We’re nonetheless patiently ready for the Pixel Pill, the gadget Google introduced in Could 2022 and which is scheduled to launch this 12 months – however a brand new pair of leaks give us a greater thought of what to anticipate when the gadget lastly does seem.

To begin with, Twitter tipster SnoopyTech (opens in new tab) has posted pictures of what’s supposedly the Google Pixel Pill Stand, a docking station for the brand new pill that can basically flip it right into a Google Nest Hub Max whenever you’re not carrying it round.

Google has beforehand talked about one thing known as a Charging Speaker Dock to do that job, however there was discuss that two docks are in growth – one with a speaker and one with out. It is not clear which one that is.

Google Pixel Pill Stand pic.twitter.com/YFH6tf9ooBMarch 23, 2023

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Howdy to Hub Mode

Then we even have some updates from 9to5Google (opens in new tab): the workforce there was digging into the code into the Google Residence app, and a few snippets mentioning the Pixel Pill are already showing forward of the launch of the pill.

Apparently the Pixel pill will go into what’s known as a “Hub Mode” when it is positioned on a dock. That mode goes to allow it to obtain content material beamed over the Google Forged commonplace, identical to a Chromecast dongle does.

Once more, there is a point out of two completely different docks right here. It appears as if these docks will work lots like good audio system such because the Google Nest Mini, although there could also be some limitations when it comes to what you are able to do with them.

Evaluation: following Amazon’s lead

If the concept of a pill you could flip into a wise show sounds acquainted, it is as a result of Amazon has already executed it – observe that tablets such because the Amazon Hearth HD 10 can work in one thing known as Present Mode, basically turning them into an Echo Present.

In different phrases, you’ll be able to name out Alexa instructions and have the responses seem on the pill, as would occur on one thing just like the Echo Present 10. There are additionally official charging docks for the Hearth HD tablets that additional blur the strains between the merchandise.

It is a transfer that makes quite a lot of sense, since you’re not at all times going to be carrying your pill round. Put it on its dock, and never solely can it’s charging, it could additionally hear out for and reply to your voice instructions – identical to among the best good shows.

We will additionally count on one thing related from Apple within the not-too-distant future. The HomePod 2 has now been launched, and the rumor is that the following good speaker from Apple goes to come back with an iPad-like show hooked up.

• Extra Google Pixel Pill particulars seem within the newest specs leak