Google app is finally getting a new beta update, there are two distinct beta versions of the Google app; 9.21 and 9.23. Both these versions reveal a new Assistant device ID named "nexus" for an upcoming feature or hardware category, as well as a "Labs" feature. Despite the two new versions, the difference between them seems negligible. The “assistant_device_id” is usually a good indicator for new categories of Assistant devices. Google app 9.23 reveals “NexusAmChips.” Usually, features and hardware related to Assistant on phones are labeled with “nexus.” The “NexusAmChips” is likely a phone-related feature, with the “category” qualifier suggesting hardware. The “AmChips” could refer to “Amlogic Chips” used on the Google Home Hub and Android TV set-top boxes. It looks like the "NexusAmChips" could be the Assistant Connected platform that was announced at CES 2019. Google has not shared many public details about this new platform for building Assistant accessories, but this codename hints at a possible usage of Amlogic chips and there is some relation to Android, likely Android Things. The V9.21 further reveals its work on the “Labs” feature to let users “try new features that Google is working on.” This includes the ability for users to send feedback for any “unstable” functionality. One of ...
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