This is apparently the new notifications and Quick Settings panel of One UI 7!

Credits go to Jeff Springer for these images!

The first-gen Pixel Buds Pro are now getting Gemini support!

Last week, Google sent out an email stating that Gemini will be "coming soon" to the Pixel Buds, and it's now rolling out to some users. In addition, "Hey Google" for the buds is no longer controlled by a separate setting but rather tied to your connected device's setting.

There's also a new "only require one unlock" toggle that makes it so, after connecting and putting on your buds, you only have to unlock your connected device once to talk to Gemini with personalized responses. Otherwise, you'd need to unlock your connected device every time you want to talk to Gemini.

Thanks to Dan on Telegram for the tip!

Have you gotten Google Photos' Gemini-powered Ask Photos feature yet?

I signed up for the waitlist last month but still don't have it myself. Here's what the feature is like once you get it.

Thanks to Dan on Telegram for the images!

Google is starting to roll out Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock to Android users around the world!

I just checked my Xiaomi 14T Pro and noticed that I have Theft Detection Lock and Offline Device Lock but not Remote Lock. Some users tell me they have Remote Lock but not the other two. YMMV.

* Theft Detection Lock uses a ML model to detect when someone snatches your phone from your hand and tries to run away with it on foot, by bike, or by car. If detected, your phone will automatically lock, blocking unwanted access to your apps and data.

* Offline Device Lock automatically locks your screen if a thief tries to keep your phone disconnected from the Internet for an extended period of time.

* Remote Lock lets you remotely lock your phone using just your phone number in case you can't sign into Find My Device using your Google account password.

All three features entered beta in August, starting in Brazil. Google told me the final versions of these features would more widely roll out this year, and it seems the features have begun expanding.

LMK which (if any) of these 3 new features you have!

TIL that you can immediately start a search in the Google Play Store and Google Photos apps by double tapping the search tab on the bottom.

Knowing that makes the removal of the search bar a bit less annoying.

Circle to Search is rolling out to the Xiaomi 14T series!

Xiaomi announced that its 14T series would begin getting Google's Circle to Search feature on October 6. I checked yesterday but didn't have it, but this morning it seems to have rolled out!