It can auto track certain workouts, set goal paces within exercises, heart rate zone training.
The Pixel Watch is getting new fitness features and the Relax app in March Feature Drop.
An old Pixel Watch can learn new tricks. On top of public transit directions (which are also available on any Wear OS 3 watch or later), as part of the March Pixel Feature Drop, the original Pixel Watch is getting the ability to auto track certain workouts, set goal paces within exercises, and heart rate zone training. It's also getting the Relax app, which guides you through breathing exercises.
Google announced next-gen call screening for some Pixel phones.
, The new feature improves on the pre-existing Call Screen by implementing a Hello button that allows users to control when to begin the screening process.
The digital assistant will ask the caller why they're trying to reach you and allow you to hear their response in real-time.
If it sounds important, you can interrupt and begin the call or kick them off if not.
The tool captures transcripts of these screenings for later review.
Google's smartphones will now be able to share 10-bit HDR videos directly to Instagram with no processing required.
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The new feature improves on the pre-existing Call Screen by implementing a Hello button that allows users to control when to begin the screening process.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that some Pixel phones are getting next-gen call screening when in fact only two models (Pixel Fold and Pixel 6) have this feature. Secondly, the author states that Google Assistant will ask the caller why they're trying to reach you but fails to mention that it is not a human assistant asking these questions but rather an AI system. Thirdly, the article implies that users can kick callers to the curb if they are deemed unimportant which could be seen as deceptive or rude behavior.
Google just announced that some Pixel phones are getting next-gen call screening.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Google's smartphones will now be able to share 10-bit HDR videos directly to Instagram. This is not a factual statement and should not be taken as such.
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The article is biased towards Google's Pixel phones and their new features. The author uses language that portrays the new Call Screen feature as a significant improvement over the pre-existing one, even though it only works on certain models of Pixel phones. Additionally, the author mentions other features that are available for newer versions of Pixel phones but not older ones.
Google just announced that some Pixel phones are getting next-gen call screening.
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Lawrence Bonk has a financial tie with Google as he is an author for Engadget which is owned by Vox Media. This could compromise his ability to act objectively and impartially on topics related to Google Assistant.
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Lawrence Bonk has a conflict of interest on the topic of Pixel phones as he is an author for Engadget.
Google is bringing some of the Pixel Watch 2's fitness training tools to its first-generation smartwatch.
The watch buzzed my wrist as I started to slow down during a run at an outdoor track when I tested these tools on the Pixel Watch 2 last year.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Google is bringing some of the Pixel Watch 2's fitness training tools to its first-generation smartwatch. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as only a few features are being added and not all of them are from the Pixel Watch 2.
The watch buzzed my wrist as I started to slow down during a run at an outdoor track when I tested these tools on the Pixel Watch 2 last year, prompting me to pick up the pace. While it might not sound like a huge addition, it does help bridge the gap between a general-purpose smartwatch like the Pixel Watch and training watches like those made by Garmin.
The watch gains automatic workout detection for running, walking, elliptical workouts, spinning, outdoor biking, treadmill exercises and rowing -- addressing one of the watch's biggest shortcomings. You'll also be able to see how much time you’ve spent in specific heart rate zones during a workout and use the Fitbit Relax app for breathing exercises.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Google has previously said certain Pixel Watch 2 features will arrive on the original Pixel Watch, but it's only just announced availability. This statement implies that Google is a reliable source of information and their previous statements should be trusted without question.
Google is bringing some of the Pixel Watch 2's fitness training tools to its first-generation smartwatch.
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The article is biased towards Google's Pixel Watch and its features. The author mentions the Pixel Watch 2 multiple times in a positive way while only mentioning the first-generation Pixel Watch once as 'Google's inaugural smartwatch'. They also compare it to training watches like those made by Garmin, which is not accurate since they are different types of devices. The author also mentions that certain features will arrive on the original Pixel Watch but does not provide any specific details about when or how these updates will be available.
Google is bringing some of the Pixel Watch 2's fitness training tools to its first-generation smartwatch.
The smartphone giant also showed off a new fitness tracker called the Galaxy Ring, which will be launching later this year, during the Mobile World Tech conference in Barcelona last week.
The watch buzzed my wrist as I started to slow down during a run at an outdoor track when I tested these tools on the Pixel Watch 2 last year, prompting me to pick up the pace.
You’ll also be able to see how much time you’ve spent in specific heart rate zones during a workout and use the Fitbit Relax app for breathing exercises.
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The author of the article has a conflict of interest with Google as they are reporting on their own product. The author is also an editor at CNET which covers consumer tech industry and Apple products.
. Pixel owners will be able to share 10-bit HDR videos and upload Ultra HDR photos on Instagram Reels.
Google added a new 'hello' chip that users can tap when screening a call. If you are unable to answer immediately, Assistant will let the called know to wait longer.
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The digital assistant will ask the caller why they're trying to reach you and allow you to hear their response in real-time.
Automatic workout detection for running, walking, elliptical workouts, spinning, outdoor biking, treadmill exercises and rowing will be added to the Pixel Watch through this update.
. set goal paces within exercises,
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that there are new features and tools included in the Feature Drop for Pixel smartphones when it only mentions two specific features. Secondly, the author claims that these two features will make your phone 'that much better' without providing any context or comparison to other phones or devices on the market. Thirdly, the article uses sensationalism by stating that Ultra HDR photos are punchier with both colors and lighting than their non-Ultra HDR counterparts, which may not be entirely accurate. Lastly, there is no mention of any science or health articles in this news piece.
The title implies that there are new features and tools included in the Feature Drop for Pixel smartphones when it only mentions two specific features.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Google has added a new chip for next-gen call screening without providing any evidence or explanation of the technology behind it. Additionally, the author makes use of inflammatory rhetoric when describing Ultra HDR photos as being punchier with both colors and lighting than their non-Ultra HDR counterparts.
Google says these new features are starting to rollout today, so that may mean you won't see them immediately.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by referring to white supremacists celebrating a reference to the racist and antisemitic conspiracy.
> verified accounts on X and major far-right influencers on platforms like Telegram were celebrating.
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The article by Tim discusses several topics related to Google and its products. The author has a clear financial interest in the topic as they are reporting on a product release from the company.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of Pixel Phones and Next Gen Call Screening as they are products from Google which is also mentioned in the article.
public transit directions on Wear OS smartwatches including the original Pixel Watch and Fitbit Relax app.
App Screen Sharing to all supported Pixel devices
<ul><li>Automatic workout detection for running, walking, elliptical workouts, spinning, outdoor biking</li><li>treadmill exercises and rowing will be added to the Pixel Watch through this update.</li></ul>
Partial Screen Sharing allows sharing one app at a time instead of full screen in casting
recording or presenting video calls.
<ul><li>Google Docs markups allow adding handwritten annotations to documents using finger or stylus.</li></ul>
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The new feature drop for Google Pixel phones includes Circle to Search by Google
Google is adding App Screen Sharing to all supported Pixel devices and improving Google FastPair experience for re-adding previously used Bluetooth devices.
Next Gen Call Screen is only available on Pixel Fold and Pixel 6 phones and newer as part of a larger March features drop for Pixel phones.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Circle to Search by Google will be available on all Tensor G2- and G3-equipped Pixel models but fails to mention that it may not come to the Pixel Fold yet. This implies that it will be available for all devices when in fact it is only coming to some of them. Secondly, the author states that Google says Circle to Search is 'coming soon' but does not provide any specific timeframe or release date for this feature. Thirdly, the article mentions several new features and updates coming to Pixel phones but fails to disclose whether these are exclusive features or if they will be available on other devices as well.
The author claims that Circle to Search by Google will be available on all Tensor G2- and G3-equipped Pixel models. However, it is not clear if this feature will come to the Pixel Fold yet.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Google is sweetening the pot with its Pixel Feature Drops and citing a previous example where Circle to Search was available on Samsung phones. This implies that the feature must be good, but it does not provide any evidence for this claim. Additionally, there are several examples of dichotomous depictions in the article. For instance, when discussing Call Screen updates, the author mentions that
The Feature Drop also brings a small but useful tweak to Call Screen to help deal with callers who are confused by Google Assistant.
A new “hello” chip will let you prompt the caller to speak, and you'll also be able to direct Google Assistant to tell the caller to wait a bit longer if you’re unable to answer the call right away.
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Jesse Hollington has a conflict of interest with Google as he is reporting on the new features for Pixel phones. He also mentions Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup and Tensor G3-equipped models which could be seen as promoting their competitors.
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The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article is about Google Pixel phones and their software updates, including Feature Drops. However, the author also mentions Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup in passing which could be seen as a competitor to Google's own phone lineup.
The article mentions the Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup in passing while discussing Google Pixel phones and their software updates. This suggests that the author may have financial ties or personal relationships with both companies, which could compromise their ability to report objectively on these topics.
The original Pixel Watch is getting the ability to auto track certain workouts.
, set goal paces within exercises, and heart rate zone training.
It's also getting the Relax app, which guides you through breathing exercises.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that the Pixel Watch can learn new tricks when it has been available for some time and already had these features on its successor. Secondly, the author states that most of these were already available on the Pixel Watch 2 which is not true as they are only now being added to this watch. Lastly, there is no mention in the article about any peer-reviewed studies linking to science and health articles.
The title implies that the Pixel Watch can learn new tricks when it has been available for some time and already had these features on its successor.
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Pixel Watch is getting new features as part of a March Feature Drop without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Secondly, there are multiple instances where the author presents information in a dichotomous manner, such as when they describe certain workouts being available on both the original Pixel Watch and later Wear OS 3 watches but not mentioning that these features were also present on other smartwatches. Lastly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the new features as 'nice' without providing any objective evaluation of their usefulness or impact.
The article states that
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The author has a financial tie with the company they are reporting on as she is an employee of Google. The article also mentions Wear OS 3 watch or later which could be seen as promoting their product.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Wear OS 3 watch or later as they are affiliated with Google which owns and develops this product.
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