Google Pixel's At a Glance Widget to Gain "Restaurant Insights" and "Passes Nearby"
Google is developing two new location-based features for its Pixel At a Glance widget: "Restaurant insights" and "Passes nearby." These upcoming functionalities were identified through code analysis in recent versions of the Android System Intelligence (B.23) and Settings Services (1.1.0.885985347) applications.
The integration aims to enhance the widget's utility by providing contextual information and access to relevant passes based on a user's geographic location.
Discovery of Features
The development of "Restaurant insights" and "Passes nearby" was revealed through an examination of the code within Android System Intelligence version B.23 and Settings Services version 1.1.0.885985347. This analysis, conducted via methods such as APK decompilation, indicated Google's ongoing work on these capabilities for Pixel devices.
Restaurant Insights
The "Restaurant insights" feature is designed to offer suggested menu items and other information relevant to a user's current location.
This capability is expected to leverage data derived from Google Maps reviews to provide contextual insights.
As of now, the specific user interface for this feature, particularly after a user interacts with it via the At a Glance widget, has not been publicly detailed.
Passes Nearby
The "Passes nearby" feature will provide quick access to passes stored in a user's Google Wallet, based on their geographical location. This functionality aligns with a concept previously demonstrated during the Android 12 launch, where the At a Glance widget was shown recognizing a user's location at a supermarket and subsequently displaying a relevant membership pass.
While Google Wallet currently supports sending location-based notifications for passes,
Integrating this function into the At a Glance widget on Pixel devices is anticipated to increase its prominence and accessibility.