Our Google IO 2019 recap is a little more full after Day 2, complete with highlights of Android Q beta 3, a Wear OS 'Tiles' and even more Pixel 3aimpressions.
The biggest interest we've seen has been to the new Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, which are half the price of the Google Pixel 3, yet have the same camera specs. Sure, the chipset is slow and the build quality is plastic, but who doesn't want a good camera?
Google IO 2019 also marks the first time we've officially gone hands-on with the Nest Hub Max smart speaker with a 10-inch screen and security camera. The keynote isn't often filled with hardware announcements, but 2019 has been different.
You can install Android Q beta 3 right now, with highlights that include Dark Theme and new gesture navigation options that get rid of the back button. Sadly, we found out at Google IO that Android Beam is going away with the update.
Google Lens and Google Assistant are going to be smarter and faster – Assistant is up to 10 times faster than before, says Google. It's also going to further understand context, while still respecting your privacy, according to the company.
The Google IO 2019 recap video on YouTube is embedded below in case you couldn't make it to Google's Shoreline Amphitheatre or missed the livestream. Here's all the big news you need to be aware of.
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