{
  "id": 120648,
  "title": "Pixels could soon catch up to Galaxy phones with a new Voicecast feature",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/pixels-could-soon-catch-up-to-galaxy-phones-with-a-new-voicecast",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-04T07:25:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-voicecast-apk-teardown-3694165/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Android Authority has uncovered a new Voicecast feature in the Android 17 QPR2 beta that could give Google Pixel phones an edge over Samsung Galaxy devices. The feature, available in developer options, allows users to share their voice over Bluetooth, a functionality currently exclusive to Samsung's Auracast. This development comes as Google prepares to unveil Android 17 later this year, suggesting the company is keen on enhancing its audio-sharing capabilities.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Deals: Best Galaxy Fold 8 pre-order offers still live, Galaxy phones from $345, Google Pixelsnap Charger 40% off, more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/deals-best-galaxy-fold-8-pre-order-offers-still-live-galaxy-phones",
        "published": "2026-08-05T15:54:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}