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#Stadia #RightToRepair Stadia Controllers gaining Bluetooth connectivity next week Twitter Good news for the three Stadia Controller owners, next week you'll get a tool enabling Bluetooth connection that will let you connect it to a different device instead…
#Stadia #RightToRepair
The Stadia Controller Bluetooth connectivity tool is out
As promised, the tool letting you use the Bluetooth Low Energy connection on the Stadia Controller has been released. It uses a Chrome functionality to flash the firmware, similar to the Android Flash Tool.
This update will permanently disable Wi-Fi connectivity, so wait with updating your controller if you want to use it to play wirelessly on Stadia as Stadia closes down today 😢.
You have until December 31, 2023 to update the controller so it can use Bluetooth mode.
There is also a 'tandem mode' letting you plug a Stadia Controller to a different one to use inputs from both controllers at the same time letting you and someone else play in a 'friend mode' where you share the game's inputs.
You can turn your Stadia Controller into a Bluetooth one right here: https://stadia.google.com/controller/
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The Stadia Controller Bluetooth connectivity tool is out
As promised, the tool letting you use the Bluetooth Low Energy connection on the Stadia Controller has been released. It uses a Chrome functionality to flash the firmware, similar to the Android Flash Tool.
This update will permanently disable Wi-Fi connectivity, so wait with updating your controller if you want to use it to play wirelessly on Stadia as Stadia closes down today 😢.
You have until December 31, 2023 to update the controller so it can use Bluetooth mode.
There is also a 'tandem mode' letting you plug a Stadia Controller to a different one to use inputs from both controllers at the same time letting you and someone else play in a 'friend mode' where you share the game's inputs.
You can turn your Stadia Controller into a Bluetooth one right here: https://stadia.google.com/controller/
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#ChromeOS Material You color theming is coming to ChromeOS Reddit A recent ChromeOS Canary update has added an internal flag for dynamic theming which themes SystemUI elements, just like on Android 12 or newer. The design is not final with placeholder elements…
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Material You is now more complete on ChromeOS
Twitter
Users @cr_c2cv and @emty2021 have figured out a way to get Material You working with command line flags.
The experimental flags show us a redesigned, Android 12/13-like quick settings menu with tiles for the toggles. Some elements have gotten moved, like the power button or the Canary version. There's also a new keyboard layout button and a light/dark mode toggle on the right side of the volume and brightness toggle.
The inputs menu has also gotten some changes, with a microphone input volume slider and a Live Caption switch.
The design is not final with placeholder texts and other quirks (like no MD3 toggles), but it's a nice preview of what will come in the future.
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Material You is now more complete on ChromeOS
Users @cr_c2cv and @emty2021 have figured out a way to get Material You working with command line flags.
The experimental flags show us a redesigned, Android 12/13-like quick settings menu with tiles for the toggles. Some elements have gotten moved, like the power button or the Canary version. There's also a new keyboard layout button and a light/dark mode toggle on the right side of the volume and brightness toggle.
The inputs menu has also gotten some changes, with a microphone input volume slider and a Live Caption switch.
The design is not final with placeholder texts and other quirks (like no MD3 toggles), but it's a nice preview of what will come in the future.
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#News #Android Google's Find My Device could track your devices without a network connection in the future Source As of now, Google's Find My Device only tracks your devices with an internet connection, but that could change after the December 2022 Play Store…
#News #Android
Google's Find My Device has gotten it's Material You update!
Likely in preparation of Google's upcoming AirTag competitor "grogu", they have updated the Find My Device app with a Themed Icon (and other Material Design 3 elements), dark mode support and a new main menu.
Find my Device's main menu showcases all of your devices that you can select to track, instead of them being on the bottom bar like before.
The setup screen also mentions of an encrypted last known location feature which is not yet available.
You can download the 2.5.001 update on the Play Store or APKMirror.
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Google's Find My Device has gotten it's Material You update!
Likely in preparation of Google's upcoming AirTag competitor "grogu", they have updated the Find My Device app with a Themed Icon (and other Material Design 3 elements), dark mode support and a new main menu.
Find my Device's main menu showcases all of your devices that you can select to track, instead of them being on the bottom bar like before.
The setup screen also mentions of an encrypted last known location feature which is not yet available.
You can download the 2.5.001 update on the Play Store or APKMirror.
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#News #Chrome
Chrome Remote Desktop has gotten its Material You update!
Source
The long awaited update has come to the remote desktop app, featuring Material You elements in the app which is now a web app instead of native.
There's now a dark/light mode toggle in the app, SSH support and a new custom keyboard with more desktop keys, like Windows, Ctrl, Tab and Fn.
You can join the beta with the new interface right here.
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Chrome Remote Desktop has gotten its Material You update!
Source
The long awaited update has come to the remote desktop app, featuring Material You elements in the app which is now a web app instead of native.
There's now a dark/light mode toggle in the app, SSH support and a new custom keyboard with more desktop keys, like Windows, Ctrl, Tab and Fn.
You can join the beta with the new interface right here.
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#Alphabet
Alphabet laid off jobs for 12,000 people
Google Blog
Even though the world economy activity is slowly starting to recover from the pandemic, many companies still end up cutting job for existing employees, and Google's parent company, Alphabet is the next one to do so.
CEO Sundar Pichai has sent out an announcement to all Googlers, stating that approximate 12,000 people will lost their jobs. According to Reuters, that's nearly 6% of the company's workforce.
Affected US employees have been notified about it in another email with immediate effect. Other employees will still get the chance to work in for the next few weeks due to local regulations.
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Alphabet laid off jobs for 12,000 people
Google Blog
Even though the world economy activity is slowly starting to recover from the pandemic, many companies still end up cutting job for existing employees, and Google's parent company, Alphabet is the next one to do so.
CEO Sundar Pichai has sent out an announcement to all Googlers, stating that approximate 12,000 people will lost their jobs. According to Reuters, that's nearly 6% of the company's workforce.
Affected US employees have been notified about it in another email with immediate effect. Other employees will still get the chance to work in for the next few weeks due to local regulations.
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A difficult decision to set us up for the future
As an almost 25-year-old company, we’re bound to go through difficult economic cycles.
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#Android #A13QPR2
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2.1 is now available!
r/android_beta | Release Notes
The second update to QPR2 Beta 2 has been released with some bug fixes and minor improvements.
Changelog:
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented devices from automatically connecting to a 5G network even when it was available.
• Fixed an issue where devices did not drop or reset an existing, encrypted Bluetooth connection after receiving a command to disable link-layer encryption for that connection.
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2.1 is now available!
r/android_beta | Release Notes
The second update to QPR2 Beta 2 has been released with some bug fixes and minor improvements.
Changelog:
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented devices from automatically connecting to a 5G network even when it was available.
• Fixed an issue where devices did not drop or reset an existing, encrypted Bluetooth connection after receiving a command to disable link-layer encryption for that connection.
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#Android #A13QPR2 Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2.1 is now available! r/android_beta | Release Notes The second update to QPR2 Beta 2 has been released with some bug fixes and minor improvements. Changelog: • Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented devices from automatically…
#Android #A13QPR2
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2.1 has been released!
Release date: January 20, 2023
Build: T2B2.221216.008
Security patch level: January 2023
Google Play services: 22.41.13
Download for Google Pixel devices:
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
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
64-bit-only factory image builds for developer use and for testing 64-bit app compatibility:
Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro
GSI Download:
ARM64+GMS | ARM64 | x86_64+GMS | x86_64
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2.1 has been released!
Release date: January 20, 2023
Build: T2B2.221216.008
Security patch level: January 2023
Google Play services: 22.41.13
Download for Google Pixel devices:
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
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
64-bit-only factory image builds for developer use and for testing 64-bit app compatibility:
Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro
GSI Download:
ARM64+GMS | ARM64 | x86_64+GMS | x86_64
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On behalf of the Pixel Hub team, we extend our warmest greetings and good wishes to you and your loved ones during this Lunar New Year.
As we welcome the Year of the Rabbit, let us all strive to embrace its qualities of kindness, compassion, and good luck to make the most of the opportunities that this new year will bring.
May this new year bring you good health, happiness, and success in all your endeavors. Let us take this opportunity to reflect on the past and look forward to the future with hope and optimism.
Let's welcome the year of the Rabbit with open arms and hearts, Happy Lunar New Year!
As we welcome the Year of the Rabbit, let us all strive to embrace its qualities of kindness, compassion, and good luck to make the most of the opportunities that this new year will bring.
May this new year bring you good health, happiness, and success in all your endeavors. Let us take this opportunity to reflect on the past and look forward to the future with hope and optimism.
Let's welcome the year of the Rabbit with open arms and hearts, Happy Lunar New Year!
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#Android #Pixel
Android will soon bring custom lock screen clocks
Mishaal Rahman | Tom
Mishaal Rahman has recently shared some exciting news about upcoming features. One of them is a "Custom Clock" setting in the Wallpaper & Style menu, which allows users to set a custom clock on their lock screen.
However, to use this feature, users will need a clock provider app that implements the clock plugins API. A future update to Pixel devices will likely include a "Pixel Clocks" app (with the package name com.google.pixelcustomclocks) that will provide custom clock options.
While it is not yet known exactly how many and what kind of clock options will be included, it is clear that this app will greatly enhance the customization capabilities of Android 13.
Additionally, other customization features in development for Android 13 include lock screen shortcut customization, 3D wallpaper generation, forced Themed Icon generation, and a new monochromatic color style.
A close friend of the channel, Tom, has made a concept of how the custom clock feature could look in the future, showing different clock styles that could be used. This concept gives us a glimpse of the endless possibilities that the new "Custom Clock" setting could bring to Android 13 users. (thanks for the images Tom!❤️)
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Android will soon bring custom lock screen clocks
Mishaal Rahman | Tom
Mishaal Rahman has recently shared some exciting news about upcoming features. One of them is a "Custom Clock" setting in the Wallpaper & Style menu, which allows users to set a custom clock on their lock screen.
However, to use this feature, users will need a clock provider app that implements the clock plugins API. A future update to Pixel devices will likely include a "Pixel Clocks" app (with the package name com.google.pixelcustomclocks) that will provide custom clock options.
While it is not yet known exactly how many and what kind of clock options will be included, it is clear that this app will greatly enhance the customization capabilities of Android 13.
Additionally, other customization features in development for Android 13 include lock screen shortcut customization, 3D wallpaper generation, forced Themed Icon generation, and a new monochromatic color style.
A close friend of the channel, Tom, has made a concept of how the custom clock feature could look in the future, showing different clock styles that could be used. This concept gives us a glimpse of the endless possibilities that the new "Custom Clock" setting could bring to Android 13 users. (thanks for the images Tom!❤️)
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#News #Google
Google changes its rules for the Android and Google Play in India
Google Blog
Google was recently fined $161m by India's anti-trust watchdog, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for alleged abuse of its market position and "unfair" business practices. Google challenged the CCI's ruling in the Supreme Court, but the court rejected the appeal.
To comply with the local laws, Google has decided to introduce these following changes:
• OEMs will be able to license individual Google apps for pre-installation on their devices.
• Indian users will now have the option to choose their default search engine via a choice screen when setting up a new Android smartphone/tablet.
• The Android compatibility requirements will have changes for partners to build non-compatible or forked variants.
• Making user choice billing available to all apps and games starting next month. Developers can offer users the option to choose an alternative billing system when purchasing in-app digital content.
• Improving Android's installation flow and auto-updating capability for sideloaded apps and app stores while ensuring users understand the potential security risks.
• Expanding online resources like help articles & FAQs to provide more information on Google Play services and when fees is applicable.
Google said it will continue to appeal the CCI directions with the case being heard by a lower court, which is expected to give a ruling before the end of March. But it’s going ahead with the changes to comply with the land of the law.
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Google changes its rules for the Android and Google Play in India
Google Blog
Google was recently fined $161m by India's anti-trust watchdog, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for alleged abuse of its market position and "unfair" business practices. Google challenged the CCI's ruling in the Supreme Court, but the court rejected the appeal.
To comply with the local laws, Google has decided to introduce these following changes:
• OEMs will be able to license individual Google apps for pre-installation on their devices.
• Indian users will now have the option to choose their default search engine via a choice screen when setting up a new Android smartphone/tablet.
• The Android compatibility requirements will have changes for partners to build non-compatible or forked variants.
• Making user choice billing available to all apps and games starting next month. Developers can offer users the option to choose an alternative billing system when purchasing in-app digital content.
• Improving Android's installation flow and auto-updating capability for sideloaded apps and app stores while ensuring users understand the potential security risks.
• Expanding online resources like help articles & FAQs to provide more information on Google Play services and when fees is applicable.
Google said it will continue to appeal the CCI directions with the case being heard by a lower court, which is expected to give a ruling before the end of March. But it’s going ahead with the changes to comply with the land of the law.
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#PixelTablet
More leaks about Pixel Tablet
Kamila Wojciechowska
Kamila Wojciechowska has shared more images and information of the Pixel Tablet in black.
We got to know that there's no Pro version of the tablet like we thought, as the original "tangor" with the Tensor G1 chip was canceled in favor of "tangorpro", which is with Tensor G2.
The display is not an OLED panel, but a 2560x1600 LCD CSoT "ppa957db2d" panel with a RT4539 LED driver.
The EVT (engineering validation test) model had 8GB of Samsung LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB Kioxia UFS storage and a PFC side fingerprint reader.
Interestingly, the settings of this tablet has a new tab named "Dock settings" with the sub text being "Dock version and updates" which hints at the dock having firmware updates.
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More leaks about Pixel Tablet
Kamila Wojciechowska
Kamila Wojciechowska has shared more images and information of the Pixel Tablet in black.
We got to know that there's no Pro version of the tablet like we thought, as the original "tangor" with the Tensor G1 chip was canceled in favor of "tangorpro", which is with Tensor G2.
The display is not an OLED panel, but a 2560x1600 LCD CSoT "ppa957db2d" panel with a RT4539 LED driver.
The EVT (engineering validation test) model had 8GB of Samsung LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB Kioxia UFS storage and a PFC side fingerprint reader.
Interestingly, the settings of this tablet has a new tab named "Dock settings" with the sub text being "Dock version and updates" which hints at the dock having firmware updates.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Android #A13QPR2
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 is now available!
r/android_beta | Release Notes
The third update of QPR2 has been released for Pixel 4a and later Pixel devices with some bug fixes and minor improvements.
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 is now available!
r/android_beta | Release Notes
The third update of QPR2 has been released for Pixel 4a and later Pixel devices with some bug fixes and minor improvements.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Android #A13QPR2 Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 is now available! r/android_beta | Release Notes The third update of QPR2 has been released for Pixel 4a and later Pixel devices with some bug fixes and minor improvements. Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Updates #Pixel
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 changelog:
• Fixed an issue where notifications in a notification group were sometimes displayed with straight corners instead of rounded corners.
• Fixed an issue where the message in the notification shade that indicates an active VPN connection overlapped with the message about apps with active foreground services.
• Fixed an issue where the overflow menu couldn't be accessed when editing Quick Settings tiles.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused a device with vibration enabled to vibrate for too long after it received a notification.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused messaging apps to crash or fail to send notifications.
• Fixed a GPU issue that prevented apps from using certain visual effects.
• Fixed an issue where Quick Settings tiles for a work profile were not added after setting up a new device.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the Pixel launcher to crash when using the Search bar in the app drawer.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a device from being unlocked using a pattern after the Google Assistant was activated.
• Fixed an issue in the com.android.qns system process that sometimes caused crashes.
• Fixed an issue with the Pixel launcher that prevented Chinese text input from being recognized when typing in the Search bar in the app drawer.
• Fixed an issue where when entering and exiting Picture-in-picture (PiP) mode from an app after changing the screen orientation, the system Settings app crashed with a "Settings keeps stopping" message and then the system Settings app couldn't be opened.
• Fixed an issue with the System UI that sometimes caused it to crash from a null pointer exception.
• Fixed an issue where the connection status of a Bluetooth device sometimes did not match the actual device state.
• Fixed an issue where the Pixel launcher crashed when a user tapped a web search suggestion for a query term.
• Fixed an issue that caused status bar icons to overlap with the date text when font and display settings were set to their maximum level on a device.
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 changelog:
• Fixed an issue where notifications in a notification group were sometimes displayed with straight corners instead of rounded corners.
• Fixed an issue where the message in the notification shade that indicates an active VPN connection overlapped with the message about apps with active foreground services.
• Fixed an issue where the overflow menu couldn't be accessed when editing Quick Settings tiles.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused a device with vibration enabled to vibrate for too long after it received a notification.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused messaging apps to crash or fail to send notifications.
• Fixed a GPU issue that prevented apps from using certain visual effects.
• Fixed an issue where Quick Settings tiles for a work profile were not added after setting up a new device.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the Pixel launcher to crash when using the Search bar in the app drawer.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a device from being unlocked using a pattern after the Google Assistant was activated.
• Fixed an issue in the com.android.qns system process that sometimes caused crashes.
• Fixed an issue with the Pixel launcher that prevented Chinese text input from being recognized when typing in the Search bar in the app drawer.
• Fixed an issue where when entering and exiting Picture-in-picture (PiP) mode from an app after changing the screen orientation, the system Settings app crashed with a "Settings keeps stopping" message and then the system Settings app couldn't be opened.
• Fixed an issue with the System UI that sometimes caused it to crash from a null pointer exception.
• Fixed an issue where the connection status of a Bluetooth device sometimes did not match the actual device state.
• Fixed an issue where the Pixel launcher crashed when a user tapped a web search suggestion for a query term.
• Fixed an issue that caused status bar icons to overlap with the date text when font and display settings were set to their maximum level on a device.
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