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Google is looking to drastically improve Pixel OTA updates Google is looking to drastically improve Pixel OTA updates That patch is looking to reduce the time for OTA updates to install on Pixel phones. It will use virtual A/B partitions, along with a new compression mechanism update. What kind of results can we expect? Well, it is said that a 2.2GB OTA update will install in 13 minutes, instead of 23 minutes, which is a huge improvement, needless to say....

The camera hardware did not see major changes compared to last year either, but there’s still plenty to talk about. We’ve already covered both phones extensively on the site, but if you want to grab a ton of information in a single article, this is the one. Here we’ll focus on the Pixel 7, the smaller of the two new flagships. If you’d like to know its price, specs, features, and so much more… read on....

These updates are rolling out with version 2021.08.27 of Personal Safety, as noted by XDA. The revelation comes via the Telegram group ‘GooglePixels.’ Users can access the emergency SOS feature inside the app’s settings page. Here, Pixel owners can configure what the power button can do when it is pressed five times. Options include calling emergency hotline services, sharing real-time status updates on their location, remaining battery life, and so on....

What was the issue with Google’s white noise on Nest devices? What was the issue with Google’s white noise on Nest devices? For clarity, white noise is just one of the plethora of sounds Google offers users via its Nest devices and Google Assistant AI for falling asleep. But, with an update it rolled out earlier in the week, that noise was changed. And one of the biggest issues wasn’t just that it was quiet but also that it looped at 10-minute intervals....

The existing list of personally identifiable information mentions government identification or ID numbers in countries like the U.S. (Social Security Number), Argentina, Brazil, South Korea, and China. It now covers bank account or credit card numbers, login credentials, photos of handwritten signatures or ID cards, etc. “The availability of personal contact information online can be jarring — and it can be used in harmful ways, including for unwanted direct contact or even physical harm....