#Chrome
Google Chrome on Windows might get much more personalise with expanded support of accent color
XDA Developers
It seems like Google Chrome for Windows might get more colorful and personalise as Google is adding more accent color support for other parts of the UI in the browser.
Google has been using blue as default accent color on almost any of their applications, including Chrome desktop. Spotted by Leopeva64, soon you will see parts like buttons, focus rings, text selection background, and other following the accent color of your Windows operating system. So far, this feature isn't live yet.
Besides that, you can also read articles in the side panel. Sites that support Chrome's Reader Mode will show you an option in the small window and you can continue to read it while jumping to other tabs. It is available on the Canary build for a while.
Google Chrome on Windows might get much more personalise with expanded support of accent color
XDA Developers
It seems like Google Chrome for Windows might get more colorful and personalise as Google is adding more accent color support for other parts of the UI in the browser.
Google has been using blue as default accent color on almost any of their applications, including Chrome desktop. Spotted by Leopeva64, soon you will see parts like buttons, focus rings, text selection background, and other following the accent color of your Windows operating system. So far, this feature isn't live yet.
Besides that, you can also read articles in the side panel. Sites that support Chrome's Reader Mode will show you an option in the small window and you can continue to read it while jumping to other tabs. It is available on the Canary build for a while.
#YouTube
YouTube is starting to add support for unlimited Shorts scroll feed in desktop web experience
UPDATE: Sidebar menu option is live for some now.
YouTube Shorts is slowly evolving and has been available on the mobile app for awhile. Now it is starting to make it ways to the desktop web version.
When sharing a YouTube Shorts link, you might noticed the link starts with youtube.com/shorts, and opening on the desktop will now show you a TikTok similar scroll feed page. For now, you will need to open a YouTube Shorts video link in order to get access to the page.
The link in the address bar changes as you scroll through the video feed. Comments and denoscription section are open up in a popup box. Hovering over the video shows you play/pause button and also a simple mute toggle button.
If you want to check out with the experience, try with this link.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
YouTube is starting to add support for unlimited Shorts scroll feed in desktop web experience
UPDATE: Sidebar menu option is live for some now.
YouTube Shorts is slowly evolving and has been available on the mobile app for awhile. Now it is starting to make it ways to the desktop web version.
When sharing a YouTube Shorts link, you might noticed the link starts with youtube.com/shorts, and opening on the desktop will now show you a TikTok similar scroll feed page. For now, you will need to open a YouTube Shorts video link in order to get access to the page.
The link in the address bar changes as you scroll through the video feed. Comments and denoscription section are open up in a popup box. Hovering over the video shows you play/pause button and also a simple mute toggle button.
If you want to check out with the experience, try with this link.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#News #Pixel6
Pixel 6 received its first custom ROM
Download (ProtonAOSP v12.1.0)
Good news, Google Pixel 6 early custom ROM development has kicked off after one month of being released.
ProtonAOSP is the first ROM made available for Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro, made by well-known developer @kdrag0n. The new v12.1.0 update bring support and also several improvements to the device. Improvements for the device includes faster unlock speed for fingerprint sensor by 50ms, better signal retention for 5 GHz Wi-Fi and lower background memory usage.
ProtonAOSP 12.1.0 brings update to Pixel 4, 4 XL, 4a 5G and 5. At the time of writing, the update is only opened to patrons, public builds will be available in about a week time. By the way, as Pixel 6 development is slowly building up, if you want to receive those updates, consider following @Pixel6Updates too.
Pixel 6 received its first custom ROM
Download (ProtonAOSP v12.1.0)
Good news, Google Pixel 6 early custom ROM development has kicked off after one month of being released.
ProtonAOSP is the first ROM made available for Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro, made by well-known developer @kdrag0n. The new v12.1.0 update bring support and also several improvements to the device. Improvements for the device includes faster unlock speed for fingerprint sensor by 50ms, better signal retention for 5 GHz Wi-Fi and lower background memory usage.
ProtonAOSP 12.1.0 brings update to Pixel 4, 4 XL, 4a 5G and 5. At the time of writing, the update is only opened to patrons, public builds will be available in about a week time. By the way, as Pixel 6 development is slowly building up, if you want to receive those updates, consider following @Pixel6Updates too.
#Google
Google App is the 5th app in Play Store to cross 10 billion downloads milestone
We have Google Play Services, YouTube crossing 10 billion installs milestone earlier this year. Maps and Speech Services just recently passed it a few weeks ago, and guess what, Google app is the 5th app to join the elite club of apps which reached 10 billion downloads milestone.
The Google app powered a lot of stuff, like being your Assistant, or scan things around you with Lens, and most importantly, it the place where you can search for info around the world. It also includes AR features, Podcast service, search for songs and probably much more.
More and more Google applications that are preinstalled on various Android phones starting to cross the 10 billion installs mark, so expect to see more of it reaching the milestone in the coming months.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google App is the 5th app in Play Store to cross 10 billion downloads milestone
We have Google Play Services, YouTube crossing 10 billion installs milestone earlier this year. Maps and Speech Services just recently passed it a few weeks ago, and guess what, Google app is the 5th app to join the elite club of apps which reached 10 billion downloads milestone.
The Google app powered a lot of stuff, like being your Assistant, or scan things around you with Lens, and most importantly, it the place where you can search for info around the world. It also includes AR features, Podcast service, search for songs and probably much more.
More and more Google applications that are preinstalled on various Android phones starting to cross the 10 billion installs mark, so expect to see more of it reaching the milestone in the coming months.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#YouTube
YouTube is testing out video settings menu with icons addition on desktop web
YouTube desktop web version seems to be gaining icons addition beside video settings menu options.
As you can see from the images attached, all available options are having an icon on the left side. All the icons are using the art-line icons which YouTube is using across over its website too. It is currently rolling out via server side for now.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
YouTube is testing out video settings menu with icons addition on desktop web
YouTube desktop web version seems to be gaining icons addition beside video settings menu options.
As you can see from the images attached, all available options are having an icon on the left side. All the icons are using the art-line icons which YouTube is using across over its website too. It is currently rolling out via server side for now.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
android12-extensions-v9.0.0.zip
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#Module #A12
Android 12 Extensions v9.0.0 | Android 12
Updated: 28/11/2021
Changelog:
• Added full support for stable Android 12
• Added support for AOSP 12-based ROMs
• Added support for Pixel 6 branch of Android 12
• Theme engine: Added support for all Android 12 ROMs
• Theme engine: Fixed accent color override on stable 12
• Added dedicated Wi-Fi and mobile data QS tiles when unified internet is disabled
• Updated custom ripple animation from ProtonAOSP 12
• Unlocked option to disable custom theme engine on AOSP
• Fixed false-positive "LSPosed Manager not installed" errors
Notes:
• Source code (GitHub)
• Please consider donating on Patreon for sustainable support and rewards or buying me a coffee if you found this helpful!
By @kdrag0n
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Android 12 Extensions v9.0.0 | Android 12
Updated: 28/11/2021
Changelog:
• Added full support for stable Android 12
• Added support for AOSP 12-based ROMs
• Added support for Pixel 6 branch of Android 12
• Theme engine: Added support for all Android 12 ROMs
• Theme engine: Fixed accent color override on stable 12
• Added dedicated Wi-Fi and mobile data QS tiles when unified internet is disabled
• Updated custom ripple animation from ProtonAOSP 12
• Unlocked option to disable custom theme engine on AOSP
• Fixed false-positive "LSPosed Manager not installed" errors
Notes:
• Source code (GitHub)
• Please consider donating on Patreon for sustainable support and rewards or buying me a coffee if you found this helpful!
By @kdrag0n
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Chrome
The most popular browser Google Chrome just hit 10 billion downloads in Play Store
Oops, seems like more and more Google apps are just going to hit 10 billion downloads soon, and the latest app to reach this milestone is Google Chrome.
To browse the Internet, you need a browser, and most OEM preinstalled Google Chrome as their browser choice. Some users also install it if it isn't there since it can sync your browser data such as browsing history, saved passwords, bookmarks and more across your signed-in devices.
By the way, guess it correctly in my mind, lol. Well, if you are asking me what's the next app to hit the milestone, it probably Gmail I had say, we will check back at a later date and see if it correct or not, good luck to me.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
The most popular browser Google Chrome just hit 10 billion downloads in Play Store
Oops, seems like more and more Google apps are just going to hit 10 billion downloads soon, and the latest app to reach this milestone is Google Chrome.
To browse the Internet, you need a browser, and most OEM preinstalled Google Chrome as their browser choice. Some users also install it if it isn't there since it can sync your browser data such as browsing history, saved passwords, bookmarks and more across your signed-in devices.
By the way, guess it correctly in my mind, lol. Well, if you are asking me what's the next app to hit the milestone, it probably Gmail I had say, we will check back at a later date and see if it correct or not, good luck to me.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#GooglePlay #PlayStore
Google Play announced best apps and games of 2021
Google Blog
Google Play Store has ton of apps as it gains more over the year, and Google has arrange and make a list of the best apps & games that are released in 2021.
Google earlier has opened voting for Users' Choice of 2021 apps & games, and Paramount+ and Garena Free Fire MAX is honour respectively for app & game category. Google Play editorial team also picked their best, Balance is the best application and Pokémon UNITE is the best game. Rest of the app listing are shown below:
Apps
Best Apps for Good
Empathy | Mentor Spaces | Speechify
Best Everyday Essentials
Blossom | PhotoRoom | Rabit
Best for Fun
Clubhouse | Noobly | Whatifi
Best Hidden Gems
Laughscape | Moonbeam | Moonly
Best for Personal Growth
Balance | Clementine | Uptime
Best for Tablets
Canva | Concepts | Houzz
Best for Wear
Calm | MyFitnessPal | Sleep Cycle
Popular on Google TV
Disney+ | ESPN | Tubi
Games
Best Competitive
League of Legends: Wild Rift | MARVEL Future Revolution | Pokémon UNITE | Rogue Land | Suspects: Mystery Mansion
Best Game Changers
Inked | JanKenUP! | Knights of San Francisco | Overboard! | Tears of Themis
Best Indies
7 Billion Humans | Bird Alone | Donut County | My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge | Puzzling Peaks EXE
Best Pick Up & Play
Cats in Time | Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! | Disney POP TOWN | Switchcraft | Towers
Best for Tablets
Chicken Police — Paint it RED! | League of Legends: Wild Rift | My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge | Overboard! | The Procession to Calvary
Google Play announced best apps and games of 2021
Google Blog
Google Play Store has ton of apps as it gains more over the year, and Google has arrange and make a list of the best apps & games that are released in 2021.
Google earlier has opened voting for Users' Choice of 2021 apps & games, and Paramount+ and Garena Free Fire MAX is honour respectively for app & game category. Google Play editorial team also picked their best, Balance is the best application and Pokémon UNITE is the best game. Rest of the app listing are shown below:
Apps
Best Apps for Good
Empathy | Mentor Spaces | Speechify
Best Everyday Essentials
Blossom | PhotoRoom | Rabit
Best for Fun
Clubhouse | Noobly | Whatifi
Best Hidden Gems
Laughscape | Moonbeam | Moonly
Best for Personal Growth
Balance | Clementine | Uptime
Best for Tablets
Canva | Concepts | Houzz
Best for Wear
Calm | MyFitnessPal | Sleep Cycle
Popular on Google TV
Disney+ | ESPN | Tubi
Games
Best Competitive
League of Legends: Wild Rift | MARVEL Future Revolution | Pokémon UNITE | Rogue Land | Suspects: Mystery Mansion
Best Game Changers
Inked | JanKenUP! | Knights of San Francisco | Overboard! | Tears of Themis
Best Indies
7 Billion Humans | Bird Alone | Donut County | My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge | Puzzling Peaks EXE
Best Pick Up & Play
Cats in Time | Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! | Disney POP TOWN | Switchcraft | Towers
Best for Tablets
Chicken Police — Paint it RED! | League of Legends: Wild Rift | My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge | Overboard! | The Procession to Calvary
Google
Google Play’s Best of 2021
Google Play announces their annual Best Of awards for the best of 2021’s apps, games and more.
#News #Pixel6
You won't be able to charge your Pixel 6 with a low quality USB-C cable
9To5Google
If you are wondering why you can't charge your Pixel 6 with some of the old available cables you are using for a while, it probably because it isn't PD supported, which Pixel 6 will refuse to charge.
In a Google support forum, many people reporting that they faced the same issue, which their old cables can charge other phones but not their Pixel 6. The original poster said he had tried out 20 chargers but none of them work. After a few days, he realised chargers that are PD supported will charge the Pixel 6 properly.
Google actually did mention in their support page that "other Android cables and power adapters might not work with Pixel phones." One Googler explained in the forum that the battery would have drain at the same rate when charging with it, hence damaging the battery health. Anyway, It's just too bad that Google isn't shipping any charger in the Pixel 6 box.
You won't be able to charge your Pixel 6 with a low quality USB-C cable
9To5Google
If you are wondering why you can't charge your Pixel 6 with some of the old available cables you are using for a while, it probably because it isn't PD supported, which Pixel 6 will refuse to charge.
In a Google support forum, many people reporting that they faced the same issue, which their old cables can charge other phones but not their Pixel 6. The original poster said he had tried out 20 chargers but none of them work. After a few days, he realised chargers that are PD supported will charge the Pixel 6 properly.
Google actually did mention in their support page that "other Android cables and power adapters might not work with Pixel phones." One Googler explained in the forum that the battery would have drain at the same rate when charging with it, hence damaging the battery health. Anyway, It's just too bad that Google isn't shipping any charger in the Pixel 6 box.
9to5Google
Pixel 6 seems to reject charging over low-quality USB-C cables for some users
Pixel 6 seems to reject charging over certain cables and chargers, depending on some factors. But that may actually be a good thing.
#Apps #Auto
Android Auto is starting to gain dual SIM support
XDA Developers
If you have a phone that have dual SIM functionality and using Android Auto, you might realised that Android Auto won't let you choose to use which number to place the call. Seems like Google is resolving this issue in a recent update.
Spotted by someone on Reddit, when you want to make a call with Android Auto, you can now choose which SIM to call from. Earlier, Android Auto will use the default SIM to call, and Google detailed about the feature back in September, and finally it starting to reach several users.
The changes is spotted on the app version 7.1.614554. If you are a dual-SIM user which frequently receive calls and use Android Auto, definitely do check it out.
Download (7.1.614554):
Play Store | APKMirror
Android Auto is starting to gain dual SIM support
XDA Developers
If you have a phone that have dual SIM functionality and using Android Auto, you might realised that Android Auto won't let you choose to use which number to place the call. Seems like Google is resolving this issue in a recent update.
Spotted by someone on Reddit, when you want to make a call with Android Auto, you can now choose which SIM to call from. Earlier, Android Auto will use the default SIM to call, and Google detailed about the feature back in September, and finally it starting to reach several users.
The changes is spotted on the app version 7.1.614554. If you are a dual-SIM user which frequently receive calls and use Android Auto, definitely do check it out.
Download (7.1.614554):
Play Store | APKMirror
#YouTube #AndroidTV
YouTube on Android TV and other smart TVs gains brand new playlist UI
9To5Google
Watching YouTube with TV is a great way to enjoy entertainment, and YouTube recently updated how they are handling playlists on the platform.
When you click on any playlists, you will now be redirected to a playlist UI which will show you the playlist info and the video that are listed in order. The earlier behaviour will just start to play the entire playlist from the start. The new playlist UI also has three options: Play all, Loop, Save to Library.
The changes seem to be a server side rollout, it appearing on the latest app version 2.15.006 for Android TV, some also reporting that they got it on the app version 2.1.498 with a Samsung TV. Your mileage may vary.
YouTube on Android TV and other smart TVs gains brand new playlist UI
9To5Google
Watching YouTube with TV is a great way to enjoy entertainment, and YouTube recently updated how they are handling playlists on the platform.
When you click on any playlists, you will now be redirected to a playlist UI which will show you the playlist info and the video that are listed in order. The earlier behaviour will just start to play the entire playlist from the start. The new playlist UI also has three options: Play all, Loop, Save to Library.
The changes seem to be a server side rollout, it appearing on the latest app version 2.15.006 for Android TV, some also reporting that they got it on the app version 2.1.498 with a Samsung TV. Your mileage may vary.
#Apps #Voice
Google Voice gains app shortcuts to let you quickly call someone from your homescreen
9To5Google
If you're unfamiliar with what is Google Voice, it a second phone number service by Google, available in United States for personal use, and available in several countries for Workspace organisations. Anyway, Google Voice for Android recently got an update which enable app shortcuts.
The "New call" shortcut let you make call to someone, which will open the app with the number pad ready, meanwhile "New message" shortcut let you start a conversation with someone, and it will let you search for the person you want to talk with. The last two options will show two of your most frequently contacted people, but just be aware that clicking on it will directly make a call to the person.
It is available with the app version 2021.11.15.411104209, hope Google can update the app UI to the latest Material You design soon.
Download (2021.11.15):
Play Store | APKMirror
Google Voice gains app shortcuts to let you quickly call someone from your homescreen
9To5Google
If you're unfamiliar with what is Google Voice, it a second phone number service by Google, available in United States for personal use, and available in several countries for Workspace organisations. Anyway, Google Voice for Android recently got an update which enable app shortcuts.
The "New call" shortcut let you make call to someone, which will open the app with the number pad ready, meanwhile "New message" shortcut let you start a conversation with someone, and it will let you search for the person you want to talk with. The last two options will show two of your most frequently contacted people, but just be aware that clicking on it will directly make a call to the person.
It is available with the app version 2021.11.15.411104209, hope Google can update the app UI to the latest Material You design soon.
Download (2021.11.15):
Play Store | APKMirror
#Auto
Google just fixed voice-dial emergency call bug on Android Automotive
9To5Google
Emergency call is important when there something around you or you yourself are facing difficult situations, though most people don't really need to use the service most of the time. Anyway recently Google found out that Android Automotive, which let you control features in your car with voice, has a bug which prevent the Assistant to dial emergency services, and they are rolling out a fix.
Using the button to make a emergency call is not an issue, but in some situations, if you can't access the screen, then that's where the voice command become the only savior. So Google just recently pushed an update for Google Assistant, version later than 12.0.92.RC13 should resolve the issue, it will automatically download for you over the next few days.
Google also highlighted that the Dialer app wasn't impacted, and "will continue to work regardless of your Assistant version." Anyway hope you guys stay safe all the time when driving.
Google just fixed voice-dial emergency call bug on Android Automotive
9To5Google
Emergency call is important when there something around you or you yourself are facing difficult situations, though most people don't really need to use the service most of the time. Anyway recently Google found out that Android Automotive, which let you control features in your car with voice, has a bug which prevent the Assistant to dial emergency services, and they are rolling out a fix.
Using the button to make a emergency call is not an issue, but in some situations, if you can't access the screen, then that's where the voice command become the only savior. So Google just recently pushed an update for Google Assistant, version later than 12.0.92.RC13 should resolve the issue, it will automatically download for you over the next few days.
Google also highlighted that the Dialer app wasn't impacted, and "will continue to work regardless of your Assistant version." Anyway hope you guys stay safe all the time when driving.
9to5Google
Google fixes Assistant being unable to make emergency calls via voice on Android Automotive
Google recently found a bug that prevented the Assistant in Android Automotive from calling emergency services, and is now rolling out a...
#Apps #Chat
Google Chat gains new bottom bar UI in conversations
Mishaal Rahman
Google Chat seems to be rolling out a new redesign bottom bar UI to some users, and the new UI is somewhat similar to Google Messages offering.
The old design shows all the shortcut options in the large text box, which are Photos, Camera, Drive, Meet link and Calendar invite. All these shortcuts are now being moved to a menu hidden under the "+" button on the left of the text box, with an addition of text format option in the menu too. Google also added in-app emoji, with Photos shortcut option showing right beside the Send button.
The changes is rolling out via server side on the app version 2021.10.31.408397499, not sure whether the Gmail app is receiving it or not, time will tell anyway.
Download (2021.10.31):
Play Store | APKMirror
Notes:
• Server side rollout
Google Chat gains new bottom bar UI in conversations
Mishaal Rahman
Google Chat seems to be rolling out a new redesign bottom bar UI to some users, and the new UI is somewhat similar to Google Messages offering.
The old design shows all the shortcut options in the large text box, which are Photos, Camera, Drive, Meet link and Calendar invite. All these shortcuts are now being moved to a menu hidden under the "+" button on the left of the text box, with an addition of text format option in the menu too. Google also added in-app emoji, with Photos shortcut option showing right beside the Send button.
The changes is rolling out via server side on the app version 2021.10.31.408397499, not sure whether the Gmail app is receiving it or not, time will tell anyway.
Download (2021.10.31):
Play Store | APKMirror
Notes:
• Server side rollout
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#YTMusic
YouTube Music is celebrating your journey in 2021 with recap
9To5Google
As the year 2021 is ending soon, YouTube Music is preparing to celebrate your journey with the service.
As spotted by someone on Reddit, tap on your profile avatar, you might have a chance to see an option called "2021 Recap" in the menu. Tapping on it will bring you to a new page, showing the journey of you using the service throughout the year 2021.
It shows your top played song first and how many times do you played it frequently, and you can share out the song if you want to. Next it showed recently discovered song and artist. Lastly, your top played mix album and most watched video in the service are shown at the end.
Currently so far, only a few has received it, but as the end of the year is approaching, more people should be getting in the next few weeks time.
YouTube Music is celebrating your journey in 2021 with recap
9To5Google
As the year 2021 is ending soon, YouTube Music is preparing to celebrate your journey with the service.
As spotted by someone on Reddit, tap on your profile avatar, you might have a chance to see an option called "2021 Recap" in the menu. Tapping on it will bring you to a new page, showing the journey of you using the service throughout the year 2021.
It shows your top played song first and how many times do you played it frequently, and you can share out the song if you want to. Next it showed recently discovered song and artist. Lastly, your top played mix album and most watched video in the service are shown at the end.
Currently so far, only a few has received it, but as the end of the year is approaching, more people should be getting in the next few weeks time.