Google is testing a major firmware update for four aging smart speakers: the original Google Home, Home Mini, Nest Mini, and Nest Audio.
This matters because these devices have largely been left behind in recent software cycles. A confirmed firmware push to all four suggests Google is maintaining the installed base rather than forcing hardware upgrades.
The full article is worth reading for specifics on what the update changes under the hood and which firmware version is being tested, details that will tell you whether this is a security patch or a genuine feature addition.
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