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The company also makes plenty of tech products, such as Google Pixel smartphones, Nest speakers and cameras, and of course 2in1 Chromebook laptops. Until 2019, the American manufacturer also produced tablets, the 12.3-inch Pixel Slate was the last model. Later, attention shifted to convertible laptops, which offer both laptop and tablet convenience. A patent filed recently by Google LLC shows that the R&D department was already working on very advanced projects at the time. 

The Mountain View company patented a particularly futuristic tablet in Japan, but it was not approved and issued by the Japan Patent Office (JPO) until June 28, 2021. This is a design patent, so features and specifications remain unknown. Google has captured the device from all sides. The Google tablet shown has a full screen design with very thin screen borders. The device has nice rounded corners. On the back, the case is rounded on all four sides, which contributes to a good grip and a clean look. Unfortunately, the patent images do not show any details of the connections, buttons, and / or cameras.

This did not stop the graphic designer. Giuseppe Spinelli, aka Snoreyn, to bring the patented design to life. Giuseppe created a series of 3D product renderings based on the images of the Google LLC patent.Google Pixel 6 Design For colour and choice of materials, Giuseppe has been inspired by the recently announced Google Pixel 6 smartphone. The tablet is also equipped with the same characteristic power and volume buttons – as can be seen in the render below. In addition, the Google Pixel tablet is equipped with a hole-punch camera, which is useful for making a video call or taking a selfie. stereo speakers are also available, two at the top and two at the bottom. In addition, a USBC connection has been inserted into the design at the bottom to charge the device.

Android, you can expect your device to improve more and more throughout the year. From accessibility to Android Auto to features that make your life easier like Assistant and Gboard, we’re rolling out new features that help you do more, stay safe, and have more fun with your Android phone. Animating camera switches and Project Activate in use Camera switches [left] and Project Activate [right] Control your phone with facial gestures Inspired by people with motor and language disabilities, camera switches and Project Activate are two new accessibility features that you can use your phone by using facial gestures.

Starting this week, Camera Switches is an Android Accessibility Suite feature that turns the front camera into a switch (an adaptive tool that replaces a keyboard, mouse, or tap on the phone screen) so you can navigate your way around your phone. telephone. Project Activate is a new application that facilitates communication and expression in the moment. You can use facial gestures and eye movements to trigger preset actions, like saying a phrase (like “Wait!”, Playing audio (like laughing), or sending a text message (like “Come here”).Also new to accessibility, we’re bringing handwriting recognition to Lookout, an app that uses your phone’s camera to help people with vision or blindness get things done faster and easier. In Documents mode, Lookout will now read handwritten and printed text for Latin languages.

 Additionally, in response to Lookout’s growing global audience, we are adding recognition of the Euro and Indian Rupee to Currency Mode, and more are on the way. TV with your phone From today you can find something awesome to watch on your Google TV even when the couch has eaten the remote. We’ve integrated remote control functions right into your Android phone so you can turn on the TV, browse your recommendations or even start your favorite show right from your phone. And you can use your phone’s keypad to quickly enter complicated passwords, movie names, or search terms. Try it out on Google TV or other devices running Android TV by adding the remote control tile to your Android phone’s quick settings or by visiting the Google TV app, available in 14 more countries in the coming weeks.Illustration of a person adding reminders to Google Assistant0: 48 Now you can manage all your reminders in one place by saying “Ok Google, open my reminders” where “You will also see helpful tips for recurring reminders that you can activate with a single tap. 

And of course you can continue to use your voice to create and automate your tasks. Just say “Ok Google, remind me to water the plants every morning. “Once configured, Google will notify you at the right time on all your devices, whether you are at home or on the road. Have fun, connected and on the track while driving With Android Auto, you can have fun by starting up quickly and listen to your favorite music, news and podcasts with personalized recommendations from the Google Assistant.You can also play a variety of games from GameSnacks while waiting for an order or to charge your car. And for commuters, Android Auto can help you stay on top of business meetings and important messages with new support for your business profile. In addition, if you are using a dualSIM Android phone, you can now choose which SIM card to use when making calls via Android Auto. To help keep you on track, Waze on Android Auto is also getting an update to create a leaner browsing experience. 

The Google Phone app is rolling out support for displaying the status bar chip with talk duration on Android 12. Android 12 Beta 2 is officially here. Dive into the new software and discover all the new features and changes that Google has made since Beta 1.

Beta 2 is a huge step forward in bringing many features to life. The most important part of Android 12 has been hidden or under development. … In previous builds For example, the new privacy dashboard that Google unveiled at Google I / O 2021 is now fully functional in beta 2. Additionally, Material You’s dynamic theme capabilities are also underway. as this is a beta version of the software, some features are still under development and not available for use. One of these features in development is a new status bar indicator for calls.

to Android 12 Beta 2 code.In fact, this feature is enabled by default, but since the Google Phone app does not yet support it, it is not visible to the end user. But thanks to Android developer @kdrag0n, we were first introduced to the new Android 12 persistent call chip. To test this feature, kdrag0n implemented a new Notification.CallStyle in the Utilities app, extended Android 12. Android 12 Beta 2, fetching call duration in the Beta 2 status bar Android 12 Beta 2 notification screen showing the current call with the end call Beta 2 button Call in progress is displayed as a bubble on the main screen 1111 As you can see in the From section in the above screenshot, when a call is made and the user exits the main call screen.

Android 12 will show a chip displayed in the status bar showing the duration of the call. Currently Android 11 does not show the duration of the current call in the status bar.To check the call duration, you need to return to the main call screen or open the notification panel. As mentioned above, Beta 2 now supports the new ringer chip feature. Alive for everyone. Update 1: Google Phone app adds support for Tipster @ panduu221 contacted us recently to report that they see the chip in the status bar. User is using beta 3 with Google Phone app version 68.388241074publicbeta. If you see this feature, please let us know in the comment section below.

the fourth beta version of Android 12 was released today, marking a milestone in platform stability. Test and update your application before stable release. Beta 4, as always, includes some changes not mentioned in Google’s blog posts, such as Android 12 Easter Egg, and updated versions of various Google applications. Reveals new information about the upcoming Pixel 6 series, which may include the image sensor used by the main camera and the modem used by the phone for cellular communications.

Pre-installed on Pixel phones with Android 12 Beta 4. In the library included in the APK, modder GCam extraordinaire cstark27 found a line named “gn1_wide_p21“, which indicates that the main “wide-angle” camera on Google Pixel 2021 phones (such as Pixel 6.) will be the Samsung ISOCELL GN1 image sensor. The rate is 50 MP. This high-resolution image sensor was released in the middle of last year and supports dual-pixel autofocus for faster and more accurate focusing.Previous leaks indicate that the main wide-angle camera will have a 50 MP sensor, and the cstark27 series in the Google Camera app supports this.