#News #A12
Android 12 Material You dynamic colors will be a compulsory requirement
Android Police
Soon you will see all OEMs implementing dynamic color theming in their Android 12 skin, if they want to ship Google apps out of the box.
According to a trusted source to Android Police, they said Google is setting a policy requiring Android 12 software builds that are submitted for Google Mobile Services (GMS) approval will need to implement dynamic color theming system just like how the Pixel do for example. OEMs cane either use Google's Monet or their home-made engines, but there's a catch. The engine will need to be able to use a single source color, generate three accent palettes and two neutral.
The new policy will be effective starting March 14, which means devices that are launched or updated after that date will include dynamic theming system. It's nice to see that every phone will be getting such features.
Android 12 Material You dynamic colors will be a compulsory requirement
Android Police
Soon you will see all OEMs implementing dynamic color theming in their Android 12 skin, if they want to ship Google apps out of the box.
According to a trusted source to Android Police, they said Google is setting a policy requiring Android 12 software builds that are submitted for Google Mobile Services (GMS) approval will need to implement dynamic color theming system just like how the Pixel do for example. OEMs cane either use Google's Monet or their home-made engines, but there's a catch. The engine will need to be able to use a single source color, generate three accent palettes and two neutral.
The new policy will be effective starting March 14, which means devices that are launched or updated after that date will include dynamic theming system. It's nice to see that every phone will be getting such features.
Android Police
Exclusive: Material You-style theming will soon be required for phones getting Android 12
Phones that ship with Android 12, too
#News #AndroidTV
Android TV gain the most growth in TV platform, dominating Asia market
9To5Google
Conviva has released a report showing how much growth did Android TV manage to gain.
42% of growth is being recorded during Q4 2021 comparing to Q4 2020. Following in the second and third place is LG and Samsung, which saw 36% and 27% growth respectively.
When checking out the region market share, Android TV has most of the share in Asia market, dominating more than half of it. In Oceania and South America, Android TV manage to capture 18% of the share, later follow by Africa, Europe and lastly North America with a pitiful of 3% share.
Android TV gain the most growth in TV platform, dominating Asia market
9To5Google
Conviva has released a report showing how much growth did Android TV manage to gain.
42% of growth is being recorded during Q4 2021 comparing to Q4 2020. Following in the second and third place is LG and Samsung, which saw 36% and 27% growth respectively.
When checking out the region market share, Android TV has most of the share in Asia market, dominating more than half of it. In Oceania and South America, Android TV manage to capture 18% of the share, later follow by Africa, Europe and lastly North America with a pitiful of 3% share.
#Chrome
Chrome is starting to roll out new Android widgets, 'Journey' and more Chrome Actions to everyone
Google Blog
Google has just announced that they are making some of the Chrome features available widely for all users soon.
First tested back in October 2021, "Journeys" is available for more users on the desktop platform. It will help you gather similar topic of sites you visited before into one list. You can enable
Besides, there is more Actions available, like
Lastly, Material You widgets for Android will be available without needing to enable flags (
At the time of writing, these features are still at the stage of rolling out. You can enable flags if you want to try it out eagerly.
Chrome is starting to roll out new Android widgets, 'Journey' and more Chrome Actions to everyone
Google Blog
Google has just announced that they are making some of the Chrome features available widely for all users soon.
First tested back in October 2021, "Journeys" is available for more users on the desktop platform. It will help you gather similar topic of sites you visited before into one list. You can enable
chrome://flags/#history-journeys if you haven't got it.Besides, there is more Actions available, like
Manage settings, Customize Chrome, View your Chrome history, Manage accessibility settings, Share this tab, Play Chrome Dino game.Lastly, Material You widgets for Android will be available without needing to enable flags (
chrome://flags/#enable-quick-action-search-widget-android, chrome://flags/#enable-quick-action-search-widget-android-dino-variant).At the time of writing, these features are still at the stage of rolling out. You can enable flags if you want to try it out eagerly.
#Google #Assistant #One #Fi
Google announced adding 9 languages support to Assistant’s Guest Mode and other safety features
Google Blog
February 8 is Safer Internet Day, an initiative started by the European Union. Google used this day to announce several new features related to our online safety.
Google Assistant Guest Mode will soon support 9 more languages, it will be made available “in the following months," What's the 9 languages that are coming is unclear for now.
In case you missed it, Google One VPN is now available on iPhone and iPad. Also soon Google Fi will let you share real-time location with your family members and friends for free. Lastly, Google announced Account Level Enhanced Safe Browsing, it will provide the broadest security protection to your Google Account against malicious sites and other online threats.
Google announced adding 9 languages support to Assistant’s Guest Mode and other safety features
Google Blog
February 8 is Safer Internet Day, an initiative started by the European Union. Google used this day to announce several new features related to our online safety.
Google Assistant Guest Mode will soon support 9 more languages, it will be made available “in the following months," What's the 9 languages that are coming is unclear for now.
In case you missed it, Google One VPN is now available on iPhone and iPad. Also soon Google Fi will let you share real-time location with your family members and friends for free. Lastly, Google announced Account Level Enhanced Safe Browsing, it will provide the broadest security protection to your Google Account against malicious sites and other online threats.
Google
Keeping you safe online with Google and beyond
On Safer Internet Day, Google is announcing new initiatives and product features to protect users wherever they go online.
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#Translate #Lens
Google Translate will gain Lens integration, and here's how it works
Mishaal Rahman | Android Police
Google is set to unify the experience of Lens and Translate, starting with iOS first, with Android getting it a few months later.
Google has announced something new earlier over at the Google Translate support forum, users will be able to do instant translation, captured image translation, and imported photo translation, right in the app.
Mishaal Rahman has managed to get the feature working and showed us how it works on Android. Open the Translate app, tap on Camera, you will see Google Lens instead of the old built-in camera translator UI. Over there, you can either take a photo or select it from your gallery. You will get the option "Send to Translate Home" which will send all the texts to the Translate app.
Google Translate will gain Lens integration, and here's how it works
Mishaal Rahman | Android Police
Google is set to unify the experience of Lens and Translate, starting with iOS first, with Android getting it a few months later.
Google has announced something new earlier over at the Google Translate support forum, users will be able to do instant translation, captured image translation, and imported photo translation, right in the app.
Mishaal Rahman has managed to get the feature working and showed us how it works on Android. Open the Translate app, tap on Camera, you will see Google Lens instead of the old built-in camera translator UI. Over there, you can either take a photo or select it from your gallery. You will get the option "Send to Translate Home" which will send all the texts to the Translate app.
#News
Google is preparing a public ultra-wideband (UWB) API for third-party Android apps
Mishaal Rahman
Google has enabled ultra-wideband for their Pixel 6 Pro with the December Feature Drop last year, but it is so far limited for the Nearby Share feature only.
Recently some new commits suggested that Google is preparing public UWB API which allow developers to take advantage of ultra-wideband technology on supported devices. The API can enable apps to require precise positioning of tag devices like AirTag and Tiles for example.
Google is preparing a public ultra-wideband (UWB) API for third-party Android apps
Mishaal Rahman
Google has enabled ultra-wideband for their Pixel 6 Pro with the December Feature Drop last year, but it is so far limited for the Nearby Share feature only.
Recently some new commits suggested that Google is preparing public UWB API which allow developers to take advantage of ultra-wideband technology on supported devices. The API can enable apps to require precise positioning of tag devices like AirTag and Tiles for example.
Twitter
Mishaal Rahman
Google is working on a public API for apps to use ultra-wideband (UWB) on supported devices. This will enable new features in Android apps that require precise positioning. H/T @luca020400
#Duo #Messages
Google introduced Duo Live Sharing and YouTube previews in Messages
Google Blog
Samsung just released ton of new devices during the Unpacked event, and they are some new features from Google which are announced during the event.
Google Duo is getting live sharing feature which will let you share your Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy Tab S8 series screen to watch YouTube videos, look up for locations together and more. Google Messages will soon let you preview YouTube videos right inside the app, this will be appearing on all Android devices "in the coming weeks."
Voice Access let people navigate and control the device, without touching the screen. Just say “Hey Google, Voice Access" or set it to start when you are using the device to use the accessibility feature right away, no extra installation is needed for Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy Tab S8 series.
Google introduced Duo Live Sharing and YouTube previews in Messages
Google Blog
Samsung just released ton of new devices during the Unpacked event, and they are some new features from Google which are announced during the event.
Google Duo is getting live sharing feature which will let you share your Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy Tab S8 series screen to watch YouTube videos, look up for locations together and more. Google Messages will soon let you preview YouTube videos right inside the app, this will be appearing on all Android devices "in the coming weeks."
Voice Access let people navigate and control the device, without touching the screen. Just say “Hey Google, Voice Access" or set it to start when you are using the device to use the accessibility feature right away, no extra installation is needed for Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy Tab S8 series.
#Assistant #YTMusic
Galaxy Watch 4 to get new Assistant, stream YouTube Music with Internet connection
Google Blog
Your Galaxy Watch 4 is about to become smarter with the help of the new Google Assistant, also you will be able stream YouTube Music with Wi-Fi and LTE connection.
With Google Assistant, you can just give command to your watch and it will do it for you without needing you to touch the watch's screen. You can tell your watch to play your favourite music, set a timer for your exercise, remind you of your calendar schedule, and more. Galaxy Watch 4 will soon get it in a few months time.
Besides, you can soon stream music with Internet connection on your Galaxy Watch 4 if you have YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium subnoscription. If you forgot to bring your phone out for a jogging and still want to play music on the go, this would be a neat feature.
Galaxy Watch 4 to get new Assistant, stream YouTube Music with Internet connection
Google Blog
Your Galaxy Watch 4 is about to become smarter with the help of the new Google Assistant, also you will be able stream YouTube Music with Wi-Fi and LTE connection.
With Google Assistant, you can just give command to your watch and it will do it for you without needing you to touch the watch's screen. You can tell your watch to play your favourite music, set a timer for your exercise, remind you of your calendar schedule, and more. Galaxy Watch 4 will soon get it in a few months time.
Besides, you can soon stream music with Internet connection on your Galaxy Watch 4 if you have YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium subnoscription. If you forgot to bring your phone out for a jogging and still want to play music on the go, this would be a neat feature.
#Chrome
Chrome's multitasking saw 18x increase in usage on tablet and foldables
Android Developers Blog
It's no doubt that Chrome is the most used browsers worldwide. Earlier they added multi-window feature to let large screen devices like tablet and foldables take advantage of the large screen, and seems like the feature is used by a lot of users.
The Chrome team reported the multi-window usage has increased by 18x, also "multi-instance for the Chrome app is used 42% more on tablets and foldables than on phones that support the feature."
After seeing such feature is having high rate of usage, Google is planning to improve the experience of using Chrome on large screen so that users can work with more productive.
Chrome's multitasking saw 18x increase in usage on tablet and foldables
Android Developers Blog
It's no doubt that Chrome is the most used browsers worldwide. Earlier they added multi-window feature to let large screen devices like tablet and foldables take advantage of the large screen, and seems like the feature is used by a lot of users.
The Chrome team reported the multi-window usage has increased by 18x, also "multi-instance for the Chrome app is used 42% more on tablets and foldables than on phones that support the feature."
After seeing such feature is having high rate of usage, Google is planning to improve the experience of using Chrome on large screen so that users can work with more productive.
Android Developers Blog
Chrome’s multitasking usage increases 18x on large screens
News and insights on the Android platform, developer tools, and events.
#Pixel6 #A12L
Pixel 6 owners can now opt in for the Android 12L Beta program
Android Police
After months of waiting, Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners can finally join the Android 12L Beta program.
Last month, Google has already released Beta 2, so it make sense for them to release Beta 3 this month, which will also be the last Android 12L beta build, as Google planned to release stable Android 12L build by Q1 2022.
If you own a Pixel 6 and would like to try out Android 12L early, you can head to Google's Android beta site and join the program, your device will soon receive the OTA update once it is available. By the way, it could be possibly released by today.
Pixel 6 owners can now opt in for the Android 12L Beta program
Android Police
After months of waiting, Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners can finally join the Android 12L Beta program.
Last month, Google has already released Beta 2, so it make sense for them to release Beta 3 this month, which will also be the last Android 12L beta build, as Google planned to release stable Android 12L build by Q1 2022.
If you own a Pixel 6 and would like to try out Android 12L early, you can head to Google's Android beta site and join the program, your device will soon receive the OTA update once it is available. By the way, it could be possibly released by today.
#Android #A12L
Android 12L Beta 3 released!
Last beta build of Android 12L is now going live for all supported Pixel devices! Pixel 6 owners finally can join the fun this time.
Release date: February 9, 2022
Build version: S2B3.220205.007.A1
Security Patch: February 2022
More info:
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/12/12L/release-notes
Android 12L Beta 3 released!
Last beta build of Android 12L is now going live for all supported Pixel devices! Pixel 6 owners finally can join the fun this time.
Release date: February 9, 2022
Build version: S2B3.220205.007.A1
Security Patch: February 2022
More info:
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/12/12L/release-notes
#Android #A12L
Android 12L Beta 3 Changelog
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/12/12L/release-notes#top-resolved-beta3
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Android 12L Beta 3 Changelog
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/12/12L/release-notes#top-resolved-beta3
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Android #A12L
Android 12L Beta 3 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
Pixel 6: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Images | OTA
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Android 12L Beta 3 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
Pixel 6: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Images | OTA
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#Android #A12L
Android 12L Beta 3 GSI
Date: February 9, 2022
Build: S2B3.220205.007.A1
Build type: experimental
Security patch level: February 2022
Google Play Services: 21.45.16
Download:
• ARM64+GMS
• ARM64
• x86_64+GMS
• x86_64
More info:
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/12/gsi-release-notes
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Android 12L Beta 3 GSI
Date: February 9, 2022
Build: S2B3.220205.007.A1
Build type: experimental
Security patch level: February 2022
Google Play Services: 21.45.16
Download:
• ARM64+GMS
• ARM64
• x86_64+GMS
• x86_64
More info:
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/12/gsi-release-notes
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Android #A12L
What's New in Android 12L Beta 3
This will be the last beta build of Android 12L, which give us an early preview of what features it will be offering in the stable release.
https://9to5google.com/2022/02/09/android-12l-beta-3-new-features/
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
What's New in Android 12L Beta 3
This will be the last beta build of Android 12L, which give us an early preview of what features it will be offering in the stable release.
https://9to5google.com/2022/02/09/android-12l-beta-3-new-features/
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
9to5Google
Here’s everything new in Android 12L Beta 3 [Gallery]
The last update to the foldable and tablet-focused Android 12L is here. New Android 12L Beta 3 features for Pixel phones includes...
#Android #A12
Android 12 Material You dynamic colors will be arriving on more Android devices
Android Developers Blog
One of the main highlight features of Android 12 is the dynamic theming system, and so far we can only see Pixel devices fully supporting it, but soon other Android devices from different manufacturers will get it too.
Google is taking this step in order to ensure a consistent experience across the platform. Users will be able to enjoy the goodness of the theming engine on any Android 12 phone, meanwhile third-party app developers will follow suit adopting support for it.
There isn't any statement about when it will start enforcing the policies by Google, but an earlier report by Android Police stated that starting in March 14, Android 12 builds which are submitted for getting Google Mobile Services, need to support the dynamic theming system in order to be approved.
Android 12 Material You dynamic colors will be arriving on more Android devices
Android Developers Blog
One of the main highlight features of Android 12 is the dynamic theming system, and so far we can only see Pixel devices fully supporting it, but soon other Android devices from different manufacturers will get it too.
Google is taking this step in order to ensure a consistent experience across the platform. Users will be able to enjoy the goodness of the theming engine on any Android 12 phone, meanwhile third-party app developers will follow suit adopting support for it.
There isn't any statement about when it will start enforcing the policies by Google, but an earlier report by Android Police stated that starting in March 14, Android 12 builds which are submitted for getting Google Mobile Services, need to support the dynamic theming system in order to be approved.
Android Developers Blog
Material You: Coming to more Android devices near you
Posted by Rohan Shah, Product Manager on Android We’re excited to announce that Material You, specifically dynamic color, will...