❌ The Pixel Launcher widget list may soon hide most widgets behind a menu
You’ll soon see a filtered set of widgets by default in the Pixel Launcher’s widget list
This is something Nothing recently implemented in Nothing OS 3.0.
Details on this upcoming change can be found in this article.
You’ll soon see a filtered set of widgets by default in the Pixel Launcher’s widget list
This is something Nothing recently implemented in Nothing OS 3.0.
Details on this upcoming change can be found in this article.
Android Authority
The Pixel Launcher widget list may soon hide most widgets behind a menu (APK teardown)
The Pixel Launcher's widget list may soon show a filtered set of widgets by default instead of every widget. Here's how we know.
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💻 Android may soon let you customize your touchpad's three-tap gesture
A new menu will let you set a three-finger tap to do a middle click, launch Gemini, go home, or view recent apps.
More details + a screenshot of this menu can be found in this article on Android Authority.
A new menu will let you set a three-finger tap to do a middle click, launch Gemini, go home, or view recent apps.
More details + a screenshot of this menu can be found in this article on Android Authority.
Android Authority
Android may soon let you customize your touchpad's three-tap gesture (APK teardown)
Android will soon add a new menu for customizing the three-finger tap gesture on a touchpad. Here's what you'll be able to do.
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Big Google TV news at #CES2025 just dropped:
Gemini will augment the voice assistant and future TVs will get far-field mics and proximity sensors for hands-free interactions as well as access to a new widgets hub.
More details + videos can be found in this article on Android Police.
Gemini will augment the voice assistant and future TVs will get far-field mics and proximity sensors for hands-free interactions as well as access to a new widgets hub.
More details + videos can be found in this article on Android Police.
Android Police
The next generation of Google TVs will let you talk to Gemini without a remote
Gemini is coming to Google TV, allowing you to have more complex, intuitive, and conversational interactions with the big screen
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Qi2 charging support is coming to Samsung Galaxy Android devices this year!
Samsung was quoted in the WPC's press release saying the following:
"The exceptional Qi2 growth story will continue in 2025. You can expect to see Android devices supporting Qi2 from Samsung Galaxy devices in 2025."
Google is also committed to bringing Qi2 to more Android devices, stating that:
"Google is helping to achieve this goal by playing a leading role in the development of the upcoming Qi v2.2 standard, which includes Google's contribution of its own high-power wireless charging technology to WPC."
Lastly, the introduction of a new Qi2 extension will enable moving coils to be deployed. This will be helpful for automobiles as it'll allow them to consistently align their wireless chargers with the coil placements of Qi2 devices.
Samsung was quoted in the WPC's press release saying the following:
"The exceptional Qi2 growth story will continue in 2025. You can expect to see Android devices supporting Qi2 from Samsung Galaxy devices in 2025."
Google is also committed to bringing Qi2 to more Android devices, stating that:
"Google is helping to achieve this goal by playing a leading role in the development of the upcoming Qi v2.2 standard, which includes Google's contribution of its own high-power wireless charging technology to WPC."
Lastly, the introduction of a new Qi2 extension will enable moving coils to be deployed. This will be helpful for automobiles as it'll allow them to consistently align their wireless chargers with the coil placements of Qi2 devices.
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💳 Android may soon add a new shortcut to launch Google Wallet
A quick double tap of the power button could soon let you launch the default wallet app
The existing camera shortcut will likely remain as an option.
More details can be found in the article on Android Authority.
A quick double tap of the power button could soon let you launch the default wallet app
The existing camera shortcut will likely remain as an option.
More details can be found in the article on Android Authority.
Android Authority
Android may soon add a new shortcut to launch Google Wallet
Android may soon add a new shortcut that lets you launch the default wallet app with a double tap of the power button.
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☀️TCL unveils its next-gen display tech for better eye comfort: NXTPAPER 4.0
NXTPAPER 4.0 promises even better eye comfort, display clarity, and color reproduction.
The NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet & the 60 XE NXTPAPER phone are the first to ship w/ 4.0.
More details here.
NXTPAPER 4.0 promises even better eye comfort, display clarity, and color reproduction.
The NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet & the 60 XE NXTPAPER phone are the first to ship w/ 4.0.
More details here.
Android Faithful
TCL unveils its next-gen display tech for better eye comfort: NXTPAPER 4.0
TCL has unveiled NXTPAPER 4.0, its next-gen display technology for better eye comfort. The display tech is debuting on a new tablet and smartphone.
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It's official: the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is launching on January 22!
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All you need to do is enter your name and email address to reserve, and check the box to enter the sweepstakes.
(Disclaimer: I get a small commission if you use my affiliate link to reserve.)
If you reserve now using my link, you'll get $50 Samsung credit, 3X Samsung reward points in your pre-order purchase, and entry into a $5,000 sweepstakes.
All you need to do is enter your name and email address to reserve, and check the box to enter the sweepstakes.
(Disclaimer: I get a small commission if you use my affiliate link to reserve.)
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Lenovo unveils new premium Android tablets aimed at gamers and students
Here's what you need to know about the new Yoga Tab Plus, the Idea Tab Pro, the Tab LTE, and the Legion Tab Gen 3.
Here's what you need to know about the new Yoga Tab Plus, the Idea Tab Pro, the Tab LTE, and the Legion Tab Gen 3.
Android Faithful
Lenovo unveils new premium Android tablets aimed at gamers and students
Lenovo has unveiled a slew of new premium Android tablets at CES 2025. One tablet is aimed at gamers while the others are aimed at creatives/students.
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The OnePlus 13 is the first non-Pixel Android phone to support Android’s Powered Off Finding feature!
This feature lets you locate your OnePlus 13 via the Find My Device network even when it’s powered off or out of battery. This is thanks to specialized hardware within the device that keeps the Bluetooth controller running for hours after the OS has shut down.
The Pixel 8 series was the first to support this feature among Android phones. Despite messages in OxygenOS 15 suggesting otherwise, neither the OnePlus 12 nor the OnePlus Open support this feature as they don’t have the requisite hardware.
P.S. check out my OnePlus 13 review!
This feature lets you locate your OnePlus 13 via the Find My Device network even when it’s powered off or out of battery. This is thanks to specialized hardware within the device that keeps the Bluetooth controller running for hours after the OS has shut down.
The Pixel 8 series was the first to support this feature among Android phones. Despite messages in OxygenOS 15 suggesting otherwise, neither the OnePlus 12 nor the OnePlus Open support this feature as they don’t have the requisite hardware.
P.S. check out my OnePlus 13 review!
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Android 16 is adding a new Advanced Protection Mode API
Apps can check if you're enrolled in APM and then apply any extra security measures they deem necessary to safeguard your data.
This seems to be the Android native version of Google's Advanced Protection Program.
I first reported on Android 16's support for Advanced Protection Mode back in October, but it wasn't clear if the API would be open to 3P apps. However, these comments from some Googlers seem to confirm that'll be the case.
Apps can check if you're enrolled in APM and then apply any extra security measures they deem necessary to safeguard your data.
This seems to be the Android native version of Google's Advanced Protection Program.
I first reported on Android 16's support for Advanced Protection Mode back in October, but it wasn't clear if the API would be open to 3P apps. However, these comments from some Googlers seem to confirm that'll be the case.
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Android is getting ready to support the new Eclipsa Audio format for 3D sounds
At CES 2025, Samsung announced that its 2025 TVs and soundbars will be able to playback YouTube videos that support the new Eclipsa Audio format.
Eclipsa Audio is based on the spatial audio format that Samsung, Google, Arm, and the Alliance for Open Media co-developed called Immersive Audio Model and Formats (IAMF). IAMF is being pushed as a royalty-free spatial audio format in contrast to Dolby Atmos.
On the Android side, the latest Media3 1.5.0 release includes the
For context, check out this article from Engadget.
At CES 2025, Samsung announced that its 2025 TVs and soundbars will be able to playback YouTube videos that support the new Eclipsa Audio format.
Eclipsa Audio is based on the spatial audio format that Samsung, Google, Arm, and the Alliance for Open Media co-developed called Immersive Audio Model and Formats (IAMF). IAMF is being pushed as a royalty-free spatial audio format in contrast to Dolby Atmos.
On the Android side, the latest Media3 1.5.0 release includes the
media3-decoder-iamf module that allows for playback of IAMF audio tracks in MP4 files. However, developers will need to build the libiamf decoder locally. The Android media framework is also getting ready to support IAMF decoders. So far an empty build rule and boilerplate code for the decoder have been added.For context, check out this article from Engadget.
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Google TV devices on Android 14, Google Nest devices, Chromecast, and some LG TVs can now locally control your Matter-enabled smart home devices
Google said at CES 2025 that it had integrated the Home Runtime into these devices, enabling them to control Matter devices without an Internet connection. Viewing or controlling these devices will now be faster, more reliable, and more private.
Google said at CES 2025 that it had integrated the Home Runtime into these devices, enabling them to control Matter devices without an Internet connection. Viewing or controlling these devices will now be faster, more reliable, and more private.
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Google TV devices on Android 14, Google Nest devices, Chromecast, and some LG TVs can now locally control your Matter-enabled smart home devices Google said at CES 2025 that it had integrated the Home Runtime into these devices, enabling them to control Matter…
While I'm on the subject of smart home control, I thought I'd mention that Android 16 is adding a new PackageManager API that lets apps determine whether an Android device has Thread network support.
FCC docs suggest the Pixel 9 series has a Thread radio, but it's currently not utilized. That could change this year, though.
FCC docs suggest the Pixel 9 series has a Thread radio, but it's currently not utilized. That could change this year, though.
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📱The OnePlus 13 gets Gemini Nano support in its first software update
The OnePlus 13 is not only the first OnePlus phone to support Gemini Nano, but it may also be the first non-Pixel to support the multimodal version of the model!
More details can be found in this article on Android Authority.
The OnePlus 13 is not only the first OnePlus phone to support Gemini Nano, but it may also be the first non-Pixel to support the multimodal version of the model!
More details can be found in this article on Android Authority.
Android Authority
The OnePlus 13 gets Gemini Nano support in its first software update
OnePlus is rolling out a new software update to the OnePlus 13 that brings Gemini Nano support. Here's what this means for your phone!
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🔊 Google may redesign the volume UI in Android 16, and here's a first look
The new design ditches the thick, pill-shaped sliders in favor of thinner, continuous sliders with handles.
You can see screenshots of the new volume UI by clicking on this link.
The new design ditches the thick, pill-shaped sliders in favor of thinner, continuous sliders with handles.
You can see screenshots of the new volume UI by clicking on this link.
Android Authority
Google may redesign the volume UI in Android 16, and here's a first look
Android 16 could bring an updated volume slider and volume panel UI. Here's an early first look at the new designs!
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🔙Android 16 may bring predictive back support to three-button navigation
Currently, predictive back only works with gesture navigation, but that's set to change in Android 16.
More details + a demo video can be found in this article on Android Authority.
Currently, predictive back only works with gesture navigation, but that's set to change in Android 16.
More details + a demo video can be found in this article on Android Authority.
Android Authority
Android 16 may bring predictive back support to three-button navigation
Three-button navigation is getting upgraded in Android 16 with predictive back support. Here's what that means for you.
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🚗 Android Automotive will be getting lots of new apps, starting next month
Google is finally launching the car ready mobile apps program that it announced back in May.
More details on this program can be found in this article.
Google is finally launching the car ready mobile apps program that it announced back in May.
More details on this program can be found in this article.
Android Authority
Android Automotive will be getting lots of new apps, starting next month
Cars running Android Automotive will soon have access to many more apps on the Google Play Store. Here's how.
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