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Title: Google's Latest Pixel Drop Brings the Material 3 Expressive UI To
Older Devices

Link: https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/25/09/03/...

Google's September Pixel drop brings the new Material 3 Expressive UI, AI-
powered Gboard writing tools, and Bluetooth Auracast upgrades to older Pixel
devices, including the Pixel 6 and Pixel Tablet. "Among other tweaks, Google
made it possible to add 'Live Effects,' including a few that cover the
weather, to your phone's lock screen wallpaper," notes Engadget. "Material 3
Expressive also gives you more control over how the contact cards your phone
displays when your friends and family call you look. Even if you're not one
to endlessly tweak Android's appearance, as part of the redesign Google has
once again reworked the Quick Settings pane in hopes of making it easier to
use." On the audio front, Pixel Buds Pro 2 gain intuitive nod-and-shake
gesture controls, Adaptive Audio for balanced awareness, and Loud Noise
Protection to guard against sudden sound spikes. Voice clarity has also been
improved with Gemini Live in noisy environments. A full breakdown of what's
new can be found here.

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