Google to allow changing email address for your account
Eligibility
- Soon users will be able to "change" your email address (username) on the same Google account.
- This is available for account with email address that ends in
- You can check whether the change has rolled out to your account by going to
- Note: The support page in English has not updated to reflect this change at the time of writing.
What happens after the change
- The old email address will be used as a recovery email.
- Email will continue to be received via the old and new email addresses.
- All the data stored in the particular account will be intact.
- Users won't be able to create another new email address for the next 12 months, but will have the option to revert back to the old email address.
- Users can continue to sign in to Google with old and new email addresses.
Limitations
- One Google account will allow up to three new creations of email addresses, and this action is not reversible.
- ChromeOS users are advised to make a complete backup first before doing so. After changing, remove and re-add the account with the new email address. Otherwise, the home directory might be empty when you sign in.
- Some of your application settings might be reset after the change.
- Old email address will still be displayed on calendar events and other content created before the email address change.
More info: Google Account Help | Check eligibility
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Eligibility
- Soon users will be able to "change" your email address (username) on the same Google account.
- This is available for account with email address that ends in
@gmail.com, and the new email address will need to end in @gmail.com.- You can check whether the change has rolled out to your account by going to
Google Account > Personal Info > Email (gradually rolling out).- Note: The support page in English has not updated to reflect this change at the time of writing.
What happens after the change
- The old email address will be used as a recovery email.
- Email will continue to be received via the old and new email addresses.
- All the data stored in the particular account will be intact.
- Users won't be able to create another new email address for the next 12 months, but will have the option to revert back to the old email address.
- Users can continue to sign in to Google with old and new email addresses.
Limitations
- One Google account will allow up to three new creations of email addresses, and this action is not reversible.
- ChromeOS users are advised to make a complete backup first before doing so. After changing, remove and re-add the account with the new email address. Otherwise, the home directory might be empty when you sign in.
- Some of your application settings might be reset after the change.
- Old email address will still be displayed on calendar events and other content created before the email address change.
More info: Google Account Help | Check eligibility
#News #Account @PixelHubUpdates
Google
Change your Google Account email - Computer - Google Account Help
Your Google Account email is the address you use to sign into Google services and to identify your account to you and others. If you choose, you can change your Google Account email that ends in
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LineageOS 23.0 supports Pixel 4 series
- LineageOS now provides official builds based on Android 16 for Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, and Pixel 4a.
- Out of the 34 Pixel devices (including Pixel Tablet) released since 2016, 8 of the oldest devices are still receiving LineageOS 22.2 builds (Pixel 1~3a series).
- P.S. With Google releasing both Android 16 QPR1 and QPR2 source code recently, LineageOS 23.1 and 23.2 is currently under development.
Source: LineageOS Gerrit
#News #LineageOS @PixelHubUpdates
- LineageOS now provides official builds based on Android 16 for Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, and Pixel 4a.
- Out of the 34 Pixel devices (including Pixel Tablet) released since 2016, 8 of the oldest devices are still receiving LineageOS 22.2 builds (Pixel 1~3a series).
- P.S. With Google releasing both Android 16 QPR1 and QPR2 source code recently, LineageOS 23.1 and 23.2 is currently under development.
Source: LineageOS Gerrit
#News #LineageOS @PixelHubUpdates
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Forwarded from Tech & Leaks Zone
BREAKING: Google will release the source code to AOSP only 2 times a year
After previously delaying the September QPR 1 AOSP source code release by almost 2 months, Google has now announced that it will release the source code to AOSP every 6 months only i.e in Q2 and Q4.
"Effective in 2026, to align with our trunk-stable development model and ensure platform stability for the ecosystem, we will publish source code to AOSP in Q2 and Q4. For building and contributing to AOSP, we recommend utilizing android-latest-release instead of aosp-main. The aosp-latest-release manifest branch will always reference the most recent release pushed to AOSP. For more information, see Changes to AOSP.”
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After previously delaying the September QPR 1 AOSP source code release by almost 2 months, Google has now announced that it will release the source code to AOSP every 6 months only i.e in Q2 and Q4.
"Effective in 2026, to align with our trunk-stable development model and ensure platform stability for the ecosystem, we will publish source code to AOSP in Q2 and Q4. For building and contributing to AOSP, we recommend utilizing android-latest-release instead of aosp-main. The aosp-latest-release manifest branch will always reference the most recent release pushed to AOSP. For more information, see Changes to AOSP.”
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Android Canary 2601
- Build ID: ZP11.251212.007
Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers |BetaWiki
#Updates #A16 #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: ZP11.251212.007
Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers |
#Updates #A16 #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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Gmail with more Gemini integration
- Powered by the latest Gemini 3, below features are first coming to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, as well as users in the U.S. with English, with more regions and languages support to come in the near future:
- AI Overview: Get a quick answer by asking questions in natural language about your cluttered inbox, available to AI Pto and Ultra subscribers; free for everyone in individual email thread.
- Help Me Write: Draft from scratch or polish your written content in the email; better personalisation based on data from other Google apps will be coming next month.
- Suggested Replies: An improved version of Smart Replies, offers better one-click response based on your writing style and the context of the conversation.
- Proofread: Perform advanced grammar, tone, and style checks, available to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
- AI Inbox: An individual section that gives you a brief on the things that matter to you based on the content of your inbox; first available to trusted testers and wide availability in the coming months.
- (P.S.) POP deprecation: Starting January 2026, POP support is dropped for Gmail accounts (Learn more).
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Gmail @PixelHubUpdates
- Powered by the latest Gemini 3, below features are first coming to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, as well as users in the U.S. with English, with more regions and languages support to come in the near future:
- AI Overview: Get a quick answer by asking questions in natural language about your cluttered inbox, available to AI Pto and Ultra subscribers; free for everyone in individual email thread.
- Help Me Write: Draft from scratch or polish your written content in the email; better personalisation based on data from other Google apps will be coming next month.
- Suggested Replies: An improved version of Smart Replies, offers better one-click response based on your writing style and the context of the conversation.
- Proofread: Perform advanced grammar, tone, and style checks, available to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
- AI Inbox: An individual section that gives you a brief on the things that matter to you based on the content of your inbox; first available to trusted testers and wide availability in the coming months.
- (P.S.) POP deprecation: Starting January 2026, POP support is dropped for Gmail accounts (Learn more).
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Gmail @PixelHubUpdates
Google
Gmail is entering the Gemini era
Learn more about the next era of Gmail, now using Gemini 3 and Personal Intelligence.
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Alphabet hits $4 trillion market cap
- Google's parent company reached the $4T market cap milestone, becoming the fourth company in the world to do so.
- At the time of writing, Google ranked number two in valuation, right behind NVIDIA and ahead of Apple.
- Gemini 3 sees promising futures, with Apple announcing a partnership to bring the model into their devices via Apple Intelligence later this year.
#News #Alphabet @PixelHubUpdates
- Google's parent company reached the $4T market cap milestone, becoming the fourth company in the world to do so.
- At the time of writing, Google ranked number two in valuation, right behind NVIDIA and ahead of Apple.
- Gemini 3 sees promising futures, with Apple announcing a partnership to bring the model into their devices via Apple Intelligence later this year.
#News #Alphabet @PixelHubUpdates
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January 2026 Android 16 Pixel Update
- Build ID: BP4A.260105.004.E1
- This update excludes Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro
- Audio: Fix for noisy ringback tones experienced during Webex calls under certain conditions
- Battery & Charging [except Pixel 7a]: Fix for issue with battery draining in certain conditions
- Display & Graphics [Pixel 10 series]: Fix for issue with AOD flickering under certain conditions
- Display & Graphics [Pixel 10 series]: Fix for noisy lines flashing on the screen when editing HDR photos in the Adobe Lightroom app under certain conditions
- Display & Graphics [Pixel 10 series]: General improvements for GPU performance in certain conditions
- Touch [Pixel 10 series]: Fix for issue with touchscreen randomly stops working in certain conditions
- User Interface: Fix for an issue where deleting a Live Universe wallpaper could occasionally cause the Wallpaper and style app to become unusable until the device is rebooted
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A16 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: BP4A.260105.004.E1
- This update excludes Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro
- Audio: Fix for noisy ringback tones experienced during Webex calls under certain conditions
- Battery & Charging [except Pixel 7a]: Fix for issue with battery draining in certain conditions
- Display & Graphics [Pixel 10 series]: Fix for issue with AOD flickering under certain conditions
- Display & Graphics [Pixel 10 series]: Fix for noisy lines flashing on the screen when editing HDR photos in the Adobe Lightroom app under certain conditions
- Display & Graphics [Pixel 10 series]: General improvements for GPU performance in certain conditions
- Touch [Pixel 10 series]: Fix for issue with touchscreen randomly stops working in certain conditions
- User Interface: Fix for an issue where deleting a Live Universe wallpaper could occasionally cause the Wallpaper and style app to become unusable until the device is rebooted
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A16 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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Quarterly software update for the remaining two years on Pixel
If you owned an older Pixel device that is still receiving updates, you might not be surprised how Google is releasing updates inconsistently. After 6 months of observing the patterns, some are able to tell that Google might have switched to a quarterly update model, and that is actually the case here.
The change is noticeable when Google did not release builds for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro initially last July. This is also when Google started to not include all the security patches but only the critical ones monthly, with rest of the patches released quarterly.
According to the words of the support team, Pixel devices will be switching to a quarterly update cadence when the phone had about 24 months of support remaining. This explains why this month's update had excluded Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro. Just like the case for security patches, Google might release builds outside of the quarterly cycle if they deemed it "critical."
In short, this means older supported Pixel devices will continue to receive Android OS upgrade and QPRs update, whichever is applicable, alongside Pixel Drop. They just won't receive monthly fixes and security patches anymore.
#News #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
If you owned an older Pixel device that is still receiving updates, you might not be surprised how Google is releasing updates inconsistently. After 6 months of observing the patterns, some are able to tell that Google might have switched to a quarterly update model, and that is actually the case here.
The change is noticeable when Google did not release builds for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro initially last July. This is also when Google started to not include all the security patches but only the critical ones monthly, with rest of the patches released quarterly.
According to the words of the support team, Pixel devices will be switching to a quarterly update cadence when the phone had about 24 months of support remaining. This explains why this month's update had excluded Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro. Just like the case for security patches, Google might release builds outside of the quarterly cycle if they deemed it "critical."
In short, this means older supported Pixel devices will continue to receive Android OS upgrade and QPRs update, whichever is applicable, alongside Pixel Drop. They just won't receive monthly fixes and security patches anymore.
#News #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2
- Build ID: CP11.251209.007.A1, CP11.251209.007 (Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7)
- January 2026 Security Patch (December 2025 for Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro)
- Play Services: 25.47.33
- Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro gains AirDrop compatibility support (access not available yet)
Fixes:
- App drawer becomes unresponsive when scrolling
- Android Auto incorrectly logs extensive screen time, impacting battery life
- Graphical glitches and performance degradation when interacting with the notification shade in full-screen or PiP modes
- Excessive battery drain issue occurring overnight
- Battery charging limit not being respected
- Wi-Fi connection bug that causes slow internet speeds
- A crash when accessing radio information settings
- Delay and lack of feedback when switching audio outputs to speakerphone during calls
- Display flickering issue when waking the device from AOD
- Application startup issue, including Microsoft applications managed by Intune
- Broken and slow wireless charging
- System crashes that occurred when folding a foldable device with an app open
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP11.251209.007.A1, CP11.251209.007 (Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7)
- January 2026 Security Patch (December 2025 for Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro)
- Play Services: 25.47.33
- Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro gains AirDrop compatibility support (access not available yet)
Fixes:
- App drawer becomes unresponsive when scrolling
- Android Auto incorrectly logs extensive screen time, impacting battery life
- Graphical glitches and performance degradation when interacting with the notification shade in full-screen or PiP modes
- Excessive battery drain issue occurring overnight
- Battery charging limit not being respected
- Wi-Fi connection bug that causes slow internet speeds
- A crash when accessing radio information settings
- Delay and lack of feedback when switching audio outputs to speakerphone during calls
- Display flickering issue when waking the device from AOD
- Application startup issue, including Microsoft applications managed by Intune
- Broken and slow wireless charging
- System crashes that occurred when folding a foldable device with an app open
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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Gemini: Personal Intelligence & Veo 3.1 Ingredient to Video
Personal Intelligence
- Retrieve available information of yours from various services by Google and deliver them in a few taps
- Opt out of personalised conversations by regenerating responses or using temporary chats
- The experience is off by default, with the option to disable any time
- All of the data are processed within Google's data centers, with Google promising not to use them for training their Gemini models
- First available in the U.S. for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers (personal accounts only), coming to more regions and free tier soon
Gemini App usage limit (updated)
- AI Plus: 30 prompts/day (Pro); 90 prompts/day (Thinking)
- AI Pro: 100 prompts/day (Pro); 300 prompts/day (Thinking)
- AI Ultra: 500 prompts/day (Pro); 1500 prompts/day (Thinking)
Veo 3.1 Ingredients to Video
- Better consistency while handling characters, backgrounds, and objects
- Generate vertical videos in 9:16 aspect ratio
- Upscale video resolution to 4K, existing 1080p option gains improvements
- The model is also available via YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app
TranslateGemma
- Open source translation models built on Gemma 3, available in 4B (mobile), 12B (laptop), and 27B (maximum fidelity) parameter sizes
- Support 55 core language pairs with high-quality performance, alongside an additional 500 language pairs
- Available on Kaggle and Hugging Face, with the option to deploy in Vertex AI
More info: Google Blog (2, 3) | Gemini Apps Help
#Apps #Gemini #Veo @PixelHubUpdates
Personal Intelligence
- Retrieve available information of yours from various services by Google and deliver them in a few taps
- Opt out of personalised conversations by regenerating responses or using temporary chats
- The experience is off by default, with the option to disable any time
- All of the data are processed within Google's data centers, with Google promising not to use them for training their Gemini models
- First available in the U.S. for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers (personal accounts only), coming to more regions and free tier soon
Gemini App usage limit (updated)
- AI Plus: 30 prompts/day (Pro); 90 prompts/day (Thinking)
- AI Pro: 100 prompts/day (Pro); 300 prompts/day (Thinking)
- AI Ultra: 500 prompts/day (Pro); 1500 prompts/day (Thinking)
Veo 3.1 Ingredients to Video
- Better consistency while handling characters, backgrounds, and objects
- Generate vertical videos in 9:16 aspect ratio
- Upscale video resolution to 4K, existing 1080p option gains improvements
- The model is also available via YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app
TranslateGemma
- Open source translation models built on Gemma 3, available in 4B (mobile), 12B (laptop), and 27B (maximum fidelity) parameter sizes
- Support 55 core language pairs with high-quality performance, alongside an additional 500 language pairs
- Available on Kaggle and Hugging Face, with the option to deploy in Vertex AI
More info: Google Blog (2, 3) | Gemini Apps Help
#Apps #Gemini #Veo @PixelHubUpdates
Google
Gemini introduces Personal Intelligence
Personal Intelligence connects the Gemini app to your Google apps to provide more personalized suggestions.
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January 2026 update potentially breaks connectivity features on Pixel
- There are reports that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stop working for some Pixel owners who are on the latest January 2026 update.
- Affected models include but are not limited to Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL.
- One report on Issue Tracker suggests Google Play Services could be the culprit.
- Additionally, camera is reportedly not working for some Pixel 10 Pro users.
- When using Quick Share to transfer files with an Apple device on Pixel 10 series, the Wi-Fi. connection will be dropped (so far it is not resolved since its debut).
- P.S. Microsoft apps that crashed earlier in QPR3 Beta builds should now be working.
#News #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- There are reports that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stop working for some Pixel owners who are on the latest January 2026 update.
- Affected models include but are not limited to Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL.
- One report on Issue Tracker suggests Google Play Services could be the culprit.
- Additionally, camera is reportedly not working for some Pixel 10 Pro users.
- When using Quick Share to transfer files with an Apple device on Pixel 10 series, the Wi-Fi. connection will be dropped (so far it is not resolved since its debut).
- P.S. Microsoft apps that crashed earlier in QPR3 Beta builds should now be working.
#News #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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Android Desktop (AluminumOS) screen recording footage leak
- This was accidentally leaked via the Chromium Issue Tracker which has later turned private.
- Tested on HP Elite Dragonfly 13.5 Chromebook, powered by 12th Gen Intel Core Alder Lake-U processor; running Android 16 (ZL1A.260119.001.A1).
- Status bar allows time with seconds and date to be shown on the left side; with rest of the controls such as keyboard language, notification center, Gemini (shortcut?) icon on the right side.
- Similar interface and interactions as ChromeOS.
#Android @PixelHubUpdates
- This was accidentally leaked via the Chromium Issue Tracker which has later turned private.
- Tested on HP Elite Dragonfly 13.5 Chromebook, powered by 12th Gen Intel Core Alder Lake-U processor; running Android 16 (ZL1A.260119.001.A1).
- Status bar allows time with seconds and date to be shown on the left side; with rest of the controls such as keyboard language, notification center, Gemini (shortcut?) icon on the right side.
- Similar interface and interactions as ChromeOS.
#Android @PixelHubUpdates
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Miscellaneous Jan 2026 updates from Google
- YouTube Music syncs queue: Queue should now sync seamlessly, the last play session will be prioritised
- Personal Intelligence in AI Mode: Rolling out to AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S. via Labs
- Better AI Overviews for everyone: Powered by Gemini 3 and seamlessly continue the conversation (on mobile) in AI Mode
- Google AI Plus rolling out worldwide: Available for $7.99/month, 50% off limited-time offer for the first 2 months of the subscription; Google One Premium 2TB gets extra benefits that are offered in AI Plus
- Google Developer Program (GDP) for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers: $10/month Google Cloud credits for AI Pro; $100/month for AI Ultra, bundled in subscription
- Agentic Vision in Gemini 3 Flash: Capable of inspecting small details, annotating, and parse high-density tables in images with Python, available via Gemini API in AI Studio and Vertex AI
- YouTube Rewind is gone forever: All YouTube Rewind videos from 2010-2019 had just been made private after being unlisted last month.
- Gemini in Google Maps for walking and cycling: Talk to Gemini while you are on your way to somewhere safely.
- Pixel Tablet support extended: The tablet will receive guarantee updates till June 2028 (previously June 2026).
#Misc #YTMusic #Search #One #Gemini #YouTube @PixelHubUpdates
- YouTube Music syncs queue: Queue should now sync seamlessly, the last play session will be prioritised
- Personal Intelligence in AI Mode: Rolling out to AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S. via Labs
- Better AI Overviews for everyone: Powered by Gemini 3 and seamlessly continue the conversation (on mobile) in AI Mode
- Google AI Plus rolling out worldwide: Available for $7.99/month, 50% off limited-time offer for the first 2 months of the subscription; Google One Premium 2TB gets extra benefits that are offered in AI Plus
- Google Developer Program (GDP) for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers: $10/month Google Cloud credits for AI Pro; $100/month for AI Ultra, bundled in subscription
- Agentic Vision in Gemini 3 Flash: Capable of inspecting small details, annotating, and parse high-density tables in images with Python, available via Gemini API in AI Studio and Vertex AI
- YouTube Rewind is gone forever: All YouTube Rewind videos from 2010-2019 had just been made private after being unlisted last month.
- Gemini in Google Maps for walking and cycling: Talk to Gemini while you are on your way to somewhere safely.
- Pixel Tablet support extended: The tablet will receive guarantee updates till June 2028 (previously June 2026).
#Misc #YTMusic #Search #One #Gemini #YouTube @PixelHubUpdates
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New Android Theft Protection fearures
Improvements coming to Android 16+
- A toggle for Failed Authentication Lock: Decides whether to lock the device after several incorrect authentication attempts (enabled in Android 15+ devices by default).
- Identity Check (utilize biometric authentication outside of trusted places) has been expanded to cover all services that use biometric authentication, including third-party apps.
- Lockout time has been increased after several failed attempts; identical incorrect guesses won't count towards your retry limit so you won't be locked out by mistake.
Miscellaneous
- Remote Lock let you add optional security question or challenge, so it can only be activated by the real owner, available for Android 10+ devices.
- In Brazil, Theft Detection Lock and Remote Lock is enabled by default for new Android devices.
More info: Google Security Blog
#Android @PixelHubUpdates
Improvements coming to Android 16+
- A toggle for Failed Authentication Lock: Decides whether to lock the device after several incorrect authentication attempts (enabled in Android 15+ devices by default).
- Identity Check (utilize biometric authentication outside of trusted places) has been expanded to cover all services that use biometric authentication, including third-party apps.
- Lockout time has been increased after several failed attempts; identical incorrect guesses won't count towards your retry limit so you won't be locked out by mistake.
Miscellaneous
- Remote Lock let you add optional security question or challenge, so it can only be activated by the real owner, available for Android 10+ devices.
- In Brazil, Theft Detection Lock and Remote Lock is enabled by default for new Android devices.
More info: Google Security Blog
#Android @PixelHubUpdates
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Gemini in Chrome: Side panel & Auto browse
Side panel
- Access Gemini from the side panel while browsing the tab you are currently on.
- Nano Banana is integrated into the browser so you can just share your screen and enter the prompt to get the image you want (clicking on the generated image open it in a new tab).
- Connected Apps feature is also available once enabled in Gemini settings, allowing for integrations across Google products.
- Personal Intelligence can give relevant answers that is uniquely tailored to you, available in the coming months.
- These features are arriving on Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS.
Auto browse
- Handle multi-step chores on your behalf after prompting Gemini.
- Once activated, a glow shows up around the webpage, with the instructions listed in the sidebar.
- Tasks like masking a purchase or posting on social media require your explicit confirmation.
- Available as preview for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S.
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Chrome #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
Side panel
- Access Gemini from the side panel while browsing the tab you are currently on.
- Nano Banana is integrated into the browser so you can just share your screen and enter the prompt to get the image you want (clicking on the generated image open it in a new tab).
- Connected Apps feature is also available once enabled in Gemini settings, allowing for integrations across Google products.
- Personal Intelligence can give relevant answers that is uniquely tailored to you, available in the coming months.
- These features are arriving on Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS.
Auto browse
- Handle multi-step chores on your behalf after prompting Gemini.
- Once activated, a glow shows up around the webpage, with the instructions listed in the sidebar.
- Tasks like masking a purchase or posting on social media require your explicit confirmation.
- Available as preview for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S.
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Chrome #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
Google
The new era of browsing: Putting Gemini to work in Chrome
Learn more about new agentic capabilities coming to Chrome, powered by Gemini 3.
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Android Distribution Usage as of December 2025
Android 16: 7.5%
Android 15: 19.3%
Android 14: 17.2%
Android 13: 13.9%
Android 12: 11.4%
Android 11: 13.7%
Android 10: 7.8%
Android 9 / Pie: 4.5%
Android 8.1 / Oreo: 2.3%
Android 8 / Oreo: 0.8%
Android 7.1 / Nougat: 0.4%
Android 7 / Nougat: 0.4%
Android 6 / Marshmallow: 0.4%
Android 5.1 / Lollipop: 0.3%
Android 5 / Lollipop: 0.1%
Source: 9To5Google
#News #Android @PixelHubUpdates
Android 16: 7.5%
Android 15: 19.3%
Android 14: 17.2%
Android 13: 13.9%
Android 12: 11.4%
Android 11: 13.7%
Android 10: 7.8%
Android 9 / Pie: 4.5%
Android 8.1 / Oreo: 2.3%
Android 8 / Oreo: 0.8%
Android 7.1 / Nougat: 0.4%
Android 7 / Nougat: 0.4%
Android 6 / Marshmallow: 0.4%
Android 5.1 / Lollipop: 0.3%
Android 5 / Lollipop: 0.1%
Source: 9To5Google
#News #Android @PixelHubUpdates
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February 2026 Android 16 Pixel Update
- Build ID: BP4A.260205.001, BP4A.260205.002 (Pixel 9 series)
- This update excludes Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro
- Zero bug fixes, only one security patch related to VPU Driver is listed under Pixel Security Bulletin with high severity (CVE-2026-0106)
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A16 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: BP4A.260205.001, BP4A.260205.002 (Pixel 9 series)
- This update excludes Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro
- Zero bug fixes, only one security patch related to VPU Driver is listed under Pixel Security Bulletin with high severity (CVE-2026-0106)
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A16 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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Alphabet's Q4 2025 earnings
- Q4 2025: $113.83B (up by $17.36B compared with Q4 2024: $96.47B)
- 750M+ monthly active users on Gemini App
- 325M+ paid consumer subscriptions
More info: Google Blog
#News #Alphabet @PixelHubUpdates
- Q4 2025: $113.83B (up by $17.36B compared with Q4 2024: $96.47B)
- 750M+ monthly active users on Gemini App
- 325M+ paid consumer subscriptions
More info: Google Blog
#News #Alphabet @PixelHubUpdates
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Pixel 10a announced: Pre-order starting February 18 in Google Store
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LineageOS 23.2 for Pixel 4 and newer devices
- LineageOS 23.2 based on Android 16 QPR2 is officially released; 146 (+1 from 22.2) devices previously on 23.0 are promoted.
- Among the devices are Pixel devices from Pixel 4 to Pixel 9 series, alongside Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.
- Eligible devices running 23.0 official builds will receive an OTA update as soon as it is available.
- With AOSP source code dropping every six months, LineageOS will only release a new point release every six months.
What's New
- Material 3 Expressive that was previously absent in 23.0, and all other goodies that were added in QPR1 and QPR2.
- The Updater app will be receiving a completely redesigned UI, improved update management, delightful animations and various bugs fixed.
- Additionally, Twelve (Music) and ExactCalculator also receive Material 3 Expressive UI design; other apps will be receiving it in the near future (specifically DeskClock).
More info: LineageOS
#News #LineageOS @PixelHubUpdates
- LineageOS 23.2 based on Android 16 QPR2 is officially released; 146 (+1 from 22.2) devices previously on 23.0 are promoted.
- Among the devices are Pixel devices from Pixel 4 to Pixel 9 series, alongside Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.
- Eligible devices running 23.0 official builds will receive an OTA update as soon as it is available.
- With AOSP source code dropping every six months, LineageOS will only release a new point release every six months.
What's New
- Material 3 Expressive that was previously absent in 23.0, and all other goodies that were added in QPR1 and QPR2.
- The Updater app will be receiving a completely redesigned UI, improved update management, delightful animations and various bugs fixed.
- Additionally, Twelve (Music) and ExactCalculator also receive Material 3 Expressive UI design; other apps will be receiving it in the near future (specifically DeskClock).
More info: LineageOS
#News #LineageOS @PixelHubUpdates
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