Google’s upcoming ‘Pixel Watch’ Watchfaces including Fitbit integration 

The most recent version of Android Studio’s Wear OS 3 emulator showed off what look to be the watch faces for Google’s widely anticipated Pixel Watch. During Google I/O 2021 in May, the firm revealed an emulator for the next Wear smartwatch.

Google Pixel Watchfaces

While Samsung has since released the Galaxy Watch 4, which was the first device to run on Wear OS 3, this smartwatch has a number of Samsung-specific changes. As it stands, other OEMs like Fossil and Mobvoi won’t have watched with Wear OS 3 until 2022. This leaves the emulator in Android Studio as the only way to find out what the stock version of  Wear OS 3  on future watches. Over the past few months, Google has constantly updated this emulator with new apps and software. 

Google Pixel Watchfaces

Android Wear OS emulator has undergone a lot of modifications since we originally saw it in May, as Android aficionados on Reddit demonstrated last week. Our APK Insight team noticed a movie in the Wear OS 3 emulator files when digging further into this upgraded experience. The video purports to demonstrate a number of watch faces that will be available on a Wear OS device in the near future.

Google Pixel Watchfaces

A total of 10 different watch faces are displayed, including one that prominently displays the Fitbit logo. More importantly, however, two of the watch faces, pictured below, were also seen in the Pixel Watch’s internal renderings which were shared by Front Page Tech on YouTube earlier this month. This strongly implies that this collection of watch faces is for the  Google Pixel Watch which has been the subject of rumours for some time. 

Google Pixel Watchfaces

Google Pixel Watchfaces

A look at Android 12 from a different point of view (Go edition)

Android (Go Edition) was released in 2017 with the purpose of allowing more people to enjoy the best of Android and Google on low-cost phones. Let’s fast forward to today: An Android phone is used by over 200 million people (Go edition). With the introduction of Android 12 just a few weeks ago (Go Edition).

Android 12 (Go Edition)

we’re building on what matters to you, creating a faster, smarter, and more privacy-friendly experience than ever before. We’re also making these phones more accessible by improving functionality for multilingual users and introducing new features that take data costs into account. Let’s take a closer look at some of the features coming to phones in 2022.

Apps that start more quickly.

Apps on your Android 12 (Go edition) device will run for up to 30 hours and animations will be smoother., meaning they’ll open instantly, without further delay on a blank screen. We also built the SplashScreen API so that all developers can always provide a  smooth experience when users launch their apps.

Android 12 (Go Edition)


Battery life is extended.

Android 12 (Go Edition) will preserve battery life and storage by automatically hibernating applications that haven’t been used in a long time., which is especially useful for devices with limited storage capacity. Meanwhile, the updated Files Go app will let you recover files within 30 days, so you can safely delete unnecessary files to free up space in the meantime.

Android 12 (Go Edition)

Additional clever functions.

It’s also easier to grasp your material using Android 12 (Go Edition). Going to the recent apps screen, you will see options to listen to the news and translate any on-screen content to your preferred language.

Android 12 (Go Edition)


Sharing apps is a lot easier now.

Apps are a key part of the smartphone experience, but downloading them can sometimes incur additional data costs. With Android 12 (Go Edition), you will be able to save data by sharing apps directly with nearby devices using Nearby Sharing and Google Play.

Android 12 (Go Edition)


Sharing devices has never been easier.

Without worrying about privacy, you may share your smartphone with your friends or family. We’re making the guest user experience easier on Android 12 (Go Edition) by making profiles available right on the lock screen. You can easily switch to a host profile before sharing the device and restore it when done.

Android 12 (Go Edition)

Year of 2021 compiled a list of our best Chrome extensions.

Year-round, developers all over the globe create chrome extensions that make navigation simpler, more productive, and more customised – whether you’re using the internet to work, learn, play, or do all of the above. Today, we’re releasing our top extensions of the year, which help users remain connected electronically, get things done, and have some fun while doing so. Let’s look at them more closely.

best Chrome extensions 2021

Communicate and work together.

Extensions can help you keep in touch with your coworkers whether you’re working from your desk, sofa, or a combination of both. Loom enables recording and sharing videos with others simple., while Mote lets you give quick feedback via voice comments and transcripts. Wordtune also helps you communicate clearly by rephrasing sentences and detecting typos in emails and documents.

best Chrome extensions 2021

Continue to be productive.

Other add-ons provide additional strategies to stay focused and productive. Dark Reader protects your eyes (and your sleep schedule) during long working days, while Forest boosts productivity through virtual tree planting and awards. Tab Manager Plus also saves you from drowning in a sea of ​​Endless Maps and Nimbus Screenshot and Screen Video Recorder make it easy to capture screenshots and quickly record content for sharing across all platforms.

best Chrome extensions 2021

The Google Pixel Watch has a circular display.

In the first quarter of 2022, Google plans to release its first wristwatch. The Pixel Watch has a crown and a gorgeous borderless circular display. People automatically think of the search engine when they hear the term Google. However, in recent years, the business has demonstrated that it can also produce excellent consumer electronics. Consider the Google Pixel phones and Pixel Buds headphones, for example. For a long time, the Google Pixel Fold was expected to make a comeback this year as the company’s first foldable smartphone.

Google Pixel smartwatch

It’s clear now that we’ll have to be a little more patient with this. Despite this, the American company will shortly unveil a new product category. Google’s first linked watch will be the Pixel Watch. Much has been said and written about this remarkable watch in recent weeks and months, with which Google will compete with the popular Apple Watch 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Series 4.

Fitbit fitness and health features on a Google Wear OS wearable

The design of Google’s first smartwatch has been maintained as a closely guarded secret for a long time. The Google Pixel Watch is now plainly visible in promotional material that has surfaced online. Ian Zelbo generated a set of 3D renderings of the planned wearable device based on these pictures. The Google Pixel Watch boasts a sophisticated design. The watch has a completely bezel-less look thanks to the use of a wonderfully rounded circular display. It’s likely that it’s a touch screen. On the right side, there is also a crown for operation.

Google Pixel smartwatch

The timepiece is featured in the photographs with a silver watch case and a silicone strap. Of course, there will be a variety of watch straps available, which you may purchase as an extra accessory. Consider a silicone sports bracelet, a gorgeous leather bracelet, or a durable steel link bracelet. The Pixel Watch is most likely running Google’s Wear OS. This is most likely Wear OS 3, which is also used by the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic. Many Fitbit technology will also be incorporated, which goes without saying. Finally, at the start of the year, Google purchased an American business that makes activity monitors.

Google Pixel smartwatch

Price and Availability of the Google Pixel Watch

Google’s smartwatch is likely to be unveiled in the first quarter of 2022. At this time, it is unknown how much the Pixel Watch will cost or in which countries it will be available. Pixel smartphones are not available for purchase in the Netherlands. As a result, there’s a significant probability we’ll have to relocate to Germany for the Pixel Watch. You may also wait for a grey import of the watch to arrive in our nation. In any case, the fact that Google’s first smartwatch is on the way is welcome news.

The world looked for healing in 2021.

This year has seen an all-time surge in how to heal research. We were looking for strategies to come back stronger all across the world. We reminisced on the trying times that had continued to put our commitment to the test.

how to heal" research

We wondered “how to honour someone” as we remembered people we had lost. We went within, asking important issues like “how to be yourself” and “what is my purpose?” and seeking “how to take care of your sanity.” We also looked outside, pondering how we could contribute to the rebuilding and strengthening of the community. Our neighbourhoods. We looked at how to make sustainable choices, how to assist Afghan refugees, how to eradicate anti-Asian prejudice, and how to aid those in need all across the world, from communities in India dealing with the epidemic to communities in Texas dealing with severe weather.

We attempted to go forward while seeking a “way back.” As the globe pondered “how to be confident,” the year 2021 has given us reason to be hopeful. This is the year that interest in the “covid vaccination” in research officially outnumbers that in the “covid test.” People have been anxiously inquiring when they may see family or dine out again, therefore searches for “covid vaccination near me” have increased.

People, as last year, continued to hunt for ways to stay connected and have fun at home (“Squid Game” topped searches for TV series to watch this year). However, we began to plan for a return to life outside the house, pondering how we would get rid of our sweatpants (the most popular search for “how to match …” was “how to match jeans. right”). As this year of returns draws to a close, let’s take a closer look at hot topics including research, news, people, how-to, entertainment, trends and more in nearly 70 countries. Searching can help you find a world of information, and what people are looking for can be a window to the world. join us for a closer look at this year’s trending listings at the year in search. google/trends.

Take faster pictures, hear better, and do more with the Pixel.

One of the advantages of buying a Pixel phone is that with Feature Drops, your phone becomes more and more useful. We’ve got an update for you, whether you want to fast access Snapchat from your Pixel’s lock screen or check the bass levels on your Pixel Buds A Series

This next feature version will be available to consumers in the following weeks, beginning today with appropriate updates for Pixel 3a smartphones up to Pixel 5a (5G). For more information, visit g.co/pixel/updates. Next week, Google will begin rolling out upgrades to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices.

Pixel can do more with Snapchat, a smart vehicle key, and ultra-wideband.

You can already customize the actions your Pixel takes while using Quick Tap, from taking a screenshot to playing music. With Quick Tap to Snap, you can log into Snapchat right from the lock screen, making Pixel the fastest phone to take a Snap. Tap to Snap is available for all Pixel 4a phones with 5G or newer Pixel. Plus, starting this month, you’ll be able to add a new Pixel-exclusive lens, Pixel Face, to your Snaps. 

Pixel phone Feature Drops

Look for more Pixel exclusive lenses in the future  Drops. As you have seen from our Android friends, we have partnered with BMW to activate the Digital Car Key for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. On select BMW 20202022  models in some countries you can now unlock and lock your car by pressing your phone on the door handle and you can start your car by placing your Pixel on the interior key reader and pressing the engine start button. And ultra-wideband is now enabled on the Pixel 6 Pro. This technology enhances nearby sharing so you can quickly and securely send files, videos, location maps, and more to other ultra-broadband devices nearby.

Customize your gadgets

Conversation mode, a beta version of the Sound Amplifier app’s early-stage accessibility functionality, is now available on Pixel. This feature uses on-device machine learning to aid anyone in hearing talks in noisy surroundings by focusing on their conversation partner while filtering out background noise. While Google Research continues to work on conversation mode, you can get a sneak peek and help make it better for everyone by volunteering to be an early tester.

Pixel phone Feature Drops

The Aluminum dummy unit for the Google Pixel 6a has been leaked.

long it might take for Google’s highly anticipated Pixel 6a to arrive, we know a surprising amount about it. Its primary camera sensor on the Pixel 6 is massive. A fresh leak from today reveals an aluminium dummy unit for the future phone, which confirms the familiar appearance.

Pixel 6a

These photos were uploaded by @ xleaks7 (David Kowalski) on Fathom Wristbands, a website that sells men’s bracelets. The fake unit validates elements we previously knew about prior leaks, while also adding a few small but fresh facts, such as the precise placement of the Kowalski sensor. fingerprints on the screen.
Pixel 6a

We know a surprising amount of Google’s highly anticipated Pixel 6a given how long it could take before it lands. The Pixel 6’s huge main camera sensor. Today’s new leak shows an aluminium dummy unit for the upcoming phone, further corroborating the familiar design. The images are from @ xleaks7 (David Kowalski), posted somewhat unusually via Fathom Bracelets, a seller of men’s bracelets. 

Pixel 6a

It’s a pretty weird place, but the Kowalski leaks have already surfaced and the dummy unit confirms details we already know from previous leaks, adding a few minor but new details, such as the precise location of the Kowalski sensor. fingerprint on the screen. While we all wait for more to come, you can check out more details about the next phone that have already been leaked, such as the 6.2 “FHD screen and sharper camera specs, or just imagine what those curves and lines would equate to aluminium in your on-trend hand.

Pixel 6a

As you’ve seen, the Pixel 6a will have the same horizontal rear camera module as the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. A dual-lens camera and a flashlight will be included in the module. These base of the phone is quite typical, with speaker grills on both sides and a USB Type-C connector.

Surface renderings from Google’s ‘Pixel Watch’.

The arrival of a Made by Google family wristwatch seems unavoidable, but progress has been glacial. Following the confirmation last week by two reputable sources of the existence of a linked watch made by Google, potentially referred to as the Pixel Watch, several supposed official drawings of the smartwatch have surfaced.

Google Pixel Watch

Last week’s report on the smartwatch did not include the so-called “Pixel Watch,” which was widely described as a circular wearable without a “physical bezel.” However, YouTuber Jon Prosser, who first reported on the device in April, has now shared graphics reportedly created by Google. Although Prosser says they are “official marketing visuals,” these renderings look to be design conceptions. If these renderings are what we believe they are, some of the design discrepancies noticed in the photographs below might be explained. These discrepancies are also a strong reason to treat them with care, since they may not accurately reflect the final output.
Google Pixel Watch

It is implied that these renderings are the same ones used to create recreated images of the smartwatch in April, which would mean these images are eight months old at this point. In turn, there is a good chance that the design or some specific details are no longer quite precise. 

Google Pixel Watch

To support this theory, an image showing Google Maps, but with a slightly different design than the one, Google has since released on Wear OS 3 on the Galaxy Watch 4. In alleged renderings, the product is referred to as “Google Pixel Watch And there’s a “Buy” button that would be online with the Google Store. The product is described as “round” and “bezel-less” and as a device that transports “the unit between hardware and software. 

Google Pixel Watch

Google Pixel Watch

A render also shows a user interface for heart rate data. While reporting this week mentioned that Google was working on Fitbit Integration for this product, these seemingly older renderings still seem to represent Google Fit. One of the dial complications shows two rings, aligned with Fit’s M where the minutes and heart points.

Google Pixel Watch

Google Pixel Watch

According to current sources, the “Pixel Watch” will be released in 2022, maybe as early as Spring. To compete with the Apple Watch, the device’s price is projected to be on the upper end.

Google, we’re putting Project Starline to the test.

During Google I/O 2021 in May, we discussed our vision for Project Starline, a technology project that combines hardware and software breakthroughs to bring friends, family, and coworkers together even when they are in different cities. (or isolated villages).

Project Starline

Project Starline is indeed the result of our advances in 3D imagery, real-time compression, spatial audio, and our ground-breaking light-field display technology, all, when combined, create a sense of depth and realism that is comparable to face-to-face communication. Our just-published Project Starline: A High-Fidelity Telepresence System, a technical article that we were thrilled to have approved for publication at SIGGRAPH Asia. “We were encouraged by the good comments as we began to increase the availability of Project Starline to other Google locations in the United States.”

Project Starline

Google employees have spent thousands of hours using Project Starline to participate, interview and meet new teammates, pitch ideas to their colleagues, and engage in one-on-one collaboration. Many users noticed how powerful the ability to make eye contact was and how  more engaged and connected they felt. One user compared their experience to a conversation over coffee as a real interaction. focus on the other person.

Project Starline

We measured the impact of hundreds of Google employee experiences with Project Starline, and the results showed  it feels much closer to being in the same room with someone than traditional video calls. We’ve noticed an increase in some of the most important cues that are often missed in video calls, such as attention, memory recall, and overall sense of presence. 

Project Starline

Here’s what we found by comparing Project Starline to traditional video calls: People exhibited more non-verbal behaviors like ~ 40% more hand gestures, ~ 25% more nodding, and about 50% more. eyebrow movements in addition. . People had a much better memory  when using Project Starline, following nearly 30 minutes when  asked to remember details of their conversation or the contents of a meeting. People focused about 15% more on meeting their  partner in an eye tracking experience, suggesting that visual attention is improved when using Project Starline.

These first results show the promise of the ability of the Starline Project project to facilitate more personal links from  Google Afar.as and other navigation companies in the future of work, we are optimistic about the potential for deepening the connection.

The Best of Google Play in 2021.

The winners of Google Play’s Best of 2021, a celebration of applications and games that have contributed positively to culture this year, have been unveiled. We’ve also expanded this year’s awards to include applications and games for tablets, as well as apps for Wear OS and Google TV, to promote innovation on Google Play.

Google Play's Best of 2021

The Google Play Best of winners reflects the future of app and game development by bucking the standard, offering novel gaming features, and giving consumers never-before-seen experiences. Personal improvement applications, like our Best of 2020 winners, were in great demand in 2021. This year’s winners found creative and often thoughtful ways to help users get to know each other better. Libra, which won our award for the best app of 2021, encourages people to find their center through personalized meditations; Moonly provides advice and instructions based on the lunar calendar, and Laughscape helps people reach a meditative state through laughter.

“We are deeply honoured that Google has chosen Libra as the best app of 2021,” said Jesse Pickard, Founder and CEO of Elevate Labs. “We created Balance with the individual in mind. No two people are the same and we wanted to create a personalized mental wellness program that could reflect and support those particular differences. I also want to thank our clients for their help in our journey. Your commitment and comments allowed us to build a really wonderful product together.

Google Play's Best of 2021

Meanwhile, in games, Pokémon UNITE took home the best game award for its dynamic gameplay and cross-platform experience. We’ve also seen a wave of independent developers creating imaginative and personal gaming experiences. Indie developer George Batchelor brought us Bird Alone, a game that challenges you to befriend “the loneliest bird in the world”. And in Donut County, developed by Annapurna Interactive, you play as a growing hole in a physics-based puzzle game. Check out the full list of this year’s U. winners below, ranging from big developers to emerging independents. You can also find the winners for your country in the Best of 2021 section of the Play Store.