Hey Pixel fans, buckle up because the Pixel universe has been buzzing with some intriguing developments lately. From sneaky Easter eggs in ads to third-party heroes fixing what Google hasn’t, here’s your ultimate roundup of the latest happenings.
Did Google just tease a Find My Device app for Wear OS?
Remember that sleek Pixel Watch 3 ad from five months ago? No? Well, you’re not alone because it turns out Google might have hidden something in plain sight that no one noticed until now. A sharp-eyed Redditor, noesio582, spotted what looks suspiciously like a Find My Device app running on one of the showcased watches.
In the ad, you’ll see six Pixel Watch 3 units flaunting different apps. Among them? A screen reading “Elisa’s Pixel” with a last-seen timestamp, battery percentage, and a handy button to make the phone ring. Sounds a lot like a Find My Device app, doesn’t it?
While Pixel Watches already have a basic “Find My Phone” tile, this seems like an upgraded, full-fledged app. Whether it’s just an aesthetic prop or a teaser for an actual feature remains to be seen. But hey, if it’s real, this could make tracking your lost phone as easy as checking the time. Here’s the full ad:
Adaptive Charging might soon protect your Pixel Watch battery
Leaving your Pixel Watch plugged in overnight? Your battery might not be thrilled about that. But Google seems to be cooking up a solution. APK sleuths have unearthed code snippets in the Pixel Watch Management Service hinting at an upcoming Adaptive Charging feature — yes, the same one that’s been saving your Pixel phone’s battery lifespan.
While details are still under wraps, it’ll likely work just like on Pixel phones: learning your charging habits and holding off on that final 100% charge until just before you’re likely to unplug. No official release date yet, but we’re keeping our ears to the ground. This could be a game-changer for anyone tired of their watch battery aging faster than they do.
Scrolling stutters on Pixel phones? A third-party developer already fixed it
If you’ve ever felt your Pixel phone lagging like it’s stuck in digital molasses while scrolling through apps, you’re not alone. This issue has haunted users for over a year, with Google acknowledging it but offering little more than vague updates and closed support threads.
Enter Sultan Alsawaf, a third-party developer and unsung hero. Sultan dug deep into the Tensor chip’s driver code and found the culprit: a simple coding mistake where Google used the wrong function. His patch, released for custom kernels, fixes the issue flawlessly.
The kicker? Google hasn’t implemented the fix. So, unless you’re brave enough to tinker with custom kernels (spoiler: it’s risky business), you’re left waiting for Google to catch up.
Wrapping up
From hidden app teasers to battery-saving features and third-party bug fixes, the Pixel world never sleeps. While Google juggles innovation with the occasional oversight, it’s clear the Pixel community — both users and developers — plays a huge role in shaping the experience.
Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, keep those Pixels charged (smartly) and scrolling (smoothly… hopefully soon).
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