#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
#Workspace #Calendar
Google Calendar rolling out ‘Time Insights’, make it easier to understand how you spend time
Time Insight is a new feature in Google Calendar, helps you understand how you spend time across meetings & collaborators.
Time Insights is only available on desktop site only, The data it shows are Time breakdown, Time in meetings & People you meet with.
The data is only visible to yourself only. You can view other people's Time Insights if you have the permission "manage sharing access" for their calendars. (Google Workspace Blog)
Google Calendar rolling out ‘Time Insights’, make it easier to understand how you spend time
Time Insight is a new feature in Google Calendar, helps you understand how you spend time across meetings & collaborators.
Time Insights is only available on desktop site only, The data it shows are Time breakdown, Time in meetings & People you meet with.
The data is only visible to yourself only. You can view other people's Time Insights if you have the permission "manage sharing access" for their calendars. (Google Workspace Blog)
#News #Pixel4
Pixel 4 underwater photography review
Remember March Pixel Feature Drop, Google introduce a new stuff for Google Camera, underwater photography? After a few months, finally we got some review about it.
Someone share the review of it to Android Police. He is using a Pixel 4 with the Kraken Sports KRH04 universal dive case for this underwater photography review. Read more here. (Android Police)
Pixel 4 underwater photography review
Remember March Pixel Feature Drop, Google introduce a new stuff for Google Camera, underwater photography? After a few months, finally we got some review about it.
Someone share the review of it to Android Police. He is using a Pixel 4 with the Kraken Sports KRH04 universal dive case for this underwater photography review. Read more here. (Android Police)
Google Pixel Hub
#News Watch: YouTuber visits mobile brand's office for Android source code https://www.androidauthority.com/watch-youtuber-android-source-code-2735089/
#News
Getting GPLv2 Compliance From A Chinese Company- In Person!
So a Chinese YouTuber visited a Chinese OEM Company UMIDIGI, to get kernel source code.
Someone on Twitter posted that he/she wanted kernel source code for the device UMIDIGI F2. Later, an employee at that company reply that you could get the source code by visiting the company, and the employees there only speak Chinese.
Later, a YouTuber tweeted that she visited the company and try to get it. This tweet later went viral. After a few days, the full video is live on her YouTube channel. Watch it here. (YouTube)
Getting GPLv2 Compliance From A Chinese Company- In Person!
So a Chinese YouTuber visited a Chinese OEM Company UMIDIGI, to get kernel source code.
Someone on Twitter posted that he/she wanted kernel source code for the device UMIDIGI F2. Later, an employee at that company reply that you could get the source code by visiting the company, and the employees there only speak Chinese.
Later, a YouTuber tweeted that she visited the company and try to get it. This tweet later went viral. After a few days, the full video is live on her YouTube channel. Watch it here. (YouTube)
#News #GooglePlay #PlayStore
South Korea to stop Apple & Google from forcing app developers to use their own billing system
Recently, app developers are having argument across app store own billing system, as tech giant get to collect 30% of the payment from the user.
Now, South Korea media has written that the amendments to the Telecommunications Business Act will "bar app market operators from forcing certain payment systems on mobile content businesses." This means Apple App Store & Google Play Store won't be allowed to force app developers to use their billing system.
Wall Street Journal reported that app store operators that failed to follow the rules could be fined up to 3% of their revenue in South Korea. (Android Authority)
South Korea to stop Apple & Google from forcing app developers to use their own billing system
Recently, app developers are having argument across app store own billing system, as tech giant get to collect 30% of the payment from the user.
Now, South Korea media has written that the amendments to the Telecommunications Business Act will "bar app market operators from forcing certain payment systems on mobile content businesses." This means Apple App Store & Google Play Store won't be allowed to force app developers to use their billing system.
Wall Street Journal reported that app store operators that failed to follow the rules could be fined up to 3% of their revenue in South Korea. (Android Authority)
#Pixel #Pixel6
Google Pixel 6 will get up to 23W wireless charging speed with the new Pixel Stand
So earlier there a rumor that the new Pixel Stand comes with fan to cool down the device, also tip that new Pixel might support higher wattage of wireless charging.
So Max Weinbach at Android Police reported that he had get a source from a US retailer, it written "Google Pixel 23W Stand", which likely tip that the new Pixel 6 is coming with 23W wireless charging support. (Android Police)
Google Pixel 6 will get up to 23W wireless charging speed with the new Pixel Stand
So earlier there a rumor that the new Pixel Stand comes with fan to cool down the device, also tip that new Pixel might support higher wattage of wireless charging.
So Max Weinbach at Android Police reported that he had get a source from a US retailer, it written "Google Pixel 23W Stand", which likely tip that the new Pixel 6 is coming with 23W wireless charging support. (Android Police)
#GooglePlay #PlayStore #MY
Google Play Store gain Material You redesign
Google has been working on Material You redesign for its apps, and now it reached Play Store. Currently this is hidden and not rolled out to anyone yet.
What's New:
• Pill shaped search bar (with Material You element)
• Redesign bottom toolbar (with Material You element)
• Added Google Play Store feedback (to help improve Play Store experience)
• High level tick box to select everything in Manage tab
(9To5Google)
Google Play Store gain Material You redesign
Google has been working on Material You redesign for its apps, and now it reached Play Store. Currently this is hidden and not rolled out to anyone yet.
What's New:
• Pill shaped search bar (with Material You element)
• Redesign bottom toolbar (with Material You element)
• Added Google Play Store feedback (to help improve Play Store experience)
• High level tick box to select everything in Manage tab
(9To5Google)
#Apps #Chrome
Chrome for Android added "quote cards" feature to share text as beautiful image
Chrome has been adding more and more useful tools in the past few months. Screenshot editor, Reading List, Create QR Code... you name it.
There a new Chrome flag named "WebNotes Stylise", which give you the abilities to create beautiful card with the text you want to share. This is cool for those users who wanted to share it on their social media. (9To5Google)
Download (Chrome Beta):
Play Store | APKMirror
Notes:
• Flag is live in Chrome 92, but doesn't seem to work
Chrome for Android added "quote cards" feature to share text as beautiful image
Chrome has been adding more and more useful tools in the past few months. Screenshot editor, Reading List, Create QR Code... you name it.
There a new Chrome flag named "WebNotes Stylise", which give you the abilities to create beautiful card with the text you want to share. This is cool for those users who wanted to share it on their social media. (9To5Google)
Download (Chrome Beta):
Play Store | APKMirror
Notes:
• Flag is live in Chrome 92, but doesn't seem to work
#Pixel #Pixel6
Pixel 6 series launching on October 28th
Earlier someone on Weibo leaked that Pixel 6 launch event is coming earlier than iPhone 13. Another well known leaker, Jon Prosser, said that Pixel 6 would be launching on October 28th.
Pre-order starting at October 19th, launching at October 28th. Launch event probably will be held on the pre-order day. (Front Page Tech)
Pixel 6 series launching on October 28th
Earlier someone on Weibo leaked that Pixel 6 launch event is coming earlier than iPhone 13. Another well known leaker, Jon Prosser, said that Pixel 6 would be launching on October 28th.
Pre-order starting at October 19th, launching at October 28th. Launch event probably will be held on the pre-order day. (Front Page Tech)