cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/37022178

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Logan Kilpatrick, lead product manager for Google DeepMind, Gemini, and all AI products at Google, said Google AI Mode will be the default for Google Search “soon.” He said this after Google made google.com/ai go directly to AI Mode’s interface on Friday afternoon.

  • @[email protected]English
    5•12 days ago

    I’ve been sitting on the Pixel update bringing AI to my 7 Pro for 70+ days at this point. Been meaning to switch to Graphene, might be about that time.

      • @[email protected]English
        1•12 days ago

        That sounds pretty excellent! I think my hesitation stems from ensuring I back up the correct data currently on my phone as well as post-install setup. Can you elaborate on those processes?

        • @[email protected]
          2•12 days ago

          I did the exact same thing, ignored the AI agent update and moved to Graphene. It really isn’t hard, the Web Installer is extremely handy.

          For the migration I just made a list of my apps, created backups of those that needed one, installed GOS and reinstalled my apps. Nothing special.

          • @[email protected]English
            1•12 days ago

            Hell yeah, sounds like a plan. Have you run into any compatibility issues? I’ve read that bank apps can have issues and my CU is unlikely to work. I tried setting their website up as a PWA but ran into VPN-related issues. Will do research myself but if you/another commenter has insight I’d appreciate it!

            • @[email protected]
              1•11 days ago

              There’s a crowdsourced list of compatible banking apps which could give you a hint. My banking app kept working.

              What doesn’t work is face unlock and contactless payment.l, e.g. Google Wallet. For the latter there may be workarounds, but I didn’t care.

    • @[email protected]
      3•12 days ago

      My Pixel 6’s battery recently started expanding. I considered getting a new phone, but when I asked the dude at the kiosk what my options are for something that isn’t filled with AI integration, he laughed.

      I ordered a new battery online and had my phone fixed.

      • @[email protected]English
        1•12 days ago

        Where did you order your battery, and how did you replace it? My mom’s 7a is having battery issues and this may be a good path for her.