Google announced new features for Android and a March Pixel Drop update for Pixel phones, including a tool to share luggage tracker locations with airlines. The company stated that Android users can now generate a secure link in the Find Hub app to share with carriers for baggage recovery. Google said the link expires after seven days and disables once the phone detects the luggage is back.
The update introduces a direct integration with more than 10 global airlines to streamline lost luggage identification. Participating carriers include Ajet, Air India, China Airlines, the Lufthansa Group, Saudia Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Google plans to partner with additional airlines in the future.
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Android users can now share real-time locations directly within Google Messages. Google is launching a short-form video feed in the Google Play store to aid app discovery. The Phone app is introducing “Calling Cards” to personalize contact screens for incoming calls.
Android Auto now offers an educational play experience for children ages 3 to 12. The At a Glance widget is updating to send real-time transit updates, live game scores, and end-of-day finance updates. Google is updating Circle to Search with a “Find the Look” tool to identify individual pieces of an outfit.
A new “Try It On” tool allows Circle to Search to pull outfits from videos, social content, or messages for user preview. Pixel Watch users receive alerts when they leave their phone behind and can automatically lock the phone when out of range. Pixel Watch 3 users can use gestures like double pinch or wrist turn to answer calls, take photos, or pause workouts.
