Google Messages app is developing a feature that will display the names of unknown senders in notifications. This feature was discovered through an APK teardown of the latest beta version 20240506_01_RC00 of Google Messages.

The new feature will work only if the person contacting you has chosen to make their profile visible and has linked their phone number to their Google account. If someone with an active profile sends you a message, their name will be displayed in the notifications of the Google Messages app.

However, this will only happen if the sender has the profile discovery option turned on, which can be controlled through their Google account.

Currently, the option to enable or disable profile discovery within Messages is under development and not yet operational. Although the setting appears in the beta, it remains hidden and cannot be activated through APK modification.

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In a world where our smartphones are almost as important as our keys or wallets, losing them can be a major inconvenience. Google addresses this concern with a groundbreaking feature of Find My Device, Android’s powered-off finding capability.

Google’s latest smartphone, the Pixel 8a, brought a notable feature that significantly helps in locating the device in a situation where it is powered off or its battery is drained. This feature is also available in the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models.

The Pixel 8 series uses a reserved power supply for the Bluetooth chip, which remains active for hours after the main battery has been exhausted. This reserve power lets the device emit a Bluetooth beacon that can be detected by other devices. These devices then securely transmit the location to Google’s Find My Device network, ensuring that only the owner can access this information.

To activate this feature, Pixel 8 device users just need to follow a few steps. First, turn on the Find My Device feature and select the “With network in all areas” option under Find your offline devices.

If you select the options that say “off” or “without network” in the settings, this feature won’t be active. Also, remember that if you switch off the Bluetooth or the location services on your phone, you won’t be able to use this feature.

This function is not a standard software feature and cannot be added to other devices via updates. It requires specific hardware, including a processor and a Bluetooth component. However, Google is working to add this feature in future Android devices.

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Google has started pushing the Android May 2024 software update for Pixel devices. This update is rolling out for devices operating on Android 14 and will be delivered in stages over the coming week.

May 2024 Android update is available for the Pixel 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, 8, 8 Pro, Tablet, and Fold. The update process will vary based on the carrier and the specific Pixel device.

The update includes various improvements, focusing on Bluetooth and camera functionality. For Bluetooth, there are general enhancements in stability and performance, particularly for Bluetooth LE audio. The camera fix addresses issues related to video recording under certain conditions.

Through this update, Google aims to ensure efficiency and reliability for Pixel users by improving their experience.

Latest Version

• Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, and Pixel Tablet – AP1A.240505.004
• Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro – AP1A.240505.005

The update is rolling out over-the-air (OTA) to Pixel devices. Users can check for the update by going to Settings >> System >> Advanced >> System update.

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