The Android 15 QPR1 Beta is right around the corner!
With the release of Android 15 Beta 4.2 today, Google says the beta program for the first Android 15 Quarterly Platform Release (QPR1) will kick off soon.
If you unenroll from the Android Beta Program now before QPR1 Beta 1 rolls out, you'll automatically get the stable public Android 15 release. If you don't unenroll, you'll get QPR1 Beta 1 instead.
If you want to exit the Beta program without wiping your device, opt out of the program and ignore the downgrade OTA upgrade that gets pushed to you. Wait for the stable public OTA then take that.
With the release of Android 15 Beta 4.2 today, Google says the beta program for the first Android 15 Quarterly Platform Release (QPR1) will kick off soon.
If you unenroll from the Android Beta Program now before QPR1 Beta 1 rolls out, you'll automatically get the stable public Android 15 release. If you don't unenroll, you'll get QPR1 Beta 1 instead.
If you want to exit the Beta program without wiping your device, opt out of the program and ignore the downgrade OTA upgrade that gets pushed to you. Wait for the stable public OTA then take that.
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Mishaal's Android News Feed
Gemini Live is ... live! That super cool, more conversational version of Gemini that Google teased us with at I/O is now here, along with new extensions and updates to the Android app. I've got some videos of these Gemini updates in this article over on Android…
Gemini Live is starting to roll out!
I just got it on my Galaxy Z Fold 6, without any spoofing/sideloading/etc.
You need to be a Gemini Advanced user to access it, though.
I just got it on my Galaxy Z Fold 6, without any spoofing/sideloading/etc.
You need to be a Gemini Advanced user to access it, though.
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Phone Link now lets you easily share files between your Android phone and PC through the share menu!
How to use it:
On Windows, right-click a file, click Share, then select "Phone Link" under "Share using." This will send the file to whatever Android device your PC is currently connected to via Phone Link.
On Android, select a file, tap the share button, then select "Link to Windows [Send to PC]." This will open a menu letting you choose which PC you've connected via Phone Link to send to.
Storage location:
On Android:
On PC:
I've been using this for a few weeks but didn't even know it was actually new until Windows Central reported on it. In fairness, I only recently started using Link to Windows more earnestly after getting the Galaxy Z Flip 6/Z Fold 6.
How to use it:
On Windows, right-click a file, click Share, then select "Phone Link" under "Share using." This will send the file to whatever Android device your PC is currently connected to via Phone Link.
On Android, select a file, tap the share button, then select "Link to Windows [Send to PC]." This will open a menu letting you choose which PC you've connected via Phone Link to send to.
Storage location:
On Android:
/Download/Send from my PCOn PC:
/Downloads/Phone LinkI've been using this for a few weeks but didn't even know it was actually new until Windows Central reported on it. In fairness, I only recently started using Link to Windows more earnestly after getting the Galaxy Z Flip 6/Z Fold 6.
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That new Pixel Screenshots app on the Google Pixel 9?
It'll import and analyze any existing screenshots you transfer from your old phone. But if you were hoping to turn it into a Recall clone, nice try! The app is throttled to save battery life.
Don't worry: Pixel Screenshots will analyze your existing screenshot collection, too | Pixel Screenshots can't be turned into a Microsoft Recall clone even if you try
It'll import and analyze any existing screenshots you transfer from your old phone. But if you were hoping to turn it into a Recall clone, nice try! The app is throttled to save battery life.
Don't worry: Pixel Screenshots will analyze your existing screenshot collection, too | Pixel Screenshots can't be turned into a Microsoft Recall clone even if you try
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Mishaal's Android News Feed
Pixel Watch 3 pre-order links! Pixel Watch 3 (41mm/WiFi): howl.link/wa4ie7rg6kbmf Pixel Watch 3 (45mm/WiFi): howl.link/0yojh8kg07dd5 Pixel Watch 3 (41mm/LTE): howl.link/zo1ns04gfwzvp Pixel Watch 3 (45mm/LTE): howl.link/p9zv4tlxcw1nm —- Pixel Buds Pro…
Google has doubled the wireless charging speed of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 case.
I wonder how quickly Battery Share on the Pixel 9 will recharge the Buds Pro 2 case?
I wonder how quickly Battery Share on the Pixel 9 will recharge the Buds Pro 2 case?
Android Authority
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 can wirelessly charge much faster than the original
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 case can wirelessly charge at double the speed of the original Pixel Buds Pro case.
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Do you have a Chromecast with Google TV?
If so, some good news: I was told that the Android 14 OS update will eventually roll out for the Chromecast. I don't know when, but we at least know what features it'll bring.
If so, some good news: I was told that the Android 14 OS update will eventually roll out for the Chromecast. I don't know when, but we at least know what features it'll bring.
Android Authority
Google is preparing a major update for the Chromecast with Google TV
A Google product manager told us that the company plans to eventually bring Android 14 to the Chromecast with Google TV.
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Android's theft detection lock feature is finally starting to roll out!
The feature automatically locks your phone when it detects your phone has been snatched from your hand. It uses data from your phone's accelerometer and gyroscope and checks if common motions associated with theft are detected.
Theft detection lock is rolling out now for a limited number of users who signed up for the beta program in Brazil. It'll eventually roll out through Google Play Services on all Android 10+ devices.
Thanks to Rodrigo on Telegram for the tip and screenshots!
The feature automatically locks your phone when it detects your phone has been snatched from your hand. It uses data from your phone's accelerometer and gyroscope and checks if common motions associated with theft are detected.
Theft detection lock is rolling out now for a limited number of users who signed up for the beta program in Brazil. It'll eventually roll out through Google Play Services on all Android 10+ devices.
Thanks to Rodrigo on Telegram for the tip and screenshots!
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The Google TV Streamer is the first Android TV device to support Thread connectivity, but at launch, you won't be able to locally control your Thread smart home devices.
A Google TV product manager told me that's coming in the future, though.
More details in my latest article for Android Police.
A Google TV product manager told me that's coming in the future, though.
More details in my latest article for Android Police.
Android Police
The Google TV Streamer won't locally control your smart home devices at launch, but that's coming soon
Google Home will be updated to support local control of smart home devices via Thread.
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The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is better than the original Pixel Fold in almost every aspect, including security:
Its face unlock is more secure than on the original.
More details on what this means can be found over on this Android Police article.
Its face unlock is more secure than on the original.
More details on what this means can be found over on this Android Police article.
Android Police
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a more secure face unlock than the original Pixel Fold
Face unlock on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold can verify it’s you in apps, unlike on the original Pixel Fold
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Google is winding down its Play Security Reward Program, which paid developers who found and disclosed vulnerabilities in popular Android apps.
More details on this program and why it's being shut down can be found in this article on Android Authority.
More details on this program and why it's being shut down can be found in this article on Android Authority.
Android Authority
Google Play will no longer pay to discover vulnerabilities in popular Android apps
The Google Play Security Reward Program is being discontinued. It encouraged researchers to find vulnerabilities in popular Android apps.
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Google Chrome is readying support for Android 15's new screen sharing restrictions!
With this change, Chrome will automatically redact the entire content area from screen recordings/screen shares if sensitive form fields (like credit card or password entry) are detected.
H/T Leopeva64 for finding the Chrome flag.
With this change, Chrome will automatically redact the entire content area from screen recordings/screen shares if sensitive form fields (like credit card or password entry) are detected.
H/T Leopeva64 for finding the Chrome flag.
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The Google Pixel 9 finally lets you choose when to transfer data from your old phone.
You're no longer limited to transferring data during initial setup, you can do it later if you want.
I took some images of this new feature at last week's event. You can see them in this article.
You're no longer limited to transferring data during initial setup, you can do it later if you want.
I took some images of this new feature at last week's event. You can see them in this article.
Android Authority
The Google Pixel 9 finally lets you choose when to transfer data from your old phone
The Google Pixel 9 has an option to copy data from your old phone at any time. Previous Pixels could only transfer data during initial setup.
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The Samsung Galaxy Ring is Qi2 certified! However, it doesn't support magnetic charging. If you thought that Qi2 = magnetic charging, then I'm sorry to disappoint.
Android Authority
The Samsung Galaxy Ring supports Qi2 charging, but there’s a catch
The Samsung Galaxy Ring supports Qi2 charging according to a certification filing, but it doesn't have any magnets.
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Find My Device can locate your Google Pixel 9 even when it's powered off! The Pixel 9 can broadcast Bluetooth beacons even when the phone is shut down or out of battery.
Details on how this works can be found in this article on Android Police.
Details on how this works can be found in this article on Android Police.
Android Police
Find My Device can locate your Google Pixel 9 even when it's powered off
Misplace your Google Pixel 9 and can’t find it? Find My Device may be able to locate it even when it’s powered off
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