‘Google Pixel Watch Services’ has made it to the Play Store

Yesterday at the Made by Google event'22, the company unwrapped its next line of hardware. This includes the first wearable developed by the brand itself: the Pixel smartwatch. Today, the tech giant has added one more service to its list on the Play Store. The new ‘Google Pixel Watch Services’ is here to support the Pixel watch's health capabilities.

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The latest Google Pixel Watch Services has a generic settings gear app icon. Moreover, the description reads, “provides your watch with improved algorithms for sensor processing.” The first version of the app is 1.0.9139874 which does not deliver any such improvements or system updates as of now.

As per James Park, the “Pixel Watch uses a combination of on-device machine learning and deep optimization, down to the processor level, to give you an accurate measurement of your heart rate continuously at once per second.” Well, thanks to the Exynos 9110 SoC and Cortex M33 co-processor under the hood, the watch will monitor heart health more accurately.

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In fact, Fitbit and Google’s integration is claimed to be the “most accurate heart rate tracking yet.” In addition, it is said to “track heart rate like time.” The machine's development has made it to “pull all the common patterns both in everyday life during their everyday exercises, learn to reject the noise, and in the end generate an accurate heart rate.”

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In other news, the Pixel Watch will also get the "Fall Detection" feature next year. It will sense the accident automatically and alert emergency services as required.

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Download Pixel 7 ‘Natural Elements’ ringtones for all Pixel smartphones

Since its launch yesterday, the tech geeks are trying to explore the new features that come packed with Google Pixel 7 series. Well, thanks to the company, one such trait is now rolling out for all Pixel devices. On that note, the latest update for the Google Sound app brings a new collection of “Natural Elements” ringtones that debuted on Pixel 7.

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Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro introduce a new collection of ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms labeled as “Natural Elements.” The tunes are bold as they are a collection of Retro Riffs with an electronic touch.

Talking about the new ringtones, there's a sound of a hanging chime on a windy day called “Garden Breeze.” In addition, “Night Song” is the sound of crickets chittering. While there are more musical options like “Cloud Drift”, “Dusty Plain”, and more.

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Heading to the notification tones, the new additions like “Twang”, “Chord”, and more is a collection of short strum sounds of guitar, rattling/sizzling, and air (“Swoosh”). Moving forth, alarm tones are a collection of natural sounds that are gentle and soft. This includes the sounds of piano, chirping crickets, birds, water, croaking frogs, and more.

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All in all, there are 12 ringtones, 12 notification sounds, and 12 alarm sounds, making it a total of 36. The Google Sound update with version 3.0 (472386834) brings all of them to your existing Pixel smartphone. You can directly download the build via the Play Store app or tap the button at the bottom of the page.

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As of now, the Google sounds update has started hitting the Pixel 6 Pro, while more phones could get access to the version in the coming days. Lastly, you can try downloading the update from the button below.

Download Google Sounds app

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Moto E32 with Helio G37 SoC goes official in India for ₹10,499

The Lenovo-owned company has unveiled a new E-series smartphone in the Indian market: the Moto E32. As you might have guessed, the device is a budget offering. Likewise, it is a 4G-powered phone. It packs everything we expect from an entry-level device. For more price details, take a look at the specification, features, price, and other details.

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The Moto E32 is built around an IPS LCD screen meaning 6.5-inches. The panel offers a 90Hz refresh rate, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and 268ppi pixel density. Also, there's a center-aligned punch-hole cutout that houses an 8MP lens to serve selfies and video calls.

At the back, there's a vertically placed dual camera unit. Precisely, it is a 50MP primary snapper along with a 2MP sensor to measure depth. For security and biometrics, the phone carries a side-mounted fingerprint reader and face unlock feature.



Moreover, the Moto E32 draws power from an octa-core processor based on MediaTek Helio G37 SoC under the hood. Further, the chipset is integrated with PowerVR GE8320 GPU and paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. In addition, the memory can be expanded up to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

On the software front, it boosts Android 12 out of the box. Fortunately, the company has promised that the budget phone will get one major OS upgrade and two years of monthly security updates.



Moreover, the company ships the Moto E32 with a 5000 mAh battery, making it weigh 185g. The power cell supports 10W charging over a USB Type-C port. The other notable specs include a water-repellent design, a single speaker, Bluetooth 5.0, and 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wi-Fi

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Price and Availability

The Moto E32 arrives in a single configuration of 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It costs ₹10,499. The handset is available for purchase via Flipkart in Iceberg Blue and Cosmic Black color options. As for launch offers, the buyers can get a discount of ₹500 via HDFC Bank Cards.

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Comparing partners: Google Pixel 7 vs Google Pixel 7 Pro

The Made by Google'22 event unwrapped multiple devices, including the Pixel 7 series. The lineup includes two smartphones— Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro. Needless to say, the Pro variant is an upgrade over the vanilla model. The smartphones were a part of leaks before their release. Now that the dust is removed from the devices, let’s compare the partners based on their specifications and performance.

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Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are the first phones to run Android 13 out of the box. Under the hood, they both run Tensor G2, Google’s new Tensor chipset. The processor offers users helpful & personalized features for photos, videos, security, and speech recognition. Further, it is integrated with Mali-G710 MC10.

To make the comparison easy for you, we have portrayed a table displaying all the specs. Also, you can directly search for an aspect like camera, display, and more.

Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7 Pro

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If you are looking to get your hands on either of the new Pixel smartphones, we hope that you have made your choice by now. Also, do not forget to share your opinion in the comment box below.

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[Update: System improvements] Xiaomi 12T Series Updates Tracker

In Q3 2022, the Chinese tech giant took the wraps off the Xiaomi 12T Series. The lineup includes two smartphones: Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro. The difference between the two models is in terms of camera and processor. The vanilla phone equips Dimensity 8100-Ultra, while the Pro variant runs on Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. In addition, the top-tier Xiaomi 12T Pro is the first device to carry a massive 200MP rear camera sensor. On the contrary, both devices feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display. Likewise, they boost Android 12-based MIUI 13 out of the box. Further, a 5000 mAh battery keeps the system working. For more precise details, visit our dedicated article.

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Xiaomi 12T Series Updates Tracker

• [October 7, 2022]: Xiaomi 12T is getting an update in the Global market with the firmware version V13.0.4.0.SLQMIXM. The build does not carry any major changes. Although it does optimizes the system performance. In addition, it improves the system's security and stability.

Changelog:
(Other)
Optimized system performance
Improved system security and stability

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The OTA update will be pushed in different batches and may take some time to reach all the users. Alternatively, you can navigate to Settings  > Software Update > Check for the Update to manually track the package.

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Nokia G11 Plus with Unisoc T606 SoC launched in India for ₹12,499

HMD Global has silently unveiled a new G-series smartphone in India: the Nokia G11 Plus. The device went live on the Nokia India website as a budget offering. Needless to say, the listing reveals its key specifications. To recall, the phone was launched in the global market back in June. Here's a closer look at the India model of the handset.

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The main highlight of the Nokia G11 Plus is that it will "offer a bloatware-free Android experience" as claimed by the company. It boosts Android 12 out of the box. Besides, the brand has promised to prove two major Android upgrades and three years of monthly security updates.

At the front, the smartphone is built around a 6.5-inch LCD display with a waterdrop notch cutout. The panel offers an HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. Also, it is IP52-rated, making it splash-resistant. For security and biometrics, there's a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a Face Unlock feature.

Under the hood, the Nokia G11 draws power from an octa-core processor based on UniSoC T606 SoC. Further, the chipset is paired with Mali G57 GPU, 4GB RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. In addition, the user can expand the memory up to 512GB via a micro SD card.

In terms of optics, the latest G-series smartphone carries a dual camera setup at the back. It consists of a 50MP primary lens alongside a 2MP sensor to measure depth. For selfies and video calls, there's an 8MP unit housed inside the notch.

Moreover, the Nokia G11 Plus ships with a 5000 mAh battery, making it weigh 192grams. The power cell supports 18W of fast charging over a USB Type-C port. The other notable specs include dual-SIM (Nano) 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, a 3.5mm audio jack, and OZO audio support.

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Price and Availability

Nokia G11 Plus costs ₹12,499for its sole 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant. The device is available to buy via the Nokia India website in two color options: Charcoal Grey and Lake Blue. Lastly, the budget handset can soon make its way to other online and offline stores.

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Download Dynamic Island App on Android Smartphones [Instructions Inside]

The Dynamic Island feature on the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max has become the talk of the time. Although it is just a replacement for the notch on iPhones that allows users to check alerts and current activity in progress. However, Android users do not need to switch to iOS to try out this new feature. Thankfully, there are plenty of apps available that will let you access Dynamic Island for free.

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The best app available to get your hands on the Dynamic Island feature is DynamicSpot. For the record, the app just recently crossed over 1M+ downloads. The app was available on the Google Play Store for some time. Regardless, iPhone 14 launch event has given it a boost. It is compatible with both left and center-aligned punch hole camera smartphones. But it works if your notch is at the center. Moreover, it is easy to get started and use further.

“With DynamicSpot you can easily get the iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island feature on your android device! DynamicSpot gives Dynamic Island a mini multitasking feature, making it easier to access recent notifications or phone status changes. Just tap on the little black dynamic spot/popup to open the displayed app, long press the popup to expand it and view more details", says Google Play Store description

To get the app started, you just need to get through the below-mentioned steps:

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  DynamicSpot from the Play Store

  
  

Head to the Google Play Store and search for the “Dynamicspot” app. Install the app for free and get started!

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  Setting up the application

  
  

Once installed, open the app and click the ‘Next’ button on the bottom right to jump to the permissions page. In there, allow app permissions to view notifications from selected apps. Thereafter, click ‘Done’ at the bottom of the screen.

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  Configuring the pill

  
  

Head to the main page and visit Popup settings > Dimensions and adjust the three sliders until the island is aligned with your phone’s notch or pill. In addition, you can play around with other settings to configure the behavior of the island as per your requirements.

 

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As mentioned, the app is free to download. However, in order to access advanced features, you need to have the Pro version of the app. For just ₹99, you can get more elements like configuring the single tap and long press actions or showing the island on the lock screen. lastly, some brands like Xiaomi or Realme are also working to bring Dynamic Island to their future phones.

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Wear OS 3 watches get access to the new Weather app

Google will unwrap its next set of hardware today at a launch event. This will include Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch, as well as some new Nest smart home products. Ahead of the official launch, the tech giant is upgrading the Wear OS 3 watches with a new Weather app. well, this is one of the features we are expecting to see on the upcoming Pixel watch.

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There’s a new Weather app on the Play Store for Wear OS 3 smartwatches. The layout of the app is pretty subtle featuring the latest Material You design for Wear OS. It shows the weather of the wearer's current location. At the top, there's your current city underneath the time curve. Following this is the current temperature and condition icons. On the sides, there are the highest and lowest temperatures of the day.

At the very bottom, you can refresh and change units if required. Also, the “Current UV index” can be seen in a color-coded pill-shaped container next to the precipitation. The user can access the weather forecast for the next 8 hours and the next 5 days from weather.com, UV index, precipitation, and forecasts.

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Besides, there are tiles for “Forecast” and “UV Index”, along with two complications for “UV Index” and “Weather” with updating icons. Basically, it is a pretty good start, while future developments could bring more changes like AQI, multicity support, and more.

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All you need to do is grant “Allow all the time” Location permission after installing and opening the app.

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Download Xiaomi 12T Pro Wallpapers [FHD+]

The Chinese tech giant unveiled the Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro globally at a launch event. The series is a high-end offering by the company. As the name suggests, the Mi 12T Pro is a top-tier device. Accordingly, it offers some latest hardware specs, like a massive 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP1 camera. In addition, it is equipped with the latest set of wallpapers. Well, if you are not yet planning to buy the new phone, you can still flash the Xiaomi 12T wallpapers on your current smartphone.

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The Xiaomi 12T series comes with some cool wallpapers that will definitely make your phone look great. However, as of now, we can only access two wallpapers from the collection. Although these are the main ones that can be seen in the Xiaomi 12T Pro posters.

It includes the design of a crystal solid rock and lustrous water bubbles next to it. You can take a glimpse of the wallpapers from the below picture and download it in high resolution from the button followed below.

Xiaomi 12T Pro Wallpapers Preview

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Download Xiaomi 12T Pro Wallpapers

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After downloading, open the file and tap on "set as wallpaper" under the three-dot menu to make it your home screen or lock screen display. Alternatively, you can visit the wallpapers section on your respective phone and tap on "choose from Gallery."

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