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Google Drops 9 New Android and Wear OS Features on Us

Kellen February 27, 2023 20

One of my favorite Android-related events that flows throughout the tech space every few months is the feature drops Google does for the Android platform. Not only do these drops add new tools or toys for you and I to play with, but it perfectly showcases the...

Galaxy S23 May be First Android Phone to Support Upgraded Fast Pair Feature

Tim January 24, 2023 6

Right now, Google's Fast Pair feature can be used to set up devices like earbuds and Wear OS devices. In newly spotted code, it appears that Fast Pair will soon support setting up Android smartphones, with the first devices in line to receive this being the...

Google’s Fast Pair Feature Comes to Wear OS (Updated)

Tim June 27, 2022 3

Google's Fast Pair feature, designed to quickly connect Bluetooth-powered audio devices to smartphones, is now headed to Wear OS. This seems to be right in time for the Pixel Watch, which is scheduled to launch later this year. Related: Pixel Watch is Official...

Google Rolling Out New Fast Pair UX, Supports 100+ Bluetooth Devices

Tim April 13, 2021 5

Google's Fast Pair connection software for Bluetooth users is getting an updated, "easier-to-use" layout this week. On top of that, Fast Pair now supports over 100 different Bluetooth devices, making it more widely usable for Android users. If you aren't...

Lost Your New Pixel Buds Already? New Fast Pair Feature Helps Find Them

Tim April 27, 2020

In late 2017, Google introduced Fast Pair, making Bluetooth connections happen more quickly and effortlessly on your supported devices. This week, with the launch of Pixel Buds, Google is detailing new features for Fast Pair, which includes the ability to find...

Google’s Fast Pair Now Connects Easily to More of Your Devices

Kellen November 28, 2018

About a year ago, Google introduced an improved new Bluetooth connectivity service called Fast Pair. It used Google's Nearby tech on your phone to detect nearby Bluetooth devices that might want to be paired before letting you quickly pair them. Starting this...

Google Just Announced Fast Pair for Hassle-Free Bluetooth Pairing

Kellen October 31, 2017 17

Starting with Google Play Services 11.7+ (and Android 6.0+), Android users will be able to take advantage of Google's new Fast Pair service that turns Bluetooth pairing into a hassle-free process. You'll also need compatible Bluetooth devices, but we're...