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Android Authority
a day ago
- Android Authority
Pixel Weather's AI-powered forecasts expand beyond the Pixel 9 series
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google's new Pixel Weather app launched last year with the Pixel 9 series. While Pixel Weather availability has since expanded to other Pixel models, that hasn't included AI forecasts. Now Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a users with Gemini Nano report that AI forecasts have started working. Almost all of us rely on weather forecasts to help plan our days, and while you've got no shortage of weather apps to chose from on Android, Google's own Pixel Weather has got to be one of our favorites. For as great as it is, though, that app's not without its limitations, like how it's only available for Pixel devices. More than that, not all of its features are universally available across the Pixel lineup, and while that's not a situation we're likely to see go away for good, it is one that's currently getting a little better. Pixel Weather initially debuted for the Pixel 9 series, but with last fall's October Pixel Drop, Google expanded availability down to the Pixel 6 family. And while that was great to see happen, the Pixel 9's hardware enabled it to offer a locally generated AI-powered forecast that was not similarly available on lesser Pixels. At least, that's been the situation for the past several months, but over the last couple weeks we've been discovering reports that point to that changing. You may remember that last year Google gave the Pixel 8 series and Pixel 8a access to Gemini Nano, theoretically preparing them for just this kind of on-phone AI feature. And while it's been a long time coming, we're now hearing from users who are starting to see Pixel Weather AI forecasts on their Pixel 8 handsets. After first spotting user Ayushmaan in the Telegram GappsLeaksChat group sharing the presence of AI forecasts on their Pixel 8a, we went looking for further corroboration, and see Reddit posts from users like noryaky228 and Stalkerusha confirming the same. AssembleDebug / Android Authority Haven't seen anything like this on your own Pixel 8 or Pixel 8a? Well, there's probably a very good reason for that. First, you'll want to make sure that Gemini Nano is enabled in your phone's Developer Settings. Then you'll also want to be running the latest Gemini Nano model. From the sound of things, though, you may be automatically prompted to update Nano when launching Pixel Weather. It feels a little odd that this support seems to be arriving so late after the needed pieces were already in place, and even now we have some big questions about Google's intentions for this expansion. But even without having the complete picture just yet, this is still some great progress to see, making our favorite weather app just a little bit better on even more devices. Follow
Android Authority
6 days ago
- Android Authority
We found Google's next Pixel-only calling feature and it's borrowed from Apple (APK teardown)
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google may be launching a new AI-powered 'Call Message' feature that acts like an on-device voicemail with live transcriptions and summaries. The feature works offline without using data or Wi-Fi and is likely powered by Gemini Nano. Like many AI features Google debuts with new Pixel phones, Call Message could be a Pixel 10 exclusive launching next month. Google already packs its Pixel phones with a bunch of smart calling features like Call Screening, Direct My Call, Hold for Me, and Call Notes. These features are powered by AI to make handling calls easier and less annoying. Now, it looks like Google is cooking up another new calling feature that could take things to the next level — an AI-powered voicemail system that works entirely on your device, no internet needed. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. While inspecting the latest beta version of the Phone by Google app (version 184.0.785204977-publicbeta-pixel2024), we found a feature called 'Call Message.' Based on strings hidden in the app, this feature lets your phone take messages for missed or declined calls. It can even filter out spam calls, transcribe, and summarize everything in real time, right on your device. If someone calls you and you don't answer, your phone will ask them to leave a message. That message gets transcribed using on-device AI (most likely Gemini Nano), and you can view the audio, summary, and transcript in the Recents tab. The entire process will happen locally on your device since the feature doesn't use Wi-Fi or mobile data. However, if your phone is off or out of the network, Call Message won't work, and your carrier's voicemail will take over like usual. Additional code strings we found show just when Call Message (codenamed Beesly) kicks in: Beesly will activate when a call is missed. It also triggers when you manually reject a call from either the answer screen or a notification. Even if you decline a call from your connected Wear OS watch, Beesly will still start recording a message on your phone. A notification will confirm that Beesly is taking a message. Could Call Message be a Pixel 10 exclusive? There's a strong chance Call Message could debut as a Pixel 10 exclusive when the new phones launch next month. The feature's codename, 'Beesly,' follows Google's typical pattern for Pixel-only features. Past AI tools like Hold for Me and Direct My Call also had unique internal codenames during development, and many stayed Pixel-exclusive. What's even more telling is the app version number where we discovered the feature. The 'pixel2024' tag clearly points to a build meant for Pixel devices launched in 2024. Google often uses these tags when internally testing Pixel-first features. Perhaps Google will release Call Message as a Pixel 10 exclusive at first, but also roll it out to other Pixel phones at some point. It's also entirely possible the feature will take longer to mature and release later as part of a future Pixel Drop. If Call Message sounds a bit familiar, that's because it's similar to Apple's Live Voicemail feature. Finally, since the feature appears to rely on Gemini Nano, which is only available on select devices, it makes sense for Google to showcase it as part of the Pixel 10's exclusive AI experience. If Call Message sounds a bit familiar, that's because it's similar to Apple's Live Voicemail feature, which lets users view a real-time transcription of the message someone is leaving as they speak. However, Google's version seems to go a step further by potentially offering summaries, not just transcripts. Apple's version also works on-device, which is something Google seems to be taking inspiration from. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
08-07-2025
- Android Authority
Android's upcoming notification summaries could avoid the pitfalls of Apple Intelligence
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is developing an AI-powered notification summary feature for Android to help manage overwhelming alerts from messaging apps. Unlike Apple's version, this feature will only summarize 'conversation notifications' to improve accuracy and avoid misinterpreting non-message alerts. It will warn users that summaries may contain errors, will only process longer messages, and will likely be exclusive to devices that support Gemini Nano. Notifications are meant to be helpful, but they can quickly become overwhelming. To address this, Apple introduced a notification summary feature in iOS, and Google is developing a similar tool for Android. While we still don't know when the feature will launch, we've discovered new details in the latest Android 16 beta that reveal how it will function. You're reading an Authority Insights story. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. These reports reflect developments at the time of writing. Some features or details uncovered in leaks may change before official release. As we first reported in March, Google is working on a feature that will summarize your notifications, much like in iOS 18. However, Google seems to be taking a more focused approach, possibly to avoid issues that have plagued Apple's implementation. Instead of summarizing everything, Android will only summarize 'conversation notifications.' These are a specific type for messages that appear in a dedicated space in the notification panel, have their own section in the share sheet, and can be opened as floating bubbles over other apps. Because this feature is limited to conversation notifications, it should only summarize direct messages and group chats, not news or promotional alerts. This approach would avoid the biggest pitfall of Apple's version, which drew criticism for inaccurately summarizing news articles. However, it wouldn't solve another major challenge: Google still can't guarantee a perfectly accurate summary, even for conversations. That's because the feature uses AI to generate summaries. While generative AI is powerful, it isn't perfect, which is why Android will warn users that summaries 'may contain errors.' To improve accuracy, the feature will only process 'longer messages' and 'group conversations,' giving the AI more context and reducing the likelihood of mistakes. If you find summaries from specific apps unhelpful, you can disable them individually by navigating to Settings > Notifications > Notification summaries > Manage apps. Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Hopefully, you won't need to micromanage this feature, as Google is designing it to be conservative. For instance, we've learned that Android will only summarize notifications that contain between 25 and 200 words, with a cap of 50 summaries per day. Furthermore, summaries are generated three minutes after a notification is received, possibly to conserve resources or to not interrupt users as they're reading it. Interestingly, Google is explicitly excluding Gmail for now, suggesting the company may be experimenting with opening up the feature to non-conversation messages. As the feature is still in development, these specific parameters could change before its final release. Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Since the feature isn't live yet, we don't have a demo to show off, but we do know what it should look like. Based on these code changes, the summarized text will only appear when a conversation notification is collapsed, with the original content presumably shown when it's expanded. The summary itself will be a maximum of three lines, appear in italics, and be preceded by the following icon: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority (This article's hero image contains a crude mockup of what the feature might look like.) Even though parts of this feature are in Android's source code, it won't be available on all devices running Android 16. That's because the service that generates the summaries is part of the proprietary Android System Intelligence app. While that app is available on many Android devices, we suspect the feature will be limited to the handful of phones that support Gemini Nano, the on-device version of Google's AI model. Given the privacy implications, it's very likely this feature will use Gemini Nano to process notifications on-device. We're guessing the feature will debut on the upcoming Pixel 10 series before it rolls out to older Gemini Nano-capable devices like the Pixel 8 and 9, but we don't really know. We'll likely learn more about Google's rollout plans soon, and hopefully, it will land alongside the other AI-powered 'notification organizer' feature. What do you think of Android's upcoming notification summary feature? Do you think it'll be better than Apple's version? Let us know in the comments below! Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Google rolls out Hyderabad hub for online safety: Launches first Indian Google Safety Engineering Centre
Google has officially opened the Google Safety Engineering Centre , India ( GSEC India ) in Hyderabad its first such facility in the Asia-Pacific region and only the fourth globally. The launch was led by Telangana Chief Minister Shri Anumula Revanth Reddy and IT Minister Shri D. Sridhar Babu, a day after Google unveiled its Safety Charter for India's AI-led transformation in Delhi. GSEC India will act as a central hub for turning Google's safety commitments into real-world solutions tailored to India's digital landscape. The facility brings together experts in privacy, security engineering, and cybersecurity under one roof. The centre will focus on three key areas outlined in Google's Safety Charter: protecting users from online scams and fraud, enhancing cybersecurity for government and enterprise systems, and ensuring responsible AI development. It will also serve as a regional hub for scaling these solutions across the broader Asia-Pacific region. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Operationalising India's Digital Safety Blueprint: GSEC India Takes Centre Stage As India faces a growing wave of digital threats ranging from sophisticated APT attacks (with APAC accounting for 50% of global activity) to projected cybercrime losses nearing Rs 20,000 crore by 2025, Google's new Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad (GSEC India) aims to be a proactive line of defense. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Prime Swing Trader Mr. Hemant Shares His Winning Strategy for Free! TradeWise Learn More Undo The facility will deploy advanced AI and large language models (LLMs) to deliver real-time scam alerts on Android via Gemini Nano, enhance fraud detection across Google Pay, Gmail, and Search, and strengthen Play Protect. It also addresses challenges like AI-generated deception through red teaming, adversarial testing, and watermarking tools like SynthID. Beyond tech, GSEC India will foster ecosystem-wide collaboration through platforms like the Global Signals Exchange (GSE), ramp up user education efforts across India's diverse linguistic landscape, and support cutting-edge research such as Post-Quantum Cryptography in partnership with institutions like IIT-Madras . A Longstanding Telangana Partnership Google's roots in Telangana date back to 2004, when it opened its first Indian office in Hyderabad—now one of its largest bases outside the U.S. Over the years, this partnership has driven initiatives like AnthroKrishi (using AI in agriculture), traffic optimization with Hyderabad Police, and the Google Startup Hub to promote AI adoption. Programs with TASK have also helped equip local youth with job-ready digital skills through access to Google's IT Support Certificates. A Global Hub for Responsible Innovation GSEC India isn't just a local initiative; it's a strategic part of Google's global safety vision. The centre will lead the development of scalable, responsible AI practices, support policy engagement across APAC, and create user-centric transparency tools. It marks India's rise as a vital force in shaping global digital safety standards. The launch of GSEC India is more than a facility opening—it's a signal that India will play a central role in building a safer, smarter internet for billions worldwide.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Google inaugurates first Asia-Pacific safety engineering centre in Hyderabad
Google India's Country Manager and Vice President Preeti Lobana speaks at 'Safer with Google India Summit', in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Vijay Varma) Google has launched its first Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) India in Hyderabad. This is first such facility of the company in the Asia-Pacific region and fourth globally. Inaugurated on June 17 by Telangana CM Anumula Revanth Reddy, and IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu the centre is part of Google's broader mission to advance AI safety , cybersecurity , and user protection amid India's rapidly evolving digital landscape . GSEC India is poised to become an operational core where Google's global safety expertise will translate into tangible solutions. It brings together diverse teams focused on privacy and security engineering, alongside advanced cybersecurity capabilities, under one strategic umbrella to address India's unique and evolving digital landscape. The center will operationalize the three foundational pillars of Google's recently unveiled Safety Charter for India's AI-led Transformation: Keeping end users safe from online fraud and scams. Strengthening cybersecurity for government and enterprise infrastructure. Building AI responsibly. Beyond India, GSEC India will also serve as a regional hub for developing and deploying safety solutions across the broader Asia-Pacific region. Preeti Lobana, country manager and vice president, Google India, emphasised the importance of trust in the digital ecosystem. "For India's digital engine to keep growing and powering its ambitious future, we must keep building trust in how users and enterprises access the digital landscape," Lobana stated. She added that the GSEC India launch brings Google's global experience, from cutting-edge AI to foundational cybersecurity, to realize this commitment, calling for ecosystem-wide collaboration. Google plans to implement advanced technologies such as Gemini Nano for scam detection, SynthID to watermark AI-generated content, and enhance real-time threat monitoring across Google Pay, Gmail, and Search. The centre also supports post-quantum cryptography research in collaboration with IIT-Madras. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
