.
There are two variants of the artwork, one with thinner doodles made with the iconic Google colors, or one with thicker outlines in black with colorful shapes in the background.
You can download the wallpapers on our channel!
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#Updates #Pixel
August 2023 Security Patch has been released!
Release date: August 07, 2023
Build: TQ3A.230805.001, TQ3A.230805.001.B1 (Pixel Tablet), TQ3C.230805.001.A3 (Pixel Fold)
Android Security Bulletin - August 2023 | Pixel Update Bulletin - August 2023
The August 2023 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for details.
Note: This is the last guaranteed update for the Pixel 4a (4G).
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel Fold: Factory Image | OTA
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August 2023 Security Patch has been released!
Release date: August 07, 2023
Build: TQ3A.230805.001, TQ3A.230805.001.B1 (Pixel Tablet), TQ3C.230805.001.A3 (Pixel Fold)
Android Security Bulletin - August 2023 | Pixel Update Bulletin - August 2023
The August 2023 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for details.
Note: This is the last guaranteed update for the Pixel 4a (4G).
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel Fold: Factory Image | OTA
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Google Pixel Hub
#Updates #Pixel August 2023 Security Patch has been released! Release date: August 07, 2023 Build: TQ3A.230805.001, TQ3A.230805.001.B1 (Pixel Tablet), TQ3C.230805.001.A3 (Pixel Fold) Android Security Bulletin - August 2023 | Pixel Update Bulletin - August…
#Updates #Pixel
August 2023 Security Patch changelog:
Bluetooth
• Fix for issue occasionally causing Bluetooth keyboards to not connect [1]
User Interface
• Fix for issue causing certain Live Wallpapers to display incorrectly in different device orientations [2]
• Fix for issue occasionally causing lock screen to not respond [2]
• Fix for issue occasionally causing home screen launcher search input to not register [2]
• Fix for issue occasionally causing flickering or glitches while in Hub Mode [3]
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Device Applicability
Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.
[1] Included on Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet only
[2] Included on Pixel Fold only
[3] Included on Pixel Tablet only
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August 2023 Security Patch changelog:
Bluetooth
• Fix for issue occasionally causing Bluetooth keyboards to not connect [1]
User Interface
• Fix for issue causing certain Live Wallpapers to display incorrectly in different device orientations [2]
• Fix for issue occasionally causing lock screen to not respond [2]
• Fix for issue occasionally causing home screen launcher search input to not register [2]
• Fix for issue occasionally causing flickering or glitches while in Hub Mode [3]
---------------------------------------------------------------
Device Applicability
Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.
[1] Included on Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet only
[2] Included on Pixel Fold only
[3] Included on Pixel Tablet only
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#Updates #PixelWatch
August 2023 Pixel Watch update changelog:
Release date: August 07, 2023
Build: RWDC.230805.001
Wear OS Security Bulletin - August 2023 | Pixel Watch Update Bulletin - August 2023
What’s Included
• The August 2023 software update includes the latest security patches for Pixel Watch users.
Source: Pixel Watch Support Forum
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August 2023 Pixel Watch update changelog:
Release date: August 07, 2023
Build: RWDC.230805.001
Wear OS Security Bulletin - August 2023 | Pixel Watch Update Bulletin - August 2023
What’s Included
• The August 2023 software update includes the latest security patches for Pixel Watch users.
Source: Pixel Watch Support Forum
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#Android #A14B5
Android 14 Beta 5 has been released!
Release date: August 10, 2023
Build: UPB5.230623.003
Security patch level: August 2023
Play Services version: 23.18.18
The fifth Android 14 beta has been released for supported Pixel devices, from phones to tablet and foldable too. You will receive an OTA update to those builds if you are enrolled into the beta program.
If you want to learn more about what was being fixed under the hood, check it out right here.
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel Fold: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image | OTA
64-bit-only factory image builds for testing app compatibility:
Pixel 4a (5G) | Pixel 5 | Pixel 6 | Pixel 6 Pro
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Android 14 Beta 5 has been released!
Release date: August 10, 2023
Build: UPB5.230623.003
Security patch level: August 2023
Play Services version: 23.18.18
The fifth Android 14 beta has been released for supported Pixel devices, from phones to tablet and foldable too. You will receive an OTA update to those builds if you are enrolled into the beta program.
If you want to learn more about what was being fixed under the hood, check it out right here.
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel Fold: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image | OTA
64-bit-only factory image builds for testing app compatibility:
Pixel 4a (5G) | Pixel 5 | Pixel 6 | Pixel 6 Pro
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#Android
Seamless integrations for calls & media across Android devices
Mishaal Rahman (2)
The Android platform is about to get better with some upcoming features which will allow you to use different devices seamlessly.
Soon you will be able to transfer calls and also share Internet connection across all of your devices. This setting will be located under Settings > Google > Devices & sharing once rolled out. Basically, all of these devices have to be signed to the same Google account in order to make use of the features under "Linked devices."
Besides that, one would be able to cast to a Pixel Tablet that is connected to the same Wi-Fi network, just hold your phone near to it and you will be prompted with an introductory screen to enable the feature.
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Seamless integrations for calls & media across Android devices
Mishaal Rahman (2)
The Android platform is about to get better with some upcoming features which will allow you to use different devices seamlessly.
Soon you will be able to transfer calls and also share Internet connection across all of your devices. This setting will be located under Settings > Google > Devices & sharing once rolled out. Basically, all of these devices have to be signed to the same Google account in order to make use of the features under "Linked devices."
Besides that, one would be able to cast to a Pixel Tablet that is connected to the same Wi-Fi network, just hold your phone near to it and you will be prompted with an introductory screen to enable the feature.
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#Pixel #Pixel8 #Photos
Audio Magic Eraser to debut with Pixel 8
EZ (Twitter)
With Pixel 6, we found an easier way to erase items from images, but with the Pixel 8, we can clear out not just background noise, but also specific voice elements from videos.
The feature was being discovered from a Pixel 8 promo video. The available voice elements for selection shown in the video are Noise, People, and Music, alongside with a slider. The feature will be available in Google Photos video editor for the Pixel 8 series.
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Audio Magic Eraser to debut with Pixel 8
EZ (Twitter)
With Pixel 6, we found an easier way to erase items from images, but with the Pixel 8, we can clear out not just background noise, but also specific voice elements from videos.
The feature was being discovered from a Pixel 8 promo video. The available voice elements for selection shown in the video are Noise, People, and Music, alongside with a slider. The feature will be available in Google Photos video editor for the Pixel 8 series.
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#News #Pixel #RightToRepair
Genuine Pixel 7a parts are now available in the iFixit store
Google's collaboration with iFixit is growing even further, with the Pixel 7a parts being now available at the partner store.
You can purchase the display, battery, wide/ultrawide rear camera modules, thermal pads and other miscellaneous parts with kits available for you to repair your device by yourself.
You can find the parts on iFixit's website
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Genuine Pixel 7a parts are now available in the iFixit store
Google's collaboration with iFixit is growing even further, with the Pixel 7a parts being now available at the partner store.
You can purchase the display, battery, wide/ultrawide rear camera modules, thermal pads and other miscellaneous parts with kits available for you to repair your device by yourself.
You can find the parts on iFixit's website
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#Android #A14B5
Android 14 Beta 5.1 has been released!
Release date: August 18, 2023
Build: UPB5.230623.005 or UPB5.230623.005.A1 (Pixel Tablet/Fold)
Security patch level: August 2023
Play Services version: 23.18.18
A small update to the fifth Android 14 beta has been released for supported Pixel devices, from phones to tablet and foldable too. You will receive an OTA update to those builds if you are enrolled into the beta program.
The known issues from Beta 5 apply to Beta 5.1.
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel Fold: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image | OTA
64-bit-only factory image builds for testing app compatibility:
Pixel 4a (5G) | Pixel 5 | Pixel 6 | Pixel 6 Pro
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Android 14 Beta 5.1 has been released!
Release date: August 18, 2023
Build: UPB5.230623.005 or UPB5.230623.005.A1 (Pixel Tablet/Fold)
Security patch level: August 2023
Play Services version: 23.18.18
A small update to the fifth Android 14 beta has been released for supported Pixel devices, from phones to tablet and foldable too. You will receive an OTA update to those builds if you are enrolled into the beta program.
The known issues from Beta 5 apply to Beta 5.1.
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel Fold: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image | OTA
64-bit-only factory image builds for testing app compatibility:
Pixel 4a (5G) | Pixel 5 | Pixel 6 | Pixel 6 Pro
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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Google Pixel Hub
#Android #A14B5 Android 14 Beta 5.1 has been released! Release date: August 18, 2023 Build: UPB5.230623.005 or UPB5.230623.005.A1 (Pixel Tablet/Fold) Security patch level: August 2023 Play Services version: 23.18.18 A small update to the fifth Android 14…
#Android #A14B5
Android 14 Beta 5.1 changelog:
• Fixed an issue that caused the system to stop detecting a SIM card if Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) features were enabled.
• Fixed an issue that caused connectivity interruptions for devices with carriers using 5G standalone (SA) mode.
• Fixed an issue for some devices where a blank home screen displayed after unlocking the device.
• Fixed a performance issue by temporarily disabling feather-styled live wallpaper on Pixel Fold. The live wallpaper version will be re-enabled after the other underlying issues are fixed.
The known issues from Beta 5 apply to Beta 5.1.
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Android 14 Beta 5.1 changelog:
• Fixed an issue that caused the system to stop detecting a SIM card if Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) features were enabled.
• Fixed an issue that caused connectivity interruptions for devices with carriers using 5G standalone (SA) mode.
• Fixed an issue for some devices where a blank home screen displayed after unlocking the device.
• Fixed a performance issue by temporarily disabling feather-styled live wallpaper on Pixel Fold. The live wallpaper version will be re-enabled after the other underlying issues are fixed.
The known issues from Beta 5 apply to Beta 5.1.
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#News #Camera
Google Camera's new interface has leaked
Android Authority
Kamila Wojciechowska has leaked the new interface for the Google Camera that will be launched alongside the Pixel 8 devices.
Here's a list of the new changes in the app:
• There's now a toggle to switch camera modes from photo to video on the bottom of the screen
• The front/back camera switch and gallery preview buttons have been swapped in places which will screw up the muscle memory for some time
• The settings popup can now be accessed by swiping upwards
• The Motion tab has been split into two modes: Long Exposure and Action Pan
• Cinemated Pan video mode has been renamed into Pan
• Stabilization modes have been moved into a new popup menu with 3 options: Standard, Locked and Active
Besides that, the Pixel 8's will get new camera features: Active Torch, Segmentation AWB and Staggered HDR which you can read more about on our previous post.
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Google Camera's new interface has leaked
Android Authority
Kamila Wojciechowska has leaked the new interface for the Google Camera that will be launched alongside the Pixel 8 devices.
Here's a list of the new changes in the app:
• There's now a toggle to switch camera modes from photo to video on the bottom of the screen
• The front/back camera switch and gallery preview buttons have been swapped in places which will screw up the muscle memory for some time
• The settings popup can now be accessed by swiping upwards
• The Motion tab has been split into two modes: Long Exposure and Action Pan
• Cinemated Pan video mode has been renamed into Pan
• Stabilization modes have been moved into a new popup menu with 3 options: Standard, Locked and Active
Besides that, the Pixel 8's will get new camera features: Active Torch, Segmentation AWB and Staggered HDR which you can read more about on our previous post.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Android
eSIM transfer to be made easy with Android
AssembleDebug
Your phone connects to your mobile carrier using a SIM card, and as time progressed, its size decreased until it couldn't be shrunken even more. Because of that, the eSIM was created, but the process of linking and transferring was such a mess that Google is working on a solution.
Transferring your eSIM to another Android device will be as simple as scanning a QR code (assuming your old device is still working). The feature is still in its early development stage, as currently it's not usable yet with not much information being revealed yet, but it's a good sign to see that using an eSIM will be a less of a struggle.
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eSIM transfer to be made easy with Android
AssembleDebug
Your phone connects to your mobile carrier using a SIM card, and as time progressed, its size decreased until it couldn't be shrunken even more. Because of that, the eSIM was created, but the process of linking and transferring was such a mess that Google is working on a solution.
Transferring your eSIM to another Android device will be as simple as scanning a QR code (assuming your old device is still working). The feature is still in its early development stage, as currently it's not usable yet with not much information being revealed yet, but it's a good sign to see that using an eSIM will be a less of a struggle.
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