New Pixel Tablet update adds clock styles inspired by Pixel Watch

With the latest October 2023 Feature Drop, Google has brought two new clock screen saver styles to the Pixel Tablet, drawing inspiration from the Pixel Watch. These new clocks, which match existing Pixel Watch designs, join four other options (Eclipse, Prime, Handcraft, and Retro Flip), expanding users’ customization choices. Here’s a closer look at the new clock faces and other fresh features.
The first new style, called Everyday, presents a large two-line digital clock with a flexible layout for day, date, and weather information. Users can choose between two formats: one where the weather and date details flank the main time in a single line, and another with a two-column design. Additionally, every day offers a third format, with extra information displayed above and below the main clock, all of which are available in both light and dark themes.
The second option, Pilot Bold, is a classic analog clock with variations to suit different preferences. One layout shows only the numbers 3, 6, 9, and 12, providing a minimalist look. Two other configurations allow the date and temperature to be placed at distinct points on the clock face.
These new clock designs arrived as a server-side update for the Dreams app, version 2024.09.23.684094365.2, giving users more options to personalize their Pixel Tablet’s screen saver experience.
In addition to the clock options, other recent enhancements make the Pixel Tablet more functional. Notably, “Hold close to cast” enables seamless casting, while notification sync and the Home Panel screen saver add convenience. Moreover, the Google Photos screen saver now includes an overflow menu in the bottom-right corner, allowing users to share their favorite images more easily.
These updates combine to make the Pixel Tablet an even more versatile and customizable device, blending new visual appeal with practical tools for everyday use.
Google One AI premium now includes enhanced notebook features and student discount

Google One AI Premium has rolled out exciting new features with the addition of NotebookLM Plus, making it easier for users to manage and interact with their notes. Additionally, there’s good news for students in the US, as they can now enjoy a 50% discount on this premium service.
NotebookLM Plus brings significant upgrades over the basic version:
- Increased Audio Overviews: Users can now generate 20 audio summaries per day, up from the original 3 in the free version.
- More Notebooks: You can create up to 500 notebooks, a jump from the 100 allowed in the free tier.
- More Sources per Notebook: Each notebook can now include up to 300 sources, compared to just 50 before.
- More Chat Queries: The daily chat query limit has been increased to 500 from the previous 50.
With the premium subscription, you also get access to exclusive features:
- Controlled Sharing: You can share notebooks in “Chat-only” mode, where others can chat with the notebook but not see your sources or notes unless you allow it.
- Customized Chat Experience: You can tweak your chat settings to get responses in your preferred style, like ‘Guide’ or ‘Analyst’, and choose how detailed or brief you want the answers to be.
- Notebook Analytics: After sharing, you can track how many people have viewed your notebook and how often they interact with it.
Google previously enhanced NotebookLM with updates like Gemini 2.0, a new three-column layout, and an interactive mode for audio conversations. These features are now also accessible for business, education, and enterprise through Google Workspace and Google Cloud.
The Google One AI Premium service costs $19.99 monthly, offering 2 TB of storage, advanced AI features with Gemini, extended Google Meet capabilities, scheduling in Google Calendar, and special perks in Google Photos and the Google Store.
For students aged 18 and over in the US, Google offers this premium access at just $9.99 per month for the first year, which could be a great tool for handling schoolwork, custom study aids, and efficient email management. More details on eligibility can be found on Google’s official site.
New Android Auto update brings fresh app features

Google has just released a new update for Android Auto, version 13.7. This update doesn’t bring many changes that you can see, but it does some work under the hood. This is the second update for Android Auto in 2025, and while there aren’t big changes you can see right away, there are some small tweaks to how things look with the Material You design. However, these tweaks are so small you might not even notice them.
Like most updates, this one mainly focuses on fixing little problems behind the scenes. Google hasn’t said exactly what they’ve fixed, though. But something is interesting if you look closer at the update’s code. There are new messages about new apps coming to Android Auto. One message says an app is now available for use in Android Auto, and another says an app is available but only when the car is parked.
These messages read:
- “Now available in Android Auto”
- “Now available in Android Auto while parked”
We’ve seen similar messages before, but this time, it might be connected to Google’s new push for “Car ready mobile apps.” Google updated a page in January saying they would start helping developers make their apps work well on car screens from February 2025. This includes apps that work when the car is parked.
However, this February rollout is only for cars with Android Automotive OS, not for Android Auto on your phone, which will get these updates later. This update started rolling out late last week, so by now, it should be available for most users. Keep an eye out for new apps that might make your drive or your parked time more enjoyable.
Big trade-in deals for Samsung’s new Galaxy phones

Samsung is making it easier and more rewarding for customers to switch to their latest Galaxy phone, the Galaxy S25, with impressive trade-in offers. Even after the pre-order period, Samsung is keeping the trade-in values high and has expanded the list of eligible devices to include the Pixel 9 series.
Previously, you could trade in for top dollar on older Samsung models, but now, the Galaxy S25 series offers even better deals. During pre-orders, Samsung gave up to $900 for certain devices when trading for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, a jump from the $750 offered for the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Now that the Galaxy S25 series is out in the stores, those high trade-in values are still available on Samsung.com. This is surprising because usually, such offers decrease after the initial launch buzz.
A new addition to the trade-in program is the ability to exchange your Pixel 9 or Pixel 9 Pro for a Galaxy S25. Previously, only up to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro were accepted. The trade-in value for a Pixel 9 Pro can go up to $650, which is about 65% of its original price, and for the Pixel 9, you can get up to $550, which is just under 70% of its retail price. These values are quite competitive, matching what you might get selling privately, especially since these models were only released in August.
Here’s a quick look at what you can get for trading in different models:
- Google Pixel 9 Pro: Up to $650 for the Ultra, $400 for the S25+
- Google Pixel 9: Up to $550 for the Ultra, $300 for the S25+
- Older Samsung and iPhones: Values range from $100 to $900 depending on the model and the new phone you’re buying.
Remember, these trade-in values are exclusive to Samsung.com, and they might not last forever. Besides the trade-in, Samsung is also offering additional credits and larger storage options for each Galaxy S25 model. The starting price for the new phone is $799. So, if you’re thinking about upgrading, now might be a great time to do so with Samsung’s generous trade-in offers.
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