#Pixel6
Google Pixel 6 will have ultra-wideband (UWB) support
The UWB-related APIs that appeared in Android 12 are currently not open to third-party applications yet. It is likely that the technology has not kept up with the release progress of Android 12 due to technical problems.
However, related code changes have begun to appear in AOSP. In addition to the support of the Pixel 6 series, it is expected to appear in Android T.
Google Pixel 6 will have ultra-wideband (UWB) support
The UWB-related APIs that appeared in Android 12 are currently not open to third-party applications yet. It is likely that the technology has not kept up with the release progress of Android 12 due to technical problems.
However, related code changes have begun to appear in AOSP. In addition to the support of the Pixel 6 series, it is expected to appear in Android T.
#Apps #Photos
Google Photos getting redesign Top Shot suggestion chip
Top Shot helps you decide which photo is better across similar images, launched with Pixel 3.
New previews (left) show several images that are similar in a small popup suggestion chip. Currently it a server side rollout. (Android Police)
Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
Google Photos getting redesign Top Shot suggestion chip
Top Shot helps you decide which photo is better across similar images, launched with Pixel 3.
New previews (left) show several images that are similar in a small popup suggestion chip. Currently it a server side rollout. (Android Police)
Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
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#Workspace #Sheets
Google Sheets support formula suggestions
Formula suggestions make everything easier, write with less error & more efficient in your spreadsheet.
Start typing a formula in the cell for the suggestions to appear. You can also accept it by pressing Tab key. (Google Workspace Blog)
Google Sheets support formula suggestions
Formula suggestions make everything easier, write with less error & more efficient in your spreadsheet.
Start typing a formula in the cell for the suggestions to appear. You can also accept it by pressing Tab key. (Google Workspace Blog)
#Pixel #Pixel5 #Pixel5a
Pixel 5a with 5G teardown reveals similar construction to Pixel 5 [video]
Top: Pixel 5a, Bottom: Pixel 5
Some people expected that Pixel 5a is similar to Pixel 4a with 5G for the specifications, a teardown reveal that the device assembly is more identical to the Pixel 5. Read more here. (9To5Google)
Pixel 5a with 5G teardown reveals similar construction to Pixel 5 [video]
Top: Pixel 5a, Bottom: Pixel 5
Some people expected that Pixel 5a is similar to Pixel 4a with 5G for the specifications, a teardown reveal that the device assembly is more identical to the Pixel 5. Read more here. (9To5Google)
#Updates #Pixel5a
Pixel 5a with 5G (barbet) factory & OTA images released
Google has released factory & OTA images for Pixel 5a. There is two builds, one for Japan model and one for US. Both build come in June 2021 security patch. (9To5Google)
Download:
• RD2A.210605.006 (JP) | OTA
• RD2A.210605.007 (US) | OTA
Pixel 5a with 5G (barbet) factory & OTA images released
Google has released factory & OTA images for Pixel 5a. There is two builds, one for Japan model and one for US. Both build come in June 2021 security patch. (9To5Google)
Download:
• RD2A.210605.006 (JP) | OTA
• RD2A.210605.007 (US) | OTA
#Apps #Wallpapers #A12
Pixel Live Wallpaper update now support Android 12 Material You theming
In Android 12, when you apply a wallpaper on your home screen, your device will follow the color accent of the wallpaper. But when you apply a live wallpaper, it doesn't work earlier, showing only default blue accent.
Now with the updated version of Pixel Live Wallpaper, on version 1.6, your device will follow suit the live wallpaper color you have applied to. (9to5Google)
Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
Pixel Live Wallpaper update now support Android 12 Material You theming
In Android 12, when you apply a wallpaper on your home screen, your device will follow the color accent of the wallpaper. But when you apply a live wallpaper, it doesn't work earlier, showing only default blue accent.
Now with the updated version of Pixel Live Wallpaper, on version 1.6, your device will follow suit the live wallpaper color you have applied to. (9to5Google)
Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
#Android
New Backup by Google One rolling out to everyone
Google started rolling out the new backup UI as server side test back in July.
Now you can access the UI through Settings > System > Backup (vary between device). Main toggle option have been renamed to Backup by Google One. There a new addition in it which is MMS backup. (9To5Google)
New Backup by Google One rolling out to everyone
Google started rolling out the new backup UI as server side test back in July.
Now you can access the UI through Settings > System > Backup (vary between device). Main toggle option have been renamed to Backup by Google One. There a new addition in it which is MMS backup. (9To5Google)
#Pixel5a
Google parodied Jony Ive for its like of headphone jack, but can't include one on the Pixel 6
Team Pixel made a YouTube video about Pixel 5a (5G), promoting 3.5mm headphone jack advantage through aesthetic point of view.
LOL, at this point Google forgot the history of his Pixel. In the first Pixel promotion video, they included this phrase "3.5mm headphone jack satisfyingly not new" to make fun of Apple removing it. (9To5Google)
Google parodied Jony Ive for its like of headphone jack, but can't include one on the Pixel 6
Team Pixel made a YouTube video about Pixel 5a (5G), promoting 3.5mm headphone jack advantage through aesthetic point of view.
LOL, at this point Google forgot the history of his Pixel. In the first Pixel promotion video, they included this phrase "3.5mm headphone jack satisfyingly not new" to make fun of Apple removing it. (9To5Google)
#News
Google paying Apple $15 billion to maintain search dominance on Apple devices
Google has been default search engine on Apple devices for quite a while. Last year they are believed to pay $10 billion for this.
Now Google will pay nearly $15 billion in FY 2021 (Apr 2021 ~ Mar 2022). Why Google doing that you ask? They want to ensure Microsoft doesn't outbid it. Microsoft has it own search engine called Bing if you don't know yet. (Android Central)
Google paying Apple $15 billion to maintain search dominance on Apple devices
Google has been default search engine on Apple devices for quite a while. Last year they are believed to pay $10 billion for this.
Now Google will pay nearly $15 billion in FY 2021 (Apr 2021 ~ Mar 2022). Why Google doing that you ask? They want to ensure Microsoft doesn't outbid it. Microsoft has it own search engine called Bing if you don't know yet. (Android Central)
#Pixel4a #Pixel5 #Pixel5a
Pixel 4a (5G) vs Pixel 5 vs Pixel 5a Speed Test Comparison
An interesting speed test between Google recent Pixel. All three Pixel devices have the same Snapdragon 765G chipset in it, performance should be equivalent?
Remember, all three devices have different price. Also chipset can be underclock by manufacturer. A quick preview: Pixel 5 & Pixel 5a performance are identical. (Speed Test G)
Pixel 4a (5G) vs Pixel 5 vs Pixel 5a Speed Test Comparison
An interesting speed test between Google recent Pixel. All three Pixel devices have the same Snapdragon 765G chipset in it, performance should be equivalent?
Remember, all three devices have different price. Also chipset can be underclock by manufacturer. A quick preview: Pixel 5 & Pixel 5a performance are identical. (Speed Test G)
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Pixel 4a (5G) vs Pixel 5 vs Pixel 5a
You can be excused for thinking you have seen the Pixel 5a before because it looks a lot like the Pixel 5, which in turn looked a lot like the Pixel 4a (5G)! On top of that they all use the same processor, the Snapdragon 765G. Is there a performance difference?…
#Apps #Chrome
Google Chrome getting new bookmark & download panel UI
1st & 2nd: New download panel UI, 3rd & 4th: New bookmark page UI
On Chrome Canary 95.0.4626.2, there two new flags available which enable fresh new UI for bookmark page & the download panel.
All these changes are making button bigger to follow Android 12 new Material You design language. (XDA-Developers)
Download (Chrome Canary):
Play Store | APKMirror
Notes:
• Enable these flags to enable the new UI:
~ Show download progress message
~ Enables the visual refresh for bookmarks
Google Chrome getting new bookmark & download panel UI
1st & 2nd: New download panel UI, 3rd & 4th: New bookmark page UI
On Chrome Canary 95.0.4626.2, there two new flags available which enable fresh new UI for bookmark page & the download panel.
All these changes are making button bigger to follow Android 12 new Material You design language. (XDA-Developers)
Download (Chrome Canary):
Play Store | APKMirror
Notes:
• Enable these flags to enable the new UI:
~ Show download progress message
~ Enables the visual refresh for bookmarks
#Pixel #Pixel6
Google Pixel 6 launch event coming soon, earlier than iPhone 13 release (also tip Android 12 release date)
So as you guys know, Google Pixel 6 is coming with Android 12 for sure as Google themselves confirmed. So a Weibo tipster rumored that Pixel 6 launch could be on September 13., meanwhile iPhone 13 will be on September 15, earlier two days. (Android Authority)
*Own opinion: So if Google releasing on that date, Android 12 stable is around the corner and there not going to be Android 12 Beta 5 most likely.
Google Pixel 6 launch event coming soon, earlier than iPhone 13 release (also tip Android 12 release date)
So as you guys know, Google Pixel 6 is coming with Android 12 for sure as Google themselves confirmed. So a Weibo tipster rumored that Pixel 6 launch could be on September 13., meanwhile iPhone 13 will be on September 15, earlier two days. (Android Authority)
*Own opinion: So if Google releasing on that date, Android 12 stable is around the corner and there not going to be Android 12 Beta 5 most likely.
#Pixel #Pixel5a
Google is investigating Pixel 5a overheating issue
In the past few days, many people with Pixel 5a has reported overheating issue while using the camera app. This is also exactly same when Pixel 5 first release.
Recording a few minutes of 4K video pop up the warning message, saying that device is too hot. After getting many reports like this, Google is currently finding the reason of causing the issue to happen. Hopefully it will get fix soon. (Android Authority)
Google is investigating Pixel 5a overheating issue
In the past few days, many people with Pixel 5a has reported overheating issue while using the camera app. This is also exactly same when Pixel 5 first release.
Recording a few minutes of 4K video pop up the warning message, saying that device is too hot. After getting many reports like this, Google is currently finding the reason of causing the issue to happen. Hopefully it will get fix soon. (Android Authority)
#Apps #Gboard #A12
Gboard get new circular keypress popups on Android 12
Google has been rolling out more redesign for Gboard over the past few weeks, from keyboard layout, to the app settings, and now adding finishing touch to the keyboard itself.
When pressing a key, you will get a circle popup, previously it is just rectangle shaped. Also this applied to long press popup panel for any key too, from letters to numbers to symbols, any of it. (9To5Google)
Download:
Play Store (sign up for beta) | APKMirror
Notes:
• Server side rollout
• For Android 12 only at current time, possible rollout for other Android version soon
Gboard get new circular keypress popups on Android 12
Google has been rolling out more redesign for Gboard over the past few weeks, from keyboard layout, to the app settings, and now adding finishing touch to the keyboard itself.
When pressing a key, you will get a circle popup, previously it is just rectangle shaped. Also this applied to long press popup panel for any key too, from letters to numbers to symbols, any of it. (9To5Google)
Download:
Play Store (sign up for beta) | APKMirror
Notes:
• Server side rollout
• For Android 12 only at current time, possible rollout for other Android version soon