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Monday 30 July 2018

Google app beta for Android hints at Pixel Stand smart dock, in-car improvements with Herbie and more

A new beta update of Google app is now rolling out and like always, there aren't any major changes right out off the bat, but it does hint at some upcoming possibilities. The latest additions include an upcoming Pixel Stand Smart Dock, settings for a YouTube TV content filtering, and finally in what appears to be an enhanced voice-controlled feature for the car.  This enhanced voice-controlled feature is based on the Google's work on Assistant-enabled headphones. The Voice call option in the Assistant page setting is being renamed to Mobile calling, but the functionality remains the same. The "Video calls" on devices like smart displays will also see a title change to "Video & Voice Apps." Now moving to the things that are lying beneath, with Pixel 3 launching later this year, Google might be planning an accessory to along with it.  According to the strings, a new set of lines refer to a product called the Pixel Stand. This will be able to use the Assistant to offer suggestions, answer questions, and take actions while your phone is locked and positioned on the Stand. This stand is codenamed "trusted dock," it's pretty clear that this is charging station and might also support wireless charging. Google ...