#Android #Highlights
New Android features Dec 2021 Highlights
• Google Assistant’s Family Bell now available on your Android phone
• Google Photos, Play Books and YouTube Music are gaining new widgets soon
• Google Photos gains new holiday event memories with more tools
• You can unlock select BMWs with Pixel 6 or Galaxy S21
• Android Auto is adding quick replies for messages, reply to message in one tap
• Google is expanding auto-reset permission feature to Android 6.0+ devices in 2022
• Gboard Emoji Kitchen finally let you use dog emoji combos
Source:
Google Blog
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New Android features Dec 2021 Highlights
• Google Assistant’s Family Bell now available on your Android phone
• Google Photos, Play Books and YouTube Music are gaining new widgets soon
• Google Photos gains new holiday event memories with more tools
• You can unlock select BMWs with Pixel 6 or Galaxy S21
• Android Auto is adding quick replies for messages, reply to message in one tap
• Google is expanding auto-reset permission feature to Android 6.0+ devices in 2022
• Gboard Emoji Kitchen finally let you use dog emoji combos
Source:
Google Blog
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#News #A12L
You can install Android 12L DP 1 on Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
9To5Google
Android 12L Developer Preview 1 is first made available for emulator only, but recently Lenovo partnered with Google and now they have made it possible to install it on Lenovo P12 Pro.
The build is running November 2021 security patch, and Lenovo warned that the build is only “intended for application developers only." You can get the installation instruction here.
Also Lenovo warned that it can only be install on the Wi-Fi model (Lenovo TB-Q706F) with several limitations and bugs:
• ‘Copy apps & data’ in OOBE is not supported.
• Fingerprint unlock is not supported
• Face Unlock is not supported
• TOF sensor related function is removed
• Stylus key function is not supported but basic function works
• Touchpad functions with two fingers are not supported
• Touchpad swipe up/down/left/right with 3 or 4 fingers are not supported
• Miracast function is not supported
• Screen output via cable (extended screen) can be supported when force desktop mode> is turned on in developer menu.
• Cast Via HDMI (extended screen) can be supported when <force desktop mode> is turned on in developer menu.
• VPN is not tested and may not work properly
• WIDI is not supported
• Please manually connect keyboard to your device via bluetooth to display battery info of keyboard in Settings
If you found more issues that are not covered in this part, then you can report it through the preinstalled Feedback app.
You can install Android 12L DP 1 on Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
9To5Google
Android 12L Developer Preview 1 is first made available for emulator only, but recently Lenovo partnered with Google and now they have made it possible to install it on Lenovo P12 Pro.
The build is running November 2021 security patch, and Lenovo warned that the build is only “intended for application developers only." You can get the installation instruction here.
Also Lenovo warned that it can only be install on the Wi-Fi model (Lenovo TB-Q706F) with several limitations and bugs:
• ‘Copy apps & data’ in OOBE is not supported.
• Fingerprint unlock is not supported
• Face Unlock is not supported
• TOF sensor related function is removed
• Stylus key function is not supported but basic function works
• Touchpad functions with two fingers are not supported
• Touchpad swipe up/down/left/right with 3 or 4 fingers are not supported
• Miracast function is not supported
• Screen output via cable (extended screen) can be supported when force desktop mode> is turned on in developer menu.
• Cast Via HDMI (extended screen) can be supported when <force desktop mode> is turned on in developer menu.
• VPN is not tested and may not work properly
• WIDI is not supported
• Please manually connect keyboard to your device via bluetooth to display battery info of keyboard in Settings
If you found more issues that are not covered in this part, then you can report it through the preinstalled Feedback app.
9to5Google
Android 12L Developer Preview 1 is now available for the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
Google will release the first Android 12L Beta later this month. Until then, those with the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro can install Android 12L DP1...
#YouTube
YouTube Premium members get access to 'listening controls' in all videos
9To5Google
YouTube's "listening controls" is widely rolling out to all YouTube Premium members. The feature was first discovered back in May.
Listening controls open up a persistent menu with simple controls. There is main playback controls like play/pause, previous/next, and 10 second rewind/forward. There is three options at the bottom of the menu: like the video with like counter, save to playlist (holding down lets you select), and adjust playback speed.
The video noscript and channel is listed at the top, you can close listening controls by tapping on the "X" button on the top-right corner. You can open up listening controls from pill suggestion or by opening up the overflow menu, then tap on Listening controls.
As mentioned earlier, the feature is now live for every Premium member using Android and iOS app.
YouTube Premium members get access to 'listening controls' in all videos
9To5Google
YouTube's "listening controls" is widely rolling out to all YouTube Premium members. The feature was first discovered back in May.
Listening controls open up a persistent menu with simple controls. There is main playback controls like play/pause, previous/next, and 10 second rewind/forward. There is three options at the bottom of the menu: like the video with like counter, save to playlist (holding down lets you select), and adjust playback speed.
The video noscript and channel is listed at the top, you can close listening controls by tapping on the "X" button on the top-right corner. You can open up listening controls from pill suggestion or by opening up the overflow menu, then tap on Listening controls.
As mentioned earlier, the feature is now live for every Premium member using Android and iOS app.
#News #Pixel6
Shang-Chi's main actor Simu Liu is Google Pixel's latest celebrity brand ambassador
r/GooglePixel | Google Canada Blog
Google seems to be trying their best to promote their Pixel 6 to everyone out there, and their latest move is partnering up with Simu Liu, the main actor of Shang-Chi, shooting Pixel 6 ads.
Simu Liu posted on both his Instagram and Twitter saying that he is helping Google to promote their latest Pixel 6. All these advertisements will go live during this holiday season.
Shang-Chi's main actor Simu Liu is Google Pixel's latest celebrity brand ambassador
r/GooglePixel | Google Canada Blog
Google seems to be trying their best to promote their Pixel 6 to everyone out there, and their latest move is partnering up with Simu Liu, the main actor of Shang-Chi, shooting Pixel 6 ads.
Simu Liu posted on both his Instagram and Twitter saying that he is helping Google to promote their latest Pixel 6. All these advertisements will go live during this holiday season.
#News #Pixel6
Google Pixel 6 series join ARCore support list with other 26 devices
9To5Google
As usual, Google has just updated its ARCore support list with their Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and other 26 Android devices from 11 different OEMs.
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro has been available for a few months, and you should be able to use ARCore related stuff since you received it, for example Google Maps Live View. Anyway, here all the devices that have been added into the list:
• Google: Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro
• Infinix Mobile: Zero X, Zero X Neo, Note 11, Note 11 Pro, Note 11S
• Kyocera: Duraforce Ultra 5G
• Lenovo: Lenovo Tab P11 Plus, Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
• Motorola: moto g(50) 5G, moto g(60)s, motorola edge (2021), motorola edge 20 pro, motorola edge 20, motorola edge 20 lite
• OnePlus: Nord2 5G
• Sharp: AQUOS sense6, AQUOS zero6
• Tecno: Camon 18P, Camon 18 Premier
• Vivo: V2105
• Xiaomi: Xiaomi 11T, Pad 5
• Zebra: ET51L 10″ Enterprise Tablet, ET56L 10″ Enterprise Tablet
• ZTE: Libero 5G II
Google Pixel 6 series join ARCore support list with other 26 devices
9To5Google
As usual, Google has just updated its ARCore support list with their Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and other 26 Android devices from 11 different OEMs.
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro has been available for a few months, and you should be able to use ARCore related stuff since you received it, for example Google Maps Live View. Anyway, here all the devices that have been added into the list:
• Google: Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro
• Infinix Mobile: Zero X, Zero X Neo, Note 11, Note 11 Pro, Note 11S
• Kyocera: Duraforce Ultra 5G
• Lenovo: Lenovo Tab P11 Plus, Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
• Motorola: moto g(50) 5G, moto g(60)s, motorola edge (2021), motorola edge 20 pro, motorola edge 20, motorola edge 20 lite
• OnePlus: Nord2 5G
• Sharp: AQUOS sense6, AQUOS zero6
• Tecno: Camon 18P, Camon 18 Premier
• Vivo: V2105
• Xiaomi: Xiaomi 11T, Pad 5
• Zebra: ET51L 10″ Enterprise Tablet, ET56L 10″ Enterprise Tablet
• ZTE: Libero 5G II
9to5Google
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro plus 26 more devices join official ARCore support list
As expected, Google has now officially added the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro plus a further group of devices to the ARCore supported list.
#ChromeOS
Chromebook could soon get official Steam gaming support this month
Android Police
Google has been working on bringing official Steam to Chromebooks for two years time. and the good news is it could debut before 2022 arrived.
In Chrome OS version 98.0.4736.0, there are two new flags which are codenamed Borealis. From the source code commit, it reveals that there will be both a stable and beta channel for Borealis, separate from Chrome OS.
Anyway just need to know that Chrome OS is getting native Steam client soon, not sure how many Chromebooks are eligible for the intense gaming though.
Chromebook could soon get official Steam gaming support this month
Android Police
Google has been working on bringing official Steam to Chromebooks for two years time. and the good news is it could debut before 2022 arrived.
In Chrome OS version 98.0.4736.0, there are two new flags which are codenamed Borealis. From the source code commit, it reveals that there will be both a stable and beta channel for Borealis, separate from Chrome OS.
Anyway just need to know that Chrome OS is getting native Steam client soon, not sure how many Chromebooks are eligible for the intense gaming though.
Android Police
Official Steam for Chromebooks support could launch this month
Finally, it might nearly be time for Steam gaming on your Chromebook
#ChromeOS
Chrome OS 96 brings more camera features & improvements [1/2]
Google Blog
Chrome OS has been updated to version 96, and one of the main upgrade is the Camera app.
You can scan documents and convert it into a PDF file or a JPEG image with the Camera app. Just launch it and hold the document, then it will detect the edge automatically, and you can just share out your document straight away.
Besides, you can use Pan-Tilt-Zoom feature to have more control of what you want the camera to capture. Open the Camera app and make some adjustment, your preference will still be applied in Meet call and other places.
Also soon you will be able to use the Camera app to create GIFs. You just need to record a 5-second video and done, you can then share out the GIF, it is teased to launch for everyone early next year.
Google Assistant is also integrating with the Camera app, so you can command “take a photo” and it will do the job for you. You can sign-up for the beta program to get access to the new feature.
Chrome OS 96 brings more camera features & improvements [1/2]
Google Blog
Chrome OS has been updated to version 96, and one of the main upgrade is the Camera app.
You can scan documents and convert it into a PDF file or a JPEG image with the Camera app. Just launch it and hold the document, then it will detect the edge automatically, and you can just share out your document straight away.
Besides, you can use Pan-Tilt-Zoom feature to have more control of what you want the camera to capture. Open the Camera app and make some adjustment, your preference will still be applied in Meet call and other places.
Also soon you will be able to use the Camera app to create GIFs. You just need to record a 5-second video and done, you can then share out the GIF, it is teased to launch for everyone early next year.
Google Assistant is also integrating with the Camera app, so you can command “take a photo” and it will do the job for you. You can sign-up for the beta program to get access to the new feature.
#ChromeOS
Chrome OS 96 gains proper Nearby Share support, improved App settings and more [2/2]
9To5Google
Besides getting Camera upgrade, Chrome OS 96 also introduces some new stuff too.
Nearby Share now support all Android apps. Earlier it limited to the Files app, system apps and Progressive Web Apps. Now it much easier to share stuff across your Android phone and Chromebook.
Earlier, if you want to enable/ disable notifications per app, you need to go to the Quick Settings to toggle it. In Chrome OS 96, there’s a new Notifications page in Settings > Apps and you can control whether to show notifications in one place.
Go to "Manage your apps," tap on any app that you want to manage and you will see there a section called “Opening supported links,” which let you decide whether to open it in the Chrome browser or in the app itself.
By the way, the Wallpapers app can be opened directly from the app drawer (previously only accessible via right-clicking) and have received a redesign with a larger grid UI.
Chrome OS 96 gains proper Nearby Share support, improved App settings and more [2/2]
9To5Google
Besides getting Camera upgrade, Chrome OS 96 also introduces some new stuff too.
Nearby Share now support all Android apps. Earlier it limited to the Files app, system apps and Progressive Web Apps. Now it much easier to share stuff across your Android phone and Chromebook.
Earlier, if you want to enable/ disable notifications per app, you need to go to the Quick Settings to toggle it. In Chrome OS 96, there’s a new Notifications page in Settings > Apps and you can control whether to show notifications in one place.
Go to "Manage your apps," tap on any app that you want to manage and you will see there a section called “Opening supported links,” which let you decide whether to open it in the Chrome browser or in the app itself.
By the way, the Wallpapers app can be opened directly from the app drawer (previously only accessible via right-clicking) and have received a redesign with a larger grid UI.
Google Pixel Hub
#Android #A12 #A12L Android 12L will fix broken casting volume issue on Android 12 UPDATE: Google confirmed it is due to Sonos lawsuit. Android 12 has been officially released and it brings a ton of new stuff like Material You and redesigned widgets. But…
#Android #A12 #A12L
Android 12 cast volume control is disabled due to Sonos lawsuit as Google confirmed
Mishaal Rahman | Previous post
If you are on Android 12, you might realised you can't control the volume of cast devices using your phone’s volume keys. Google earlier just mentioned it is due to a legal issue, but recently a Googler confirmed it is due to Sonos lawsuit.
As many users complaint the issue on the Google IssueTracker, a Googler stand out and commented that is due to a lawsuit from Sonos. The engineer told that the team has a workaround for Android 12L, advising everyone to "sit tight" and stop complaining it at Google.
Android 12 cast volume control is disabled due to Sonos lawsuit as Google confirmed
Mishaal Rahman | Previous post
If you are on Android 12, you might realised you can't control the volume of cast devices using your phone’s volume keys. Google earlier just mentioned it is due to a legal issue, but recently a Googler confirmed it is due to Sonos lawsuit.
As many users complaint the issue on the Google IssueTracker, a Googler stand out and commented that is due to a lawsuit from Sonos. The engineer told that the team has a workaround for Android 12L, advising everyone to "sit tight" and stop complaining it at Google.
#News #Pixel6
Google Pixel 6 seems to have random signal loss issue
Android Police
The Pixel 6 didn't have a great start. unregistered fingerprints have chances of unlocking your phone, ghost dialing but that fixed, screen flickering and minor display issues. Welp, issues just keep popping up for Pixel 6 owners, and the latest issue is randomly losing mobile network service.
Many people on Reddit reported similar issue, which the phone kept losing carrier network service randomly. Back in November there already a Google support thread and around 100+ affected users has replied to the thread.
Some users that own older Pixel devices also reported after they have updated their Pixel phone to Android 12 and they faced similar issue, but majority reports are still coming from Pixel 6 owners though.
Some users pointed out that turning off Google’s Adaptive Connectivity feature could potentially fixed the issue, and those users who performed said it seems to be working, with some saying it not working for them.
Currently it unclear what's stuff is causing the issue, hopefully Google could solve the issue with a software update as soon as possible.
Google Pixel 6 seems to have random signal loss issue
Android Police
The Pixel 6 didn't have a great start. unregistered fingerprints have chances of unlocking your phone, ghost dialing but that fixed, screen flickering and minor display issues. Welp, issues just keep popping up for Pixel 6 owners, and the latest issue is randomly losing mobile network service.
Many people on Reddit reported similar issue, which the phone kept losing carrier network service randomly. Back in November there already a Google support thread and around 100+ affected users has replied to the thread.
Some users that own older Pixel devices also reported after they have updated their Pixel phone to Android 12 and they faced similar issue, but majority reports are still coming from Pixel 6 owners though.
Some users pointed out that turning off Google’s Adaptive Connectivity feature could potentially fixed the issue, and those users who performed said it seems to be working, with some saying it not working for them.
Currently it unclear what's stuff is causing the issue, hopefully Google could solve the issue with a software update as soon as possible.
Android Police
Google Pixel 6 users are complaining of random signal loss
Hello? hellooooooooo?
#Google
Google Search mobile site gains dark theme and various type of "Back to top" button
Google Search mobile site is gaining some new changes, and here some of the features that Google is currently testing out.
Earlier Google has pushed dark mode to everyone on the desktop site, now it starting to gradually roll out on the mobile site. When searching for any term, you might have a chance to see the banner which say dark mode is available and you can enable it by tapping on the "turn on" button.
Besides, Google is also testing out various "Back to top" button. So far, I only manage to see 5 types of the button, some are placed on the top or bottom middle position, some are placed on top right or bottom right corner.
These changes are currently under server side testing, you might get a chance to see it though if you are searching with Google on the mobile site.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google Search mobile site gains dark theme and various type of "Back to top" button
Google Search mobile site is gaining some new changes, and here some of the features that Google is currently testing out.
Earlier Google has pushed dark mode to everyone on the desktop site, now it starting to gradually roll out on the mobile site. When searching for any term, you might have a chance to see the banner which say dark mode is available and you can enable it by tapping on the "turn on" button.
Besides, Google is also testing out various "Back to top" button. So far, I only manage to see 5 types of the button, some are placed on the top or bottom middle position, some are placed on top right or bottom right corner.
These changes are currently under server side testing, you might get a chance to see it though if you are searching with Google on the mobile site.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates