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Google explains what the ‘Settings Services’ app on Pixel does 

You might be aware of Settings Services since a recent update added more sizing options for the Pixel Battery widget, and a Google support article now fully explains what the app is responsible for. The Settings app on your phone uses core system software called Settings Services. The software allows setup, connection, and customization for settings on your phone and certain app…
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Google Doodle celebrates the first images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

In a midday surprise, Google has launched a new homepage Doodle celebrating the first five public images taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Google, being a technology company, takes great interest in the advancements of science, and when major events happen, it’s only fitting its employees find a way to celebrate. To that end, Google has done quite a few of what it calls “real-time…
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Google wants more ‘Pixel Smarts’ ML features, like Recorder, which had an unexpected origin

Recorder is one of Google’s best applications of on-device machine learning (ML), exclusive to Pixel phones. The transcription app surprisingly originated inside the Google Creative Lab as the company sets out to build more “Pixel Smarts.” In addition to capturing audio, Recorder also transcribes spoken words in real-time without requiring an internet connection. This speech-to-text occurs…
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How to switch to a full QWERTY keyboard on your Galaxy Watch

The Galaxy Watch 4 is, as a whole, a great device. However, dictation and the stock keyboard are not strong points of the watch in any capacity. Fortunately, those who want a full QWERTY keyboard for the Galaxy Watch have options available. This guide will take you through exactly how to set up Gboard’s QWERTY keyboard on the Galaxy Watch. Table of contents Default keyboard on Galaxy…
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