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#Android #A12L
Exiting app with back gesture/button added home screen animation
Esper Blog by Mishaal Rahman
On Android 12 or earlier, you will only see animations of the app exiting using the home gesture navigation. Android 12L has changed this part.
On Android 12L Beta 1, when using the back action to exit the app, you can now see animation of it gracefully returning back to its position on the home screen.
Though this is Android 12L Developer Preview 1, the feature is there in the Beta 1 build. It also nice if you can give a read to that blog too, which let you know more what Android 12L will do.
Exiting app with back gesture/button added home screen animation
Esper Blog by Mishaal Rahman
On Android 12 or earlier, you will only see animations of the app exiting using the home gesture navigation. Android 12L has changed this part.
On Android 12L Beta 1, when using the back action to exit the app, you can now see animation of it gracefully returning back to its position on the home screen.
Though this is Android 12L Developer Preview 1, the feature is there in the Beta 1 build. It also nice if you can give a read to that blog too, which let you know more what Android 12L will do.
#Android #A12L
Android 12L's specific app widget sheet menu no longer limit in height
9To5Google
On Android 12, you might have noticed that the widget sheet menu can't expand all the way to the top when you open it via long pressing app icon, then the context menu.
In Android 12L, using the same method to access specific app widget sheet menu will cover the whole home screen if there is quite an amount of widgets available and require scrolling to view all of them.
Android 12L's specific app widget sheet menu no longer limit in height
9To5Google
On Android 12, you might have noticed that the widget sheet menu can't expand all the way to the top when you open it via long pressing app icon, then the context menu.
In Android 12L, using the same method to access specific app widget sheet menu will cover the whole home screen if there is quite an amount of widgets available and require scrolling to view all of them.
#Android #A12L
Android 12L has a new 'Weather' grouping in Widgets list
9To5Google
Google has rolled out Material You weather widgets in their main app for awhile on Android 12. Apparently Google is making a separate grouping for it on Android 12L.
When you open up the Widgets list, scrolling all the way to the bottom and you will there a new separate grouping named "Weather." Google didn't create a separate Weathers app, it just a new grouping in the Widgets list which the widgets essentially do the same job as the one listed under the Google app.
Android 12L has a new 'Weather' grouping in Widgets list
9To5Google
Google has rolled out Material You weather widgets in their main app for awhile on Android 12. Apparently Google is making a separate grouping for it on Android 12L.
When you open up the Widgets list, scrolling all the way to the bottom and you will there a new separate grouping named "Weather." Google didn't create a separate Weathers app, it just a new grouping in the Widgets list which the widgets essentially do the same job as the one listed under the Google app.
#Android #A12L
'Clear all' is now a button in Android 12L with Material You design element added
9To5Google
The "Clear all" option has exist on Android for years, it will clear all background processes after you tap on it. Since Android 9, the recents overview has got a redesign and the "Clear all" option has shifted all the way to the left side.
On Android 12L, the Android 9-like recents overview design is still being used, but the "Clear all" now has been redesigned into a button. It has rounded pill shape around it which is part of the Material You design.
'Clear all' is now a button in Android 12L with Material You design element added
9To5Google
The "Clear all" option has exist on Android for years, it will clear all background processes after you tap on it. Since Android 9, the recents overview has got a redesign and the "Clear all" option has shifted all the way to the left side.
On Android 12L, the Android 9-like recents overview design is still being used, but the "Clear all" now has been redesigned into a button. It has rounded pill shape around it which is part of the Material You design.
#Android #A12L
Wallpaper & Style got some minor changes in Android 12L
9To5Google
There are some minor changes in the Wallpapers & Style app, but basically it just the auto-daily wallpapers icon has been changed and the top bar has added dynamic color support in the wallpaper collection. Functionality remains the same, that's pretty much it.
Wallpaper & Style got some minor changes in Android 12L
9To5Google
There are some minor changes in the Wallpapers & Style app, but basically it just the auto-daily wallpapers icon has been changed and the top bar has added dynamic color support in the wallpaper collection. Functionality remains the same, that's pretty much it.
#Android #A12L
More haptic feedback has been add around in Android 12L for Google Pixel devices
9To5Google
If you have installed Android 12L Beta 1 on your Pixel, while you are playing around with it, you might notice there more haptic feedback presented around the system.
When swiping up to open the app drawer, the phone will vibrate, indicating that you have successfully opened it. Another example of it is swiping through your recents provider. While you swipe across, there is soft vibrations when each apps arrives at the front of your carousel. Dismissing an application also vibrate to indicate that you have kill the app from running.
Well, this is essentially something not transmissible via images or videos, you gotta use it to experience it yourself, the experience should be good.
More haptic feedback has been add around in Android 12L for Google Pixel devices
9To5Google
If you have installed Android 12L Beta 1 on your Pixel, while you are playing around with it, you might notice there more haptic feedback presented around the system.
When swiping up to open the app drawer, the phone will vibrate, indicating that you have successfully opened it. Another example of it is swiping through your recents provider. While you swipe across, there is soft vibrations when each apps arrives at the front of your carousel. Dismissing an application also vibrate to indicate that you have kill the app from running.
Well, this is essentially something not transmissible via images or videos, you gotta use it to experience it yourself, the experience should be good.
9to5Google
Android 12L Beta 1 hands-on: Top new features [Video]
ight off the back of a massive bug fixing OTA update for Android 12, Google has unleashed the next release — Android 12L Beta 1.
#YouTube
YouTube desktop web new layout continue to improve, and here's how it looks like today
YouTube has been testing a new type of denoscription layout for a while now, and here's how it looks like currently.
The video noscript is now using YouTube Sans, which has been used across the YouTube mobile app (the font is actually bold instead of thin). Video chapters are now shown at the bottom of the denoscription, it only shows when you expand the denoscription. You still can use the classic way to access video chapters.
Tapping on the comments box below will bring all the comments to the right side of the video. This means you can watch the video and type out your comments at the same time. You can restore the behaviour by tapping the "X" button on the top right corner.
Also the toolbar option letters are no longer displaying in all capital letters form. By the way, YouTube has removed public dislike count, with the API to be fully removed on December 13.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
YouTube desktop web new layout continue to improve, and here's how it looks like today
YouTube has been testing a new type of denoscription layout for a while now, and here's how it looks like currently.
The video noscript is now using YouTube Sans, which has been used across the YouTube mobile app (the font is actually bold instead of thin). Video chapters are now shown at the bottom of the denoscription, it only shows when you expand the denoscription. You still can use the classic way to access video chapters.
Tapping on the comments box below will bring all the comments to the right side of the video. This means you can watch the video and type out your comments at the same time. You can restore the behaviour by tapping the "X" button on the top right corner.
Also the toolbar option letters are no longer displaying in all capital letters form. By the way, YouTube has removed public dislike count, with the API to be fully removed on December 13.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Photos
Google Photos new update let you manage your photos and videos much easier
A server side update of Google Photos is rolling out widely for everyone, making management of photos and videos easier.
When first opening the app, you will see a tick icon at the right side of the month noscript, tapping on it will select all photos of the month. Then you will see a sheet menu with several options: Share, Add to, Bin, (Backup), Move to archive, Delete from device, Edit location, Move to Locked Folder.
Dragging up the sheet menu will let you add to existing album. Tapping on View all will give you option to create album, shared album, movie, animation and collage. Next you will see recent albums, and lastly all albums at the very bottom.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google Photos new update let you manage your photos and videos much easier
A server side update of Google Photos is rolling out widely for everyone, making management of photos and videos easier.
When first opening the app, you will see a tick icon at the right side of the month noscript, tapping on it will select all photos of the month. Then you will see a sheet menu with several options: Share, Add to, Bin, (Backup), Move to archive, Delete from device, Edit location, Move to Locked Folder.
Dragging up the sheet menu will let you add to existing album. Tapping on View all will give you option to create album, shared album, movie, animation and collage. Next you will see recent albums, and lastly all albums at the very bottom.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Pixel6
Pixel 6 December update scheduled to release on December 13
Mishaal Rahman
Google delayed the December update with Feature Drop for Pixel 6 devices, weird. Anyway it is expected to arrive one week later than other Pixel devices.
Mishaal Rahman spotted that Google Japan has reported the update will be going live on December 13 for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
*By the way, have saw this on Reddit when Pixel 6 is reported to receive late update, Canada carrier Fido already confirmed that the Pixel 6 will be receiving the update on December 13 too. With Google staff confirming it, no doubt it will be shipping on that date.
Pixel 6 December update scheduled to release on December 13
Mishaal Rahman
Google delayed the December update with Feature Drop for Pixel 6 devices, weird. Anyway it is expected to arrive one week later than other Pixel devices.
Mishaal Rahman spotted that Google Japan has reported the update will be going live on December 13 for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
*By the way, have saw this on Reddit when Pixel 6 is reported to receive late update, Canada carrier Fido already confirmed that the Pixel 6 will be receiving the update on December 13 too. With Google staff confirming it, no doubt it will be shipping on that date.
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#Android #A12L
Pixel Launcher's app suggestions change with animation
Android 12L has added a lot of animations in several places, like opening the Internet and QS tiles for example, making the experience of using it feel smooth.
Another added animation in Android 12L is the app suggestions. The suggestions will change with animations going upwards. Yet another nice addition making the OS much more smooth and natural to use. Nice job, Google!
Pixel Launcher's app suggestions change with animation
Android 12L has added a lot of animations in several places, like opening the Internet and QS tiles for example, making the experience of using it feel smooth.
Another added animation in Android 12L is the app suggestions. The suggestions will change with animations going upwards. Yet another nice addition making the OS much more smooth and natural to use. Nice job, Google!
#Apps #Gmail
Gmail fixes annoying ‘undo’ button bug on Android 12
9To5Google
I don't think many people know about this bug, but anyway, Gmail is recently rolling out an update to fix the "undo" button bug in the notification.
If you frequently used Gmail quick action to archive (or delete) mail, then you will notice the notification will appear for a few seconds with an "undo" button to revert your action. On Android 12, the feature has been broken for a while actually, users have to minimise the notification in order to get to see the "undo" button.
On Gmail app version 2021.11.14, the bug has been resolved, with the "Undo" button now appearing properly when the notification is expanded.
Download (2021.11.14):
Play Store | APKMirror
Gmail fixes annoying ‘undo’ button bug on Android 12
9To5Google
I don't think many people know about this bug, but anyway, Gmail is recently rolling out an update to fix the "undo" button bug in the notification.
If you frequently used Gmail quick action to archive (or delete) mail, then you will notice the notification will appear for a few seconds with an "undo" button to revert your action. On Android 12, the feature has been broken for a while actually, users have to minimise the notification in order to get to see the "undo" button.
On Gmail app version 2021.11.14, the bug has been resolved, with the "Undo" button now appearing properly when the notification is expanded.
Download (2021.11.14):
Play Store | APKMirror
#Home
Apple Music for Nest and Home devices is available in five more countries
Made By Google
Made by Google official Twitter announced Apple Music for Google Nest and Home devices is expanding to five more countries.
These five countries are: Australia, Canada, India, Mexico, and Korea. To use the feature, head to Google Assistant settings and find Music, or open the Google Home app and open settings, then find Music.
Under More services, you will find Apple Music with a blue link icon, Tap on it and enter your Apple ID, and now you can enjoy Apple Music library with your Nest and Home devices.
Apple Music for Nest and Home devices is available in five more countries
Made By Google
Made by Google official Twitter announced Apple Music for Google Nest and Home devices is expanding to five more countries.
These five countries are: Australia, Canada, India, Mexico, and Korea. To use the feature, head to Google Assistant settings and find Music, or open the Google Home app and open settings, then find Music.
Under More services, you will find Apple Music with a blue link icon, Tap on it and enter your Apple ID, and now you can enjoy Apple Music library with your Nest and Home devices.
#News #GooglePlay
Android games are arriving on Windows in 2022
The Verge
You can play your favourite Android games on your Windows computer starting next year.
Google just teased about it in The Game Awards. They will be bringing Google Play Games to Windows in 2022, which means you can seamlessly play these games across your signed-in devices. Google said they will manage distributing the games themselves.
All the games will be running locally on your device. Those games will also be compatible with Windows 10 and later, said Greg Hartrell, Google’s product director of games on Android and Google Play,
Android games are arriving on Windows in 2022
The Verge
You can play your favourite Android games on your Windows computer starting next year.
Google just teased about it in The Game Awards. They will be bringing Google Play Games to Windows in 2022, which means you can seamlessly play these games across your signed-in devices. Google said they will manage distributing the games themselves.
All the games will be running locally on your device. Those games will also be compatible with Windows 10 and later, said Greg Hartrell, Google’s product director of games on Android and Google Play,
The Verge
Google is bringing Android games to Windows in 2022
Google’s grand Android games plan begins.
#YouTube
YouTube Premium members are getting deal of PC Game Pass for 3 months free
9To5Google
PC Game Pass is previously Xbox Game Pass, but Microsoft just rebranded it during The Game Awards. Just after that announcement, Google is starting to give out 3 months free of PC Game Pass to YouTube Premium members.
Google is sending out the deal over email to US residences only. You will need a Microsoft in order to redeem it successfully. The offers will last till the end of 2021.
YouTube Premium members are getting deal of PC Game Pass for 3 months free
9To5Google
PC Game Pass is previously Xbox Game Pass, but Microsoft just rebranded it during The Game Awards. Just after that announcement, Google is starting to give out 3 months free of PC Game Pass to YouTube Premium members.
Google is sending out the deal over email to US residences only. You will need a Microsoft in order to redeem it successfully. The offers will last till the end of 2021.
#Photos
Google Photos widely rolling out 'People & Pets' widget, Cinematic photos got upgrade and more
Google Blog
Holidays are coming and Google Photos is gaining some update. First, they highlight about the new People & Pet widget, which have started rolling out for a while. Cinematic photos are also getting some improvements, making the result much better.
Memories carousel will also now show holiday and important events, which have started rolling out since last week. Google also now let users to view Google Photos Memories from Nest Hub on "Your day" tab.
Lastly, a holiday poem by Google:
Google Photos widely rolling out 'People & Pets' widget, Cinematic photos got upgrade and more
Google Blog
Holidays are coming and Google Photos is gaining some update. First, they highlight about the new People & Pet widget, which have started rolling out for a while. Cinematic photos are also getting some improvements, making the result much better.
Memories carousel will also now show holiday and important events, which have started rolling out since last week. Google also now let users to view Google Photos Memories from Nest Hub on "Your day" tab.
Lastly, a holiday poem by Google:
'Twas a few weeks before the New Year and all through the land,
people were looking back at the time that had spanned.
They looked at photos and videos that they hold dear,
from this week, last month and year after year.
With Google Photos, built just for you,
your memories can come back to life anew.
So here is a list of five ways to look back,
from your home screen, a smart display — or all in the app.#Android #A12 #A12L
Android 12 themed icons collection continue to expand
So far, Android 12 themed icons have been limited to only a few Google apps, and the collection of it has been expanding with updates.
For now, with the regular December update, Google has added Classroom themed icon, on earlier builds it isn't there. Also Android 12L has added much more themed icons for more apps. Here are the apps that have been added into the collection:
• Admin*
• Earth*
• Find My Device*
• Fitbit
• Nest
• Voice
Those three apps with * label for now currently can't display out the themed icons yet, it likely it will get fix in the next beta update. Rest of the three apps can display it properly.
Notes:
• Thanks @PixelBoot for the screenshot
Android 12 themed icons collection continue to expand
So far, Android 12 themed icons have been limited to only a few Google apps, and the collection of it has been expanding with updates.
For now, with the regular December update, Google has added Classroom themed icon, on earlier builds it isn't there. Also Android 12L has added much more themed icons for more apps. Here are the apps that have been added into the collection:
• Admin*
• Earth*
• Find My Device*
• Fitbit
• Nest
• Voice
Those three apps with * label for now currently can't display out the themed icons yet, it likely it will get fix in the next beta update. Rest of the three apps can display it properly.
Notes:
• Thanks @PixelBoot for the screenshot