Pixel Watch 3’s Nest Cam integration expands, Chrome Tabs add direct browser access

Key Points:

1. Pixel Watch 3’s Nest Cam: Live streaming feature to expand beyond Pixel Watch 3.
2. Wear OS Compatibility: Google will launch Nest Cam integration for other smartwatches soon.
3. Chrome Custom Tabs Update: New button for direct access to the main browser in development.

Google’s Pixel Watch 3, recently unveiled alongside the Pixel 9 series and Pixel Buds Pro 2, introduces an intriguing integration with Nest Cam, allowing users to stream live video directly to their wrists. This feature, however, won’t remain exclusive to the Pixel Watch 3 for long. Google has announced that other Wear OS devices, including older Pixel Watches and various smartwatches, will soon gain this functionality, enhancing the ecosystem’s appeal.

The integration allows users to manage Nest Cam feeds via the Google Home app on their smartwatch, offering features like two-way communication and quick response actions. While these features currently reside solely on the Pixel Watch 3, they will soon extend to other Wear OS smartwatches, broadening the accessibility of this convenient home monitoring tool.

In parallel, Chrome is updating its Custom Tabs for Android apps with a new “Open in browser” button, providing quicker access to the main Chrome browser. This enhancement aims to streamline the browsing experience, though app developers will control its availability, offering flexibility in how it’s implemented across different apps.

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