#News #Assistant #Bard
First look at Google Assistant with Bard integration
Developer AssembleDebug has found some information about the Bard integration in Google Assistant. Sadly, the feature is not working, but we know some things that Assistant can do with Bard:
• Write/draft/create an email
• Create and export a Google Docs document
• Add an image to your prompt and view the context on your display
Like Bard Web, you'll be able to tweak the answers to be shorter, longer, more casual/professional, simpler and you can use Bard Extensions for YouTube, Gmail, Docs, Drive, Maps, Flights, Hotels integration.
When Assistant w/ Bard is enabled, you will no longer see the original Assistant (is Google trying to replace Assistant with the Bard powered one?)
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First look at Google Assistant with Bard integration
Developer AssembleDebug has found some information about the Bard integration in Google Assistant. Sadly, the feature is not working, but we know some things that Assistant can do with Bard:
• Write/draft/create an email
• Create and export a Google Docs document
• Add an image to your prompt and view the context on your display
Like Bard Web, you'll be able to tweak the answers to be shorter, longer, more casual/professional, simpler and you can use Bard Extensions for YouTube, Gmail, Docs, Drive, Maps, Flights, Hotels integration.
When Assistant w/ Bard is enabled, you will no longer see the original Assistant (is Google trying to replace Assistant with the Bard powered one?)
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#News #Calendar #WearOS
Google Calendar is now on Wear OS 3+ watches
As announced on the Made by Google event, the Google Calendar is now arriving on Wear OS 3 and newer watches.
The app shows your schedule, which you can open individual events to preview the date, time, location, notes, notifications, what calendar it's saved to and more. From that menu, you can open the event on your phone or delete it right on your wrist.
Besides that, there's Google Tasks integration, which lets you mark tasks as done, two Wear OS tiles for your next event and next tasks and a complication to show your next event on your watch face.
Download the app on the Play Store on your watch or remotely with this link
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Google Calendar is now on Wear OS 3+ watches
As announced on the Made by Google event, the Google Calendar is now arriving on Wear OS 3 and newer watches.
The app shows your schedule, which you can open individual events to preview the date, time, location, notes, notifications, what calendar it's saved to and more. From that menu, you can open the event on your phone or delete it right on your wrist.
Besides that, there's Google Tasks integration, which lets you mark tasks as done, two Wear OS tiles for your next event and next tasks and a complication to show your next event on your watch face.
Download the app on the Play Store on your watch or remotely with this link
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#News #Gmail #WearOS
Gmail is also on Wear OS 3+ watches!
Besides Google Calendar, Gmail also has arrived on Wear OS 3 or newer watches!
This simple app lets you view your inbox and all emails with multiple account support. There's also a watch face complication that shows the amount of new mails you have.
You can download the app on the Play Store on your watch or remotely right here.
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Gmail is also on Wear OS 3+ watches!
Besides Google Calendar, Gmail also has arrived on Wear OS 3 or newer watches!
This simple app lets you view your inbox and all emails with multiple account support. There's also a watch face complication that shows the amount of new mails you have.
You can download the app on the Play Store on your watch or remotely right here.
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eSIM transfer is finally here, as Google promised! When you set up the Pixel 8, it seems you have the option to transfer certain eSIM profiles from your old Pixel phone to your new one.
Tipster winner00 transferred a T-Mobile eSIM from a Pixel 7 Pro to a Pixel 8 Pro.
Tipster winner00 transferred a T-Mobile eSIM from a Pixel 7 Pro to a Pixel 8 Pro.
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Google's new "Pixel Troubleshooting" app, which helps Pixel users diagnose battery or network issues, is available on the Pixel 8 per Andreas Proschofsky for The Standard.
This app will likely come to other Pixel devices in the Android 14 QPR1 release.
This app will likely come to other Pixel devices in the Android 14 QPR1 release.
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#PixelBudsPro
Pixel Buds Pro gets two new colors!
Google has released two new colorways of the Pixel Buds Pro to match the new colorways of the Pixel 8:
• Bay
• Porcelain
The cost remains the same at $199, and you can preorder it on the Google Store.
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Pixel Buds Pro gets two new colors!
Google has released two new colorways of the Pixel Buds Pro to match the new colorways of the Pixel 8:
• Bay
• Porcelain
The cost remains the same at $199, and you can preorder it on the Google Store.
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
Some tidbits from Google's AMA on Reddit about Android 14:
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In Google's Ask Me Anything (AMA) about Android 14 on Reddit, someone asked about the status of satellite SOS/SMS.
In response, Google said they're "working on it! In fact you can see the new telephony satellite interface in Android 14 source code. More to come on the Satellite eSOS feature soon."
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The Pixel 8 series will add support for lossless USB audio in a future later release, according to Dave Burke in response to a comment from a Redditor.
Android 14 added support for lossless audio formats over USB wired headsets.
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Dave Burke has shared more details about the new optimizations in ART 14, the major new version of the Android Runtime that's available in Android 14 (and will likely be backported to Android 12+ devices via a Project Mainline update).
For context, Google earlier said ART 14 "includes optimizations that reduce code size by an average of 9.3% without impacting performance." The smaller the files containing the code that ART has to interpret, the better it is for memory and storage.
According to Burke, these ART optimizations include "dead code elimination, collapse return statements, etc. An average phone can have 500MB-1GB of optimized code so this translates to a 50-100MB savings!"
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In Google's Ask Me Anything (AMA) about Android 14 on Reddit, someone asked about the status of satellite SOS/SMS.
In response, Google said they're "working on it! In fact you can see the new telephony satellite interface in Android 14 source code. More to come on the Satellite eSOS feature soon."
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The Pixel 8 series will add support for lossless USB audio in a future later release, according to Dave Burke in response to a comment from a Redditor.
Android 14 added support for lossless audio formats over USB wired headsets.
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Dave Burke has shared more details about the new optimizations in ART 14, the major new version of the Android Runtime that's available in Android 14 (and will likely be backported to Android 12+ devices via a Project Mainline update).
For context, Google earlier said ART 14 "includes optimizations that reduce code size by an average of 9.3% without impacting performance." The smaller the files containing the code that ART has to interpret, the better it is for memory and storage.
According to Burke, these ART optimizations include "dead code elimination, collapse return statements, etc. An average phone can have 500MB-1GB of optimized code so this translates to a 50-100MB savings!"
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#Pixel8
Google confirms Pixel 8 series will support lossless USB audio in the future
Source
Google added lossless USB audio support in Android 14 beta 2. This feature claims to add audiophile-level experiences over compatible USB wired headsets.
Google has now confirmed that lossless USB audio will come to the Pixel 8 series and phones from other OEMs soon.
In a Reddit AMA, Google’s VP of Engineering, Dave Burke said that the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are expected to gain a lossless mode in a future software update.
App developers will need to adopt the new API for lossless audio to take advantage of the feature. Once they do that, audio can be sent directly over USB without any mixing, volume adjustment, or processing effects.
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Google confirms Pixel 8 series will support lossless USB audio in the future
Source
Google added lossless USB audio support in Android 14 beta 2. This feature claims to add audiophile-level experiences over compatible USB wired headsets.
Google has now confirmed that lossless USB audio will come to the Pixel 8 series and phones from other OEMs soon.
In a Reddit AMA, Google’s VP of Engineering, Dave Burke said that the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are expected to gain a lossless mode in a future software update.
App developers will need to adopt the new API for lossless audio to take advantage of the feature. Once they do that, audio can be sent directly over USB without any mixing, volume adjustment, or processing effects.
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
Google Maps can now show you real-time weather information about a location. This includes the current temperature and weather conditions for the next few hours as well as the air quality.
This is rolling out for some users (I got it on my Pixel 7 Pro) and is accessed by tapping the pill under the left edge of the search bar.
Thanks to colorkin for the tip!
Edit: You can also get real-time weather information in Immersive View.
This is rolling out for some users (I got it on my Pixel 7 Pro) and is accessed by tapping the pill under the left edge of the search bar.
Thanks to colorkin for the tip!
Edit: You can also get real-time weather information in Immersive View.
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#PixelWatch
Google Clock v7.6 adds alarm sync with Pixel Watch
AssemblyDebug
The latest Google Clock has added a long awaited feature for Pixel Watch owners of syncing alarms to the watch.
You can enable alarm sync in the settings, but as of now it is not working. It likely requires an update to the watch companion app or Wear OS update.
Sadly, this feature is not available for other Wear OS watches :(
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Google Clock v7.6 adds alarm sync with Pixel Watch
AssemblyDebug
The latest Google Clock has added a long awaited feature for Pixel Watch owners of syncing alarms to the watch.
You can enable alarm sync in the settings, but as of now it is not working. It likely requires an update to the watch companion app or Wear OS update.
Sadly, this feature is not available for other Wear OS watches :(
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#Updates #PixelWatch
Pixel Watch 1 gets Wear OS 4!
Release date: October 17, 2023
Build: TWD4.2301005.002
Android Security Bulletin - October 2023 | Wear OS Security Bulletin - October 2023
After the Pixel Watch 2, its time for the first generation model to receive the latest Wear OS 4 update based on the October 2023 security patch. This update brings numerous bug fixes, battery improvements and performance updates for Pixel Watch users, with the major changes being listed in a post below.
Source: Pixel Watch Support Forum
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Pixel Watch 1 gets Wear OS 4!
Release date: October 17, 2023
Build: TWD4.2301005.002
Android Security Bulletin - October 2023 | Wear OS Security Bulletin - October 2023
After the Pixel Watch 2, its time for the first generation model to receive the latest Wear OS 4 update based on the October 2023 security patch. This update brings numerous bug fixes, battery improvements and performance updates for Pixel Watch users, with the major changes being listed in a post below.
Source: Pixel Watch Support Forum
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Google Pixel Hub
#Updates #PixelWatch Pixel Watch 1 gets Wear OS 4! Release date: October 17, 2023 Build: TWD4.2301005.002 Android Security Bulletin - October 2023 | Wear OS Security Bulletin - October 2023 After the Pixel Watch 2, its time for the first generation model…
#Updates #PixelWatch
Pixel Watch 1 Wear OS 4 changelog
• Watch transfer - easily transfer your Pixel Watch to your new phone without having to factory reset it. Your devices will be synced and ready to go
• Backup and restore - backup your data and settings from your Pixel Watch so you can easily switch to a new one while keeping all of your data
• Google Calendar app - check event and task notifications, view 30 days of your schedule, easily navigate to event locations right from your wrist, and even mark tasks as complete. There's also a tile or complication to see info at a glance.
• Safety Features - Safety Check, Emergency Sharing, and Emergency Info is now on your Pixel Watch 1! Keep your most important medical info on your wrist or sent to participating emergency services in the event of an emergency with Medical ID Info. Have peace of mind when you need it with Safety Check and Emergency Sharing.
• Accessibility & customization - New and improved customization capabilities, like a new text-to-speech engine supporting a faster, a more reliable TalkBack experience on your watch, bold text, new and improved magnification, and audio balance to adjust intensity of sound between right and left audio channels.
• Enhanced notifications - Notifications come with smart link recognition of phone numbers and addresses, allowing you to tap to call, message, or get directions. Embedded media previews let you quickly view images and GIFs without leaving the notification shade. These enriched alerts provide more information upfront so you can take action faster.
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Pixel Watch 1 Wear OS 4 changelog
• Watch transfer - easily transfer your Pixel Watch to your new phone without having to factory reset it. Your devices will be synced and ready to go
• Backup and restore - backup your data and settings from your Pixel Watch so you can easily switch to a new one while keeping all of your data
• Google Calendar app - check event and task notifications, view 30 days of your schedule, easily navigate to event locations right from your wrist, and even mark tasks as complete. There's also a tile or complication to see info at a glance.
• Safety Features - Safety Check, Emergency Sharing, and Emergency Info is now on your Pixel Watch 1! Keep your most important medical info on your wrist or sent to participating emergency services in the event of an emergency with Medical ID Info. Have peace of mind when you need it with Safety Check and Emergency Sharing.
• Accessibility & customization - New and improved customization capabilities, like a new text-to-speech engine supporting a faster, a more reliable TalkBack experience on your watch, bold text, new and improved magnification, and audio balance to adjust intensity of sound between right and left audio channels.
• Enhanced notifications - Notifications come with smart link recognition of phone numbers and addresses, allowing you to tap to call, message, or get directions. Embedded media previews let you quickly view images and GIFs without leaving the notification shade. These enriched alerts provide more information upfront so you can take action faster.
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
The At A Glance widget's new "At a Store" features surfaces "shopping lists and Google Pay rewards cards when you're in supported stores."
This new "At a Store" suggestion is part of the latest update to the Android System Intelligence app, version
(Above screenshot by 9to5Google.)
Separately, we're still waiting on the Quick Access Wallet page to roll out support for showing location-based suggestions for loyalty cards. This relies on a new API in Android 14. The SystemUI flag
This new "At a Store" suggestion is part of the latest update to the Android System Intelligence app, version
U.11.playstore.pixel8.570642812 (which is rolling out right now to the Pixel 8 series, hence the "pixel8" in the version name).(Above screenshot by 9to5Google.)
Separately, we're still waiting on the Quick Access Wallet page to roll out support for showing location-based suggestions for loyalty cards. This relies on a new API in Android 14. The SystemUI flag
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#News #Pixel
Pixel 8 devices will be manufactured in India starting 2024
In a press release, Rick Osterloh has announced that Pixel devices will be made in India, joining the "Made in India" initiative.
Starting with Pixel 8's, devices made in India will roll out starting from 2024. It is not sure if they will be manufactured, or just assembled.
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Pixel 8 devices will be manufactured in India starting 2024
In a press release, Rick Osterloh has announced that Pixel devices will be made in India, joining the "Made in India" initiative.
Starting with Pixel 8's, devices made in India will roll out starting from 2024. It is not sure if they will be manufactured, or just assembled.
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#Android #A14QPR1
Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.1 has been released!
Release date: October 19, 2023
Build: U1B2.230922.010
Security patch level: October 2023
Play Services version: 23.32.17
Google has released an update to Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel 5a to Fold devices. Enroll into the beta program to get OTA directly from Google. Here's the list of fixes.
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Factory Image | OTA update
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Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.1 has been released!
Release date: October 19, 2023
Build: U1B2.230922.010
Security patch level: October 2023
Play Services version: 23.32.17
Google has released an update to Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel 5a to Fold devices. Enroll into the beta program to get OTA directly from Google. Here's the list of fixes.
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Factory Image | OTA update
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Google Pixel Hub
#Android #A14QPR1 Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.1 has been released! Release date: October 19, 2023 Build: U1B2.230922.010 Security patch level: October 2023 Play Services version: 23.32.17 Google has released an update to Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel 5a to…
#Android #A14QPR1
Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.1 Changelog
• Fixed issues with biometric authentication, such as an issue that sometimes prevented the under-display fingerprint sensor from activating while always-on display features were enabled.
• Fixed an issue where, in some cases after swapping SIM cards on a device, the device couldn’t connect to cellular service.
• Fixed various issues that were impacting system stability and performance.
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Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.1 Changelog
• Fixed issues with biometric authentication, such as an issue that sometimes prevented the under-display fingerprint sensor from activating while always-on display features were enabled.
• Fixed an issue where, in some cases after swapping SIM cards on a device, the device couldn’t connect to cellular service.
• Fixed various issues that were impacting system stability and performance.
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#News
Google Play Protect gets real-time scanning for apps
Google Security Blog
Google has announced that Play Protect is getting real-time scanning at the code-level to combat malicious apps, as previously it only warned users when it identified an app known to be malicious from previous scans or similar to other suspicious apps.
Scanning an app will extract important signals from the app and send them to Google for a code evaluation. Once the analysis is complete, users will get a result letting them know if the app looks safe to install or not.
This feature is rolling out to all Android devices with Google Play services in select countries, starting with India, and will come to all regions in the next months.
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Google Play Protect gets real-time scanning for apps
Google Security Blog
Google has announced that Play Protect is getting real-time scanning at the code-level to combat malicious apps, as previously it only warned users when it identified an app known to be malicious from previous scans or similar to other suspicious apps.
Scanning an app will extract important signals from the app and send them to Google for a code evaluation. Once the analysis is complete, users will get a result letting them know if the app looks safe to install or not.
This feature is rolling out to all Android devices with Google Play services in select countries, starting with India, and will come to all regions in the next months.
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