📁A lot of people don't know that Android has its own version of AirDrop called Quick Share ...
Google wants to fix that by adding a new page for Quick Share in the Android setup wizard.
Here's how and why that matters.
Google wants to fix that by adding a new page for Quick Share in the Android setup wizard.
Here's how and why that matters.
Android Authority
Google is bringing Quick Share to the Android 15 setup wizard — Here's why that matters
Google is requiring OEMs to add a page for Quick Share into the setup wizard, hopefully boosting awareness of the file sharing tool.
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Google is testing a new placement for the Magic Compose button in Google Messages.
In this test, the button is above the message box instead of within it or to the side of it.
This placement makes a lot more sense and will hopefully reduce accidental presses!
Thanks to Joe Lenington for the tip!
In this test, the button is above the message box instead of within it or to the side of it.
This placement makes a lot more sense and will hopefully reduce accidental presses!
Thanks to Joe Lenington for the tip!
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Looks like Google is tweaking the icons in the YouTube Shorts player on Android.
The current icons (left) are fully filled in while only the outlines are filled in on the new icons (right).
Thanks to David Df for the tip!
The current icons (left) are fully filled in while only the outlines are filled in on the new icons (right).
Thanks to David Df for the tip!
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If you rely on the Termux app on Android for anything and daily drive a OnePlus, OPPO, or Realme device, heads up: the OxygenOS 15/ColorOS 15 update seems to be killing off Termux processes, but only if you install the app from outside the Play Store.
It seems this issue doesn't happen if you install Termux from the Play Store, as the Play Store version uses a hack that seemingly doesn't get detected and thus its processes don't get killed off.
More details can be found in this Reddit thread.
In addition, there seems to be an ongoing issue with running Linux packages via PRoot, with users seeing a message that says a "malicious app" attempted to damage their phone.
It seems this issue doesn't happen if you install Termux from the Play Store, as the Play Store version uses a hack that seemingly doesn't get detected and thus its processes don't get killed off.
More details can be found in this Reddit thread.
In addition, there seems to be an ongoing issue with running Linux packages via PRoot, with users seeing a message that says a "malicious app" attempted to damage their phone.
Reddit
From the termux community on Reddit: [ANNOUNCEMENT] Termux Broken On Android 15 For OnePlus Devices
Explore this post and more from the termux community
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The OxygenOS 15 beta hints that the OnePlus 12 supports Android's Powered Off Finding feature, which lets devices be located via Find My Device even if they're powered off!
OnePlus confirmed to me that it doesn't, though, but will the OnePlus 13?
OnePlus confirmed to me that it doesn't, though, but will the OnePlus 13?
Android Authority
You might be able to locate the OnePlus 13 even when it's powered off
The OxygenOS 15 beta suggests that OnePlus is working on Powered Off Finding support for one of its phones, likely the OnePlus 13.
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🔘Android may soon make it easier to bring back the floating accessibility menu
The new "Drag to Hide" feature will show a notification that, when tapped, brings back the floating button that opens accessibility menu.
More details + screenshots can be found in this article.
The new "Drag to Hide" feature will show a notification that, when tapped, brings back the floating button that opens accessibility menu.
More details + screenshots can be found in this article.
Android Authority
Android may soon make it easier to bring back the floating accessibility menu
Android may soon show a notification when you dismiss the floating accessibility menu button that makes it easier to restore the button.
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OnePlus says that OxygenOS 15 on its next flagship - ie. the OnePlus 13 - is nearly 20% smaller than OxygenOS 14 on the OnePlus 12.
How did they achieve that? One big contributor is a reduction in the size of the super partition. Here's what that means.
How did they achieve that? One big contributor is a reduction in the size of the super partition. Here's what that means.
Android Authority
The OnePlus 13 will leave more space free for your apps — Here's how
Oxygen OS 15 on the OnePlus 13 is nearly 20% smaller than Oxygen OS 14 on the OnePlus 12. Here's how OnePlus accomplished this.
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📱You've probably heard that LTPO OLED phones support variable refresh rate ...
but did you know that Android hasn't supported true VRR until now?
That's right - Google says Android 15 finally enables variable refresh rate support!
More details can be found in this article.
but did you know that Android hasn't supported true VRR until now?
That's right - Google says Android 15 finally enables variable refresh rate support!
More details can be found in this article.
Android Authority
Android 15 finally implements true variable refresh rate support, but there's a catch
Android 15 adds an adaptive refresh rate (ARR) feature that enables the display refresh rate to adapt to the frame rate of content.
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📸 Google wants to bring RAW photo support to more third-party camera apps
The next version of the Jetpack CameraX library will make it possible for apps using the library for camera functionality to capture RAW photos.
More details can be found in this article.
The next version of the Jetpack CameraX library will make it possible for apps using the library for camera functionality to capture RAW photos.
More details can be found in this article.
Android Authority
Google wants to bring RAW photo support to more third-party camera apps
Right now, some camera apps on Android aren't able to capture RAW photos, but that's set to change with a new version of the CameraX library.
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🛜 Android will soon make it easier to connect to some public Wi-Fi networks
Google is preparing to have Android open Captive Portal pages in an Android Custom Tab instead of an Android WebView
Here's how that changes things.
Google is preparing to have Android open Captive Portal pages in an Android Custom Tab instead of an Android WebView
Here's how that changes things.
Android Authority
Android will soon make it easier to connect to some public Wi-Fi networks
Android may soon open Captive Portals in an Android Custom Tab instead of a WebView, making it easier to access some public Wi-Fi networks.
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🛜Android 15 adds support for Wi-Fi Ranging to improve indoor navigation
Apps can now use 802.11az for enhanced location accuracy and awareness on devices running Android 15 with compatible hardware like the Qualcomm FastConnect 7900.
More details can be found in this article.
Apps can now use 802.11az for enhanced location accuracy and awareness on devices running Android 15 with compatible hardware like the Qualcomm FastConnect 7900.
More details can be found in this article.
Android Authority
Android 15 adds support for Wi-Fi Ranging to improve indoor navigation
Android 15 adds support for the IEEE 802.11az protocol, i.e. Wi-Fi Ranging, which should improve indoor location tracking.
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📱Android 15's virtual machine mandate is aimed at improving security
Many Android devices (notably Samsung ones) don't support the Android Virtualization Framework, but Android 15's vendor requirements could change that.
Here's why that matters.
Many Android devices (notably Samsung ones) don't support the Android Virtualization Framework, but Android 15's vendor requirements could change that.
Here's why that matters.
Android Authority
Android 15's virtual machine mandate is aimed at improving security
Google is requiring new chipsets that launch with Android 15 support to implement support for the Android Virtualization Framework.
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Google's Quick Share app can finally be installed on Windows PCs powered by ARM64 processors, like the Snapdragon X Elite/Plus!
9to5Google reported on this change earlier today, and I can confirm that the Quick Share installer now works on my Yoga Slim 7X!
However, the Quick Share app itself is not ARM64-native and instead runs via emulation. In my experience, that hasn't been a problem, though.
9to5Google reported on this change earlier today, and I can confirm that the Quick Share installer now works on my Yoga Slim 7X!
However, the Quick Share app itself is not ARM64-native and instead runs via emulation. In my experience, that hasn't been a problem, though.
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🤘Android 16 won't require two fingers to pull down the new Quick Settings, after all
When I first discovered Android 16's new Quick Settings panel, the only way to access it was by using a two-finger pull down gesture.
Thankfully, that's gone. A video demo can be found in this article.
When I first discovered Android 16's new Quick Settings panel, the only way to access it was by using a two-finger pull down gesture.
Thankfully, that's gone. A video demo can be found in this article.
Android Authority
Android 16 won't require two fingers to pull down the new Quick Settings, after all
Accessing the new Quick Settings panel in Android 16 won’t require swiping down with two fingers, after all.
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🎙Android 16 could add a system-wide audio input switcher
Google is preparing to add a new section to the media switcher dialog that lets you change which audio device you want to use as the microphone for all apps.
Details + screenshots can be found in my article.
Google is preparing to add a new section to the media switcher dialog that lets you change which audio device you want to use as the microphone for all apps.
Details + screenshots can be found in my article.
Android Authority
Android 16 could add a system-wide audio input switcher
Android 16 may add an audio input switcher feature that lets you choose which audio device to use as the microphone for all apps.
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📲Google is making a new gesture to make up for killing a popular Android shortcut
When Circle to Search rolled out, it took away the ability to launch Assistant by long-pressing the home button. This new corner swipe gesture fixes that.
Video demo can be found in my article.
When Circle to Search rolled out, it took away the ability to launch Assistant by long-pressing the home button. This new corner swipe gesture fixes that.
Video demo can be found in my article.
Android Authority
Google is developing a new gesture to make up for killing a popular Android shortcut
Google is working on a new corner swipe gesture that lets you invoke the default assistant when using three-button navigation.
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