Alternative payment options for apps in Google Play in the US
- Under US District Court's order, Google is required to lift up payment system restriction in the US starting October 29
- Developers can now opt to use third-party payment system instead of Google Play Billing
- Developers can also clearly state where the users can pay for the digital goods in the app

More info: Play Console Help
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Late October 2025 Android 16 Pixel Update
- Build ID: BP3A.251005.004.B2, BP3A.251005.004.B3 (Pixel 9 series except 9a), BD3A.251005.003.W4 (Pixel 10 series), BD3A.251005.003.E1 (Pixel 10 Pro Fold)
- This update excludes Pixel 6 series again and Pixel Tablet
- The current software update provides performance improvements for your device, as listed by Verizon (Google said nothing)

Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
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LineageOS 23.0 for Pixel 6 and newer models
- Initially, only the Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, and Pixel 5a were promoted
- After months of work, most (16) Pixel devices with Tensor chips are receiving LineageOS 23 builds, with them now available on the download portal
- Pixel 9a is now part of the family; Pixel 10's fate remains to be seen without device trees from Google
- Pixel 1 to Pixel 4 series will continue to receive LineageOS 22.2 update as usual

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Travel made easy
- Chrome allows you to fill in passport, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate and more with autofill
- Street View for Bosnia and Herzegovina is now available (Places to explore)
- Google Maps for Android Automotive to become smarter by providing real-time navigation help (more precise live lane guidance), the experience will debut on Polestar 4s in the U.S. and Sweden in the coming months

#Apps #Chrome #Maps @PixelHubUpdates

Gemini and new tools in Google Maps
Gemini
- Ask anything about like popular dishes, landmarks, EV chargers or petrol stations nearby
- Multi-step tasks let you follow-up with relevant questions and add new stops or destination quickly
- Share ETA with friends on Android and add calendar events
- Available in the coming weeks on Android and iOS, Android Auto to be supported

Miscellaneous (available on Android and iOS in the U.S.)
- Landmark-based navigation highlights famous buildings, alongside road signs to guide you better in the area
- Proactive traffic alerts notify about the disruptions on the road ahead, even while you are not navigating (Android only for now)
- Lens with Gemini let you have conversations about your surroundings

More info: Google Blog
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A few taps away for relevant answers
Gemini Deep Research
- Now you can choose to pull information from Gmail, Drive, and Chat, alongside sources from the web
- Available for everyone, rolling out to mobile users in the coming days

AI Mode button in Google Chrome
- Easily access AI mode and Incognito mode from the New Tab page
- Available now in the U.S., coming soon to everyone in the future
- WIP: Soon you can also attach images and documents directly in the omnibox, which enters AI mode directly

#Apps #Gemini #Chrome @PixelHubUpdates

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3
- Build ID: BP41.250916.015 (Pixel 6 series), BP41.250916.015.A1
- October 2025 Security Patch
- Play Services: 25.34.34
- At the time of writing, this update is still hidden, with no announcements from Google
- Update: The build is available publicly a day later
- Fixed device froze and wouldn’t respond from the lock screen

Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
Changes: Android Developers
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November 2025 Android 16 Pixel Update
- Build ID:BP3A.251105.015, BP3A.251105.013.A1 (Pixel Tablet), BP3A.251105.015.E1 (Pixel 10 series)
- This update excludes Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
- Audio [except Pixel 10 series]: Addressed an issue that caused occasional system instability and performance slowdowns under certain conditions.
- Camera [Pixel 9, 10 series]: Addressed an issue that caused photos taken with the UW and telephoto lenses to exhibit a rainbow-like color pattern under certain conditions.
- Framework: Addressed an issue that prevented some apps from loading under certain conditions.
- Framework: Addressed an issue where webcam mode didn’t work properly with connected devices under certain conditions.
- Security: The current software update provides the most up-to-date Android security patches for your device.
- Telephony: Fix for issues causing instability and intermittent problems with emergency calling functionality under certain conditions

Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
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November 2025 Pixel Drop
- Custom theme: Wicked: For Good theme pack now available till January 31, 2026 in three distinct styles to choose from: For Good, Glinda, and Elphaba
- 'Remix' in Google Messages: Reimagine, edit, and share photos with anyone directly in a conversation, powered by Nano Banana.
- AI-powered Notification Summaries [9+ excl. 9a]: Quick conversation recaps for longer conversations in English. Notification organisation silences lower-priority notifications, coming next month.
-- VIPs with more priority: Be alerted of their new messages and critical alerts wth the new crisis badges on the Contacts widget
- 'Help me edit' in Google Photos: Personalised edits by referring to to other pictures with face groups tag saved in your gallery
- Scam Detection for chat notifications: Automatically displays a "Likely scam" alert when detected suspicious messages, available in the U.S.
- Private AI Compute & Magic Cue [10+]: More timely suggestions with on-device processing
- Power Saving mode in Google Maps [10+]
- Device expansion for apps: Device Health & Support on Pixel 6 and later models; Pixel Journal app on Pixel 8 and later models; Magnifier app on Pixel Fold phones
- Sound Matters Wild Hokkaido sound collection
- AI Mode shortcut in the search bar
- More features in more regions and languages: Scam Detection and Call Notes in Phone for PIxel 9 and later models (except Pixel 9a) in U.K., Ireland, India, Australia, and Canada; My Pixel app in Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, and Spain; Recorder summarisation feature now features Hindi, Italian, and Traditional Chinese (Mandarin), with support for Pixel 8 and later models

More info: Pixel Community | Google Blog
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📰 Google Posts Device Trees For Booting Pixel 10 Hardware With The Mainline Linux Kernel

A Chromium engineer at Google posted the initial Device Tree (DT) files for being able to boot their latest-generation Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL devices with the mainline Linux kernel...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Google-Pixel-10-Google-DTs

Android Canary 2511
- Build ID: ZP11.251031.009

Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers | BetaWiki
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Miscellaneous Nov 2025 updates from Google
- Gemini Live native audio output: New model updates that bring you natural speech, with the ability to adjust its voice speed and ask for a quick topic to learn, now available on Android and iOS
- Google Images dedicated tab: Check out new images tailored to your interests, with options to browse, save and search, coming to Android and iOS users in the U.S.
- Tesla supercharger availability in Google Maps: Live charging availability data for EV chargers, with total number of chargers available for use and its charging speed

Workspace (15 days for full rollout)
- Audio overviews for PDFs in Drive: PDFs in English now support generating summaries in a two- to 10-minute audio summary
- Dropbox integration (beta): Migrate files and folders from Dropbox business accounts to Google Drive with delta updates

Shopping (Nov 13, available in the U.S.)
- Shop conversationally in Search: With AI Mode, just type out what you need to find the specific items of your preferences in an organised manner
- Shopping in Gemini: Product listings, comparison tables, prices from across the web and place right in the Gemini app
- Agentic AI: Let Google call the store on your behalf to retrieve product availability, promotion deals, and more, with the information summarised arriving via email or text
- Agentic checkout: Let Google track the price and notify when the conditions are met with an option to buy straight away while the Ai agent does the rest for you

#Apps #Gemini #Google #Maps #Workspace #Drive @PixelHubUpdates

NotebookLM: Deep Research and more file types
- Deep Research: Find relevant sources with in-depth analysis and a generated summary, with the option to import them into the notebook
- More file types support: Soon you can upload .docx file and images of a hand-written note, add Google Sheets, PDFs and other files (via URL) stored in Drive as a source directly
- Above features should arrive to most users within a week (images upload support in the coming weeks)

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Gemini 3 Pro Model Card
- It is likely that Google will be announcing the new model by today (November 18, 2025)
- Up to 1 million token input context window, 64,000 output token
- Knowledge cutoff date at January 2025
- Outperforms 2.5 Pro in various fields, like deep reasoning, multimodal capabilities, agentic tool use, multi-lingual performance, and long-context
- The latest model still face jailbreak vulnerability and possible degradation in multi-turn conversations

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Gemini 3
Gemini App
- Brand new UI and organisation, with all files accesible in "My Stuff"
- Gemini 3 Pro available via model picker as "Thinking", rolling out today for everyone
- Visual layout: An immersive, magazine-style view complete with photos and modules, with various choices to customise the result
- Dynamic view: Real-time generation of a custom user interface with interactive elements

Gemini Agent
- An experimental feature for handling multi-step tasks in Gemini directly, by utilising Deep Research, Canvas, connected Workspace apps, and live web browsing
- Users will get options to either decline or confirm the actions
- Generate draft emails and let you send it without leaving the app
- Available for AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S.

Miscellaneous
- Gemini API: $2.00 per input prompt; $12.00 per output prompt
- Google AI Mode: Available for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S.
- Gemini CLI: Available for AI Ultra subscribers

More info: Google Blog
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Google Maps: Know before you go
- Know before you go: Gemini helps you to look through reviews and information from websites to let you know what to expect at the particular place (Android and iOS, U.S. only)
- Explore (updated): Find more nearby places to visit and experience with curated lists from Viator, Lonely Planet, OpenTable, and local influencers (Android and iOS)
- EV chargers availability: Showing real-time availability of EV chargers around you, with estimation of remaning battery upon arrival (Android Auto and Android Automotive)
- Nickname in reviews: Leave a review with your preferred display name (Android, iOS, Web)

More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Maps @PixelHubUpdates

Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)
- Based on newly announced Gemini 3 Pro (choose "Thinking" in model picker)
- More accurate, context-rich visuals based on real world information
- More legible text with various languages supported in the image
- Maintain consistency with up to 14 images and resemblance of up to 5 people
- Adjust camera angles, change the focus, apply sophisticated color grading, and transform scene lighting, with multiple aspect ratios in 2K and 4K resolution
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Miscellaneous
- SynthID: Check whether content is AI-generated (@SynthID in Gemini app)
- Gemini API: $0.134/image (2K), $0.24/image (4K)
- No watermarks for Google Ai Pro subscribers and within Google AI Studio developer tool
- More accessible, now also in: AI Mode (U.S. AI plan subscribers), NotebookLM (AI plan subscribers), Google Slides (Workspace), Google Vids (Workspace), Google Ads, Gemini API, Vertex, Google Antigravity, Flow

More info: Google Blog (2)
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Quick Share on Pixel 10: Now compatible with AirDrop
- Now you can send and receive files with Apple devices that has AirDrop functionality seamlessly
- To receive files on either side, set visibility to "Everyone for 10 minutes" on the receiving device
- Currently available for Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, with more devices coming soon

More info: Android Help | Google Blog
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Gemini in Android Auto
- Add stops in Google Maps and ask follow-up questions to learn more about the place
- Send and translate messages in more than 40 languages
- Find and summarise the information you want from your Gmail inbox
- Generate playlists on demand with YouTube Music and Spotify
- Gemini Live lets you deep dive into a topic
- This will be available in the coming months, activate by "Hey Google," press the mic button or long press the voice control button (Gemini app on phone needed)

More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Gemini #Auto @PixelHubUpdates

Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro in AI Mode for more people
- Gemini 3, alongside Nano Banana Pro, is integrated into AI Mode for more countries (AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers only)
- Gemini 3 is available in most countries (around 120); Nano Banana Pro is available in 16 countries where image generation is supported already
- Available as "Thinking with 3 Pro" in model drop-down menu, currently only English language is supported

More info: Google Blog | Google Help (2)
#Apps #Search @PixelHubUpdates

The Android Show | XR Edition
- December 8, 2025 | 10 a.m. PT
- Android XR is welcoming a new product category: Glasses
- Google is also expected to cover the latest innovations and experiences made on the platform

More info: YouTube
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