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Android 15 is finally hitting Pixel Watch models with Wear OS 5.1 update
- The Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3 are receiving the Wear OS 5.1 update, which switches to Android 15 as the underlying platform.
- The update brings loss-of-pulse detection for Pixel Watch 3 and new Wear OS features like credential manager support.
- The March 2025 Pixel drop includes upgrades to Pixel smartphones, watches, and other devices.
- The switch to Android 15 marks a significant under-the-hood change in the Wear OS.
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Generate Stunning Visuals in Your Android Apps with Imagen 3 via Vertex AI in Firebase
- Imagen 3 is now available through Vertex AI in Firebase, making it easier to integrate into Android apps.
- Imagen 3 is designed to generate well-composed images with exceptional details, reduced artifacts, and rich lighting.
- Android developers can leverage Imagen 3 to create more engaging user experiences and improve app storytelling.
- To get started with Imagen 3, add the necessary dependencies and use the provided code snippets for integration.
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T-Mobile Parent Developing a Voice-Activated AI Phone
- T-Mobile's parent company Deutsche Telekom is developing an 'AI Phone' that will use generative AI systemwide.
- The AI Phone will feature a virtual butler that can perform tasks like writing emails, making phone calls, playing music, and more.
- Deutsche Telekom will be using technology from AI startup Perplexity to power the AI assistant on the phone.
- The AI Phone is expected to be priced below $1,000 and will be available in Europe later this year.
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The Pixel 10 will launch with Google’s smartest assistant yet
- The new Google Pixel 10 will come with the Pixel Sense AI assistant.
- Pixel Sense will pull and collate data from various apps, texts, images, and media files.
- It will use Gemini Nano and Tensor chips for on-device processing and privacy.
- The Google Pixel 10 is expected to launch in August 2025.
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Google will reportedly introduce a new Pixel Sense assistant on Pixel 10
- Google will introduce a new Pixel Sense assistant on Pixel 10.
- The assistant will be accessible via an app called Pixel Sense, offering a personalized experience.
- Pixel Sense app can pull information from various Google apps and will be handled on-device.
- Details about how all this will come together are still unknown until Google makes an official announcement.
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Google’s AI-powered Pixel Sense app could gobble up all your Pixel 10 data
- Google is reportedly developing an AI-powered app called Pixel Sense for its upcoming Pixel 10 series of smartphones.
- Pixel Sense, previously known as Pixie, could integrate data from various Google apps on the phone to provide a personalized user experience.
- The app will analyze data created in apps like Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Maps, Keep Notes, Recorder, Wallet, and more to suggest content, products, and names without any prompts.
- The aim is to help users complete tasks faster by leveraging contextual information and predictions based on their app usage.
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Google Fixes Numerous Bugs in March Pixel Update
- Google has released the bug fix list for the March update of its Pixel devices.
- Fixes include stability improvements for apps, camera, display, and system.
- Bug fixes related to audio, telephony, and user interface are also included.
- The update is applicable to various Pixel devices except for specific regional/carrier limitations.
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Here’s what Google Gemini looks like in action on Android Auto
- Google is integrating Gemini, its AI chatbot, into Android Auto as part of its push to bring AI across its ecosystem.
- Gemini is set to replace Google Assistant on Android phones and will soon be integrated with Google TV.
- While Gemini provides conversational answers to questions on Android Auto, it lacks practical, location-specific advice.
- Gemini's UI was activated in Android Auto in January, but it now has the ability to respond to queries.
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Google still limits how Gemini answers political questions
- Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, limits its responses on political questions, while rival chatbots have discussed sensitive political subjects.
- Gemini often states that it cannot respond to questions about elections and political figures.
- Other chatbots, including Claude, Meta AI, and ChatGPT, are more consistent in answering political questions.
- Google has not publicly announced plans to update Gemini's treatment of political topics, but is reportedly working to correct errors in factual information.
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March 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices
- The March 2025 Android Security update is now available for Google Pixel devices.
- The update includes a major quarterly update, as well as a Pixel Feature Drop with new features.
- The rollout of the March update will vary depending on carrier and device.
- The update is applicable to a wide range of Pixel devices, including the latest models like Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro.
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New devices at MWC, gaming news, XR & Gemini in Android Studio: Tune in for our winter episode of #TheAndroidShow on March 13!
- The winter episode of #TheAndroidShow will be released on March 13 at 10AM PT.
- The episode will cover new Android foldables, tablets, and wearables showcased at Mobile World Congress.
- A new update for Gemini in Android Studio and new goodies for game developers will also be announced.
- The episode will also discuss building for Android XR and the Compose Material 3 adaptive library.
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Design with Widget Canonical Layouts
- Widgets can bring more productive, delightful and customized experiences to users' home screens.
- Canonical Layouts are common layout patterns that work for various screen sizes, helping design higher quality widgets.
- The Jetnews sample app, built with Jetpack Compose, serves as an example for designing a glanceable widget that surfaces newer content.
- Design guidelines include using Image + Text Grid and List layouts, adapting to breakpoint sizes, and considering content hierarchy, type scale, and scaling techniques.
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Introducing Widget Quality Tiers
- Widgets can be a powerful tool for engaging users and increasing the visibility of your app.
- Android introduces Widget Quality Tiers to guide developers in creating high-quality and visually appealing widgets for Android devices.
- The tier system consists of three tiers: Differentiated, Quality Standard, and Low Quality.
- Widgets that meet quality tier guidelines will be discoverable under the new Widget filter in Google Play.
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SoundCloud uses Jetpack Glance to build Liked Tracks widget in just 2 weeks
- SoundCloud developers utilized Jetpack Glance to create a Liked Tracks widget for their Android app, completing the project in just two weeks.
- The Liked Tracks widget showcases users' recently liked tracks, providing quick access to specific songs from the home screen.
- SoundCloud developers leveraged Glance's user-friendly touchpoints to enhance visibility and user engagement with the app.
- Glance's design choices ensured the Liked Tracks widget provides a personalized interface with light and dark modes and adaptive theming.
- Developers praised Glance for streamlining Liked Tracks development, citing familiarity with Compose and the platform's code samples as key advantages.
- Glance's declarative UI and modular approach allowed developers to create cleaner code, test modules independently, and iterate efficiently.
- The ability to preview changes in real-time using Glance within Android Studio enhanced code quality and accelerated development cycles.
- Early data on the Liked Tracks widget's performance indicates increased user interactions, demonstrating the success of implementing Glance.
- The SoundCloud team plans to improve existing widgets and develop new ones using Glance, aiming to enhance user experience and streamline development processes.
- By embracing Glance for widget development, SoundCloud looks forward to expanding their widget offerings and leveraging the platform's modular architecture.
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The Pixel 9 is getting a cool new multi-camera mode
- Google Pixel 9 series devices are getting a new feature for multi-camera livestreams.
- The feature allows users to connect to other Pixel devices and GoPro cameras.
- Users can switch between camera feeds in real time for a more professional look.
- The feature is rolling out with the March 2025 Pixel Drop.
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