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#Pixel6a
Pixel 6a's brand new fingerprint sensor in action
Google Retail Training France
Noteworthy of the previous leak, the presenter unlocks their device using the fingerprint sensor which has been changed from the Pixel 6 as been stated here.
The scanner seems to work fine! It is not as fast as an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor found in flagship Samsung smartphones, but for a mid-range smartphone the one found in the 6a should suffice.
Pixel 6a's brand new fingerprint sensor in action
Google Retail Training France
Noteworthy of the previous leak, the presenter unlocks their device using the fingerprint sensor which has been changed from the Pixel 6 as been stated here.
The scanner seems to work fine! It is not as fast as an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor found in flagship Samsung smartphones, but for a mid-range smartphone the one found in the 6a should suffice.
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#Gboard
Gboard's "Split Keyboard" feature
Rboard Themes
To adapt Android for foldable devices even more, Google is currently testing a hidden "Split Keyboard" feature for those devices. RKBDI has managed to unlock the feature into his Rboard Themes app for everyone to try it out.
Gboard's "Split Keyboard" feature
Rboard Themes
To adapt Android for foldable devices even more, Google is currently testing a hidden "Split Keyboard" feature for those devices. RKBDI has managed to unlock the feature into his Rboard Themes app for everyone to try it out.
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#Updates #Android #GooglePlay
Google Play System Update Changes: May 2022
This month Google mentioned they are bringing the improved Nearby Share which will let users share seamlessly across their own devices which have the same Google account signed in (still haven't rolled out for me at the time of posting, lol.)
Besides, the help page of Google applications has been updated. It's unclear how it looks for now, but it could probably come with Material You elements, time will tell. Password Checkup is also updated so that users can take action to their saved passwords if it is breached for example.
There are a lot of other changes too, full changelog are listed below:
Updated
Google Play services: v22.18 (May 23)
Google Play Store: v30.3 (May 23)
Critical Fixes
• [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Bug fixes for account management and system management & diagnostics related services.
Account Management
• [Phone, Tablet] Migration of the existing device setup onboarding flow for supervised work accounts to a web based experience.
• [Phone] Ability for parents to set a persistent launcher on devices supervised with Family Link using local parental controls.
Device Connections
• [Auto, Phone, TV] Nearby Share now allows users to share content more seamlessly between their devices logged into the same account.
• [Auto] Support for installation and use of video streaming apps in-car infotainment systems through Android Automotive.
• [Phone] Streamlined the process of transferring Google accounts during device setup by prompting users to enable location services when required.
Google Play Store
• Improvements to Play-as-you-download feature to let gamers start playing mobile games while the app download continues to reduce waiting times.
• New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.
• Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable download and installation.
• New features to the Play Pass and Play Points programs.
• Enhancements to Google Play Billing.
• Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.
• Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.
Security & Privacy
• [Phone] An updated version of Password Checkup on Android lets users check their saved credentials for security vulnerabilities and provides a list of actions to improve online hygiene.
Support
• [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Design improvements to Google Help app.
System Management
• Updates to system management services that improve stability & performance.
Developer Services
• New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support ads, location services and utilities related developer services in their apps.
• New developer service and user experience to allow users to select specific photos or videos to share with an app rather than granting permission to all media files on the device. See https://developer.android.com/about/versions/13/features/photopicker for more information.
Source:
Support Page
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google Play System Update Changes: May 2022
This month Google mentioned they are bringing the improved Nearby Share which will let users share seamlessly across their own devices which have the same Google account signed in (still haven't rolled out for me at the time of posting, lol.)
Besides, the help page of Google applications has been updated. It's unclear how it looks for now, but it could probably come with Material You elements, time will tell. Password Checkup is also updated so that users can take action to their saved passwords if it is breached for example.
There are a lot of other changes too, full changelog are listed below:
Updated
Google Play services: v22.18 (May 23)
Google Play Store: v30.3 (May 23)
Critical Fixes
• [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Bug fixes for account management and system management & diagnostics related services.
Account Management
• [Phone, Tablet] Migration of the existing device setup onboarding flow for supervised work accounts to a web based experience.
• [Phone] Ability for parents to set a persistent launcher on devices supervised with Family Link using local parental controls.
Device Connections
• [Auto, Phone, TV] Nearby Share now allows users to share content more seamlessly between their devices logged into the same account.
• [Auto] Support for installation and use of video streaming apps in-car infotainment systems through Android Automotive.
• [Phone] Streamlined the process of transferring Google accounts during device setup by prompting users to enable location services when required.
Google Play Store
• Improvements to Play-as-you-download feature to let gamers start playing mobile games while the app download continues to reduce waiting times.
• New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.
• Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable download and installation.
• New features to the Play Pass and Play Points programs.
• Enhancements to Google Play Billing.
• Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.
• Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.
Security & Privacy
• [Phone] An updated version of Password Checkup on Android lets users check their saved credentials for security vulnerabilities and provides a list of actions to improve online hygiene.
Support
• [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Design improvements to Google Help app.
System Management
• Updates to system management services that improve stability & performance.
Developer Services
• New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support ads, location services and utilities related developer services in their apps.
• New developer service and user experience to allow users to select specific photos or videos to share with an app rather than granting permission to all media files on the device. See https://developer.android.com/about/versions/13/features/photopicker for more information.
Source:
Support Page
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#PlayStore
Play Store web redesign widely rollout, alongside with Data Safety section
After years of waiting, the long-awaited Play Store web version redesign is finally rolling out globally, which matches the current design of the Play Store app itself. If you don’t know yet, Google has been experimenting with the Play Store redesign a few months ago.
This redesign has brought a refresh for the category into Games, Apps, Movies, Books, Kids. It appeared for desktop users on the top while mobile users can access it from the bottom. While opening the app listing, you will see everything has been reorganised on the desktop side, whereas on mobile it is something similar to the Play Store app itself.
Lastly, Data Safety. The section is now available on the web version and you can see how apps manage your data before you give it a try. As expected, it will be made available on the Play Store app for all platforms soon.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Play Store web redesign widely rollout, alongside with Data Safety section
After years of waiting, the long-awaited Play Store web version redesign is finally rolling out globally, which matches the current design of the Play Store app itself. If you don’t know yet, Google has been experimenting with the Play Store redesign a few months ago.
This redesign has brought a refresh for the category into Games, Apps, Movies, Books, Kids. It appeared for desktop users on the top while mobile users can access it from the bottom. While opening the app listing, you will see everything has been reorganised on the desktop side, whereas on mobile it is something similar to the Play Store app itself.
Lastly, Data Safety. The section is now available on the web version and you can see how apps manage your data before you give it a try. As expected, it will be made available on the Play Store app for all platforms soon.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#PlayStore
Google Play Store app listings can now show compatibility for your active devices
Besides the Play Store web interface update, Google has also updated the application itself to show compatibility of your devices.
The addition of this section, I can't see how useful it is for now as it is basically repetitive from the app info on the top itself. Also, it only shows your TV devices alongside with your cuurent device in the list, but not your other phones or tablets yet. Hopefully that will get added at a later date.
When the application isn't compatible with your device, you will just see "Won't work on your device" wording, no more other information.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google Play Store app listings can now show compatibility for your active devices
Besides the Play Store web interface update, Google has also updated the application itself to show compatibility of your devices.
The addition of this section, I can't see how useful it is for now as it is basically repetitive from the app info on the top itself. Also, it only shows your TV devices alongside with your cuurent device in the list, but not your other phones or tablets yet. Hopefully that will get added at a later date.
When the application isn't compatible with your device, you will just see "Won't work on your device" wording, no more other information.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Gallery
Gallery Go is now just Gallery without 'Go' branding
Google released Gallery Go back in July 2019 which is a lightweight gallery app that doesn't require Internet connection to use. Any device running Android 8 or later can download it right from the Play Store to use it. Recently, Google has quietly rebranded the app by dropping the "Go" branding.
Starting with version 1.8.8.436428459, the app icon has been simplified to only show the logo without the "Go" wording. Besides that, nothing else has really changed, it is still light as usual, and also has a much cleaner interface compared to Google Photos.
Earlier it was announced that YouTube Go will be deprecated soon, it is unclear whether Google will start to make changes to other Go applications or not, anyway hopefully these apps can continue to get support and benefit people around the world.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Gallery Go is now just Gallery without 'Go' branding
Google released Gallery Go back in July 2019 which is a lightweight gallery app that doesn't require Internet connection to use. Any device running Android 8 or later can download it right from the Play Store to use it. Recently, Google has quietly rebranded the app by dropping the "Go" branding.
Starting with version 1.8.8.436428459, the app icon has been simplified to only show the logo without the "Go" wording. Besides that, nothing else has really changed, it is still light as usual, and also has a much cleaner interface compared to Google Photos.
Earlier it was announced that YouTube Go will be deprecated soon, it is unclear whether Google will start to make changes to other Go applications or not, anyway hopefully these apps can continue to get support and benefit people around the world.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Workspace #Docs
Google Docs will soon let users to apply actions on multiple texts in one click
Google Workspace Updates
Felt annoying applying the same stuff over and over again? Google has acknowledged it and added the ability to let you apply actions to multiple text selections at once.
A minor change but it's a really useful feature. For example, you want to apply the same format for the noscript across your documents, no need to change it one by one, just select all the noscripts and apply actions in one click.
This feature is already on Microsoft Word and will be available on Google Docs for Google Workspace customers over the coming week.
Google Docs will soon let users to apply actions on multiple texts in one click
Google Workspace Updates
Felt annoying applying the same stuff over and over again? Google has acknowledged it and added the ability to let you apply actions to multiple text selections at once.
A minor change but it's a really useful feature. For example, you want to apply the same format for the noscript across your documents, no need to change it one by one, just select all the noscripts and apply actions in one click.
This feature is already on Microsoft Word and will be available on Google Docs for Google Workspace customers over the coming week.
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#Workspace #Drive
Google Drive gains keyboard shortcuts for basic actions
Google Workspace Updates
For quite some time, if you had want to make changes to files stored on Google Drive, you had to always use your mouse which some people finds it slow, but now moving files on Google Drive is getting easier with the addition of keyboard shortcuts.
Basic keyboard shortcuts like copy (Ctrl + C) and paste (Ctrl + V) are now available to use in Google Drive. When copying a file, the noscript and its link will be saved to your device's clipboard, and you can easily paste in a document or email for example. On the other side, if you paste it in other places, only the link will appear.
If you want to create a shortcut to a file, just copy the file first and press Ctrl + Shift + V. Opening file is as easy as selecting the files and pressing Ctrl + Enter, all of them will be opened in a new tab.
All these keyboard shortcuts only work if you are using Google Chrome, available for any type of accounts, including personal.
Google Drive gains keyboard shortcuts for basic actions
Google Workspace Updates
For quite some time, if you had want to make changes to files stored on Google Drive, you had to always use your mouse which some people finds it slow, but now moving files on Google Drive is getting easier with the addition of keyboard shortcuts.
Basic keyboard shortcuts like copy (Ctrl + C) and paste (Ctrl + V) are now available to use in Google Drive. When copying a file, the noscript and its link will be saved to your device's clipboard, and you can easily paste in a document or email for example. On the other side, if you paste it in other places, only the link will appear.
If you want to create a shortcut to a file, just copy the file first and press Ctrl + Shift + V. Opening file is as easy as selecting the files and pressing Ctrl + Enter, all of them will be opened in a new tab.
All these keyboard shortcuts only work if you are using Google Chrome, available for any type of accounts, including personal.
#Apps #Chrome
Chrome 102 released to stable channel
Upcoming Chrome 102 release date: 21 June 2022
Android Police
What's New:
• PC: Reorder tabs with keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl + Shift + Page Up/Page Down)
• PC: Open files in web apps
• PC: Find in page feature improvements (hidden text collapsed in a help or FAQ section will be searchable)
• PC: Control your slides right from your video conferencing service (demo)
• Single-page web apps could soon be easier to navigate
• Android: New intelligent shortcut (
• Android: Online store information and ratings (
Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
Chrome 102 released to stable channel
Upcoming Chrome 102 release date: 21 June 2022
Android Police
What's New:
• PC: Reorder tabs with keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl + Shift + Page Up/Page Down)
• PC: Open files in web apps
• PC: Find in page feature improvements (hidden text collapsed in a help or FAQ section will be searchable)
• PC: Control your slides right from your video conferencing service (demo)
• Single-page web apps could soon be easier to navigate
• Android: New intelligent shortcut (
chrome://flags/#adaptive-button-in-top-toolbar-customization)• Android: Online store information and ratings (
chrome://flags/#page-info-about-this-site)Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
#Apps #Google
Google app gets redesigned search suggestions on Android 13
9to5Google
With Android 13, Google made some changes to the Pixel Launcher universal search feature which they added the Google logo to the search bar. Recently, the Google app got an update which reveals what Google is planning to do.
This particular UI change match the Pixel Launcher universal search feature. At the time of posting, it isn't widely rolled out. Once your device got it, you will see search suggestions & history is placed on a card featuring rounded corners. It's likely that when you press on the search bar, the Google app will open and let you search over there.
This new UI is only likely to be available on Android 13 only. Older Android versions will continue to see the current old UI.
Download (13.20):
Play Store | APKMirror
Google app gets redesigned search suggestions on Android 13
9to5Google
With Android 13, Google made some changes to the Pixel Launcher universal search feature which they added the Google logo to the search bar. Recently, the Google app got an update which reveals what Google is planning to do.
This particular UI change match the Pixel Launcher universal search feature. At the time of posting, it isn't widely rolled out. Once your device got it, you will see search suggestions & history is placed on a card featuring rounded corners. It's likely that when you press on the search bar, the Google app will open and let you search over there.
This new UI is only likely to be available on Android 13 only. Older Android versions will continue to see the current old UI.
Download (13.20):
Play Store | APKMirror
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#Android #A13
Android 13 Beta 2.1 released!
Yeah, I know it's late to post this but still, it might be useful in the future, so posting it here. Also chances are some people aren't aware of it till now, who knows.
Release date: May 26, 2022
Build: TPBB.220414.018
Security patch level: May 2022
Google Play services: 22.14.13
Changes:
• Fixed an issue where typing in the search bar resulted in a blank list of suggestions.
• Fixed an issue where devices would crash and restart when turning on hotspot.
• Fixed an issue where a continuous call dialing sound could be heard in the background during a phone call.
• Fixed an issue where devices would crash and restart after disconnecting from Android Auto.
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4 XL: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Android 13 Beta 2.1 released!
Yeah, I know it's late to post this but still, it might be useful in the future, so posting it here. Also chances are some people aren't aware of it till now, who knows.
Release date: May 26, 2022
Build: TPBB.220414.018
Security patch level: May 2022
Google Play services: 22.14.13
Changes:
• Fixed an issue where typing in the search bar resulted in a blank list of suggestions.
• Fixed an issue where devices would crash and restart when turning on hotspot.
• Fixed an issue where a continuous call dialing sound could be heard in the background during a phone call.
• Fixed an issue where devices would crash and restart after disconnecting from Android Auto.
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4 XL: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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