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💻 Source: Google is turning Chrome OS into Android to compete with the iPad Android is becoming Google's operating system of choice when it comes to PCs, and in a few years, I've heard we'll even see Chromebooks ship with Android. More details can be found…
A few months ago, I heard that Google was working on an Android laptop, but I didn't know if it would have Pixel branding or be released as a product.
Today, Android Headlines revealed that Google is working on a Pixel Laptop, & I believe it'll run Android instead of Chrome OS.
Today, Android Headlines revealed that Google is working on a Pixel Laptop, & I believe it'll run Android instead of Chrome OS.
Android Headlines
Exclusive: Google Pixel Laptop in Development!
Google is finally working on a new high-end laptop that will be under the Pixel branding. According to an internal email, the codename for this laptop is
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Wow: the DoJ's antitrust enforcers are "set to propose that Google uncouple its Android smartphone operating system from its other products, including search and its Google Play mobile app store," according to Bloomberg.
The DoJ has reportedly also "pulled back from a more severe option that would have forced Google to sell off Android," but forcing the company to stop bundling GMS would still be huge.
Details are sparse on what exactly this would mean. Notably, device makers can technically already ship Android without GMS (it's just AOSP in that case). However, if they want the Play Store and Play Services (which they do because that's where all the apps/useful APIs are), then they currently have to bundle Chrome, Google Search, and other Google apps as well.
The EU already put an end to the forced bundling of Google Search and Chrome, which is why there's a separate GMS license for EEA launches. But that hasn't happened in the U.S. yet, which is possibly what the DoJ wants to see happen.
The DoJ has reportedly also "pulled back from a more severe option that would have forced Google to sell off Android," but forcing the company to stop bundling GMS would still be huge.
Details are sparse on what exactly this would mean. Notably, device makers can technically already ship Android without GMS (it's just AOSP in that case). However, if they want the Play Store and Play Services (which they do because that's where all the apps/useful APIs are), then they currently have to bundle Chrome, Google Search, and other Google apps as well.
The EU already put an end to the forced bundling of Google Search and Chrome, which is why there's a separate GMS license for EEA launches. But that hasn't happened in the U.S. yet, which is possibly what the DoJ wants to see happen.
Bloomberg.com
Google’s Chrome Worth Up to $20 Billion If Judge Orders Sale
Alphabet Inc.’s Chrome browser could go for as much as $20 billion if a judge agrees to a Justice Department proposal to sell the business, in what would be a historic crackdown on one of the world’s biggest tech companies.
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🔎 This app brings the Pixel Screenshots experience to any Android device
A new app called PixelShot collects and analyzes your screenshots so you can search through them later, and you don't need a Pixel 9 to use it.
More details on this app can be found in this article.
By the way, for those of you who enable notifications on any new posts I make, I'm sorry for what I'm about to do to your notifications 👀
A new app called PixelShot collects and analyzes your screenshots so you can search through them later, and you don't need a Pixel 9 to use it.
More details on this app can be found in this article.
By the way, for those of you who enable notifications on any new posts I make, I'm sorry for what I'm about to do to your notifications 👀
Android Authority
This app brings the Pixel Screenshots experience to any Android device
PixelShot is a new app that copies Google’s Pixel Screenshots app. It collects and analyzes your screenshots so you can search them later.
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😲 Surprise! The first Android 16 developer preview is live!
Android 16 DP1 is here with new developer features like an embedded photo picker, support for medical records in FHIR format, and more.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Android 16 DP1 is here with new developer features like an embedded photo picker, support for medical records in FHIR format, and more.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Android Police
The first Android 16 developer preview just landed: Here’s what you need to know
Android 16 Developer Preview 1 goes live with new media, health, and privacy features for developers
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📲Android 16 may be coming to the Pixel 6!
A Google spokesperson said Android 16 DP1 is available for the Pixel 6 (+ Pro), which are no longer guaranteed to get Android OS updates! This is a good hint they’ll receive Android 16 anyways.
Here’s why.
A Google spokesperson said Android 16 DP1 is available for the Pixel 6 (+ Pro), which are no longer guaranteed to get Android OS updates! This is a good hint they’ll receive Android 16 anyways.
Here’s why.
Android Police
The Pixel 6 might get Android 16 after all
Google has released an Android 16 DP1 build for the Pixel 6 series, suggesting it isn’t out of Android version updates yet
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🏥 Health Connect is adding support for medical records!
Android’s health platform will let apps R/W your medical records in FHIR format, beginning w/ immunization records but expanding to lab results, medications, & more in the future.
Android’s health platform will let apps R/W your medical records in FHIR format, beginning w/ immunization records but expanding to lab results, medications, & more in the future.
Android Police
Health Connect is adding support for medical records in Android 16
The Health Connect app will let you save your immunizations and possibly lab results and medications in Android 16
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🔐Android 16 will make the Photo Picker feel more integrated in apps
Apps can now embed the photo picker to make it feel like a more integrated part of the app. Hopefully this further boosts adoption of the photo picker!
More details can be found here.
Apps can now embed the photo picker to make it feel like a more integrated part of the app. Hopefully this further boosts adoption of the photo picker!
More details can be found here.
Android Police
Android 16 will make the Photo Picker feel more integrated in apps
Apps can embed the Photo Picker in Android 16 to provide a more integrated experience
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🕓When will Google release Android 16?
Google already confirmed it’ll release Android 16 in Q2 of 2025. Before then, there’ll be 2 developer previews + 4 betas.
Here’s what you need to know about Android 16’s release schedule.
Google already confirmed it’ll release Android 16 in Q2 of 2025. Before then, there’ll be 2 developer previews + 4 betas.
Here’s what you need to know about Android 16’s release schedule.
Android Police
The first Android 16 developer preview just landed: Here’s what you need to know
Android 16 Developer Preview 1 goes live with new media, health, and privacy features for developers
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🤔 How do you install Android 16 DP1?
You’ll have to flash it manually as an OTA update won't be ready until Android 16 Beta 1 in January. If you’re on Android 15 QPR2 B1, installing Android 16 DP1 will require wiping data.
Here’s how to install DP1.
You’ll have to flash it manually as an OTA update won't be ready until Android 16 Beta 1 in January. If you’re on Android 15 QPR2 B1, installing Android 16 DP1 will require wiping data.
Here’s how to install DP1.
Android Police
The first Android 16 developer preview just landed: Here’s what you need to know
Android 16 Developer Preview 1 goes live with new media, health, and privacy features for developers
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🎧 Finally! Android 16 will let you share audio to multiple Bluetooth devices at once
A feature I first spotted and documented in the Android 15 preview is live in DP1: Audio Sharing.
Here's what you need to know about Audio Sharing in Android 16.
A feature I first spotted and documented in the Android 15 preview is live in DP1: Audio Sharing.
Here's what you need to know about Audio Sharing in Android 16.
Android Authority
Android 16 will let you share audio to multiple Bluetooth devices at once
The first Android 16 developer preview adds an Audio Sharing feature that lets other people listen to your phone’s media along with you.
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🔕Android 16’s notification cooldown feature will save you from notification spam
Android 16 DP1 finally brings that notification cooldown feature we first spotted in the Android 15 preview!
Here's how the new notification cooldown feature works.
Android 16 DP1 finally brings that notification cooldown feature we first spotted in the Android 15 preview!
Here's how the new notification cooldown feature works.
Android Authority
Android 16’s notification cooldown feature will save you from notification spam
Android 16 DP1 adds a feature called notification cooldown that gradually lowers the volume of successive notifications from the same app.
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Android 16 DP1:
The Wi-Fi sharing fragment has been updated with a new QR code design ("prism").
Which one do you prefer: Left (Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 and earlier) or right (Android 16 DP1)?
The Wi-Fi sharing fragment has been updated with a new QR code design ("prism").
Which one do you prefer: Left (Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 and earlier) or right (Android 16 DP1)?
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Android 16 DP1:
A new repeat keys feature has been added in Android 16 DP1. I first spotted evidence for this feature in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1, but it wasn't live in that build.
When disabled, holding down a key will no longer repeat its character. This is useful for accessibility reasons.
A new repeat keys feature has been added in Android 16 DP1. I first spotted evidence for this feature in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1, but it wasn't live in that build.
When disabled, holding down a key will no longer repeat its character. This is useful for accessibility reasons.
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Android 16 DP1:
Android's privacy dashboard now lets you see the past 7 days worth of permissions access data, as opposed to the current default 24 hours.
Fun fact: this was originally supposed to land in Android 13. Google even announced this at I/O 2022 but they never rolled it out.
Android's privacy dashboard now lets you see the past 7 days worth of permissions access data, as opposed to the current default 24 hours.
Fun fact: this was originally supposed to land in Android 13. Google even announced this at I/O 2022 but they never rolled it out.
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Android 16 DP1:
The even dimmer feature that I first told you about has taken a step closer towards launching in Android 16 DP1. Of the two flags that control it, one of them has been enabled by default now.
The even dimmer feature that I first told you about has taken a step closer towards launching in Android 16 DP1. Of the two flags that control it, one of them has been enabled by default now.
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I got the Linux Terminal app working on my Pixel phone!
I regret to inform you that, unfortunately, there's no GUI, so I couldn't run Doom 😭
Any Linux gurus have suggestions on things I should try installing/running?
I regret to inform you that, unfortunately, there's no GUI, so I couldn't run Doom 😭
Any Linux gurus have suggestions on things I should try installing/running?
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