#Pixel #Pixel6a
Benchmark score shows Pixel 6a will come with Tensor and 6GB of RAM
9To5Google
Pixel 6a will be Google's upcoming mid-range Pixel device, and it could probably launch sometimes around July due to chip shortage issue. Recently, a Pixel 6a benchmark score show up on Geekbench, confirmed some specifications of the device.
The device is given the codename "bluejay," and the governor "sched_pixel" is also inline with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Besides, the CPU configuration is also similar to the first-gen Tensor, comes with two high performance ARM Cortex-X1 cores clocked at 2.8 GHz, another two A76 cores running at 2.25 GHz, and lastly four energy efficient 1.8GHz A55 cores.
There's not much difference in performance when compared to the Pixel 6 series. The Pixel 6a that is used for the Geekbench benchmark comes with 6GB of RAM.
Benchmark score shows Pixel 6a will come with Tensor and 6GB of RAM
9To5Google
Pixel 6a will be Google's upcoming mid-range Pixel device, and it could probably launch sometimes around July due to chip shortage issue. Recently, a Pixel 6a benchmark score show up on Geekbench, confirmed some specifications of the device.
The device is given the codename "bluejay," and the governor "sched_pixel" is also inline with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Besides, the CPU configuration is also similar to the first-gen Tensor, comes with two high performance ARM Cortex-X1 cores clocked at 2.8 GHz, another two A76 cores running at 2.25 GHz, and lastly four energy efficient 1.8GHz A55 cores.
There's not much difference in performance when compared to the Pixel 6 series. The Pixel 6a that is used for the Geekbench benchmark comes with 6GB of RAM.
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#News #Pixel #PixelBuds #PixelWatch
Google could be working on wearables that can respond to skin gestures
Android Authority
If you don't know yet, Sony Linkbuds allows user to control the earbuds by simply tapping their ears instead of the earbuds, and that's something similar Google is working on and it seems to be much better.
According to a patent provided by LetsGoDigital, Google wanted users to be able to operate their wearables by just swiping or tapping the skin. This will create a mechanical wave then picked up by the wearable sensors. "Sensor Fusion" will then combine all these data from multiple sensors and turn it into an input command for the wearable.
There are many use-case scenarios for this, like swiping up and down allows you to adjust the volume, tapping will control the media playback or answer the call, and there's more. For now, there's no information regarding whether Google will be implementing this feature into their upcoming Pixel Watch or not, time will tell though.
Google could be working on wearables that can respond to skin gestures
Android Authority
If you don't know yet, Sony Linkbuds allows user to control the earbuds by simply tapping their ears instead of the earbuds, and that's something similar Google is working on and it seems to be much better.
According to a patent provided by LetsGoDigital, Google wanted users to be able to operate their wearables by just swiping or tapping the skin. This will create a mechanical wave then picked up by the wearable sensors. "Sensor Fusion" will then combine all these data from multiple sensors and turn it into an input command for the wearable.
There are many use-case scenarios for this, like swiping up and down allows you to adjust the volume, tapping will control the media playback or answer the call, and there's more. For now, there's no information regarding whether Google will be implementing this feature into their upcoming Pixel Watch or not, time will tell though.
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March Pixel Feature Drop
This month, it's time for Feature Drop. Proper coverage is coming...
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/07/pixel-6-march-feature-drop-2022/
This month, it's time for Feature Drop. Proper coverage is coming...
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/07/pixel-6-march-feature-drop-2022/
9to5Google
March Feature Drop: Battery widget, richer At a Glance, Night Sight in Snapchat, Pixel 6 rollout delayed
While it will be available starting today for the Pixel 3a through 5a, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will get the Feature Drop "later" this March...
Android 12L stable released
Besides, it comes with Android 12L. Proper coverage for this is also coming...
https://blog.google/products/android/12l-larger-screens/
Besides, it comes with Android 12L. Proper coverage for this is also coming...
https://blog.google/products/android/12l-larger-screens/
Google
12L: A new look for Android’s larger screens
12L introduces new features for Android's larger screens including tablet and foldables.
#Updates #Pixel #FeatureDrop
March 2022 Pixel Feature Drop
This month, Google is releasing Android 12L and Pixel Feature Drop at the same time.
Attached images are the feature list that are available for which specific Pixel.
Learn more:
https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/153883944/new-for-pixel-new-languages-for-live-translate-night-sight-in-snapchat-and-more?hl=en
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March 2022 Pixel Feature Drop
This month, Google is releasing Android 12L and Pixel Feature Drop at the same time.
Attached images are the feature list that are available for which specific Pixel.
Learn more:
https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/153883944/new-for-pixel-new-languages-for-live-translate-night-sight-in-snapchat-and-more?hl=en
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Updates #Pixel
March 2022 Security Update
As expected, with the release of Android 12L, Google has managed to fix tons of issues that have existed on various Pixel running Android 12. Check out the full list over here:
https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/153884074/google-pixel-update-march-2022?hl=en
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
March 2022 Security Update
As expected, with the release of Android 12L, Google has managed to fix tons of issues that have existed on various Pixel running Android 12. Check out the full list over here:
https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/153884074/google-pixel-update-march-2022?hl=en
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Pixel #FeatureDrop
March 2022 Pixel Feature Drop: Android 12L surprise
Google Blog
Night Sight functionality is arriving in Snapchat for Pixel 6., letting you capture images and videos in dark area, directly inside the app. You can use Live Captions in phone call to response back without needing to speak, at the same time you also can view those transcribed captions, spoken by the other person.
Live Translate and Google Recorder now support Spanish and Italian languages, support transcribing and translating on-screen content of these languages without needing an Internet connection. It also can translate real-life conversation in Spanish, Italian, and French with the improved Interpreter Mode.
You can check your connected devices battery percentage with a widget. Custom Text Stickers allow you to create stickers with the combination of text and emoji. At A Glance can show your connected devices battery percentage, safety check and countdown and much more without needing you to unlock your device.
Direct My Calls and Wait Times is available for Pixel 3a and later devices with this update, it is previously exclusive to the Pixel 6 series at launch. Lastly, new Curated Culture wallpapers celebrating International Women's Day for the month of March is also now going live.
March 2022 Pixel Feature Drop: Android 12L surprise
Google Blog
Night Sight functionality is arriving in Snapchat for Pixel 6., letting you capture images and videos in dark area, directly inside the app. You can use Live Captions in phone call to response back without needing to speak, at the same time you also can view those transcribed captions, spoken by the other person.
Live Translate and Google Recorder now support Spanish and Italian languages, support transcribing and translating on-screen content of these languages without needing an Internet connection. It also can translate real-life conversation in Spanish, Italian, and French with the improved Interpreter Mode.
You can check your connected devices battery percentage with a widget. Custom Text Stickers allow you to create stickers with the combination of text and emoji. At A Glance can show your connected devices battery percentage, safety check and countdown and much more without needing you to unlock your device.
Direct My Calls and Wait Times is available for Pixel 3a and later devices with this update, it is previously exclusive to the Pixel 6 series at launch. Lastly, new Curated Culture wallpapers celebrating International Women's Day for the month of March is also now going live.
Google
Snap at night, type responses in calls and more from Pixel
The latest updates for Pixel phones are rolling out over the next few weeks.
#Pixel #FeatureDrop #Highlights
March 2022 Feature Drop & Security Update Highlights
Pixel Feature Drop
Pixel 6
• Live Captions for Calls
• Night Sight in Snapchat
• Live Translate (ES, IT)
• Interpreter Mode (ES, FR, IT)
• Recorder (ES, IT)
All Pixels
• Battery Widget
• Custom Text Stickers
• At A Glance
• Call Wait Times
• Direct My Call
• March Curated Culture wallpapers
Fixes & improvements (all Pixel)
• Add shortcut to open Calendar app from At A Glance on home screen
• Fix: Incorrect battery level on Ambient Display
• Fix: Launcher crash issue when entering overview in 3-button navigation mode
• Fix: Transparent notification shade
• Fix: At A Glance weather
• Kernel update to 4.9.292 for Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL.
• Kernel update to 4.14.257 for Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL & Pixel 4a.
• Kernel update to 4.19.220 for Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5 & Pixel 5a (5G).
• Kernel update to 5.10.66 for Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro.
Source:
Google Blog | Pixel Phone Support Forum (2)
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March 2022 Feature Drop & Security Update Highlights
Pixel Feature Drop
Pixel 6
• Live Captions for Calls
• Night Sight in Snapchat
• Live Translate (ES, IT)
• Interpreter Mode (ES, FR, IT)
• Recorder (ES, IT)
All Pixels
• Battery Widget
• Custom Text Stickers
• At A Glance
• Call Wait Times
• Direct My Call
• March Curated Culture wallpapers
Fixes & improvements (all Pixel)
• Add shortcut to open Calendar app from At A Glance on home screen
• Fix: Incorrect battery level on Ambient Display
• Fix: Launcher crash issue when entering overview in 3-button navigation mode
• Fix: Transparent notification shade
• Fix: At A Glance weather
• Kernel update to 4.9.292 for Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL.
• Kernel update to 4.14.257 for Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL & Pixel 4a.
• Kernel update to 4.19.220 for Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5 & Pixel 5a (5G).
• Kernel update to 5.10.66 for Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro.
Source:
Google Blog | Pixel Phone Support Forum (2)
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Updates #Pixel
Android 12L + March 2022 Security Patch is rolling out!
Pixel Feature Drop & ton of fixes
UPDATE: Pixel 6 March update has released.
Android 12L finally arrive in stable channel! Google originally said this version of Android is meant for large screen devices like tablets and foldables. Yup, besides that, it also bring in a ton of fixes that existed in Android 12, making it much more usable at least.
It's the month of March, and it's the month for Pixel Feature Drop. Besides bringing in fixes, there are also several new features which you might want to try it out. Sadly, although Pixel 6 got all of the features that are announced, but the update is delayed. Rest of the Pixel devices are getting it on time, and it's now available.
There are actually a lot of under the hood improvements and changes which you guys might hardly noticed it. Do check out this article from 9To5Google to know all of those minor bit of changes.
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
*Build ID:
Pixel 3a~5a: SP2A.220305.12
Pixel 6: SP2A.220305.013.A3
Source:
Pixel Phone Support Forum
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Android 12L + March 2022 Security Patch is rolling out!
Pixel Feature Drop & ton of fixes
UPDATE: Pixel 6 March update has released.
Android 12L finally arrive in stable channel! Google originally said this version of Android is meant for large screen devices like tablets and foldables. Yup, besides that, it also bring in a ton of fixes that existed in Android 12, making it much more usable at least.
It's the month of March, and it's the month for Pixel Feature Drop. Besides bringing in fixes, there are also several new features which you might want to try it out. Sadly, although Pixel 6 got all of the features that are announced, but the update is delayed. Rest of the Pixel devices are getting it on time, and it's now available.
There are actually a lot of under the hood improvements and changes which you guys might hardly noticed it. Do check out this article from 9To5Google to know all of those minor bit of changes.
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
*Build ID:
Pixel 3a~5a: SP2A.220305.12
Pixel 6: SP2A.220305.013.A3
Source:
Pixel Phone Support Forum
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Wallpapers #EasterEgg
March 'Curated Culture' wallpapers celebrate International Women's Day
If you don't know yet, March 8 is International Women's Day, which is a day "to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women."
These wallpapers are created by Manjit Thapp (Instagram), which featured drawing of women with their mind being shown out in the wallpaper.
If you owned a Pixel 3a or newer device, you can directly find it in the Wallpaper & Styles app. Otherwise, just get the wallpaper down below from the post.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
March 'Curated Culture' wallpapers celebrate International Women's Day
If you don't know yet, March 8 is International Women's Day, which is a day "to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women."
These wallpapers are created by Manjit Thapp (Instagram), which featured drawing of women with their mind being shown out in the wallpaper.
If you owned a Pixel 3a or newer device, you can directly find it in the Wallpaper & Styles app. Otherwise, just get the wallpaper down below from the post.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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Light.jpg
8.8 MB
This illustration celebrates female friendships and how they can be our light in the dark.
Inner Fire.jpg
11.4 MB
Nurture your inner fire and watch the magic that can come from self-belief and self-love.
Bonds.jpg
8.1 MB
Highlighting the beauty of familial bonds that we can lean on, learn from and grow with.
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#Android #A12L
Android 12L released, optimising usage for large screen Android devices
Google Blog
With the release of Android 12L, besides bringing in fixes and improvements to Pixel devices, it is also now better optimise for use in tablets.
One of the noticeable changes is the dual column layout. When swiping down from your home screen, you will see quick settings panel on the left and notification panel on the right. In the system settings, you can also go into each section directly from the left panel and change the settings on the right side.
Besides, Google added a taskbar so you can use it with much more productive, just like on your desktop. Dragging the app icon from the taskbar allows you to open it in split-screen mode and do two things at the same time in one screen.
Soon you will get to see other tablets and foldables by Samsung, Lenovo and Microsoft to get the update too. Google also promised to continue improving it with the release of Android 13 and so on.
Android 12L released, optimising usage for large screen Android devices
Google Blog
With the release of Android 12L, besides bringing in fixes and improvements to Pixel devices, it is also now better optimise for use in tablets.
One of the noticeable changes is the dual column layout. When swiping down from your home screen, you will see quick settings panel on the left and notification panel on the right. In the system settings, you can also go into each section directly from the left panel and change the settings on the right side.
Besides, Google added a taskbar so you can use it with much more productive, just like on your desktop. Dragging the app icon from the taskbar allows you to open it in split-screen mode and do two things at the same time in one screen.
Soon you will get to see other tablets and foldables by Samsung, Lenovo and Microsoft to get the update too. Google also promised to continue improving it with the release of Android 13 and so on.
#ChromeOS
Chrome OS will soon get dark boot screen
Android Police
Recently, it is spotted that Chrome OS 101 will add a dark boot screen for those who really like dark theme.
So far, there are currently two types of boot screen being tested out, one comes with the monochromatic logo and another one comes with the color. Anyway as expected, you will get a dark background with the Chrome OS logo on the boot screen.
Chrome OS 101 is currently still in the Dev channel and might break some stuff here and there. Some users reported after enabling the dark boot screen flag, some areas in the system doesn't have dark mode anymore. So if you want to stay on the safe side, wait for the feature to arrive on the stable or beta channel at least.
Chrome OS will soon get dark boot screen
Android Police
Recently, it is spotted that Chrome OS 101 will add a dark boot screen for those who really like dark theme.
So far, there are currently two types of boot screen being tested out, one comes with the monochromatic logo and another one comes with the color. Anyway as expected, you will get a dark background with the Chrome OS logo on the boot screen.
Chrome OS 101 is currently still in the Dev channel and might break some stuff here and there. Some users reported after enabling the dark boot screen flag, some areas in the system doesn't have dark mode anymore. So if you want to stay on the safe side, wait for the feature to arrive on the stable or beta channel at least.
#Chrome
Chrome 99 is currently ahead of Safari in performance on macOS
Chromium Blog
This might seems hard to believe but Google announced in a blog post, saying that Chrome is currently the fastest web browser on macOS. The company used Apple's Speedometer benchmark and run a test, find out that Chrome managed to score 300 which is the highest score to date of any browser.
They explained they have enabled ThinLTO with the release of M99, "a build optimization technique that inlines speed-critical parts of the code base," resulting in a faster performance than Apple's Safari by 7%. Besides, they also mentioned Chrome's graphics performance is 15% faster than Safari.
By the way, according to Macworld, Safari browser is not far behind, with the preview release capturing score up to 297, and the current stable version of the browser have 287. Anwyay, It's nice to see Chrome is improving their browser performance, so Apple will be improving their Safari further and making it even better to use.
Chrome 99 is currently ahead of Safari in performance on macOS
Chromium Blog
This might seems hard to believe but Google announced in a blog post, saying that Chrome is currently the fastest web browser on macOS. The company used Apple's Speedometer benchmark and run a test, find out that Chrome managed to score 300 which is the highest score to date of any browser.
They explained they have enabled ThinLTO with the release of M99, "a build optimization technique that inlines speed-critical parts of the code base," resulting in a faster performance than Apple's Safari by 7%. Besides, they also mentioned Chrome's graphics performance is 15% faster than Safari.
By the way, according to Macworld, Safari browser is not far behind, with the preview release capturing score up to 297, and the current stable version of the browser have 287. Anwyay, It's nice to see Chrome is improving their browser performance, so Apple will be improving their Safari further and making it even better to use.
Chromium Blog
A new speed milestone for Chrome
Everyday, billions of people around the world turn to Chrome to get things done quickly on their devices, whether shopping for a new pair o...
#Android #A12L
'Monet' source code is now available in Android 12L AOSP
Mishaal Rahman | Source code
As Android 12L released to the stable channel, Google had upload the source code for it accompanying with the "Monet" engine. We already knew that the "Monet" engine will be going open source with the release of Android 12L a few months ago, so it's not really surprising to see that.
Earlier we had know that Google wanted OEMs to implement it into their devices running Android 12, they can either choose to make their own one or use Google's home-made engine, that will be effective starting next week, which we will see more companies offering dynamic theming engine in their Android 12 software skin.
All Android 12L AOSP custom ROMs will come with the dynamic theme engine system, which means you don't need to rely on other resources to get it anymore soon.
'Monet' source code is now available in Android 12L AOSP
Mishaal Rahman | Source code
As Android 12L released to the stable channel, Google had upload the source code for it accompanying with the "Monet" engine. We already knew that the "Monet" engine will be going open source with the release of Android 12L a few months ago, so it's not really surprising to see that.
Earlier we had know that Google wanted OEMs to implement it into their devices running Android 12, they can either choose to make their own one or use Google's home-made engine, that will be effective starting next week, which we will see more companies offering dynamic theming engine in their Android 12 software skin.
All Android 12L AOSP custom ROMs will come with the dynamic theme engine system, which means you don't need to rely on other resources to get it anymore soon.
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