With recent updates to the Google Search app, Google has been steadily preparing redesigns of Discover and the Assistant for the Pixel Tablet.
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Kyle Bradshaw joined NewGeekGuide in 2018 with a special interest in Google’s Fuchsia OS, rooted in his experience of being the first to offer a visual preview of the revolutionary design of the in-development operating system. Since then, his attention has broadened to include the secrets hidden within other areas of Google’s public codebases.
By reading the public Fuchsia code, Kyle was able to prove the existence of the Nest Mini and the Nest Hub Max months ahead of their respective announcements. With evidence from Chromium, he reported on Google’s since-canceled efforts to create an offshoot of Android designed for “touchless” feature phones.
In 2018, Kyle reported on three distinct Made by Google Chromebooks in development, the Pixel Slate, the Pixelbook Go — a full year before its release — and “Meowth,” the original version of the Pixel Slate that was canceled due to Intel’s delays that year. For ChromeOS itself, Kyle was the first to demonstrate the upcoming light theme redesign in action.
Looking at the early evidence of the Pixel 5’s specs, Kyle accurately predicted in February 2020 that the Pixel 5 might not be a traditional “flagship” phone. In 2021, he reported that Google’s next headset would be the “Pixel Buds A.”
Kyle was the first to report that the Pixel 6 would mark the debut of Google’s in-house processors, later revealed to be the Tensor chips.
Kyle contributes to the APK Insight column at NewGeekGuide, discovering the hidden changes in Google’s apps. These efforts have revealed hotly anticipated features, details about upcoming devices, and unexpected connections between companies.
He can be reached for tips or just friendly chat by Threads, Mastodon, Bluesky, or email. If you’re looking for his other works or side projects, head over to Kyle’s personal portfolio.
October’s Google Play system updates: Fix for Google Wallet with Pixel 7 face unlock [U]
Google is beginning to reveal the improvements coming to Android phones, TVs, watches, and more as part of the October 2022 Google Play system updates, including a fix for using Google Wallet with Face Unlock on the Pixel 7
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Samsung has begun rolling out the official Android 13 update to owners of the Galaxy S22, bringing the full suite of One UI 5.0 changes.
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At the Android Dev Summit, Google announced the latest improvements to Jetpack Compose including stable Material You (Material Design 3) components, Android TV apps, and a lot more.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch bootloader can be unlocked, but you need steady hands or a special cable
Fans of Android modding rejoice, it’s been discovered that the Pixel Watch bootloader can be unlocked, but you’ll need a special cable or very steady hands.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle may be upgrading its Nest speakers to Fuchsia, with new models hinted for 2023
After upgrading most of the Nest Hub series, it seems Google’s Fuchsia team is looking to move on to supporting Google Assistant speakers like the Nest Audio and what looks to be a new speaker for 2023.
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The Gamevice Flex rises above its own gimmicky design to become the must-have controller for mobile and cloud gamers alike.
Expand Expanding CloseComment: The biggest problem Nest Wifi Pro needs to address is longevity
While Google has made a name for itself by making mesh Wi-Fi easy with Google Wifi and Nest Wifi, that simplicity is undercut by the routers’ lack of longevity, and the Nest Wifi Pro needs to tackle that head-on.
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After having a less-than-stellar experience with the official case for the Pixel 6, I’m cautiously optimistic that Google has improved on that design for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro case.
Expand Expanding CloseFirebase brings new frameworks to Hosting, allows custom Extensions, and more
At Firebase Summit 2022, Google expanded Firebase Hosting to support many new web frameworks, opened a way to make custom “Extensions,” and much more.
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Wear OS app reaches 50 million Play Store downloads after Pixel Watch ditches it
The official “Wear OS” app has reached a new downloads milestone in the Play Store just as the Pixel Watch and other newer smartwatches make it irrelevant.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube cancels test that required Premium subscription for 4K videos [Updated]
For a small number of people, Google briefly tested a change to YouTube Premium that would make 4K videos unavailable to free users.
Expand Expanding CloseRazer Edge is a premium Android gaming tablet w/ detachable controller, $399
Razer has unveiled the new Razer Edge tablet, which promises to bring a premium Android and cloud gaming experience on the go, complete with a detachable controller, all for $399.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Pixel Tablet and foldable phone will have side-mounted fingerprint sensors
While the Pixel 7 series retains the under-display fingerprint sensor, next year’s Pixel Tablet and the future Pixel foldable will use side-mounted traditional sensors. New code reveals the display resolutions for both devices.
Expand Expanding CloseWhere to buy the Pixel 7 / 7 Pro and Pixel Watch to get the best deals
Google has launched their latest generation of smartphones, the Pixel 7 series, with new camera features and a premium build. Google has partnered with a few different companies to help you get your hands on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at the best price with some solid discounts, deals, and bonuses.
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How to disable Fitbit step count reminders on the Pixel Watch
By default, the Fitbit app on the Pixel Watch will remind (see: nag) you to get up and walk around every hour, but thankfully, you can easily disable these step count reminders — here’s how!
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Here are the new ‘Feathers’ wallpapers from the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro [Download]
To mark the launch of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, Google has launched a new “Feathers” collection of wallpapers, which you can download here.
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Google is widening the test program for Steam on ChromeOS, allowing Chromebooks with (select) Intel i3 and Ryzen 3 processors to start gaming.
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Google Doodle honors Tito Puente, ‘The King of Latin music’
The latest Google Doodle is a musical tribute to Tito Puente, the songwriter and timbales player responsible for songs like “Oye Cómo Va.”
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Xbox ‘Keystone’ streaming box surfaces in new image as development continues
A new image of the dedicated Xbox Game Pass streaming device, “Keystone,” has surfaced online alongside new details of its development.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 7 ‘Natural Elements’ ringtones arrive for all Pixels via Sounds app update
A new update for Google’s Sounds app brings a new collection of “Natural Elements” ringtones that debuted on Pixel 7.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Tensor G2 is ‘60% faster,’ more secure, and more power efficient
The latest Google Tensor G2 chip, powering the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, is said to be 60% faster and more power efficient than last year’s Pixels.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 7 series brings the latest Google software, free VPN, and more
Each year, Google packs its latest Pixel phones with exclusive software features, particularly with the AI enhancements of Google Tensor. Here’s the latest Google software included in the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, including a built-in VPN and crystal-clear audio.
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Ahead of this morning’s Made by Google event, the official Pixel Watch companion app has arrived for download in the Play Store.
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