#Pixel
Pixel's December update fixed widget preview issue when customising Dynamic Colors, improved 'Device search' feature
9To5Google
Supported Pixel devices have received December update yesterday, and it brings in a ton of fixes and features.
With the December update, Google apparently has fixed issue of previewing widgets in the Wallpaper & Style app. Now you can finally view how the widget will look like in different colors without going to the home screen back and forward.
Another small improvement is in Pixel Launcher "Device Search" feature. There a direct search button which will take your search query and search inside the supported apps. The features so far seems to only work with the Settings app, it unclear whether Google will be expanding the feature to other apps or not.
Pixel's December update fixed widget preview issue when customising Dynamic Colors, improved 'Device search' feature
9To5Google
Supported Pixel devices have received December update yesterday, and it brings in a ton of fixes and features.
With the December update, Google apparently has fixed issue of previewing widgets in the Wallpaper & Style app. Now you can finally view how the widget will look like in different colors without going to the home screen back and forward.
Another small improvement is in Pixel Launcher "Device Search" feature. There a direct search button which will take your search query and search inside the supported apps. The features so far seems to only work with the Settings app, it unclear whether Google will be expanding the feature to other apps or not.
#Photos
Google Photos starts showing 'Best of 2021' Memories collection
9To5Google
Google Photos is here to celebrate your best memories of the year 2021.
The memories collection show pictures that you have taken and upload to Google Photos in the year of 2021. The collection is quite random though, but anyway. All these images doesn't seem to be shown in date order too.
The "Best of 2021" memories collection is rolling out via server side, so if you haven't got it, you will get it right before 2022 arrived.
Google Photos starts showing 'Best of 2021' Memories collection
9To5Google
Google Photos is here to celebrate your best memories of the year 2021.
The memories collection show pictures that you have taken and upload to Google Photos in the year of 2021. The collection is quite random though, but anyway. All these images doesn't seem to be shown in date order too.
The "Best of 2021" memories collection is rolling out via server side, so if you haven't got it, you will get it right before 2022 arrived.
#Google
Google’s Year in Search 2021: The year of "healing"
Google Blog | YouTube Video
Google, the world largest search engine, has shared out Year In Search for 2021. This year, it's all about healing.
The 2-minute video summary featured Olivia Rodrigo “drivers license” as the background music, which is also the top searches for Songs categories in 2021. There also an interactive site where you can check out January to October 2021 monthly trend and nine different categories. The complete list can be checked out from here which can sort out country trend too.
Google’s Year in Search 2021: The year of "healing"
Google Blog | YouTube Video
Google, the world largest search engine, has shared out Year In Search for 2021. This year, it's all about healing.
The 2-minute video summary featured Olivia Rodrigo “drivers license” as the background music, which is also the top searches for Songs categories in 2021. There also an interactive site where you can check out January to October 2021 monthly trend and nine different categories. The complete list can be checked out from here which can sort out country trend too.
In a year that continued to test many, the world searched “how to heal” more than ever. Whether they’re taking care of mental health, honoring a loved one, or reuniting with family, people are finding ways to come back stronger than before.Google
In 2021, the world searched for healing
Google’s Year in Search looks at the top trending searches across various topics. This year, searches for “how to heal” reached new highs.
#News #YouTubeTV
Roku agreed with Google's contract, continue shipping YouTube and YouTube TV app on Roku devices
9To5Google
Earlier Roku and Google were having a fight, and Roku planned to stop shipping the YouTube app on their devices starting December 9 which is tomorrow. Today, seems like Roku has settled with Google on a deal.
Roku on Twitter posted that they have agreed to a multi-year extension of its contract with Google for YouTube and YouTube TV, effective starting today. Google has yet to publish any story about it.
So eventually this means the YouTube app will remain available in the Roku Channel Store, meanwhile YouTube TV app will return back to the store.
Roku agreed with Google's contract, continue shipping YouTube and YouTube TV app on Roku devices
9To5Google
Earlier Roku and Google were having a fight, and Roku planned to stop shipping the YouTube app on their devices starting December 9 which is tomorrow. Today, seems like Roku has settled with Google on a deal.
Roku on Twitter posted that they have agreed to a multi-year extension of its contract with Google for YouTube and YouTube TV, effective starting today. Google has yet to publish any story about it.
So eventually this means the YouTube app will remain available in the Roku Channel Store, meanwhile YouTube TV app will return back to the store.
9to5Google
Roku and Google reach last-minute ‘multi-year’ deal to keep YouTube app, bring back YouTube TV
After months of public fighting, Roku and Google have finally settled on a deal around the YouTube app that will keep it in the Channel Store.
#Android #A12L
Android 12L Beta 1 released!
Initial Android 12L beta build goes live for Pixel devices! Available for Pixel 3a & newer devices, Pixel 6 devices label as "coming soon."
Release date: December 8, 2021
Build version: S2B1.211112.006
Security Patch: December 2021
More info:
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/12/12L/release-notes
Android 12L Beta 1 released!
Initial Android 12L beta build goes live for Pixel devices! Available for Pixel 3a & newer devices, Pixel 6 devices label as "coming soon."
Release date: December 8, 2021
Build version: S2B1.211112.006
Security Patch: December 2021
More info:
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/12/12L/release-notes
#Android #A12L
Android 12L Beta 1 Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 3a: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 3a XL: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4 XL: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4a: Factory Images| OTA
Pixel 4a 5G: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Images| OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Images | OTA
Android 12L Beta 1 Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 3a: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 3a XL: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4 XL: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 4a: Factory Images| OTA
Pixel 4a 5G: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Images| OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Images | OTA
#Android #A12L
Android 12L Beta 1 GSI
Date: December 08, 2021
Build: S2B1.211112.006
Build type: experimental
Security patch level: December 2021
Google Play Services: 21.24.23
Download:
• ARM64+GMS
• ARM64
• x86_64+GMS
• x86_64
More info:
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/12/gsi-release-notes
Android 12L Beta 1 GSI
Date: December 08, 2021
Build: S2B1.211112.006
Build type: experimental
Security patch level: December 2021
Google Play Services: 21.24.23
Download:
• ARM64+GMS
• ARM64
• x86_64+GMS
• x86_64
More info:
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/12/gsi-release-notes
#Android #A12L
Everything new about the Android 12L Beta 1
Android 12L Beta 1 doesn't seem to have add many features, but here are some minor changes that has been made in the first beta build.
https://9to5google.com/2021/10/27/android-12l-beta-1-new-features/
Everything new about the Android 12L Beta 1
Android 12L Beta 1 doesn't seem to have add many features, but here are some minor changes that has been made in the first beta build.
https://9to5google.com/2021/10/27/android-12l-beta-1-new-features/
9to5Google
Here’s everything new in Android 12L Beta 1 [Gallery]
For the first time in four years, Google is releasing a mid-cycle update to Android. Android 12L Beta 1 is the first release...
#Android #A12L
Screen recording and Internet QS tiles gaining smooth animation when opening it
Mishaal Rahman
On Android 12, the Internet QS tile open up in a sheet menu form. On both Android 11 & 12, tapping on Screen recoding QS tile will show you a sheet menu on the top, and let you adjust the settings according to your need.
With Android 12L, these are opening smoothly as a popup dialog box on the center of your screen now. Tapping elsewhere or triggering the back action will close the dialog menu. A very welcome addition to the Android UI, of course.
Screen recording and Internet QS tiles gaining smooth animation when opening it
Mishaal Rahman
On Android 12, the Internet QS tile open up in a sheet menu form. On both Android 11 & 12, tapping on Screen recoding QS tile will show you a sheet menu on the top, and let you adjust the settings according to your need.
With Android 12L, these are opening smoothly as a popup dialog box on the center of your screen now. Tapping elsewhere or triggering the back action will close the dialog menu. A very welcome addition to the Android UI, of course.
#Android #A12L
Split screen mode disabled live preview when resizing windows
Mishaal Rahman
When you are using split screen mode, you used to able to see live preview of the app window, but things are getting changed here.
Starting with Android 12L, you won't be able to see live preview of the app windows when resizing it. The changes is made since it was being buggy often. You will only get to see a full solid color background with the app icon place in the center.
Split screen mode disabled live preview when resizing windows
Mishaal Rahman
When you are using split screen mode, you used to able to see live preview of the app window, but things are getting changed here.
Starting with Android 12L, you won't be able to see live preview of the app windows when resizing it. The changes is made since it was being buggy often. You will only get to see a full solid color background with the app icon place in the center.
#Android #A12L
Multi-user switcher UI got an update in Android 12L
Mishaal Rahman
Android's multi-user switcher has been using the same Material Design since Android 5 till Android 12. In Android 12L, it is getting fresh new UI.
Opening multi-user switcher from the QS panel in Android 12L will show you a brand new UI which is based on Material You design. Same as the Internet and screen recording QS tiles, you will see a popup dialog box instead of showing on the QS panel. There is a small dropdown when tapped from the lock screen.
Multi-user switcher UI got an update in Android 12L
Mishaal Rahman
Android's multi-user switcher has been using the same Material Design since Android 5 till Android 12. In Android 12L, it is getting fresh new UI.
Opening multi-user switcher from the QS panel in Android 12L will show you a brand new UI which is based on Material You design. Same as the Internet and screen recording QS tiles, you will see a popup dialog box instead of showing on the QS panel. There is a small dropdown when tapped from the lock screen.
#Android #A12L
Android 12L Beta 1 let you control cast volume through panel, but you still can't control via volume keys after leaving the app
Mishaal Rahman
You may have know that Google disabled the ability to control cast volume with volume keys, and here how the situation in Android 12L Beta 1 build.
For now, you can control the cast volume via the expanded volume panel. Welp, you still can't control cast volume with your device volume keys, but hopefully when Android 12L reach stable channel, Google will restore the functionality.
Android 12L Beta 1 let you control cast volume through panel, but you still can't control via volume keys after leaving the app
Mishaal Rahman
You may have know that Google disabled the ability to control cast volume with volume keys, and here how the situation in Android 12L Beta 1 build.
For now, you can control the cast volume via the expanded volume panel. Welp, you still can't control cast volume with your device volume keys, but hopefully when Android 12L reach stable channel, Google will restore the functionality.
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#Android #A12L
Opening animation of the notification panel is getting much more natural
Mishaal Rahman
Android 12L makes everything much more smoother and natural with animations. Another example of it is over at the notification panel.
As you can see from the video, the Quick Settings tile size will expand as you drag down the panel, and vice versa. The notification noscript also got a minor animation over there if you can noticed it.
Opening animation of the notification panel is getting much more natural
Mishaal Rahman
Android 12L makes everything much more smoother and natural with animations. Another example of it is over at the notification panel.
As you can see from the video, the Quick Settings tile size will expand as you drag down the panel, and vice versa. The notification noscript also got a minor animation over there if you can noticed it.
#Apps #Chrome #A12
Google Chrome for Android now supports Android 12's native scrolling screenshot feature
9To5Google
When Android 12 initially released to the stable channel, there is scrolling screenshot baked into the OS. With Google Chrome, the scrolling screenshot feature doesn't seem to work with it, but it is recently fixed.
With Chrome 96 installed, you can now use the native scrolling screenshot feature to take a long screenshot of a webpage. This has been enabled quietly in recent days. 9To5Google said they still manage to get the feature on a Pixel 6 Pro running November update, so it isn't anything related to the December update that is just released.
To use the feature, just take a screenshot and you will see a “Capture more” button, tap on it and you will now be able to select which part of the webpage you want to capture and save or share. It should be available widely for Chrome 96 users on Android 12.
Download (96):
Play Store | APKMirror
Google Chrome for Android now supports Android 12's native scrolling screenshot feature
9To5Google
When Android 12 initially released to the stable channel, there is scrolling screenshot baked into the OS. With Google Chrome, the scrolling screenshot feature doesn't seem to work with it, but it is recently fixed.
With Chrome 96 installed, you can now use the native scrolling screenshot feature to take a long screenshot of a webpage. This has been enabled quietly in recent days. 9To5Google said they still manage to get the feature on a Pixel 6 Pro running November update, so it isn't anything related to the December update that is just released.
To use the feature, just take a screenshot and you will see a “Capture more” button, tap on it and you will now be able to select which part of the webpage you want to capture and save or share. It should be available widely for Chrome 96 users on Android 12.
Download (96):
Play Store | APKMirror
#Android #A12L
Quick Wallpaper Picker feature is live on Android 12L Beta 1
Mishaal Rahman
Like to switch wallpaper frequently to change your accent color across the system? Google knows you and they had added such feature in Android 12L. Previously the feature is hidden behind a launcher flag in Developer Preview, but Google has enabled in the Beta 1 build.
With this feature, you can switch between five of your most recent wallpapers directly from your home screen, just tap on any of your preferred wallpaper and it will change in a matter of seconds.
The feature is not exclusive to Pixel Launcher, so you will get it with your native AOSP launcher. (h/t 9To5Google)
Quick Wallpaper Picker feature is live on Android 12L Beta 1
Mishaal Rahman
Like to switch wallpaper frequently to change your accent color across the system? Google knows you and they had added such feature in Android 12L. Previously the feature is hidden behind a launcher flag in Developer Preview, but Google has enabled in the Beta 1 build.
With this feature, you can switch between five of your most recent wallpapers directly from your home screen, just tap on any of your preferred wallpaper and it will change in a matter of seconds.
The feature is not exclusive to Pixel Launcher, so you will get it with your native AOSP launcher. (h/t 9To5Google)
Google Pixel Hub
#Android #A12 Android 12’s Fabricated Overlay API makes rootless themes possible UPDATE: The loophole has been patched in Android 12L unfortunately. So you may have know that Android 12,1 will introduce Dynamic Colors to AOSP, and the released Android 12…
#Android #A12L #A12
Android 12L patched loophole of non-root shell process accessing Fabricate Overlay API in Android 12
Mishaal Rahman | Previous post
Earlier Mishaal Rahman has found out a loophole in Android 12 which make rootless theme possible, but welp as expected, Google has patched the loophole of letting non-root shell process access the Fabricate Overlay API in Android 12L.
It unclear whether Google will apply the changes to Android 12 or not, but on Android 12L, this is being patched.
Android 12L patched loophole of non-root shell process accessing Fabricate Overlay API in Android 12
Mishaal Rahman | Previous post
Earlier Mishaal Rahman has found out a loophole in Android 12 which make rootless theme possible, but welp as expected, Google has patched the loophole of letting non-root shell process access the Fabricate Overlay API in Android 12L.
It unclear whether Google will apply the changes to Android 12 or not, but on Android 12L, this is being patched.
Google Pixel Hub
#Android #A12L You won't face game crashing anymore with automated wallpapers in Android 12L Android Police | Previous post Android 12 is Google's latest Android releases, and dynamic color theme engine can extract color from wallpapers and apply it in other…
#Android #A12L
Here's how Android 12L will resolve automated wallpapers issue
Mishaal Rahman | Previous post
Earlier we have heard that Android 12L will resolve issues that happen in Android 12, like game crashing when you are using automated wallpapers, which the OS need to extract accent color and apply it across the whole system. Here's how Google is solving the issue.
Mishaal Rahman said that if the wallpaper changes is done in the background, then the dynamic color theme will only change once you have turn off the screen. This solved the issue of the OS from always extracting color from the wallpaper. No more wallpaper disaster in Android 12L.
Here's how Android 12L will resolve automated wallpapers issue
Mishaal Rahman | Previous post
Earlier we have heard that Android 12L will resolve issues that happen in Android 12, like game crashing when you are using automated wallpapers, which the OS need to extract accent color and apply it across the whole system. Here's how Google is solving the issue.
Mishaal Rahman said that if the wallpaper changes is done in the background, then the dynamic color theme will only change once you have turn off the screen. This solved the issue of the OS from always extracting color from the wallpaper. No more wallpaper disaster in Android 12L.
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Mishaal Rahman
In Android 12L Beta 1, if the wallpaper changes in the background, the theme change is now deferred until the user cycles the lock screen. This fixes the crude DoS mentioned by this XDA article: xda-developers.com/android-12-mat…
#Android #A12L
Battery usage graph now shows am/pm on the x-axis
Mishaal Rahman
Minor changes on the battery usage graph. So you will get to see certain time point with am/pm besides it on Android 12L. Earlier on Android 12 you only get to see the hour number and that's pretty much it.
Battery usage graph now shows am/pm on the x-axis
Mishaal Rahman
Minor changes on the battery usage graph. So you will get to see certain time point with am/pm besides it on Android 12L. Earlier on Android 12 you only get to see the hour number and that's pretty much it.
Google Pixel Hub
#Assistant Google Assistant ‘Continued Conversation’ seems to be broken on all Pixel phones 9To5Google Google Assistant "Continued Conversation" debut with the Pixel 4, and it has been included in all newer Pixels till the latest Pixel 6, but for the past…
#Apps #Google #Assistant
Google Assistant 'Continued Conversation' fixed with Google app update
9To5Google | Previous post
Earlier it reported that Google Assistant "Continued Conversation" on Pixel devices are broken, and the issue seems to be resolved with Google app update.
9To5Google spotted that with Google app 12.48, currently in beta version, has fixed the issue. If you don't know yet, Continued Conversation let users response continuously to the Assistant without needing to activate it again. Once you don't response after awhile, the Assistant will close by itself.
Download (12.48 beta):
Play Store | APKMirror
Google Assistant 'Continued Conversation' fixed with Google app update
9To5Google | Previous post
Earlier it reported that Google Assistant "Continued Conversation" on Pixel devices are broken, and the issue seems to be resolved with Google app update.
9To5Google spotted that with Google app 12.48, currently in beta version, has fixed the issue. If you don't know yet, Continued Conversation let users response continuously to the Assistant without needing to activate it again. Once you don't response after awhile, the Assistant will close by itself.
Download (12.48 beta):
Play Store | APKMirror
9to5Google
[Update: Fixed] Assistant ‘Continued Conversation’ broken on Pixel 6, older Google phones
One of the best features of the new Assistant is Continued Conversation where your Pixel's mic stays open after a response is broken...