#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.
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#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
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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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#Google
Google is rolling out the option to delete search history in the last 15 minutes for its Android app
Soon you will be able to delete the last 15 minutes search history in your account via the Google app for Android.
If you're familiar with this, it's because Google has started to roll out back in July for iOS. Recently, Google has started an A/B test on Android which also show the same option in the account picker menu.
*This has rolled out for me 3 days ago, and thanks Mishaal Rahman for reminding about it, lol
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Google is rolling out the option to delete search history in the last 15 minutes for its Android app
Soon you will be able to delete the last 15 minutes search history in your account via the Google app for Android.
If you're familiar with this, it's because Google has started to roll out back in July for iOS. Recently, Google has started an A/B test on Android which also show the same option in the account picker menu.
*This has rolled out for me 3 days ago, and thanks Mishaal Rahman for reminding about it, lol
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#News #Android
Android statues become mysterious as it vanished from Google's HQ
Android Authority
Recently, it is discovered that all the Android statues are no longer standing at Google headquarters anymore.
Google used to make one new status as they released a new version of Android, all the way till Android 9 Pie. Later, they ditched the public easter egg name altogether starting with Android 10, and from that version on we didn't see a new Android statue from Google anymore.
On Google Maps, a lot of recent visitors have commented that the place looks abandoned, it's just completely empty with only dirt patches left. Well, it's definitely sad to hear it, but a few months ago when the statues were still there, a lot of them also complained that the conditions weren't great either.
Possibilities are Google could have taken them to give them some repairs, but no one else knows. Anyways, Google I/O is happening on May 11~12 this year, and they could announce the reopening of the Android statue park, time will tell.
Android statues become mysterious as it vanished from Google's HQ
Android Authority
Recently, it is discovered that all the Android statues are no longer standing at Google headquarters anymore.
Google used to make one new status as they released a new version of Android, all the way till Android 9 Pie. Later, they ditched the public easter egg name altogether starting with Android 10, and from that version on we didn't see a new Android statue from Google anymore.
On Google Maps, a lot of recent visitors have commented that the place looks abandoned, it's just completely empty with only dirt patches left. Well, it's definitely sad to hear it, but a few months ago when the statues were still there, a lot of them also complained that the conditions weren't great either.
Possibilities are Google could have taken them to give them some repairs, but no one else knows. Anyways, Google I/O is happening on May 11~12 this year, and they could announce the reopening of the Android statue park, time will tell.
Android Authority
The Android lawn statues have disappeared from Google HQ, but here's why
Google's park filled with Android statues representing each of the released versions now lays barren. Where did the statues go?
#Pixel6
Pixel 6 series gain official certification for Verizon C-Band 5G with March update
George Koroneos (Twitter)
Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are set to get official support for the C-Band 5G on the Verizon network.
As reported by a Verizon representative, George Koroneos has confirmed that the Pixel 6 series are officially certified to access Verizon Wireless C-Band 5G. He also mentioned the upcoming March update is releasing "later today," which has also been confirmed by The Verge.
The update is yet to be released, but it should be rolling out in a few hours if everything goes well on Google's side, hopefully it is.
Pixel 6 series gain official certification for Verizon C-Band 5G with March update
George Koroneos (Twitter)
Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are set to get official support for the C-Band 5G on the Verizon network.
As reported by a Verizon representative, George Koroneos has confirmed that the Pixel 6 series are officially certified to access Verizon Wireless C-Band 5G. He also mentioned the upcoming March update is releasing "later today," which has also been confirmed by The Verge.
The update is yet to be released, but it should be rolling out in a few hours if everything goes well on Google's side, hopefully it is.
Twitter
George Koroneos 🗿🍹
The wait is over! @Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have officially been certified to work on @Verizon's 5G C-Band network, giving you access to the full power of 5G Ultra Wideband. Phones will be updated via a software update that will begin rolling out later…
#Updates #Pixel6
Android 12L + March 2022 Security Patch for Pixel 6 series is rolling out!
Pixel Feature Drop & ton of fixes | Previous post
Two weeks later, the March Feature Drop update and Android 12L is finally arriving for both Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro devices. With the Android 12L release, Google has fixed tons of issues that have existed on Android 12. Besides, those who are on the Verizon network can enjoy the new C-Band 5G.
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 6: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Images | OTA
*Build ID: SP2A.220305.013.A3
Source:
Pixel Phone Support Forum
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Android 12L + March 2022 Security Patch for Pixel 6 series is rolling out!
Pixel Feature Drop & ton of fixes | Previous post
Two weeks later, the March Feature Drop update and Android 12L is finally arriving for both Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro devices. With the Android 12L release, Google has fixed tons of issues that have existed on Android 12. Besides, those who are on the Verizon network can enjoy the new C-Band 5G.
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 6: Factory Images | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Images | OTA
*Build ID: SP2A.220305.013.A3
Source:
Pixel Phone Support Forum
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#A12 #A12L #A13
Pixel Launcher Mods 2.0.1 | Android 12+
Updated: 21/3/2022
▪️Download [31.3 MB]
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▪️Source code (GitHub)
Changelog:
• Open source rebase of Pixel Launcher Mods. It retains the original features - icon & label changes, icon packs, resizing widgets, but has few new features too.
• Fixed overlay signing issue that was leading to Magisk overlay issues (from v2.0)
By @KieronQuinn
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Pixel Launcher Mods 2.0.1 | Android 12+
Updated: 21/3/2022
▪️Download [31.3 MB]
▪️FAQ
▪️Source code (GitHub)
Changelog:
• Open source rebase of Pixel Launcher Mods. It retains the original features - icon & label changes, icon packs, resizing widgets, but has few new features too.
• Fixed overlay signing issue that was leading to Magisk overlay issues (from v2.0)
By @KieronQuinn
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GitHub
Releases · KieronQuinn/PixelLauncherMods
A root app that enables you to add a number of features to the stock Pixel Launcher, without needing Xposed - KieronQuinn/PixelLauncherMods
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#Android #A13
Pixel Launcher's search bar will be able to show more results
Mishaal Rahman
Pixel Launcher on Android 13 is about to get smarter, as it will have the ability to show more search results soon.
As shown by Mishaal Rahman, when using the search bar in Pixel Launcher, you will get results to application widgets and Google search suggestions, which isn't there on Android 12 or 12L yet. For Google Photos results, that is currently an A/B test which you can learn more about over here. He also mentioned this is possible with the help of Android System Intelligence system application.
The feature isn't enabled by default and is hidden behind a flag, it is reportedly not working in the past but has started to get functional recently.
Pixel Launcher's search bar will be able to show more results
Mishaal Rahman
Pixel Launcher on Android 13 is about to get smarter, as it will have the ability to show more search results soon.
As shown by Mishaal Rahman, when using the search bar in Pixel Launcher, you will get results to application widgets and Google search suggestions, which isn't there on Android 12 or 12L yet. For Google Photos results, that is currently an A/B test which you can learn more about over here. He also mentioned this is possible with the help of Android System Intelligence system application.
The feature isn't enabled by default and is hidden behind a flag, it is reportedly not working in the past but has started to get functional recently.
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#News #Phone #Messages
Google quietly collect your call logs and text message without you being aware
Android Police
It's no surprise that by using Google services, Google will collect some personal information from the device you are using, and a recent research found out that Google is silently collecting your call logs & SMS messages content.
The research paper mentioned that both Phone & Messages app by Google don't have a privacy policy explaining what data will be collected, and the fact they require third-party apps on Play Store to have one, Goolag moment.
Nowadays a lot of Android phones shipped with either the Phone app, Messages app or both of them. Imagine the amount of data is holding, it’s enormous. Anyway, if you’re concerned about your privacy, you should better opt for open source dialer and messaging applications.
Google quietly collect your call logs and text message without you being aware
Android Police
It's no surprise that by using Google services, Google will collect some personal information from the device you are using, and a recent research found out that Google is silently collecting your call logs & SMS messages content.
The research paper mentioned that both Phone & Messages app by Google don't have a privacy policy explaining what data will be collected, and the fact they require third-party apps on Play Store to have one, Goolag moment.
Nowadays a lot of Android phones shipped with either the Phone app, Messages app or both of them. Imagine the amount of data is holding, it’s enormous. Anyway, if you’re concerned about your privacy, you should better opt for open source dialer and messaging applications.
Android Police
Privacy advocates raise concern over Google's access to Messages and Phone metadata
Don't worry, no one's reading your texts
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