Google is allegedly developing a new laptop and smartphone under the Pixel brand that will include a “Pixel Glow” light strip, as per code leaks found in Android 17 Beta 4. This function, similar to the light bar of the original Chromebook Pixel, employs LEDs to deliver visual notifications on the backside of the devices. The Pixel Glow may provide hands-free visual signals enhanced by AI, including personalized light animations for alerts. Although the Pixel 11 is anticipated to feature this capability, the real revelation is its possible introduction in laptops, indicating a more integrated Google ecosystem. Nonetheless, considering Google’s track record of phasing out comparable features, the durability of Pixel Glow is still in doubt.
Google is set to launch illuminated notifications on Pixel devices and a forthcoming laptop.
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