Topic: google development
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Google revives Pixel gesture spotted over a year ago
Google is developing a double-tap-to-lock gesture for Pixel devices, with new code in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 revealing dedicated user settings and a configuration page. The feature's scope has expanded from the original lock-screen-only design to also include the home screen, as indicated by upda...
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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2: All the New Features [Gallery]
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 is now available for a broad range of Pixel devices (from Pixel 6a through the Pixel 10 series), with a stable release expected in December 2026. The beta drops the internal "CinnamonBun" codename for "DEV" and introduces a redesigned Settings app icon that is now live for ...
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Google Pixel 'Audio Memory' tracks important talks like AI notetaker pins
Google is developing "Audio Memory" for Pixel phones, an AI-powered feature that passively records and organizes spoken information from daily life to help users recall important details. The system runs in the background, continuously logging audio cues and key phrases without manual activation,...
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Android 17 Beta 3 Enhances UI with More Blur Effects
Android 17 Beta 3 expands the use of blur effects in the system interface, building on the visual direction started in Android 16. Key visible changes include a blurred background in the widget picker and a blurred wallpaper effect during app launch animations. Google's design rationale is to enh...
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Gemini Arrives on Chromebooks: A First Look
Gemini is now fully integrated into the Chrome browser on Chromebooks, offering a robust, native-feeling AI assistant directly within the ChromeOS workflow. Key features include easy access via a sidebar, the ability to switch AI models, full chat history, and a standout screen-sharing function c...
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Android 16 QPR3 Update: Adaptive Connectivity & New Battery Features
Google's Android 16 QPR3 beta introduces two new, separate toggles for Adaptive Connectivity, replacing a single on/off switch to give users more precise control. The first toggle, "Auto-switch to mobile network," maintains internet access during poor Wi-Fi, while the second, "Optimize network fo...
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Google's NameDrop for Android: First Look Revealed
Google is developing a "Gesture Exchange" feature for Android, enabling users to share contact information via NFC with a simple gesture, similar to Apple's NameDrop. Users will have control over their privacy by choosing what to share—sending their contact card, receiving the other person's deta...
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Android 17's New Contacts Picker Protects Your Privacy
Android 17 introduces a system-level Contacts Picker that allows users to share specific contacts with apps instead of granting full access to their entire address book, addressing a long-standing privacy weakness. This new feature provides granular control, letting users select multiple contacts...
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Google's Next Android Tablet Upgrade Supercharges Multitasking
Google is developing a new multitasking feature for Android tablets that allows users to launch any app in a floating, resizable bubble window through a simple drag gesture from the taskbar. This enhancement aims to address the historical weakness in Android's multitasking capabilities, potential...
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Google's Android Canary Now Available for All Pixel Phones
The latest Android Canary 2510 build is available for Pixel 6 and newer devices, offering user-facing enhancements and interface refinements as part of Google's monthly updates for enthusiasts. Key improvements include a redesigned flashlight brightness control with a more intuitive layout and th...
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Google's Big Screen Recording Upgrades Coming to Android Tablets & PCs
Google is enhancing Android's built-in screen recorder with a new floating toolbar and post-capture workflow, specifically optimized for tablets and PCs. The update introduces features like selfie camera recording, refined audio settings, and a dedicated screen for reviewing, editing, and sharing...
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Customize Your AI Podcast's Tone with Google's NotebookLM
Google's NotebookLM now allows users to customize the tone and format of AI-generated Audio Overviews, offering four distinct styles including Deep Dive, Brief, Critique, and Debate for personalized listening. The platform has introduced new AI voices for audio summaries and expanded accessibilit...
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