🟢Will the Pixel 10 save Android from the Green Bubble Curse?
On this week's Authority Insights Podcast, we discuss the neat (& controversial) Pixel 10 AI features, what's new in Android 16 QPR2, & the exciting changes coming to eSIMs & RCS.
Listen👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/authority-insights-podcast-003-3590189/
On this week's Authority Insights Podcast, we discuss the neat (& controversial) Pixel 10 AI features, what's new in Android 16 QPR2, & the exciting changes coming to eSIMs & RCS.
Listen👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/authority-insights-podcast-003-3590189/
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⌨️🖱The Pixel Tablet 2 would’ve been great with Android’s new PC-like features
Android 16 QPR2 adds a bunch of new keyboard and mouse features, making it all the more disappointing we won't get a Pixel Tablet 2.
Do you agree with my argument👇?
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-keyboard-mouse-features-3590626/
Android 16 QPR2 adds a bunch of new keyboard and mouse features, making it all the more disappointing we won't get a Pixel Tablet 2.
Do you agree with my argument👇?
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-keyboard-mouse-features-3590626/
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🔐 BREAKING: Google will begin verifying the identity of ALL DEVELOPERS who distribute apps on Android, even if it's outside the Play Store!
This is to prevent malware developers from using anonymity as a shield.
Full details👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-developer-verification-requirements-3590911/
This is to prevent malware developers from using anonymity as a shield.
Full details👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-developer-verification-requirements-3590911/
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Mishaal's Android News Feed
🔐 BREAKING: Google will begin verifying the identity of ALL DEVELOPERS who distribute apps on Android, even if it's outside the Play Store! This is to prevent malware developers from using anonymity as a shield. Full details👇 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android…
UPDATE: Google says that hobbyist & student devs will NOT have to pay the $25 registration fee.
Also, any info you provide won't be shown to Android users, unlike on Google Play.
My article has been updated with this info + screenshots of the Android Developer Console.
Also, any info you provide won't be shown to Android users, unlike on Google Play.
My article has been updated with this info + screenshots of the Android Developer Console.
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Mishaal's Android News Feed
🔐 BREAKING: Google will begin verifying the identity of ALL DEVELOPERS who distribute apps on Android, even if it's outside the Play Store! This is to prevent malware developers from using anonymity as a shield. Full details👇 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android…
I actually first heard about this back in January, but at the time, I wasn't sure if it was legit.
For background, a dev DMed me on X claiming to have received a survey from Google intended for "people who use third party apps on Android." This survey asked them how they would feel if app developers could "register their identity with Android."
It goes on to say that being a registered developer means that "Android has confirmed the developer is who they say they are and are able to confirm if an app" the user is going to install is in fact created by that registered developer. This would allow users to find out if the developer of the app was registered with Android even for "apps installed from outside of the Google Play Store."
The survey supposedly came from a third-party service, and I only had one report of it, so I wasn't sure it was real.
For background, a dev DMed me on X claiming to have received a survey from Google intended for "people who use third party apps on Android." This survey asked them how they would feel if app developers could "register their identity with Android."
It goes on to say that being a registered developer means that "Android has confirmed the developer is who they say they are and are able to confirm if an app" the user is going to install is in fact created by that registered developer. This would allow users to find out if the developer of the app was registered with Android even for "apps installed from outside of the Google Play Store."
The survey supposedly came from a third-party service, and I only had one report of it, so I wasn't sure it was real.
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Forwarded from Android Authority
The Pixel 10’s new Gboard writing assistant is already starting to arrive for older Pixel phones
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/gboard-writing-tools-arrives-on-older-pixels-3591504/
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/gboard-writing-tools-arrives-on-older-pixels-3591504/
Android Authority
The Pixel 10's new Gboard writing assistant is already starting to arrive for older Pixel phones
Gboard's new writing assistant feature, announced along with the Pixel 10, is starting to arrive on older Pixels.
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Google has revealed the new Android statue!
Each year, Google places a new statue somewhere on its Mountain View campus that celebrates the latest Android release.
This year's statue highlights Google's new Material 3 Expressive design and its playful shapes. (Though technically Material 3 Expressive comes with Android 16 QPR1 and not the initial Android 16 release.) The statue's design was crowdsourced from the Android team and Gemini was used to illustrate the ideas.
📷 from Sameer Samat on X
Each year, Google places a new statue somewhere on its Mountain View campus that celebrates the latest Android release.
This year's statue highlights Google's new Material 3 Expressive design and its playful shapes. (Though technically Material 3 Expressive comes with Android 16 QPR1 and not the initial Android 16 release.) The statue's design was crowdsourced from the Android team and Gemini was used to illustrate the ideas.
📷 from Sameer Samat on X
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Forwarded from Android Authority
Android 16 will soon let you know which apps use Advanced Protection features (APK teardown)
by Tushar Mehta
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-advanced-protection-app-list-3591757/
by Tushar Mehta
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-advanced-protection-app-list-3591757/
Android Authority
Android 16 will soon let you know which apps use Advanced Protection features (APK teardown)
Google is testing a new interface to list apps that activate their own security features when Android 16's Advanced Protection is turned on.
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Forwarded from Android Authority
Android’s improved Quick Share interface is now rolling out, here’s what’s new
by Tushar Mehta
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-quick-share-update-rolling-out-3592689/
by Tushar Mehta
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-quick-share-update-rolling-out-3592689/
Android Authority
Android's improved Quick Share interface is now rolling out, here's what's new
Google has begun rolling out a revamped Quick Share with improved functionality for sending and receiving files.
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Forwarded from Android Authority
Didn’t hear that notification in Android 16? You’re not alone, but a fix is coming.
by Hadlee Simons
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-notification-bug-android-16-3593042/
by Hadlee Simons
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-notification-bug-android-16-3593042/
Android Authority
Android 16 has an annoying notification bug, but a fix is coming
Some users have reported an annoying notification bug in Android 16, but the good news is that Google is aware of the problem.
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Forwarded from Android Authority
Google Chrome’s new Material 3 Expressive design is rolling out, here’s what’s changed
by Aman Kumar
https://www.androidauthority.com/chrome-stable-material-3-expressive-redesign-3593166/
by Aman Kumar
https://www.androidauthority.com/chrome-stable-material-3-expressive-redesign-3593166/
Android Authority
Google Chrome’s new Material 3 Expressive design is rolling out, here’s what’s changed
The Material 3 expressive UI is now available in the Chrome stable branch and it brings some noticeable changes to the Chrome UI.
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📍Google Maps is starting to roll out Live Updates for some Android 16 users
Maps is switching to the new progress-centric notification style, allowing it to appear as a promoted notification on the status bar, lock screen, and AOD.
Images from Discord users Badmax and Mustachedminer
More details👇
🔗 Google Maps may soon keep your navigation updates where you can’t lose them
Maps is switching to the new progress-centric notification style, allowing it to appear as a promoted notification on the status bar, lock screen, and AOD.
Images from Discord users Badmax and Mustachedminer
More details👇
🔗 Google Maps may soon keep your navigation updates where you can’t lose them
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📝Gboard's new AI Writing Tools are already rolling out to non-Pixel phones
Gboard’s Writing Tools feature lets you proofread or rephrase your text without uploading it to the cloud
I got it on my OnePlus 13 last night. Anyone else have it?
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/gboard-writing-tools-other-android-phones-3593589/
Gboard’s Writing Tools feature lets you proofread or rephrase your text without uploading it to the cloud
I got it on my OnePlus 13 last night. Anyone else have it?
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/gboard-writing-tools-other-android-phones-3593589/
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☀️Google's fan-favorite Ambient EQ feature makes a return on the Pixel 10
It's back as 'Adaptive Tone' on the Pixel 10, and it dynamically adjusts the display based on the ambient lighting.
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-adaptive-tone-3593626/
It's back as 'Adaptive Tone' on the Pixel 10, and it dynamically adjusts the display based on the ambient lighting.
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-adaptive-tone-3593626/
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🔅Google is changing how Extra Dim works on the Pixel 10, and it's so much better
You don’t need to manually turn on the Extra Dim feature on the Pixel 10, as it’s integrated into the brightness slider
Hopefully this comes to other phones soon!
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-extra-dim-toggle-3593673/
You don’t need to manually turn on the Extra Dim feature on the Pixel 10, as it’s integrated into the brightness slider
Hopefully this comes to other phones soon!
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-extra-dim-toggle-3593673/
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Slam dunk win for Google in the U.S. antitrust case against it:
However:
But on the bright side for them:
"Google will not be required to divest Chrome; nor will the court include a contingent divestiture of the Android operating system in the final judgment."
"Google will not have to present users with choice screens on its products or encourage its Android distribution partners to do the same."
However:
"Google will be barred from entering or maintaining any exclusive contract relating to the distribution of Google Search, Chrome, Google Assistant, and the Gemini app. Google shall not enter or maintain any agreement that (1) conditions the licensing of the Play Store or any other Google application on the distribution, preloading, or placement of Google Search, Chrome, Google Assistant, or the Gemini app anywhere on a device; (2) conditions the receipt of revenue share payments for the placement of one Google application (e.g., Search, Chrome, Google Assistant, or the Gemini app) on the placement of another such application; (3) conditions the receipt of revenue share payments on maintaining Google Search, Chrome, Google Assistant, or the Gemini app on any device, browser, or search access point for more than one year; or (4) prohibits any partner from simultaneously distributing any other GSE, browser, or GenAI product."
But on the bright side for them:
"Google will not be barred from making payments or offering other consideration to distribution partners for preloading or placement of Google Search, Chrome, or its GenAI products. Cutting off payments from Google almost certainly will impose substantial—in some cases, crippling— downstream harms to distribution partners, related markets, and consumers, which counsels against a broad payment ban."
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