9to5google.com

Google explains Pixel sound design, like using gen AI for Pixel 8 ‘Gems’ collection

The latest episode of the Made by Google Podcast (S5 E2) goes into the sound (and haptics) design on Pixel devices. At a high-level, sounds are meant to reflect the Google Pixel design principles of ...
Android Police

Google's new 'Sound Matters' ringtones and notification sounds are expanding to more Pixels

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
Android Police

Google wants to supercharge your Pixel's ringtones with vibration patterns

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade for multiple publications, including Times Internet, Guiding Tech, Android ...
Android Authority

Google's Sound Notifications extends your hearing with visual alerts

Google has announced a Sound Notifications feature for Android. The accessibility feature provides those who are distracted or hard of hearing with visual notifications of “critical” sounds. Sounds ...
Android Authority

You'll soon be able to customize the haptics for your Pixel's ringtone and notification alert

An upcoming version of the Google Sounds app will let you change the vibration pattern for your selected ringtone or notification alert. Previously, the vibration pattern that was associated with a ...
XDA Developers

Google rolls out new "Natural Elements" sounds to Pixel devices

I chanced upon the XDA Forums while looking for a way to update the original Motorola Defy to Android 4.0 ICS. Now I help people find answers to similar questions while covering the latest ...