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The Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL are finally OFFICIAL!

πŸ’‘3000 nits peak brightness on Pro
πŸ“· 8K30 video via Video Boost on Pro
πŸ“± 7 years of updates
πŸ€™ Tensor G4 w/ Satellite SOS
✨ New Magic Editor features

For more details than you could possibly want on these Pixel 9 phones, check out my coverage on Android Faithful!
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Gemini Live is ... live! That super cool, more conversational version of Gemini that Google teased us with at I/O is now here, along with new extensions and updates to the Android app.

I've got some videos of these Gemini updates in this article over on Android Faithful!
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The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are the EXACT same size and weight, so is it worth spending $200 more to grab the Pro?

Here are 12 key differences between the 9 and 9 Pro that you should know about if you're in the market for either.
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With the Pixel 9, Google made it so you don't have to compromise by picking the compact option.

The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are basically identical except for a few minor differences.

Trying to decide between the two? Here's what you should know.
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Google Pixel 9 pre-orders are live!

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Pixel Watch 3 pre-order links!

Pixel Watch 3 (41mm/WiFi): howl.link/wa4ie7rg6kbmf

Pixel Watch 3 (45mm/WiFi): howl.link/0yojh8kg07dd5

Pixel Watch 3 (41mm/LTE): howl.link/zo1ns04gfwzvp

Pixel Watch 3 (45mm/LTE): howl.link/p9zv4tlxcw1nm

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Pixel Buds Pro 2 pre-order link: https://howl.link/3nncmhpiwy3y0

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The Android 15 QPR1 Beta is right around the corner!

With the release of Android 15 Beta 4.2 today, Google says the beta program for the first Android 15 Quarterly Platform Release (QPR1) will kick off soon.

If you unenroll from the Android Beta Program now before QPR1 Beta 1 rolls out, you'll automatically get the stable public Android 15 release. If you don't unenroll, you'll get QPR1 Beta 1 instead.

If you want to exit the Beta program without wiping your device, opt out of the program and ignore the downgrade OTA upgrade that gets pushed to you. Wait for the stable public OTA then take that.
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Gemini Live is ... live! That super cool, more conversational version of Gemini that Google teased us with at I/O is now here, along with new extensions and updates to the Android app. I've got some videos of these Gemini updates in this article over on Android…
Gemini Live is starting to roll out!

I just got it on my Galaxy Z Fold 6, without any spoofing/sideloading/etc.

You need to be a Gemini Advanced user to access it, though.
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The Google Home app is rolling out a new UI for controlling Nest thermostats!

This UI started rolling out gradually after the new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) was announced last week, but I finally got it today for my 3rd Gen models.

I can finally ditch the Nest app.
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Phone Link now lets you easily share files between your Android phone and PC through the share menu!

How to use it:

On Windows, right-click a file, click Share, then select "Phone Link" under "Share using." This will send the file to whatever Android device your PC is currently connected to via Phone Link.

On Android, select a file, tap the share button, then select "Link to Windows [Send to PC]." This will open a menu letting you choose which PC you've connected via Phone Link to send to.

Storage location:
On Android: /Download/Send from my PC
On PC: /Downloads/Phone Link

I've been using this for a few weeks but didn't even know it was actually new until Windows Central reported on it. In fairness, I only recently started using Link to Windows more earnestly after getting the Galaxy Z Flip 6/Z Fold 6.
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That new Pixel Screenshots app on the Google Pixel 9?

It'll import and analyze any existing screenshots you transfer from your old phone. But if you were hoping to turn it into a Recall clone, nice try! The app is throttled to save battery life.

Don't worry: Pixel Screenshots will analyze your existing screenshot collection, too | Pixel Screenshots can't be turned into a Microsoft Recall clone even if you try
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Do you have a Chromecast with Google TV?

If so, some good news: I was told that the Android 14 OS update will eventually roll out for the Chromecast. I don't know when, but we at least know what features it'll bring.
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Android's theft detection lock feature is finally starting to roll out!

The feature automatically locks your phone when it detects your phone has been snatched from your hand. It uses data from your phone's accelerometer and gyroscope and checks if common motions associated with theft are detected.

Theft detection lock is rolling out now for a limited number of users who signed up for the beta program in Brazil. It'll eventually roll out through Google Play Services on all Android 10+ devices.

Thanks to Rodrigo on Telegram for the tip and screenshots!
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The Google TV Streamer is the first Android TV device to support Thread connectivity, but at launch, you won't be able to locally control your Thread smart home devices.

A Google TV product manager told me that's coming in the future, though.

More details in my latest article for Android Police.
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