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Future Google Pixel could get under-display camera
Let's Go Digital

These days we hardly can see any notchless phones, with Pixel phones going with a hole punch design in 2020. Soon Google could be making a Pixel phone with notchless design once again.

Let's Go Digital shared out a new patent information of a future Google Pixel phone. It shows the phone will include a pair of front cameras with other sensors under the screen. Meanwhile the light sensor will be placed on the left side.

For now, no one is sure whether this new technology will debut with the Pixel 7 series or not. Nevertheless, excited to see a bezel-less + notchless design of a Pixel phone.
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#Pixel6
Whitestone Dome screen protector is now available for Pixel 6 series
9To5Google

If you have the budget and want to be buy a good quality of screen protector for your Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro, Whitestone Dome is a one of the go-to option.

The company has made Pixel 2 & Pixel 3 series screen protector in the past, and after a few years they returned and created screen protector for both Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro. Although it may have higher price tag than the competition, but they promised better protection and more reliable under-display fingerprint scanners with their screen protector.

The screen protector is available for sale on their own site and Amazon. At the time of writing, the screen protector are having a limited $15 discount on all orders.
Pixel 6: Official Store | Amazon
Pixel 6 Pro: Official Store | Amazon
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#Photos
Google Photos for Android let you disable grid autoplay, losing options to backup photos and videos separately with cellular data
9To5Google (2)

Recently, Google did some minor changes over to the Photos app, now you can enable or disable photo grid playback, meanwhile they seems to have removed options for those who just want to upload photos with cellular data but not videos (or vice versa).

You can now disable autoplay media over at Photos Settings > Photo grid playback If you find it to be annoying. There are two options under this section, "Videos" and "Motion photos." It has widely rollout for all Android users.

Going to Photos Settings > Back up & sync > Cell data usage as of today, you will now only see a few preset options under daily limit for backup section and a toggle for roaming backup with cellular data. Earlier there used to show two more options which let you toggle whether to back up photos or videos with cellular data, but seems like it has been removed for all Android users.
#Chrome
Chrome for Android testing out popup style context menu
The browser by Google is experimenting with a new style of context menu on Android, which is something similar on the desktop version context menu.

Currently, when you long-press on a link or image, Chrome will show you a popup window with several options. The new context menu that is under testing will show in a popup style just like when you right-click on your desktop.

The feature is hidden under chrome://flags/#context-menu-popup-style flag, and the flag is added in Chrome 99, the version will take a few months to reach stable release.

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January 2022 Security Patch (Changes)

Framework
• Fix for issue causing screen to unlock after missed call when no screen lock is set *[1].

Network & Telephony
• General fixes & improvements for network
• Fix for issue preventing emergency calls in certain conditions while some third-party apps are installed *[4].

Power
• Fix for issue preventing Pixel Stand setup to start after updating apps in certain conditions *[2].

System
• Fix for issue causing incorrect data usage accounting in Network menu on some networks *[1].

User Interface
• Fix for issue causing a black frame to appear when dismissing the Assistant overlay on the lock screen
• Fix for issue causing memory leak in system UI under certain conditions *[1].
• Fix for issue causing navigation bar to be hidden when switching device orientation in certain conditions *[1].
• Fix for issue causing PIP window to render incorrectly for certain apps *[1].

Wi-Fi
• Fix for issue causing Wi-Fi network to drop connection in certain conditions *[3].


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Device Applicability
*Updates for PIxel 6 and 6 Pro are delayed until later in January, as noted above

*[1] Included on Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
*[2] Included on Pixel 4 / XL, Pixel 5, Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
*[3] Included on Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
*[4] Included on Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro

Source:
Pixel Phone Support Forum

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#Updates #Pixel January 2022 Security Patch (Changes) Framework • Fix for issue causing screen to unlock after missed call when no screen lock is set *[1]. Network & Telephony • General fixes & improvements for network • Fix for issue preventing emergency…
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January 2022 Security Patch is rolling out!
Changes

UPDATE: Pixel 6 January Update has released!

Pixel owners are now receiving 2022 first update for their phone. This month bring in minor fixes for all supported Pixels. Pixel 6 series are set to receive the update later this month.

One of the important fixes that Google include in this update is the emergency calling issue. Also it include 10 functional updates which you can learn more in the post above.

Pixel 3 series update
After investigating for a while, the Pixel 3 update that Google provide is just to fix the emergency calling bug, nothing else included. This won't be the last update for the device yet, which is coming around Q1 2022. Pixel 3 is receiving update but still on October 2021 security patch.

Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 3 (Oct 2021 patch): Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 3 XL (Oct 2021 patch): Factory Images | OTA
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

*Build ID
Pixel 3 & Pixel 3 XL:
SP1A.210812.016.A2
Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a: SQ1A.220105.002

Source:
Pixel Phone Support Forum

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#Pixel6
Google removed December 2021 update for Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro from developer sites
9To5Google

Due to issues reported by Pixel 6 owners, Google has already stopped serving December OTA update for Pixel 6 series. And just a few hours ago, Google has removed it from their developer websites to prevent users from manually updating it.

A lot of Pixel 6 owners reported that their phone are having poor connectivity issue. When Google announced they are pausing the December update for Pixel 6, they also advised owners who are on the December update to downgrade to the previous November 2021 update for a better experience.

In order to prevent users from downloading the wrong firmware, Google has already delisted all December update for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, including region and carrier builds. Now visiting the developer site no longer show those builds anymore.
#Apps #Chrome
Chrome 97 released to stable channel
Upcoming Chrome 98 release date: 1 Feb 2022
Android Police

What's New:
• PC: Website data deletion improvements (Settings -> Privacy and Security -> Site Settings -> View permissions and data stored across files)
• PC: Better international keyboard support
• PC: Installed web apps will feel even more native
• Android: Per-site page zoom (chrome:flags#enable-accessibility-page-zoom)
• HDR improvements for CSS

Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
#Android
Google makes Android experience much more seamless to use
Google bring in some neat updates to Android, making the experience much more seamless to use. Posts with explanation of all the introduced updates are coming soon.
https://blog.google/products/android/ces2022-bettertogether/
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#Android #ChromeOS
Android and Chrome OS relationship is much closer than before, bring in Quick Start, reply chat apps support and more
Android and Chrome OS are both from Google, and their relationship is getting better soon.

Soon you will be able to setup your Chromebook with your phone for a quicker and simpler setup experience. You don't need to enter your Wi-Fi password as it do it for you automatically. Your Google account will be transferred over to the Chromebook once you have authenticate on your phone.

Besides that, you will also get a better experience while messaging. Soon you can just message via your Chromebook without having to install apps or use the web version. The conversations will appear as a chat window which make the messaging experience natural to use.

Lastly, the Phone Hub on Chrome OS is getting Camera Roll, which means you can share out photos or videos directly on your Chromebook.

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#Android
You can share files from your Android phone to Windows PC with Nearby Share
This is probably one of the features that most people are requesting for, Nearby Share support for Windows PC, and it's happening soon.

There's not much information on how this feature will be made available, with Google only announcing select PCs by Acer, HP and Intel are receiving the feature first soon later this year. From the illustration provided, it seems like the feature will work with a standalone app, but it might subject to change.

With Nearby Share, you can sync text and share files between two devices without Internet connection wirelessly.

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#Android #WearOS
Wear OS devices will have the ability to unlock Android phones, tablets and Chromebooks
Smart Lock let you skip the process of having to authenticate, and Google is kind of expanding the features over to Wear OS watches.

When the watches is unlocked and nearby to any of your Android devices or Chromebooks, you don't need to go through the unlocking process when you want to use it. On the watch, you will be given the option to "Lock again" if you want the device to be lock. Your Android phones and tablets will tell you that if it was unlocked by the watch or not on the lockscreen.

Eligible Wear OS 3 smartwatches will be receiving the feature in a few months time.

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#Android #AndroidTV #GoogleTV
Fast Pair is arriving on Google TV, Android TV, and Matter smart home products
With Google's Fast Pair solution, you can easily and quickly connect headphones, and these will be linked with the Google account.

Just today, Google announced that Fast Pair is coming to Google TV and Android TV. Supported headphones like Google's Pixel Bud will be automatically eligible to use the feature. Google didn't clearly mentioned whether this feature will be available on all Android TV devices or not.

Also Google said you can soon use Fast Pair to connect Matter-enabled smart home devices. When setting up, you will need to scan a QR code and after connected successfully, you will be given option to link it to compatible smart home apps, for example Google Home.

Google said these features are rolling out in the coming months.

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#Android
Android gains headphone auto-switching, Bose speakers getting built-in Chromecast
Google will be including built-in Chromecast support for Bose smart speakers and soundbars in the next few months time, Google also said they will bring it over to more brands soon, letting more users to be able cast audio to their speakers.

Android will also be smart enough to switch audio source in your headphone. For example, someone suddenly dial you and you are watching a video and wearing a headphone, when you accept the call, it will automatically switch audio source for you over to the phone that received the call. There will also be a button to cancel the switch.

Last, spatial audio will adapt the sound and positioned it in the space aroound you. These features will be arriving in the next few months, Google reported.

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#Android #Auto
Android Auto gaining expanded digital car key support, Fast Pair, improved voice control, and more
Google Blog

Android Auto is set to get even better with all these updates.

Pixel 6 series and select Galaxy devices have already received digital car key feature, and Google planned to expand it to Android devices with UWB technology included soon this year.

Fast Pair is also made available on select BMW and Ford cars starting today, expect more cars to get the feature soon.

Besides, Google is working on remote actions feature which will let users to lock and unlock their car with their voice, also be able to know what's the phone battery percentage. It is first arriving on Volvo cars, with "more to follow."

There are actually a lot more minor changes besides these features that we written above. You can learn more over in the original article.
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#Android #Highlights
Seamless experience on Android Update Highlights
• Android and Chrome OS relationship is much closer than before, bring in Quick Start, reply chat apps support and more
• You can share files from your Android phone to Windows PC with Nearby Share
• Wear OS devices will have the ability to unlock Android phones, tablets and Chromebooks
Fast Pair is arriving on Google TV, Android TV, and Matter smart home products
• Android gains headphone auto-switching, Bose speakers getting built-in Chromecast
Android Auto gaining expanded digital car key support, Fast Pair, improved voice control, and more

Source:
Google Blog (2)

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#Android #A12
Cast volume controls is fixed with January security patch for Pixel devices
Mishaal Rahman

Apparently cast volume controls is now working normally with the January update for Pixel devices, according to Mishaal Rahman.

Earlier Google said they have disabled cast volume controls due to a legal issue, which is later confirmed due to Sonos lawsuit. In the first beta of Android 12L, it kind of return back but only halfway, you can't control it with the volume keys yet. With the January update that is just rolled out yesterday, Google has finally restored the default behaviour.

The relevant patch for the cast volume controls can be found here. Google has probably found some other way to bypass the lawsuit, but no one is sure for now.
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