#Android #A13
Android 13 prepared clipboard overlay and showing account chips on status bar
9to5Google
When taking a screenshot, you will see a preview of the screenshot on the bottom left corner with several controls. Clipboard on Android 13 is set to get something similar to this.
After enabling the feature, when you copy any text to the clipboard, the text preview will be available at the same corner with an edit button next to it. Tapping on it will open a simple text editor, letting you make changes to the text you have just copied. After that, you can just tap on "Copy" button or the share it to somewhere else.
Besides, there is also account chip which will show the profile avatar and name of the current user profile being used in the status bar. This is neat for those who shared devices with each other and use different profiles.
These features are currently still work-in-progress, so there is chances that Google could pulled the feature anytime in a future build.
Android 13 prepared clipboard overlay and showing account chips on status bar
9to5Google
When taking a screenshot, you will see a preview of the screenshot on the bottom left corner with several controls. Clipboard on Android 13 is set to get something similar to this.
After enabling the feature, when you copy any text to the clipboard, the text preview will be available at the same corner with an edit button next to it. Tapping on it will open a simple text editor, letting you make changes to the text you have just copied. After that, you can just tap on "Copy" button or the share it to somewhere else.
Besides, there is also account chip which will show the profile avatar and name of the current user profile being used in the status bar. This is neat for those who shared devices with each other and use different profiles.
These features are currently still work-in-progress, so there is chances that Google could pulled the feature anytime in a future build.
👍2
#WearOS
Wear OS 3 screenshots revealed new Assistant, notifications display and more
9to5Google
Google has recently updated the Wear OS phone companion app screenshots in Play Store, which revealed some upcoming UI of how Wear OS 3 will look like.
First, we saw a new Assistant layout, which is leaked earlier last year. Next is a step counter screen, and the accent color used hinted it's powered by Fitbit, which could likely replace the Google Fit version. The last new screenshot is a notification from Messages app. You will be able to see the avatar with the app icon name, follow by the sender name, day & date, and a brief conversation preview.
Agenda (Next Event) tile got a minor redesign, with the time of the event shown on the top, followed by event name, address if written, and lastly an "Agenda" button. Rest of the screenshots provided are the looks of YouTube Music, Messages and Google Pay as of today. All these screenshots should represent the design of the upcoming Wear OS 3.
Wear OS 3 screenshots revealed new Assistant, notifications display and more
9to5Google
Google has recently updated the Wear OS phone companion app screenshots in Play Store, which revealed some upcoming UI of how Wear OS 3 will look like.
First, we saw a new Assistant layout, which is leaked earlier last year. Next is a step counter screen, and the accent color used hinted it's powered by Fitbit, which could likely replace the Google Fit version. The last new screenshot is a notification from Messages app. You will be able to see the avatar with the app icon name, follow by the sender name, day & date, and a brief conversation preview.
Agenda (Next Event) tile got a minor redesign, with the time of the event shown on the top, followed by event name, address if written, and lastly an "Agenda" button. Rest of the screenshots provided are the looks of YouTube Music, Messages and Google Pay as of today. All these screenshots should represent the design of the upcoming Wear OS 3.
👍1🤯1
#News
Google is sending out NBA partnership merch to a few YouTubers recently
Back in November, Google sent out Christmas merch to Pixel Superfans. Just recently, Google has sent out NBA partnership merch to a few YouTubers who are part of TeamPixel.
Facundo, also known as HowToMen has shown some pictures of him wearing a TeamPixel jersey and socks. Besides these, the package also comes with a mini-version of a backboard, net and small basketball which allows you to play with it.
It's not only him, some other small YouTubers also received the gift from Google too. Search
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google is sending out NBA partnership merch to a few YouTubers recently
Back in November, Google sent out Christmas merch to Pixel Superfans. Just recently, Google has sent out NBA partnership merch to a few YouTubers who are part of TeamPixel.
Facundo, also known as HowToMen has shown some pictures of him wearing a TeamPixel jersey and socks. Besides these, the package also comes with a mini-version of a backboard, net and small basketball which allows you to play with it.
It's not only him, some other small YouTubers also received the gift from Google too. Search
#giftfromgoogle on Twitter to find out more if you're interested.Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#ChromeOS
Chrome OS is preparing variable refresh rate support
9to5Google
Chrome OS is about to get Steam support, and Google is already preparing to add support for a variable refresh rate to the operating system at the same time.
According to Kevin Tofel over at About Chromebooks, Chrome OS 101 will be adding variable refresh rate support, currently it is hidden behind a flag:
Enable Variable Refresh Rate
Chrome OS is preparing variable refresh rate support
9to5Google
Chrome OS is about to get Steam support, and Google is already preparing to add support for a variable refresh rate to the operating system at the same time.
According to Kevin Tofel over at About Chromebooks, Chrome OS 101 will be adding variable refresh rate support, currently it is hidden behind a flag:
Enable Variable Refresh Rate
Enable the variable refresh rate (Adaptive Sync) setting for capable displays
That likely means future Chromebooks could be getting a variable refresh rate panel. In the flag denoscription, Google also mentioned "capable displays," which hinted that external displays are supported to take advantage of the variable refresh rate in Chrome OS too.9to5Google
Chrome OS readying support for Variable Refresh Rate displays, just in time for Steam
Soon, Chrome OS will offer support for Variable Refresh Rate displays, just in time for the rise of native gaming on the platform.
#Android #A13
Android 13 can turn your photos into 'cinematic wallpapers'
Esper Blog
Your device wallpaper could get a 'cinematic' effect soon on Android 13,
In the WallpaperPicker app, Mishaal Rahman found out some strings which mentioned a new “Effects” tab, which will allow users to apply cinematic effects to their wallpaper. Though for now, it isn't working, but it should be something similar to Google Photos' 3D Cinematic Memories.
Besides that, there is also a wallpaper dimming feature, which lets you dim down the wallpaper brightness and make it much easier to view the app name. The feature is disabled by default for now, but Mishaal was able to show how it works.
Android 13 can turn your photos into 'cinematic wallpapers'
Esper Blog
Your device wallpaper could get a 'cinematic' effect soon on Android 13,
In the WallpaperPicker app, Mishaal Rahman found out some strings which mentioned a new “Effects” tab, which will allow users to apply cinematic effects to their wallpaper. Though for now, it isn't working, but it should be something similar to Google Photos' 3D Cinematic Memories.
Besides that, there is also a wallpaper dimming feature, which lets you dim down the wallpaper brightness and make it much easier to view the app name. The feature is disabled by default for now, but Mishaal was able to show how it works.
#Android #A13
Android 13 preparing a custom interface for PC devices
Esper Blog
Google claims they improved the experience of Android on large screen devices with Android 12L, and now with Android 13 it could possibly be optimised for PCs too.
We usually use PCs by controlling the mouse instead of touching the screen, Google seems to have realised about it and have added dedicated buttons for notifications and quick settings in the launcher's taskbar. It will always be shown on any screen wherever you go.
Mishaal Rahman also mentioned he saw applications being launched in multi-window mode instead of full-screen. We could see Google further improved the experience and make it feel like a desktop operating system on PC, but don't get your hopes high just yet.
Android 13 preparing a custom interface for PC devices
Esper Blog
Google claims they improved the experience of Android on large screen devices with Android 12L, and now with Android 13 it could possibly be optimised for PCs too.
We usually use PCs by controlling the mouse instead of touching the screen, Google seems to have realised about it and have added dedicated buttons for notifications and quick settings in the launcher's taskbar. It will always be shown on any screen wherever you go.
Mishaal Rahman also mentioned he saw applications being launched in multi-window mode instead of full-screen. We could see Google further improved the experience and make it feel like a desktop operating system on PC, but don't get your hopes high just yet.
👍1
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
#Android #A13
At A Glance widget can transit smoothly when unlocking your phone
Mishaal Rahman
Some details that Google put in Android 13 are nice, one of them can be found when unlocking your phone.
At A Glance has been made available on lock screen in Android 12, and since it's also on the home screen of Pixel devices by default, Google figured it out to make it as a transition when you unlocked your device. When you do it, At A Glance slowly slides up to a higher position.
This is already made available by default on Android 13 Developer Preview 2 build. Of course, the transition only applies when you are using Pixel Launcher as your default launcher, as that's where the magic has been done.
At A Glance widget can transit smoothly when unlocking your phone
Mishaal Rahman
Some details that Google put in Android 13 are nice, one of them can be found when unlocking your phone.
At A Glance has been made available on lock screen in Android 12, and since it's also on the home screen of Pixel devices by default, Google figured it out to make it as a transition when you unlocked your device. When you do it, At A Glance slowly slides up to a higher position.
This is already made available by default on Android 13 Developer Preview 2 build. Of course, the transition only applies when you are using Pixel Launcher as your default launcher, as that's where the magic has been done.
🔥8👍1
#Chrome
Chrome Site Search is getting some changes
Chrome (Twitter)
Chrome has allowed users to search other sites directly on the address bar, and the browser is about to get some changes at this part.
Existing Site Search shortcuts will continue to work as usual, but new ones won't be added to the Omnibox automatically anymore, instead you need to activate it over at Chrome settings > Search engine. After activating it, you will see an option to edit the shortcut. To use Site Search, you just need to type in the shortcut name in the Omnibox, then press Tab key to use the Site Search feature.
Google said these changes are already rolling out, so if you haven't received it, it will be hitting anytime soon. You can learn more about how the feature works over here.
Chrome Site Search is getting some changes
Chrome (Twitter)
Chrome has allowed users to search other sites directly on the address bar, and the browser is about to get some changes at this part.
Existing Site Search shortcuts will continue to work as usual, but new ones won't be added to the Omnibox automatically anymore, instead you need to activate it over at Chrome settings > Search engine. After activating it, you will see an option to edit the shortcut. To use Site Search, you just need to type in the shortcut name in the Omnibox, then press Tab key to use the Site Search feature.
Google said these changes are already rolling out, so if you haven't received it, it will be hitting anytime soon. You can learn more about how the feature works over here.
🔥3👍1