Pixel 9 series will be available in three different models
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Half year away and we will be getting the new Pixels soon, but this time it could come in three models instead, specifically Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Images shown over here is the vanilla Pixel 9 model, which will feature a screen size of 6.03-inch, while Pixel 9 Pro being at 6.1-inch. It will still be equipped with two camera lenses, with a minor bump of just 12mm. It also comes with a flat frame with the buttons located at the same place.
Interestingly, it shares the same dimension as its Pro counterpart, at the size of 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5mm. Another interesting fact is that the SIM card tray is located beside the charging port.
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Half year away and we will be getting the new Pixels soon, but this time it could come in three models instead, specifically Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Images shown over here is the vanilla Pixel 9 model, which will feature a screen size of 6.03-inch, while Pixel 9 Pro being at 6.1-inch. It will still be equipped with two camera lenses, with a minor bump of just 12mm. It also comes with a flat frame with the buttons located at the same place.
Interestingly, it shares the same dimension as its Pro counterpart, at the size of 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5mm. Another interesting fact is that the SIM card tray is located beside the charging port.
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Circle to Search is rolling out to the Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, and Pixel 7a and will be coming soon to the Fold and Tablet!
It's also rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series with the One UI 6.1 update!
Soon, Circle to Search will also be able to translate text in-line!
It's also rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series with the One UI 6.1 update!
Soon, Circle to Search will also be able to translate text in-line!
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Google has announced that they will indeed bring Gemini Nano support to the regular Pixel 8!
For reference, earlier this month, a Googler during #TheAndroidShow said that Gemini Nano wouldn't be coming to the Pixel 8 because of "some hardware limitations." The limitation in question is memory: the Pixel 8 has 8GB of RAM while the 8 Pro has 12GB.
Gemini Nano is the mobile optimized version of the Gemini LLM that's currently available on the Pixel 8 Pro and Galaxy S24 series. Gemini Nano powers the summarization feature in the Pixel Recorder app as well as Smart Reply in Gboard when using messaging apps likes WhatsApp.
Google says that Gemini Nano will roll out to Pixel 8 users as a "developer preview" in the "next Pixel Feature Drop", ie. the June 2024 Pixel Feature Drop which will also bring Android 14 QPR3. Gemini Nano on the Pixel 8 might not perform as well as it does on the Pixel 8 Pro due to differences in memory specs, which is likely why it's being offered as a developer preview.
For reference, earlier this month, a Googler during #TheAndroidShow said that Gemini Nano wouldn't be coming to the Pixel 8 because of "some hardware limitations." The limitation in question is memory: the Pixel 8 has 8GB of RAM while the 8 Pro has 12GB.
Gemini Nano is the mobile optimized version of the Gemini LLM that's currently available on the Pixel 8 Pro and Galaxy S24 series. Gemini Nano powers the summarization feature in the Pixel Recorder app as well as Smart Reply in Gboard when using messaging apps likes WhatsApp.
Google says that Gemini Nano will roll out to Pixel 8 users as a "developer preview" in the "next Pixel Feature Drop", ie. the June 2024 Pixel Feature Drop which will also bring Android 14 QPR3. Gemini Nano on the Pixel 8 might not perform as well as it does on the Pixel 8 Pro due to differences in memory specs, which is likely why it's being offered as a developer preview.
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Android 15 will bring a Redesigned Volume Panel
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Back in 2021, Google released Material You with the Android 12 release
In the upcoming Android 15 release, Google is finally planning to revamp the system volume panel UI.
The new volume panel design features much thicker, pill-shaped sliders.
A 'dot' is placed at the end where the slider’s maximum value is, and the icons are also tappable to quickly mute that stream.
Android 15’s new volume panel is also collapsible.
Tapping the button next to the media volume slider collapses or expands the panel
Apart from the new design, the volume panel will also surface additional controls for things like spatial audio and “noise control.”
The “sound & vibration” header is also gone, and in its place is a persistent media output shortcut.
Google also added some playful animations to the new Android 15 volume panel.
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Back in 2021, Google released Material You with the Android 12 release
In the upcoming Android 15 release, Google is finally planning to revamp the system volume panel UI.
The new volume panel design features much thicker, pill-shaped sliders.
A 'dot' is placed at the end where the slider’s maximum value is, and the icons are also tappable to quickly mute that stream.
Android 15’s new volume panel is also collapsible.
Tapping the button next to the media volume slider collapses or expands the panel
Apart from the new design, the volume panel will also surface additional controls for things like spatial audio and “noise control.”
The “sound & vibration” header is also gone, and in its place is a persistent media output shortcut.
Google also added some playful animations to the new Android 15 volume panel.
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Google acquired Mozilla Firefox
Google just announced today that it has acquired Mozilla Firefox, the popular web browser known for its emphasis on privacy and open-source principles.
As of 2021, Mozilla (including both the foundation and the corporation) had total assets exceeding $1.1 billion USD
As of August 2023, Firefox holds the rank of the world’s 4th-leading browser.
Google notes that it has acquired Mozilla for $1.69 Billion USD. While Google's Chrome browser has long dominated the market, Firefox has maintained a loyal user base due to its focus on user privacy and customisation options.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, said "We are excited to welcome Mozilla Firefox into the Google family. We believe that by combining our resources and expertise, we can deliver even greater value to users around the world."
You can read more about the deal on the Google Blog.
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Google just announced today that it has acquired Mozilla Firefox, the popular web browser known for its emphasis on privacy and open-source principles.
As of 2021, Mozilla (including both the foundation and the corporation) had total assets exceeding $1.1 billion USD
As of August 2023, Firefox holds the rank of the world’s 4th-leading browser.
Google notes that it has acquired Mozilla for $1.69 Billion USD. While Google's Chrome browser has long dominated the market, Firefox has maintained a loyal user base due to its focus on user privacy and customisation options.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, said "We are excited to welcome Mozilla Firefox into the Google family. We believe that by combining our resources and expertise, we can deliver even greater value to users around the world."
You can read more about the deal on the Google Blog.
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Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1
Build: AP21.240305.005
Security patch level: March 2024
Google Play services: 24.06.16
Changes:
• Fixed crashes while viewing recent apps & opening apps
• Pixel Tablet: Fixed charging issue while connected to the dock
• Fixed swiping issue while going back to home screen & showing notification shade
• Pixel Fold: Fixed displaying issue in unfolded state
• Resolved wallpaper settings backup issue
• Fixed "Quick Tap to start actions" gesture
Issues:
• OTA has been pulled down due to potential disruption causing device to not boot up
• The Assistant At a Glance widget sometimes displays weather information for the wrong location
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Build: AP21.240305.005
Security patch level: March 2024
Google Play services: 24.06.16
Changes:
• Fixed crashes while viewing recent apps & opening apps
• Pixel Tablet: Fixed charging issue while connected to the dock
• Fixed swiping issue while going back to home screen & showing notification shade
• Pixel Fold: Fixed displaying issue in unfolded state
• Resolved wallpaper settings backup issue
• Fixed "Quick Tap to start actions" gesture
Issues:
• OTA has been pulled down due to potential disruption causing device to not boot up
• The Assistant At a Glance widget sometimes displays weather information for the wrong location
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Google agrees to destroy browsing data collected in Incognito mode
The proposed settlement in Brown v. Google will mandate greater disclosure from the company about how it collects information in Incognito mode and put limits on future data collection. If approved by a California federal judge, the settlement could apply to 136 million Google users. The 2020 lawsuit was brought by Google account holders who accused the company of illegally tracking their behavior through the private browsing feature.
The proposal is valued at $5 billion, according to Monday’s court filing, calculated by determining the value of data Google has stored and would be forced to destroy and the data it would be prevented from collecting. Google would need to address data collected in private browsing mode in December 2023 and earlier. Any data that is not outright deleted must be de-identified.
Google spokesperson José Castañeda said:
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The proposed settlement in Brown v. Google will mandate greater disclosure from the company about how it collects information in Incognito mode and put limits on future data collection. If approved by a California federal judge, the settlement could apply to 136 million Google users. The 2020 lawsuit was brought by Google account holders who accused the company of illegally tracking their behavior through the private browsing feature.
The proposal is valued at $5 billion, according to Monday’s court filing, calculated by determining the value of data Google has stored and would be forced to destroy and the data it would be prevented from collecting. Google would need to address data collected in private browsing mode in December 2023 and earlier. Any data that is not outright deleted must be de-identified.
Google spokesperson José Castañeda said:
Pleased to settle this lawsuit, which we always believed was meritless. We never associate data with users when they use Incognito mode. We are happy to delete old technical data that was never associated with an individual and was never used for any form of personalization.
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Android 15 will bring a Redesigned Status Bar with New icons and Haptics
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Apart from a revamped volume panel, Android 15 will also bring a revamped status bar with new icons
The charging chip that appears when you plug your device in to charge is also being updated, as shown in the clip above
Also, the status bar icon for the battery will show the current battery level inside the icon as opposed to on the right of the icon.
If you don’t like the battery level, you can turn it OFF as well
In addition to these new icons, Android 15 may also add a bit of haptic feedback to the Quick Settings panel when doing a long press on a QS tile such as Bluetooth while its getting expanded
Android 15 will also add some haptic feedback to the volume slider that appears when you press either volume key.
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Apart from a revamped volume panel, Android 15 will also bring a revamped status bar with new icons
The charging chip that appears when you plug your device in to charge is also being updated, as shown in the clip above
Also, the status bar icon for the battery will show the current battery level inside the icon as opposed to on the right of the icon.
If you don’t like the battery level, you can turn it OFF as well
In addition to these new icons, Android 15 may also add a bit of haptic feedback to the Quick Settings panel when doing a long press on a QS tile such as Bluetooth while its getting expanded
Android 15 will also add some haptic feedback to the volume slider that appears when you press either volume key.
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Android 14 April 2024 Security Patch
Build: AP1A.240405.002 (.A1 for Pixel Fold)
Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Update Bulletin
Incremental update for Android 14 QPR2 has been released to Pixel 5a & later devices.
Changes:
• Pixel 5a: Fix black screen issue when unlocking screen
• Improve camera stability when switching between different zooms (except Pixel 5a & Pixel Tablet)
• Pixel 8/Pro: Fix black halo artifacts when switching from photo to video mode at 1x zoom
• Pixel 8/Pro: Fix exposure issue when tapping on viewfinder
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Build: AP1A.240405.002 (.A1 for Pixel Fold)
Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Update Bulletin
Incremental update for Android 14 QPR2 has been released to Pixel 5a & later devices.
Changes:
• Pixel 5a: Fix black screen issue when unlocking screen
• Improve camera stability when switching between different zooms (except Pixel 5a & Pixel Tablet)
• Pixel 8/Pro: Fix black halo artifacts when switching from photo to video mode at 1x zoom
• Pixel 8/Pro: Fix exposure issue when tapping on viewfinder
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It’s finally LIVE! Google’s Find My Device network, the Android equivalent of Apple’s Find My network, is rolling out to Android devices today, starting in the U.S. and Canada (with more regions to follow). The Find My Device network is a crowdsourced network of over a billion Android devices that’ll help you find your misplaced or lost Android devices. You can locate compatible Android devices by ringing them or viewing their location on a map in Find My Device.
Starting in May, you’ll also be able to locate everyday items by placing a Bluetooth tracker tag compatible with the Find My Device network on them. Chipolo and Pebblebee are the first to offer accessories built for FMDN but later this year eufy, Jio, Motorola, and others will offer Bluetooth tags. Tracker tags built for FMDN are also compatible with the unknown tracker alerts feature, available now on Android and coming soon to iOS, which means you don’t have to worry about unwanted tracking.
Find My Device has some nice features to make tracking down a lost item easy. If you’re near a lost device, a “find nearby” button will appear in the app that helps you pinpoint its location. If you have Google Nest devices at home, FMD can also show your lost device’s proximity to them, making them easy reference points. Lastly, you can share accessories with friends and family so they can help you keep track of them.
The new Find My Device works on devices running Android 9 or higher. By default, aggregated location reporting is enabled (this corresponds to the “with network in high-traffic areas only” setting) but you can opt into contributing non-aggregated locations (“with network in all areas”) or turn the network off entirely (“without network” or “off”). Select headphones from JBL, Sony, and other audio brands will be receiving software updates soon that enable them to join the FMDN.
Starting in May, you’ll also be able to locate everyday items by placing a Bluetooth tracker tag compatible with the Find My Device network on them. Chipolo and Pebblebee are the first to offer accessories built for FMDN but later this year eufy, Jio, Motorola, and others will offer Bluetooth tags. Tracker tags built for FMDN are also compatible with the unknown tracker alerts feature, available now on Android and coming soon to iOS, which means you don’t have to worry about unwanted tracking.
Find My Device has some nice features to make tracking down a lost item easy. If you’re near a lost device, a “find nearby” button will appear in the app that helps you pinpoint its location. If you have Google Nest devices at home, FMD can also show your lost device’s proximity to them, making them easy reference points. Lastly, you can share accessories with friends and family so they can help you keep track of them.
The new Find My Device works on devices running Android 9 or higher. By default, aggregated location reporting is enabled (this corresponds to the “with network in high-traffic areas only” setting) but you can opt into contributing non-aggregated locations (“with network in all areas”) or turn the network off entirely (“without network” or “off”). Select headphones from JBL, Sony, and other audio brands will be receiving software updates soon that enable them to join the FMDN.
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Google says the Find My Device network is built with “multi-layered protections” and offers numerous privacy controls. Location data is end-to-end encrypted with a key that’s only accessible to the Bluetooth tag’s owner and whoever the owner shared the tag with. Locations are contributed to the FMDN in a manner that doesn’t let Google ID the owners of the nearby Android devices that contributed that data. Tag owners aren’t given any info on those devices, either.
Another safety feature of the Find My Device network is aggregated device location reporting. The FMDN, by default, requires multiple nearby Android devices to detect a tag before reporting its location to the tag’s owner. This provides extra protection against someone tracking a device back to a home or private location. Also, if you’ve saved your home address in your Google Account, your Android device won’t contribute crowdsourced location reports to the FMDN when it’s near your home.
Find My Device also limits the number of times that a nearby Android device can contribute a location report for a particular tag; it also throttles how frequently the owner of a tag can request an updated location. And as mentioned before, tags built for FMDN are compatible with the unwanted tracker alerts feature. With all these features and protections, it’ll be difficult for anyone to abuse the FMDN to track someone without their knowledge.
Another safety feature of the Find My Device network is aggregated device location reporting. The FMDN, by default, requires multiple nearby Android devices to detect a tag before reporting its location to the tag’s owner. This provides extra protection against someone tracking a device back to a home or private location. Also, if you’ve saved your home address in your Google Account, your Android device won’t contribute crowdsourced location reports to the FMDN when it’s near your home.
Find My Device also limits the number of times that a nearby Android device can contribute a location report for a particular tag; it also throttles how frequently the owner of a tag can request an updated location. And as mentioned before, tags built for FMDN are compatible with the unwanted tracker alerts feature. With all these features and protections, it’ll be difficult for anyone to abuse the FMDN to track someone without their knowledge.
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If you have a Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, you’ll be able to locate your phone on the Find My Device network even if it’s powered off or the battery is dead! This is possible because the phones have the specialized hardware to support the Powered Off Finding feature I previously reported on. The company tells me that the Pixel 8 has reserve power on the device that is channeled to the Bluetooth chip for several hours even after the battery is dead.
Google tells me the Powered Off Finding feature is available now and that you shouldn’t need to take any further action to enable it on your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, such as updating your phone to Android 15. (I thought the system APIs for Powered Off Finding would be limited to Android 15, but it looks like that won’t be the case!)
Google tells me the Powered Off Finding feature is available now and that you shouldn’t need to take any further action to enable it on your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, such as updating your phone to Android 15. (I thought the system APIs for Powered Off Finding would be limited to Android 15, but it looks like that won’t be the case!)
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Pebblebee and Chipolo announced today that they’re set to deliver their Find My Device network-compatible item locator accessories that they announced last year! These accessories are also compatible with the unwanted tracker alerts feature.
Pebblebee’s Card, Clip, and Tag devices for Android are rechargeable and are equipped with LED indicator lights and melody alerts. They’re available for pre-order now on their website and will ship in late May. They’ll also be available in stores in late May and on the Google Store in June 2024. Each item costs $29.99 individually but you can also order a 2- or 4-pack.
Chipolo’s ONE Point and CARD Point trackers feature long-lasting batteries (1 year and 2 year respectively), loud audio alerts (120dB and 105dB respectively), and an IPX5 rating. They’ll be available from May 27 on Chipolo’s website. They’ll also be available on Amazon and select retailers from July onwards. The ONE Point costs $28 while the CARD Point costs $35 for a 1-pack, but both can be bought in a 2- or 4-pack bundle.
Pebblebee’s Card, Clip, and Tag devices for Android are rechargeable and are equipped with LED indicator lights and melody alerts. They’re available for pre-order now on their website and will ship in late May. They’ll also be available in stores in late May and on the Google Store in June 2024. Each item costs $29.99 individually but you can also order a 2- or 4-pack.
Chipolo’s ONE Point and CARD Point trackers feature long-lasting batteries (1 year and 2 year respectively), loud audio alerts (120dB and 105dB respectively), and an IPX5 rating. They’ll be available from May 27 on Chipolo’s website. They’ll also be available on Amazon and select retailers from July onwards. The ONE Point costs $28 while the CARD Point costs $35 for a 1-pack, but both can be bought in a 2- or 4-pack bundle.
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#News #Pixel8a First look at Google Pixel 8a's renders OnLeaks with SmartPrix have leaked another Pixel, this time the Pixel 8a which is a tad smaller, narrower and thinner than the 7a at 152.1 x 72.6 x 8.9mm (while the Pixel 7a is 152.4 x 72.9 x 9.0mm) …
First look at Pixel 8a in real life
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Alleged Pixel 8a photos have been shared by TechDroider on Twitter.
It seems like Google is following suit of Samsung for making the ugliest bezels on a midrange device. The device looks bad. Very bad.
We can't even defend Google with this one because they didn't even bother to make the edges even like with other Pixels.
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Alleged Pixel 8a photos have been shared by TechDroider on Twitter.
It seems like Google is following suit of Samsung for making the ugliest bezels on a midrange device. The device looks bad. Very bad.
We can't even defend Google with this one because they didn't even bother to make the edges even like with other Pixels.
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