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Google Doodles Now Appear On The Pixel Home Screen Search Bar

We all love Google Doodles. On special events, Google’s logo changes to a particular design or animation. Now, Google Doodles won’t be present only on the Google home page. As it turns out, the cute doodles will also show up on the Pixel’s home screen search box.

In the past, we have also seen Google placing its Doodles in the Discover feed. This change is a nice one, but if Pixel users don’t like it, they can also choose to hide Google Doodles from their home screen. In order to do this, you need to tap and hold the Pixel launcher search bar and then tap the “Search box effects” slider and then disable it. If you change your mind, you can enable it once again.

The feature did not roll out to all phones. That probably is a trial and Google will release it to everyone if everything goes well. The new addition is a cute, fun one, and it is also optional, which makes it even better.

Google Doodles

Google Doodles have existed for 21 years now. The first one appeared back in 1998 for the Burning Man festival. The doodle was designed by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who are are the Google founders. After the first doodle, Dennis Hwang became in charge of doodles. In time, the team of Google illustrators and engineers grew.

Google also accepts suggestions, and you can send them a mail at poposals@google.com. By now, Google had more than 1000 doodles, including animations and interactive ones.

The first Google Doodle used for Google Pixel was the one marking the official beginning of spring, March 20th. The doodle is a cute flower, representing the Spring Equinox.

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Google Pixel Phones will Feature the new Android 9 Pie

Just now, Google announced that its latest version of Android will arrive on its Pixel phones. Even the name isn’t bad at all, Android 9 Pie. What are its characteristics and what do we expect are fair questions. Follow up below.

What are its features?

As it was revealed earlier this year, in May, 9 Pie will come with a ‘Digital Wellbeing’ dashboard along with a series of improvements to the UI which are enhanced by AI, including a navigation system based on gestures. That’s not all, of course. This latest release from Google includes many more subtle improvements concerning the software design, from which the new status bar stands out as it is made to go hand in hand with the notch design.

What’s missing?

These new additions are great and all but they could have been more of them. However, there are some which will come later, according to Google. Although they were initially announced at Google I/O, features affecting the Digital Wellbeing will be missing. We are talking about the ‘wind down’ setting which was planned to be used while you sleep or when you wouldn’t use your phone for hours. Besides this one, we won’t come across app times or the usage dashboard either.

Although we won’t see them featured with Android 9 Pie, Pixel users will have the opportunity of trying them out as a beta version. The official release will happen this fall and along with it we expect to see Android One and ‘other devices’ which we feel will be the Pixel 3 phones.

We are not done with what we WON’T have on 9 Pie. ‘Slices’ were supposed to allow apps to showcase their functionality into search. This would have translated into using an app by just typing its name into the search bar, for example, typing Lyft in the main search bar will allow you to call a car without actually accessing the app. Fall is also the destination point of this feature.

Who should expect it first?

It’s only natural that Google should take care of their own first, right? That’s why Google Pixel users will receive the update first, followed by the rest of us. Google might force other manufacturers to rush with their Android updates, like Sony, OnePlus, Nokia or Xiaomi.

Concretely, Android 9 Pie will come with a better battery management system powered by AI. The app actions feature will make common app actions to be accessed by using buttons in the main Android launcher. For the Pixel users out there, expect it soon.

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Google Pixel 3 Latest Leaks on Release Date and Features

The most awaited smartphone of the year: Google Pixel 3.

Public expects significant improvements that exceed the previous models.

Last Months leaks for Googe Pixel 3

A lot of rumors about this device had spread during June, but neither are confirmed to be actual information, stories that increased the public’s excitement.

Seven of these rumors are:

  1. Becoming a third “mid-range” model

According to Forbes’ report, a third model of Pixel 3 being developed shook the news. If your wallets are not ready, Google is said to come up with a more affordable model along with the XL and main model. The chipset will be a Snapdragon 710 one, so it will be the strongest of most mid-range phones.

  1. The notch is deep

Buyers will benefit from a deeper groove according to leaked Pixel 3 prototypes so that it will have a smaller bezel => bigger battery.

  1. Missing headphone jack

The Verge reports that the leaked pictures do not show a headphone jack which might be substituted for wireless ones.

  1. Back to Active Edge

Active Edge is one of the best features of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL which enables users to activate Google Assistant by squeezing their phone (statement by Forbes.)

  1. Better design

Pixel 3 will be designed to feature a notch, stereo speakers, and a chin while reincorporating a glass back. A dual camera is expected but might come with future smartphones.

  1. Wireless charging

Those who miss Google’s wireless charging will probably have them again thanks to Pixel 3’s glass back.

  1. Possible release date

Because of recent development debut, the Pixel 3 is not expected to be released this October but maybe in the second quarter of 2019, so stay tuned for more!

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