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  • Google Rolls Out Software Update for Pixel Devices Running on Android 13 OS

    Google Rolls Out Software Update for Pixel Devices Running on Android 13 OS

    San Francisco, January 4 : Google announced that it has rolled out a ‘January software update’ to all supported Pixel devices running Android 13. Starting from Tuesday, the rollout will “continue over the next few weeks in phases depending on carrier and device”, the tech giant said in a support page.

    Users will get a notification once the over-the-air (OTA) becomes available for their devices. “We encourage you to check your Android version and update to receive the latest software,” the company said. Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G India Launch: Camera Details, Other Specifications Confirmed; Check Everything Here.

    The new update includes support for static spatial audio, which will offer surround sound for any connected headset. Moreover, “another update will roll out to Pixel Buds Pro in the coming weeks that will enable spatial audio with head tracking”, Google said. The January 2023 update also includes bug fixes and improvements such as in ‘Display & Graphics’ and ‘Biometrics’. Tecno Phantom X2 5G Launched in India, Check Out Specs, Features, Price and Availability Details Here.

    Last month, Google rolled out new features to Pixel devices, including new security and privacy settings.With these features, users were able to review their security and privacy settings, risk levels, and other information all in one place, making it easy to protect their phones, accounts and passwords.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jan 04, 2023 12:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Google Pixel 7 Series Rear Camera Module’s Bar Glass Cracking Randomly, Claim Users

    Google Pixel 7 Series Rear Camera Module’s Bar Glass Cracking Randomly, Claim Users

    San Francisco, December 27 : Users of the newer Google Pixel 7 series have been complaining that their smartphone’s rear camera module’s bar glass is randomly cracking. Taking to Twitter and Reddit, several users reported the issue, reports Gizmochina.

    A Twitter user said: “Not even a month, no drops, just regular use. Have a case on the phone. Been told it’s my problem. Is this really the quality control backed by Google? It’s clearly a manufacturing defect, and I know I’m not the only one. Please fix this Google!” Redmi 11 Prime 5G Price Slashed in India; Check Out New Pricing Details and Offers Here.

    Another posted on Reddit: “I pulled my phone out of my pocket and the back camera glass was broken. I must have hit a corner while it was in my pocket. Has anyone else had this problem? I called around to the phone fixing stores and nobody has the replacement parts yet. Don’t really want to have to mail this phone in to have it fixed as it’s currently the only phone I have.” Year Ender 2022: Top 10 Smartphones Launched in India; Check List and Details Here.

    There are multiple reports which mentioned the similar issue. In February, it was reported that the Pixel 6 series suffered from an issue that made its under-display fingerprint scanner slow or unreliable at times. Additionally, they were issues with its WiFi network and much more, the report said.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Dec 27, 2022 03:52 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Google Pixel 8 May Get Samsung’s ‘ISOCELL GN2’ Camera Sensorfor Better Dynamic Range in Photos and Videos

    Google Pixel 8 May Get Samsung’s ‘ISOCELL GN2’ Camera Sensorfor Better Dynamic Range in Photos and Videos

    San Francisco, December 21 : Google’s upcoming Pixel 8 smartphone lineup will reportedly feature an upgraded Samsung camera sensor, ISOCELL GN2, which features the staggered high dynamic range (HDR) functionality for better dynamic range in photos and videos.

    The existing Pixel phones use the ISOCELL GN1 camera sensor, which lacks Staggered HDR, reports SamMobile. So, the Google Pixel 8 series is expected to use Samsung’s ISOCELL GN2 as the primary sensor. Google Pixel Tablet and Its Charging Speaker Dock Leaked on Facebook Marketplace.

    Developer Kuba Wojciechowski, who usually reveals upcoming Google devices and features through an Android application package (APK) teardown process, has revealed that the latest version of Google’s Camera Go application has gained support for the Staggered HDR feature. The ‘ISOCELL GN2’ sensor gives improved image quality because of bigger pixels and Staggered HDR, the report said. Google Launches New Slew of AI Powered Initiatives To Connect Millions of Indians.

    In August, it was reported that Samsung was testing a next-generation Tensor chipset that was said to be the third-generation Google Tensor chipset that would power the Pixel 8 series. The development board of the chipset had the code name ‘Ripcurrent,’ and the chip itself was codenamed ‘Zuma’.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Dec 21, 2022 05:08 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Google Pixel Tablet and Its Charging Speaker Dock Leaked on Facebook Marketplace

    Google Pixel Tablet and Its Charging Speaker Dock Leaked on Facebook Marketplace

    San Francisco, December 20 : Tech giant Google’s upcoming ‘Pixel Tablet’ and its charging speaker dock have been leaked on Facebook Marketplace, a destination on Facebook where people can buy and sell items. The unreleased Pixel Tablet has a similar screen setup as the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro’s Feathers collection, reports Gizmochina.

    The leak of the Google Pixel Tablet showed what it looked like its default application setup. It showed the tablet-optimised Pixel Launcher home screen with the search bar present above default applications. Google To Help Translate Doctor’s Handwritten Prescription Using AI and Machine Learning Model.

    The applications include Gmail, YouTube, Chrome and Photos, and the last two slots were suggestions. The 256GB variant was shown on the Facebook Marketplace with an estimated battery life of about 16 hours at 70 per cent. Google Launches New Slew of AI Powered Initiatives To Connect Millions of Indians.

    The leak also revealed the rear view of the Pixel Tablet and showed “USB-C and speaker grills at the connection to the charging speaker dock,” the report said. In October, the tech giant had revealed that the upcoming Pixel Tablet is scheduled to arrive in early 2023.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Dec 20, 2022 02:58 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Google Pixel 7 Pro Camera Update Gives More Control Over Macro Mode

    Google Pixel 7 Pro Camera Update Gives More Control Over Macro Mode

    Washington, December 9: American tech giant Google has updated the camera app on it Pixel 7 Pro which now allows users to have more control over its macro mode. According to The Verge, an American technology news website, the new update adds a toggle that lets users manually turn the macro mode off or on instead of having to rely on the auto mode. Google Chrome Update: Desktop Web Browser Gets New Modes to Boost Battery Life, Free Up Memory.

    While the phone can still try to detect if you’re close enough to a subject like it has since launch, it’s nice for there to be an actual menu for those who want finer-grain control. The Verge has reported that these new options live in the settings cog accessible in the top-left corner of the camera’s viewfinder. Google’s added a “macro focus” option that lets users choose between off, auto mode, and on. Google, Facebook, Other Social Media Companies Have Responsibility for User Content, Biden Administration Tells Supreme Court.

    According to 9 to 5 Google, you were previously only able to temporarily turn it off after it had activated. The change absolutely makes sense; if Google’s branding the Pixel 7 Pro as a phone for photo-obsessed power users, it should give those users as much control as possible if they want it, as per The Verge.

    (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, Morning Tidings Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

  • Google Working To Expedite Install Times of Software Updates on Pixel Smartphones

    Google Working To Expedite Install Times of Software Updates on Pixel Smartphones

    San Francisco, December 5 : Google is reportedly working to speed up install times of software updates on Pixel smartphones. Earlier, installing an OTA (over-the-air) update on a Pixel smartphone required at least 10 to 15 minutes of downtime due to the device’s repeated restarts and booting into recovery mode, reports AndroidPolice. Google Update: Pixel Recorder App’s New Feature ’Speaker Labels’, That Can Detect Multiple People Talking, Released.

    The tech giant has been adjusting the update procedure ever since the debut of Seamless updates with Android 7.0 Nougat (Android operating system). With the help of these upgrades, the Pixel now downloads a software update in the background on a secondary virtual system partition and switches to it with a reboot, cutting down the total downtime to a few minutes.

    Google is also working on a compression approach to accelerate the installation of OTA updates on hardware. The enhancements can lower the time it takes to complete an OTA install by as much as ten minutes, the report said. Google Introduces Host of New Features for Android and Wear OS, Check Them Out Here.

    In October, the tech giant had introduced a new feature called “Clear Calling” in its latest beta update for Pixel 7 series users to improve call clarity. The call quality enhancer was available for those who download the Android 13 QPR1 (Quarterly Platform Release) beta 3 software update.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Dec 05, 2022 01:08 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Google Update: Pixel Recorder App’s New Feature ’Speaker Labels’, That Can Detect Multiple People Talking, Released

    Google Update: Pixel Recorder App’s New Feature ’Speaker Labels’, That Can Detect Multiple People Talking, Released

    San Francisco, December 2 : Google has rolled out a new update called “Speaker Labels” to Pixel phones’ Recorder app, which can now identify multiple people talking. According to 9to5Google, users can download version 4.2 of the Recorder app via the Play Store with Speaker Labels that “automatically detect and label each speaker when recording”. AI Platform SwiftChat in Association With Google Launches Speech-Based Reading Tool>

    The tech giant explains how “voice models are stored temporarily on-device until speaker labelling of your transcript is completed, and then deleted. The speaker text labels will be saved in your transcript, and can be updated by you”. Google Play Names ‘Questt’ As Best App and ‘Apex Legends Mobile’ As Best Game of 2022 in India.

    In the app, people can be identified as Speaker 1, Speaker 2, etc., and users can “change the name for each speaker in the recording,” according to the report. They can also be identified in the feed with different names, colours and Material You shapes. However, Speaker Labels will not function if users “Device is too hot”.

    Moreover, Google replaced “Automatically switch to external mic or Bluetooth device when connected” on the microphone settings sheet in version 4.2 with “Auto-detect”, the report added. Last month, Google revealed that its upcoming Pixel 7a smartphone is set to feature a 90Hz refresh rate display and wireless charging. The device will likely offer a 90Hz 1080p display.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Dec 02, 2022 03:18 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Google Pixel, Wear OS Watches Likely To Get Gmail and Calendar Apps

    Google Pixel, Wear OS Watches Likely To Get Gmail and Calendar Apps

    San Francisco, Nov 30: To enhance user experience, Google is reportedly working on a dedicated Gmail and Calendar app for Wear OS and Pixel Watch.

    According to 9to5Google, the Pixel Watch is currently being tested with dedicated Gmail and Calendar apps for Wear OS. Cybercrime in India: This is How to Reduce Cyberbullying for Kids.

    However, it’s unclear when these apps will be available on many of the best Wear OS smartwatches. Currently, the Agenda app is the only resource for users who want to see their upcoming events. Even this app is limited in terms of functionality, as it only displays appointments for the next three days.

    There are no options for viewing any specific week or month in full view, nor is it possible to create new or modify existing events using a dedicated app, according to the report.

    Meanwhile, email is entirely handled by notifications in Pixel Watch. Users can only access them from the main notifications feed, and once they’re gone there’s no inbox view to return to, said the report. Google Maps Voice Search Feature Facing Issues On In-Car Application CarPlay.

    Earlier this month, Google had added a Sleep Profile to the Pixel Watch, giving more ways to understand user sleep information, and more insight into their sleep style over time.

    With this feature, users will discover how their routines and actions affect their sleep, and how to improve their sleep to get a better night’s sleep.

  • Pixel Fold, Google’s First Foldable Smartphone, May Cost a Whopping ,799; Check Specifications Here

    Pixel Fold, Google’s First Foldable Smartphone, May Cost a Whopping $1,799; Check Specifications Here

    San Francisco, November 15 : Google is reportedly planning to launch its first foldable smartphone at a price of $1,799 in May next year, alongside the Pixel Tablet, a media report revealed. The ‘Pixel Fold’ is expected to be unveiled at the company’s annual developer conference, I/O, as it always takes place in May, according to the GSMArena report.

    The new device is likely to come in two colour variants — Chalk (white) and Obsidian (black). Some sources claimed that the Pixel Fold is expected to feature the “usual Pixel-esque performance” and the Pixel flagship camera. Pixel Watch Does Not Suffer From Screen Burn-In: Google.

    “The Pixel Fold’s camera bar is not as expansive as the one in the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, as it doesn’t go all the way to the edges,” the report said. It is likely to feature 9.5 MP selfie cameras, “one inside the hole punched into the outer screen, the other on the right side of the big top bezel of the inner screen”. Google Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7 First Android Smartphones To Reportedly Support Only 64-Bit Apps.

    The fingerprint reader is likely to be embedded on the power button and “there are two speakers–one on the top side, one on the bottom”. In August, a report claimed that the tech giant’s Pixel Fold is likely to feature a ‘full screen’ interior with an ultra-micro-hole camera set on the phone’s frame.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Nov 15, 2022 03:32 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Google Pixel 7a To Feature 90Hz Refresh Rate Display, 5W Wireless Charging

    Google Pixel 7a To Feature 90Hz Refresh Rate Display, 5W Wireless Charging

    San Francisco, Nov 12: Google’s upcoming Pixel 7a smartphone is set to feature 90Hz refresh rate display and wireless charging.

    The device is likely to offer a 90Hz 1080p display, reports Android Authority.

    On an A-series smartphone, this refresh rate would be the highest ever. Another first feature is expected to be 5W wireless charging. Global Advertising Agency Omnicom Recommends Clients To Pause Twitter Ads Amid Chaos.

    Pixel 7a is likely to feature a new camera setup.

    The camera sensors are expected to be “l10-wide (IMX787) and l10-UW (IMX712) with no dedicated tele lens,” the report said.

    Recently, a report mentioned that the next Pixel 8 smartphone was set to feature a better processor and more RAM than its predecessors. Microsoft Rolls Out New Update, Allows Windows 11 Users To Directly Integrate iCloud Pictures Into Photos App.

    The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro were expected to pack 12GB of RAM.

    The Pro model was likely to offer display resolution of 2822 x 1344 pixels, whereas, Pixel 8 was expected to offer standard 2268 x 1080 resolution.

    Both the phones were expected to feature a new Tensor chip ‘G3’.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Nov 12, 2022 04:19 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).