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Google is rolling out Fuchsia version 16 to Nest Hub smart displays, addressing connectivity issues and introducing improvements to Matter and Thread support. The update, the first since November 2023, includes bug fixes for Bluetooth and volume control issues, as well as adding support for new air quality sensors and Matter accessories. Nest Hub devices will receive the update automatically, with no user action required.
Google has discontinued its efforts to bring the full Chrome browser experience to its Fuchsia operating system, signaling a shift in direction for Fuchsia. The move from a more user-friendly "workstation" build to a minimal "workbench" designed for developer testing, along with the discontinuation of Chrome for Fuchsia, suggests that Google does not intend to release a desktop or mobile device directly powered by Fuchsia in the near future. This change does not affect the Nest Hub lineup, which will continue to receive updates and support web-based features as usual.
Learn how to take a fuchsia cutting to grow a new plant for free. Choose healthy stems with non-flowering shoots, use a sharp and clean knife or secateurs, and trim off lower leaves. Take cuttings in late summer to early autumn when the plant is actively growing. Pot the cuttings in specialist compost, dip the ends in rooting powder, and insert them into pots. Cover with a plastic bag and place on a warm windowsill. Repot the new fuchsia plant after about five weeks.
Google is rolling out the Fuchsia version 12 update to its Nest Hub series, with patch notes revealing improvements such as improved boot reliability, reduced display brightness during power-up, and various fixes to improve accessibility ratings. The update also includes performance tweaks, such as enabling Flatland for improved performance and reduced maintenance costs, and better playback on shipped devices. Additionally, Google has fixed issues and crashes related to the Matter smart home standard on Nest Hub devices, including inaccurate colors being sent to Matter-enabled lighting. Users can enroll their Nest Hub in the Preview Program to receive early access to updates.
Google is rolling out a Fuchsia-based update for the second-generation Nest Hub, making it the third device to officially run on the homegrown operating system. The update will not change the feature set of the Nest Hub (2nd Gen), and Google is aiming for it to go unnoticed. Once complete, all three of Google's current smart displays will have been updated from Cast OS to Fuchsia. Fuchsia is being developed as a "general-purpose" operating system, and Google encourages developers to learn more about it from the official website.