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Google Pixel Watch bug impacting users' alarms
Taking to Reddit, several users complained about the bug, reports Gizmochina. While one user said that their alarm for 7 p.m., set as a reminder to give their son milk, had been going off late for the last few days. Another said that their alarm had gone off a few minutes before or after the set time. It is expected a recent update might have caused the issue.
Magic Eraser now available on all Pixel phones
Magic Eraser first appeared on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro in 2021, followed by the 6a and then the Pixel 7 series, according to 9to5Google. The Magic Eraser tool detects distractions in the pictures, such as photo bombers or power lines, so that users can easily remove them.
Google Pixel Tablet may come with 2 dock options
According to tipster Kuba Wojciechowski, the tablet will come with two dock options-- korlan/K6 and yuzu/Y4-- which are expected to be the codenames or the model numbers of the docks, reports Android Authority. While one dock is likely to be a combination of a speaker and a charger, the other might be a charging-only station.
Google Pixel Fold may feature 7.67-inch interior screen
YouTuber Dave2D, who posts technology-related videos, published a video featuring a replica of the rumoured foldable Pixel made of plastic, reports The Verge. It is expected to come with a 7.67-inch interior screen with thick bezels around 5mm. The foldable smartphone is likely to feature a 5.79-inch outer screen which is a little shorter and wider than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4.
Google rolls out new features for Pixel devices
The tech giant rolled out VPN by Google One for Pixel 7 and 7 Pro at no extra cost, to protect users' online activity, the company said in a blogpost on Monday. Users can now 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.
Google Pixel Watch may get Gmail and Calendar apps
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.
Google adds Sleep Profile to its Pixel Watch
"After a decade of analyzing over 22 billion hours of sleep data and 1.87 million sleep logs, we wanted to share what we have found to not only help you learn more about your sleep, but give you the information and tools to make it better," Google said in a blogpost.
Google Pixel 7a to feature 90Hz refresh rate, 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. Pixel 7a is likely to feature a new camera setup.
Google Pixel 8 to feature Tensor G3 chip, 12GB RAM
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are expected to pack 12GB of RAM, reports AndroidPolice. The Pro model is likely to offer display resolution of 2822 x 1344 pixels, whereas, Pixel 8 is expected to offer standard 2268 x 1080 resolution. Both the phones are expected to feature a new Tensor chip 'G3'.
Google confirms bug in Fitbit app that counts inaccurate calories
According to 9to5Google, Pixel Watch users have noticed that calories counted on the Pixel Watch differ from those of other smartwatches or fitness trackers, such as the Galaxy Watch 5 or Apple Watch. As smartwatches will never be 100 per cent accurate in terms of calorie counts, it was odd to notice Google's new smartwatch varying so much.
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