#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.
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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
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#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
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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
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#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/
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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/
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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...
#Android #A13
Google releases Android 13 Developer Preview for Pixel devices
9To5Google
Days after the Android 12L Beta 3, Google decided to release the first preview of the upcoming operating system. The goal of this update is "privacy and security" with a brand new system photo picker, more permissions, third party monet themed icons, custom QS tiles and more!
The Developer Preview is available on the Android Emulator and Pixel 4 devices and newer!
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Google releases Android 13 Developer Preview for Pixel devices
9To5Google
Days after the Android 12L Beta 3, Google decided to release the first preview of the upcoming operating system. The goal of this update is "privacy and security" with a brand new system photo picker, more permissions, third party monet themed icons, custom QS tiles and more!
The Developer Preview is available on the Android Emulator and Pixel 4 devices and newer!
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
9to5Google
Google launches Android 13 Developer Preview for Pixel phones
Even as 12L is still in the Beta Program ahead of its Q1 launch, Google today announced the Android 13 Developer Preview...
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#Android #A13
The brand new Photo Picker.
Instead of giving storage permissions to an app, users can use the picker to give access to chosen pictures.
It will be backported to older Android systems via the Google Play system updates as part of a MediaProvider module update for devices (excepting Go devices) running Android 11 and higher.
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The brand new Photo Picker.
Instead of giving storage permissions to an app, users can use the picker to give access to chosen pictures.
It will be backported to older Android systems via the Google Play system updates as part of a MediaProvider module update for devices (excepting Go devices) running Android 11 and higher.
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#Android #A13
New features introduced in A13 DP1
NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES permission - The brand new permission will be required for apps that use Wi-Fi APIs and lets apps discover and connect to networks without using the device location permission!
Quick Settings Placement API - Using the new API developers can prompt the user to add their custom QS tile without leaving the app
Per-app language preferences - You will be able to change the language in individual apps in the Android Settings, instead of the app setttings. Apps will fetch the information from the new platform API to get that information.
OpenJDK 11 & Java 11 - The new OS will be supporting the OpenJDK 11 LTS release with both library updates and Java 11 support for app developers.
Project Mainline will play a bigger role in Android 13 - the new features like photo picker or OpenJDK 11 will be pushed to users on older Android versions. They also added new modules such as the Bluetooth and UWB (Ultra Wideband) modules to expand the updatable core of Android.
EDIT: New mainline modules in Android 13:
http://com.android.auxiliary
http://com.android.cronet
http://com.android.nearby
http://com.android.sepolicy
http://com.android.supplementalprocess
http://com.android.uwb
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New features introduced in A13 DP1
NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES permission - The brand new permission will be required for apps that use Wi-Fi APIs and lets apps discover and connect to networks without using the device location permission!
Quick Settings Placement API - Using the new API developers can prompt the user to add their custom QS tile without leaving the app
Per-app language preferences - You will be able to change the language in individual apps in the Android Settings, instead of the app setttings. Apps will fetch the information from the new platform API to get that information.
OpenJDK 11 & Java 11 - The new OS will be supporting the OpenJDK 11 LTS release with both library updates and Java 11 support for app developers.
Project Mainline will play a bigger role in Android 13 - the new features like photo picker or OpenJDK 11 will be pushed to users on older Android versions. They also added new modules such as the Bluetooth and UWB (Ultra Wideband) modules to expand the updatable core of Android.
EDIT: New mainline modules in Android 13:
http://com.android.auxiliary
http://com.android.cronet
http://com.android.nearby
http://com.android.sepolicy
http://com.android.supplementalprocess
http://com.android.uwb
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Android #A13
Brand new QS tiles for one-handed mode, color correction and QR code scanner
Mishaal Rahman
The QR code scanner needs to be enabled via ADB with
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Brand new QS tiles for one-handed mode, color correction and QR code scanner
Mishaal Rahman
The QR code scanner needs to be enabled via ADB with
cmd device_config put systemui default_qr_code_scanner {component}
where {component} is the component of a QR code scanner activity (can be anything really)Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Android #A13
The taskbar now displays up to six icons instead of five on A12L
Mishaal Rahman
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The taskbar now displays up to six icons instead of five on A12L
Mishaal Rahman
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