In the last year, Google has worked to replace the "CastOS" operating system on its 1st and 2nd generation Nest Hub smart displays with the new Zircon-based Fuchsia. At the time, it seemed like the company was set to bring it to all its smart home devices. According to 9to5Google, the tech giant … [Read more...] about Fuchsia will not be coming to Google’s smart speakers as the company halts its rollout efforts
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The next Nest Speaker will reportedly ship with Google Fuchsia out of the box
According to a recent report by 9to5Google who laid eyes on one of Google's documents before it was hidden, one of the tech giant's upcoming smart home devices will ship with Fuchsia OS from day one. In recent memory, we've discussed how a third-generation Nest Audio or Mini speaker may be in the … [Read more...] about The next Nest Speaker will reportedly ship with Google Fuchsia out of the box
Nest Hub Max gets Fuchsia update in Preview Program
The Fuchsia operating system is now making its way to the Nest Hub Max, roughly a year after it launched on the first-generation Nest Hub (originally called the Home Hub), except with a caveat — your Google Assistant smart display needs to be enrolled in the Preview Program. However, the program is … [Read more...] about Nest Hub Max gets Fuchsia update in Preview Program
Google may be working on a new 2022 Nest Hub that could double as a detachable tablet
According to 9to5Google and a source they trust, Google is working on a new Nest Hub for 2022, but not just any Nest Hub - a detachable one. Wait, what? Yup, one that apparently has a screen that detaches from the base so that it can be carried around the house and used from the comfort of your … [Read more...] about Google may be working on a new 2022 Nest Hub that could double as a detachable tablet
The Nest Hub Max could be the next device to run Google’s mysterious Fuchsia OS
Nearly half a year ago, Google's mysterious Fuchsia OS began rolling out to first-generation Nest Hub devices as the primary operating system, replacing Cast OS. At the time, it really didn't mean much when it appeared on firmware version 1.52.260996, and to this day, it still doesn't - at least, … [Read more...] about The Nest Hub Max could be the next device to run Google’s mysterious Fuchsia OS
