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2022-10-11 18:00:10+00:00
At a Glance widget will get three new features.
• Package alerts from Nest Doorbell;
• Flight-related information, such as baggage claim location and destination weather forecast;
• Weather alerts. Next to the status and temperature icon, you'll see the new "Rain expected around 10 a.m." alert and other daily forecasts, including one for snow.
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2022-10-11 11:00:08+00:00
What new Pixel 7 series features will be available on older Pixel devices?
Google gave a commentary to Phone Arena news portal.
So, the features that will be available in Google Tensor based devices:
• Clear calling
• New "Silence" quick phrase (in addition to "stop" and "snooze")
• Enhanced Real Tone algorithm
• Spatial audio for Pixel Buds Pro
• Guided Frame
What all Pixel devices starting with the 4a will get:
• New "At a glance" widget features
• Audio messages transcription in the Google Messages app
Unfortunately, when Phone Arena asked Google if it had any plans to create a Face Unlock feature for the Pixel 6 Pro, the company said it had nothing to share at this point.
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2022-10-10 18:00:09+00:00
How to enable the QR code scanner shortcut on the Android 13 lock screen? [Root]
In Android 13 discovered a system framework property "config\_enableQrCodeScannerOnLockScreen" that enables a shortcut to the same QR code scanner on the lock screen as in the quick settings tile. By default, this option is set to false and there is no user switch to it.
Especially for you we made a Magisk module that enables this config.
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2022-10-10 11:00:12+00:00
Two new changes in Google Contacts.
• On the info page about contacts added to the "Your People" in the Google Assistant settings, there is now a corresponding block. In it, you can listen to the Name pronunciation, see relationship, as well as his or her address. There is also a shortcut to the Google Assistant settings page.
• The app will gain a new "Highlights" tab. At the top of this page you will see contacts marked with star, and just below there is a "Recents" section with the ability to switch between recently viewed (history can be cleared) and recently added contacts.
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2022-10-09 18:00:09+00:00
Google has added a new set of "Natural Elements" ringtones for all Pixel devices (Android 12+).
A total of 36 ringtones, notification sounds and alarms (12 in each category) have been added.
They are made available through the updated Sounds app version 3.0 (472386834), which is distributed via Play Store.
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2022-10-09 11:00:08+00:00
Pixel Recorder will add playback speed, more languages and multi-speaker support.
Pixel 7 series is running Recorder 4.0 which shows new features like:
• Ability to change the playback speed to 0.5x, 1.0x, 1.5x, 2.0x, and 3.0x.
• Support for new languages such as English (India), Español (Estados Unidos), and Français (Canada).
• New “Speaker labels” that will differentiate and transcribe each speaker’s words separately. (Looks like Pixel 7 Exclusive)
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2022-10-08 18:00:10+00:00
New Guided Frame feature
This feature will help blind and low vision people take a selfie. Phone speaks directions to you help frame up picture and then capture a snapshot.
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2022-10-08 11:00:09+00:00
Face unlocking on the Pixel 7 is not so simple.
The new unlock method works using the front-facing camera and machine-learning facial recognition model. However, you will only be able to use it to unlock the device.
According to Android's Compatibility Definition for the phone unlock on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, this biometrics method is class 1 (convenience). So you won't be able to use face unlock for payment/biometric authentication in apps because it's not so secure. In those cases, you will still need authentication by fingerprint.
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2022-10-07 18:00:09+00:00
We've put together color combinations and finishes that a totally unique to google hardware
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2022-10-07 11:00:08+00:00
Google engineers found a new ways to incorporate recycled
"We proud to announce that every product you will see today is made with recycled materials"
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2022-10-06 18:00:06+00:00
Google announced 2-nd Gen Nest Doorbell with a wired connection.
Compared to the previous wireless model (battery powered), the new wired Nest Doorbell can record around the clock with up to 10 days of history and real-time image access. Also, it’s around 30% smaller — so it can easily fit within narrow door frames and tight spaces.
The Nest Doorbell is available in the U.S. starting today for $179.99 in Snow, Linen, Ash and Ivy . It is also available in Canada today for $239.99 CAD in Snow and Ash
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2022-10-06 11:00:07+00:00
Google unveiled the new Nest Wi-Fi Pro router with Wi-Fi 6E support.
With the new Wi-Fi 6E, Nest Wifi Pro gives you combined speeds up to 5.4 Gbps – twice as fast as Wi-Fi 6. Three separate bands, including an all-new 6 Ghz band, help reduce interference to provide faster connections for more devices. The Nest Wifi Pro can also be used to extend the range of the Thread/Matter home network.
A single Nest Wifi Pro has the power to cover up to 2,200 square feet alone. and will cost you $199, while bundles of two or three devices - Mesh-connected for use in larger rooms - cost $299 and $399 respectively. (Not compatible with previous Nest Wifi or Google Wifi models)
Color variants: Snow, Linen, Fog and Lemongrass.
Pre-orders are available today, and the device will arrive on store shelves Oct. 27
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2022-10-05 18:00:09+00:00
The first live shots of the Google Pixel Watch.
Redditor u/Suckmyn00dle got his hands on the Pixel watch and demonstrated it live. Previously so close we could only see a prototype. Here we can also see part of the inner box packaging.
As the user notes, they are thinner than he expected. The author didn't dare to turn them on because he was afraid of being caught. (Perhaps the pictures were taken by one of the store employees)
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2022-10-05 11:00:10+00:00
Curated Culture wallpaper set updated with 3 new wallpapers by COVL.
• LA COCINA DE MI ABUELA
"Fills up my lungs with the smell of spices, freshly brewed cafe as plátanos fry in the background."
• ESPIRITU
"Celebrating and paying homage with unapologetic pride and gratitude for those who came before us."
• CONEXION
"Through the art of connecting, our community is opening up the windows and doors for a vibrant cultura."
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2022-10-04 18:00:08+00:00
Google Calendar is the next app to update the User Switcher design.
Following Google Messages, the company continues to update the User Switcher window. As before, the update features more rounded corners and a new shape of the 'Manage your Google Account' button.
The update is distributed from the server side.
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2022-10-04 11:00:09+00:00
Here's the Google TV app in Material You design.
Back in March, when the company announced a reorganized navigation in the Google TV app, we could see the new Material You-style bottom navigation bar design in images and videos. At that time, Google didn't explicitly announce the design update.
Digging through Google Play services, I found, the flag "MaterialFeature_enabled", which enables the new design of the Google TV app. Among the updated components are: new navigation bar, new search bar and new button shapes.
At the same time, the app does not use Dynamic colors, but slightly changed the shade of gray.
It is worth noting that in landscape mode, the app now uses the navigation rail, as on tablets. This is either an oversight or a new Google solution.
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2022-10-03 18:00:09+00:00
New details about the Google Pixel Watch. The first look at the magnetic charging cable.
The same Follower this time provided us with promotional materials Google Pixel Watch from the same site of the Taiwan mobile Carrier (no longer available). Again, we translated them into English for your convenience.
Here we see for the first time the magnetic USB-C charging, which was previously certified by the FCC. In addition, the watch's battery life is also confirmed - up to 24 hours.
To work with the watch you need a device with Android 8.0 or newer.
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2022-10-03 11:00:11+00:00
Google Stadia officially shuts down in January 2023.
The Google Stadia cloud gaming project was officially launched on November 19, 2019. Unfortunately, it did not receive the response among users that the company hoped for, and the decision was made to close the project.
• Google promises refunds for all Stadia hardware purchases made through the Google store, as well as for all games and additional content purchased through the Stadia store. Most refunds are expected to be completed by mid-January 2023.
• Players will continue to have access to their games library and play through January 18, 2023 (Help Center). This does not apply to the cost of a Stadia Pro subscription.
• The technology platform behind Stadia will be used in other parts of Google, such as YouTube, Google Play, and augmented reality (AR), as make it available to industry partners.
• Many of the Stadia team members will be carrying this work forward in other parts of the company.
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2022-10-02 18:00:09+00:00
Face unlock availability in Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro confirmed!
As Mishaal Rahman discovered, Google Pixel 7 (panther) and Google Pixel 7 Pro (cheetah) are now listed on the Google Play console. Both devices declare support for 'android.hardware.biometrics.face', which means they support secure face unlock. Previously, this feature was only declared for the Pixel 4 and 4 XL.
In addition, both models declare support for 'android.hardware.telephony.euicc.mep', which indicates support for eSIM MEP (Multiple Enabled Profiles). This means that you will be able to connect to two eSIM providers simultaneously.
And as in the last generation Ultra-wideband support ('android.hardware.uwb') is declared only in the Pro model.
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2022-10-02 11:00:09+00:00
Google Photos Effects carousel got a change.
At the end of June, we found that Google Photos was preparing a new Effects carousel, which would be available in the context menu under the photo. It used to show you a selection of effects, and clicking on one of the results would open a full-screen interface with a gallery where you could take a closer look at the results and apply the suggested effects.
Now, the effects use icon cards instead of photos. Clicking on one of them opens the Google Photos editor with the effect already applied.
This change was discovered in version 6.9.0 of the app, and has not yet been rolled out to end users.
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2022-10-01 18:00:09+00:00
More quality promo images of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.
Resource 91 Mobiles has posted a new set of images where we can see Pixel 7 in Snow, Lemongrass and Obsidian. and Pixel 7 Pro in Snow and Obsidian.
These images once again give us a chance to check out the frames of the front of the devices.
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2022-10-01 11:00:09+00:00
The Battery widget now shows the remaining battery life of your smartphone.
• This change is only available on Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 with the Settings Services app update to version 1.1.0.476812811.sr.
• Updating this app on stable Android 13 will not give the new functionality.
• The remaining time is only displayed for the phone.
- The remaining time is not displayed when an additional device is connected to the phone.
Also, on the Pixel 6, 6 Pro and 6a, the widget shows the phone icon corresponding to the device.
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2022-10-14 18:00:06+00:00
Google Calendar adds Workspace branding to startup splashscreen.
This change joins other Workspace apps such as Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet (formerly Duo) and Keep.
The next potential contenders for Workspace branding are Chat and Tasks.
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2022-10-14 11:00:06+00:00
New Google Fit update adds support for Health Connect synchronization.
After updating to version 2.89.3.arm64-v8a.release you will see a new prompt asking you to Sync with Health Connect.
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2022-10-13 18:00:06+00:00
Here's what 'Cough & Snore detection' feature will look like within Digital Wellbeing on the Pixel 7
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2022-10-13 11:00:07+00:00
Additional changes in Google Clock version 7.3.
• Updated Timers design
• Clock screensaver how have a preview in system settings
• Slightly updated Haptics effect when turning the Alarm on/off.
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2022-10-12 14:00:04+00:00
The Google Clock app has been updated to version 7.3. What's new?
• There are more flexible alarm settings. You can now set the alarm for a specific date, or, if you have an alarm on certain days of the week, turn it off on a specific dates.
• Updated the window for selecting an alarm time in 24-hour format. It now updated to Google Material Design 3.
• Taping effect in the bottom navigation bar has been updated. It now uses a "pill" shape instead of a large circle.
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2022-10-12 11:00:09+00:00
Curated Culture wallpaper set updated with 3 new wallpapers by Burnt Toast dedicated to the World Mental Health Day.
• Rest
“A character in hiding taking some much needed time to re-energize and recentre.”
• Listen
“Listening is a key part of communication. Find time to call on your friends and listen in on what they have going on.”
• Self-Love
“If you love your reflection it simply has to love you back. Self-love can do wonders for your mental health.”
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2022-10-16 18:00:10+00:00
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 2 survey is now open.
Traditionally, after some time, Google has opened feedback collection on the first beta version of the upcoming December release of Android 13 QPR1.
This survey is relevant to Pixel 4a and newer users who have installed the beta with build number T1B2.220916.004.
Link to Google Form:
🔗 Android 13 QPR1 Beta software survey
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2022-10-16 11:00:09+00:00
The new Android Photo Picker will work in apps that do not support it.
Among other features of Android 13, Google has added a new system Photo Picker tool, which was backported to all Android 11 & 12 devices via Google Play System Update for May 2022. Although it only requires a few lines of code to implement this feature, it can take a long time for apps to adapt it.
That's why Google decided to bring the benefits of Android Photo Picker to existing apps using ACTIONGETCONTENT. If app launch the ACTIONGETCONTENT intent with an image and/or video mime type filter, the photo picker will be shown instead of the document picker. This does not require any changes on the application side.
This change will appear in the coming months.
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2022-10-15 18:00:09+00:00
Android 13’s audio output switcher will soon show cast devices!
Currently, the only playback devices that could be listed in the output switcher included the current device and any paired Bluetooth devices. But with the Google Cast SDK update and the new Android 13 'Stream Expansion' feature, you will be able to expand the audio to multiple cast devices.
Originally, the feature was discovered back in Android 11, but it never made it to release. And now, it looks like Google will bring it to life with the Android 13 remote playback system API.
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2022-10-15 11:00:09+00:00
Google Camera 8.7 is out. What's new?
• The quick settings button at the top now has corresponding icons for each capture mode. For video, it also shows the current quality and indicates whether or not the "Speech Enhancement" is enabled.
• Motion mode shutter icon has been changed again (Pixel 6 and up).
• The Locked folder selection button is now invoked by holding down the gallery button.
• Returned the "Modes" tab opening animation that was missing in the last version.
• Returned the "Frequent Faces" feature (was disabled some time ago).
Changes for Pixel 7 and 7 Pro:
• Updated the zoom slider interface.
• Updated Night sight now allows you to choose the shooting interval from 3 to 6 seconds (also in automatic Night sight in Camera mode).
• A new "Cinematic" mode.
• 10-bit-HDR switch was added to the quick settings in video mode.
• Added "Auto Macro" switch in the settings for the Pixel 7 Pro.
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2022-10-20 18:00:09+00:00
Android 12 update rolling out to 4K Chromecast with Google TV.
The Chromecast with Google TV 4K, released in 2020, now gets the Android 12 update (build number STTE.220621.019.A2.9082754.) with July 2022 security patch level. Full release notes:
• Upgrades Android TV OS from 10 to 12
• Additional user settings lets you control HDR format and surround sound
• New! Match content frame rate allows you to switch between refresh rates
• Increased Security and Privacy
• New camera and mic privacy toggles let you disable or enable camera/mic access for all apps
• Android security patch level has been updated to July 2022
• Other bug fixes and performance improvements
To download the Android 12 update on your Chromecast with Google TV (4K), click your profile avatar in the top-right corner -> Settings -> System -> About -> System update.
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2022-10-20 11:00:09+00:00
YouTube app on iOS has added new homescreen widgets.
The 4×2 "Quick Actions" widget is "the fastest way to search and browse YouTube." There's a "Search YouTube " bar at the top, which immediately launches the UI with an open keyboard, and a microphone icon brings up voice search. Then there are "Home," "Shorts" and "Subscriptions" buttons to immediately open the appropriate sections.
There's also a 2×2 "Search" widget, which also has a black or white background (depending on the system theme).
It's all good, of course, but when will it appear on Android? 🧐
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2022-10-21 11:00:08+00:00
Pixel Buds A-Series are getting a new update.
The new firmware version 3.514 brings "general bug fixes and improvements." Google has not provided any further details on what exactly has changed.
To check for the update, go to the Pixel Buds app/preferences > More settings > Firmware update.
Also, Google is offering to buy Pixel Buds A-Series in the new Charcoal color, which it quietly unveiled on October 7.
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2022-10-23 18:00:08+00:00
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 is Out!
Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are now Included!
Security patch level: October 2022
Build: T1B3.221003.003
Resolved Issues:
• Fixed an issue for some devices where the screen unlock UI was displayed over notifications and other lock-screen content. (Issue #254163754)
• Fixed an issue that prevented the "Flip camera for selfie" gesture from working on some devices.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the screen to go blank while attempting to unlock a device.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a device from being unlocked using either Face Unlock or Fingerprint Unlock when the device had been idle for multiple hours.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused fullscreen video playback to flicker after enabling always-on-display features and locking the screen.
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2022-10-23 11:00:08+00:00
Google announced Android 13 (Go-edition).
The new version of the simplified OS will get:
• Google Play System updates which will keep the phone up to date for a long time.
• A Google Discover feature, letting you swipe right from your home screen to see a curated list of articles and other content.
• Support for Material You so you can customize your entire phone’s color scheme to coordinate with your wallpaper with 4 palettes to choose from.
• Key Android 13 features such as Notification Permissions, App Language Preferences "and more".
Google notes that it has now reached more than 250 million monthly active Android Go devices.
New release expected in 2023 along with new Android-Go devices.
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2022-10-22 18:00:08+00:00
Google Photos rolls out an updated Library page.
It looks like Google has abandoned the previous redesign announced in the spring after all. Instead, it left a separate carousel for photos on the device, but still moved the Locked Folder, Utilities, Archive (soon will be renamed to 'Hidden') and Trash buttons to the bottom of the page as a list.
A more flexible album sorting tool has been added which also now allows you to choose to display All, Your or Shared albums and select a grid or list view.
The button for creating a new album is now in the shape of a pill and is located at the level of the sort button (previously it was presented as an album tile).
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2022-10-22 11:00:08+00:00
Google reallocates its resources amid Apple's growing market share in the U.S.
1) Amid Apple hitting an all-time high in U.S. market share, Google is "doubling down" on its investment in Pixel hardware to halt Samsung's "further decline.
Apparently, Google is doing this by moving product development and software engineering staff working on features for non-Google hardware to work on Google-branded devices.
2) Google sees Apple as a bigger problem than in the past, thanks to fears that regulators could shut down the multibillion-dollar agreement between Google and Apple to put Google Search on iPhones. If iPhones stop showing Google ads, Apple's rise and Samsung's fall is one of the few things that could be a serious problem for Google's revenue.
3) Some product managers working on Google TV software for TVs will be moved to Wear OS and Pixel Tablet directions.
4) Google is going to "invest less in developing its Google Assistant voice-assisted search for cars and for devices not made by Google, including TVs, headphones, smart-home speakers, smart glasses and smartwatches that use Google’s Wear OS software." It looks like partners will get fewer features and Pixel devices more and more exclusives.
5) Google is not abandoning its partners, it has "Google has singled out Samsung and Chinese brands OnePlus and Xiaomi as premium Android phone partners for which it should develop the best Google services. But that leaves a long list of other manufacturers that may not get the same attention from Google groups like the Assistant team."
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2022-10-21 18:00:08+00:00
The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will get a free VPN by Google One in December.
At a Made by Google event, the company announced that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro would be the first phones with a free VPN by Google One. As it turns out, it doesn't come out of the box and we'll have to wait until December for its availability.
It's also clarified that the availability of the free VPN "does not affect the cost or benefits of Google One Premium plans."
Free VPN by Google One will not be available in India and Singapore.
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2022-10-24 11:16:33+00:00
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3: There is a new "Turn on automatically" toggle under Battery share settings page.
Previously, reverse wireless charging was automatically enabled for a short period of time when the phone was connected to the charger. Now you can turn this feature off.
Also, they removed the strange line that was under the graphics.
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2022-10-25 11:00:09+00:00
Clear Calling feature is now available by default for the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro with Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.
Discovered earlier in Beta 1 and officially announced by Google at the event, the feature is now available by default on the fresh Pixel 7 and 7 Pro flagships with the latest beta on Android 13 QPR1. Eventually, other Google Tensor-based devices should also get it.
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2022-10-24 18:00:10+00:00
Google has announced new icons for the Contacts, Messages, and Phone apps.
The new icons have the same look and feel as many other Google products and are designed to "emphasize their common purpose of helping you communicate."
Each is designed to adapt to Material You themes, so they will always fit your individual style.
The Google Contacts app has already received an update with a new icon. APK in the comments👇🏻
Upd: Google Messages also received an update with a new icon.
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2022-10-26 18:00:09+00:00
YouTube officially updates its interface: a black theme, 'Ambient Mode' and other video player updates.
The YouTube team has officially announced new features and design updates to the player that it has been testing over the past few months, among them:
• Ambient Mode (Desktop, Android, iOS)
• Dark theme is now Black (Desktop, Android, iOS, Smart TVs.)
• New Playlist design (Android, iOS)
• Redesigned buttons below videos (Desktop, Android, iOS)
• Pinch to zoom gesture to easily zoom in and out of a video while on your iOS or Android phone. (Android, iOS)
• Precise seeking: drag or swipe up while seeking to display a row of thumbnails in the video player. (Android, iOS)
All of these changes will start rolling out starting today.
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2022-10-26 11:00:08+00:00
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 has a new pre-installed "Wallpaper Effects" app.
Apparently, it will generate cinematic 3D wallpaper effects, hints of which were discovered back in Android 13 Developer Preview 2 by Mishaal Rahman on Esper Blog.
Package name: com.google.android.wallpaper.effects
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2022-10-25 18:00:13+00:00
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 adds support for "built-in" VPNs in preparation for the launch of Google One's free VPN service on the Pixel 7.
The firmware for these devices comes with a preinstalled com.google.android.apps.privacy.wildlife package called AdaptiveVPNPrebuilt, which is essentially a stub.
The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will receive the promised free VPN by Google One in December.
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2022-10-31 18:00:08+00:00
Google Phone app has received the promised updated icon.
You can get the change by upgrading to beta version 92.0.484272277-publicbeta. So the new icon joins the already updated Google Contacts and Messages (in beta version).
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2022-10-31 11:00:08+00:00
YouTube app on Android now has new Material You widgets.
There are two in total: the 3x3 'Quick Actions', which has a search bar and Home, Shorts, Subscriptions, and Library buttons. If you have a 5x5 or 3x3 grid, at 3x3 size it can only display 3 buttons, like in the preview.
The second widget, Quick Search, basically looks like the first widget without the bottom row of buttons and just serves as a quick access to text and voice search.
These widgets are available by default in the app version 17.43.35.
Earlier similar widgets appeared on iOS, only the search widget was a 2x2 square.
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2022-10-30 18:00:05+00:00
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 survey is now open.
Google has opened feedback collection on the third beta version of the upcoming December release of Android 13 QPR1.
This survey is relevant to Pixel 4a and newer users who have installed the beta with build number T1B3.221003.003.
At the same time in the list of "Which device are you using?" for some reason there is no Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, although they were included in the beta test with the release of the third beta-version.
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2022-10-30 11:00:05+00:00
The "Your screen time" widget now has an 'update' button.
There is now an update button in the upper right corner, which, when clicked, will provide you with more up-to-date device usage data for the day.
As a reminder, this widget belongs to the Digital Wellbeing app.