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Here are the issues that Google resolved in Android 15 Developer Preview 2, as well as all the remaining issues that Google knows about in DP2.
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The Pixel Launcher in Android 15 DP2 now has an "apps list settings" page that contains the "swipe up to start search" settings toggle. (Eventually, this page may contain a new "show long app names" setting that lets you toggle whether to "display long app names on two lines in search results and apps list."
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Android 15 Developer Preview 2
Build: AP31.240223.016.A3
Security patch level: March 2024
Google Play services: 24.08.12
Changelog (Added Features)
Fixes:
• Crashes in Google Play Store app crashed when trying to open
• Crashes in Package manager when installing an APK from unknown sources
• Crashes in Android System Intelligence app.
• Crashes in work profile apps if the device's fingerprint reader was used
• Android Virtual Device (AVD) using an Android 15 system image displayed as offline if the AVD was launched and then rebooted using adb reboot or other methods
• Crashes with a null pointer exception Google Play Store when trying to update apps
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Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image
Pixel 7a: Factory Image
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Pixel 8: Factory Image
Pixel 8 Pro: Factory Image
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Build: AP31.240223.016.A3
Security patch level: March 2024
Google Play services: 24.08.12
Changelog (Added Features)
Fixes:
• Crashes in Google Play Store app crashed when trying to open
• Crashes in Package manager when installing an APK from unknown sources
• Crashes in Android System Intelligence app.
• Crashes in work profile apps if the device's fingerprint reader was used
• Android Virtual Device (AVD) using an Android 15 system image displayed as offline if the AVD was launched and then rebooted using adb reboot or other methods
• Crashes with a null pointer exception Google Play Store when trying to update apps
Download for Pixel devices:
Pixel 6: Factory Image
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image
Pixel 6a: Factory Image
Pixel 7: Factory Image
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image
Pixel 7a: Factory Image
Pixel Fold: Factory Image
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image
Pixel 8: Factory Image
Pixel 8 Pro: Factory Image
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Pixel 9 series will be available in three different models
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Half year away and we will be getting the new Pixels soon, but this time it could come in three models instead, specifically Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Images shown over here is the vanilla Pixel 9 model, which will feature a screen size of 6.03-inch, while Pixel 9 Pro being at 6.1-inch. It will still be equipped with two camera lenses, with a minor bump of just 12mm. It also comes with a flat frame with the buttons located at the same place.
Interestingly, it shares the same dimension as its Pro counterpart, at the size of 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5mm. Another interesting fact is that the SIM card tray is located beside the charging port.
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OnLeaks | 91mobiles
Half year away and we will be getting the new Pixels soon, but this time it could come in three models instead, specifically Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Images shown over here is the vanilla Pixel 9 model, which will feature a screen size of 6.03-inch, while Pixel 9 Pro being at 6.1-inch. It will still be equipped with two camera lenses, with a minor bump of just 12mm. It also comes with a flat frame with the buttons located at the same place.
Interestingly, it shares the same dimension as its Pro counterpart, at the size of 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5mm. Another interesting fact is that the SIM card tray is located beside the charging port.
#Pixel #Pixel9
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Circle to Search is rolling out to the Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, and Pixel 7a and will be coming soon to the Fold and Tablet!
It's also rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series with the One UI 6.1 update!
Soon, Circle to Search will also be able to translate text in-line!
It's also rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series with the One UI 6.1 update!
Soon, Circle to Search will also be able to translate text in-line!
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Google has announced that they will indeed bring Gemini Nano support to the regular Pixel 8!
For reference, earlier this month, a Googler during #TheAndroidShow said that Gemini Nano wouldn't be coming to the Pixel 8 because of "some hardware limitations." The limitation in question is memory: the Pixel 8 has 8GB of RAM while the 8 Pro has 12GB.
Gemini Nano is the mobile optimized version of the Gemini LLM that's currently available on the Pixel 8 Pro and Galaxy S24 series. Gemini Nano powers the summarization feature in the Pixel Recorder app as well as Smart Reply in Gboard when using messaging apps likes WhatsApp.
Google says that Gemini Nano will roll out to Pixel 8 users as a "developer preview" in the "next Pixel Feature Drop", ie. the June 2024 Pixel Feature Drop which will also bring Android 14 QPR3. Gemini Nano on the Pixel 8 might not perform as well as it does on the Pixel 8 Pro due to differences in memory specs, which is likely why it's being offered as a developer preview.
For reference, earlier this month, a Googler during #TheAndroidShow said that Gemini Nano wouldn't be coming to the Pixel 8 because of "some hardware limitations." The limitation in question is memory: the Pixel 8 has 8GB of RAM while the 8 Pro has 12GB.
Gemini Nano is the mobile optimized version of the Gemini LLM that's currently available on the Pixel 8 Pro and Galaxy S24 series. Gemini Nano powers the summarization feature in the Pixel Recorder app as well as Smart Reply in Gboard when using messaging apps likes WhatsApp.
Google says that Gemini Nano will roll out to Pixel 8 users as a "developer preview" in the "next Pixel Feature Drop", ie. the June 2024 Pixel Feature Drop which will also bring Android 14 QPR3. Gemini Nano on the Pixel 8 might not perform as well as it does on the Pixel 8 Pro due to differences in memory specs, which is likely why it's being offered as a developer preview.
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Android 15 will bring a Redesigned Volume Panel
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Back in 2021, Google released Material You with the Android 12 release
In the upcoming Android 15 release, Google is finally planning to revamp the system volume panel UI.
The new volume panel design features much thicker, pill-shaped sliders.
A 'dot' is placed at the end where the slider’s maximum value is, and the icons are also tappable to quickly mute that stream.
Android 15’s new volume panel is also collapsible.
Tapping the button next to the media volume slider collapses or expands the panel
Apart from the new design, the volume panel will also surface additional controls for things like spatial audio and “noise control.”
The “sound & vibration” header is also gone, and in its place is a persistent media output shortcut.
Google also added some playful animations to the new Android 15 volume panel.
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Back in 2021, Google released Material You with the Android 12 release
In the upcoming Android 15 release, Google is finally planning to revamp the system volume panel UI.
The new volume panel design features much thicker, pill-shaped sliders.
A 'dot' is placed at the end where the slider’s maximum value is, and the icons are also tappable to quickly mute that stream.
Android 15’s new volume panel is also collapsible.
Tapping the button next to the media volume slider collapses or expands the panel
Apart from the new design, the volume panel will also surface additional controls for things like spatial audio and “noise control.”
The “sound & vibration” header is also gone, and in its place is a persistent media output shortcut.
Google also added some playful animations to the new Android 15 volume panel.
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Google acquired Mozilla Firefox
Google just announced today that it has acquired Mozilla Firefox, the popular web browser known for its emphasis on privacy and open-source principles.
As of 2021, Mozilla (including both the foundation and the corporation) had total assets exceeding $1.1 billion USD
As of August 2023, Firefox holds the rank of the world’s 4th-leading browser.
Google notes that it has acquired Mozilla for $1.69 Billion USD. While Google's Chrome browser has long dominated the market, Firefox has maintained a loyal user base due to its focus on user privacy and customisation options.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, said "We are excited to welcome Mozilla Firefox into the Google family. We believe that by combining our resources and expertise, we can deliver even greater value to users around the world."
You can read more about the deal on the Google Blog.
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Google just announced today that it has acquired Mozilla Firefox, the popular web browser known for its emphasis on privacy and open-source principles.
As of 2021, Mozilla (including both the foundation and the corporation) had total assets exceeding $1.1 billion USD
As of August 2023, Firefox holds the rank of the world’s 4th-leading browser.
Google notes that it has acquired Mozilla for $1.69 Billion USD. While Google's Chrome browser has long dominated the market, Firefox has maintained a loyal user base due to its focus on user privacy and customisation options.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, said "We are excited to welcome Mozilla Firefox into the Google family. We believe that by combining our resources and expertise, we can deliver even greater value to users around the world."
You can read more about the deal on the Google Blog.
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Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1
Build: AP21.240305.005
Security patch level: March 2024
Google Play services: 24.06.16
Changes:
• Fixed crashes while viewing recent apps & opening apps
• Pixel Tablet: Fixed charging issue while connected to the dock
• Fixed swiping issue while going back to home screen & showing notification shade
• Pixel Fold: Fixed displaying issue in unfolded state
• Resolved wallpaper settings backup issue
• Fixed "Quick Tap to start actions" gesture
Issues:
• OTA has been pulled down due to potential disruption causing device to not boot up
• The Assistant At a Glance widget sometimes displays weather information for the wrong location
Download:
Pixel 5a: Factory Image
Pixel 6: Factory Image
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image
Pixel 6a: Factory Image
Pixel 7: Factory Image
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image
Pixel 7a: Factory Image
Pixel Fold: Factory Image
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image
Pixel 8: Factory Image
Pixel 8 Pro: Factory Image
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Build: AP21.240305.005
Security patch level: March 2024
Google Play services: 24.06.16
Changes:
• Fixed crashes while viewing recent apps & opening apps
• Pixel Tablet: Fixed charging issue while connected to the dock
• Fixed swiping issue while going back to home screen & showing notification shade
• Pixel Fold: Fixed displaying issue in unfolded state
• Resolved wallpaper settings backup issue
• Fixed "Quick Tap to start actions" gesture
Issues:
• OTA has been pulled down due to potential disruption causing device to not boot up
• The Assistant At a Glance widget sometimes displays weather information for the wrong location
Download:
Pixel 5a: Factory Image
Pixel 6: Factory Image
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image
Pixel 6a: Factory Image
Pixel 7: Factory Image
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image
Pixel 7a: Factory Image
Pixel Fold: Factory Image
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image
Pixel 8: Factory Image
Pixel 8 Pro: Factory Image
#Beta #A14 #A14QPR3
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Google agrees to destroy browsing data collected in Incognito mode
The proposed settlement in Brown v. Google will mandate greater disclosure from the company about how it collects information in Incognito mode and put limits on future data collection. If approved by a California federal judge, the settlement could apply to 136 million Google users. The 2020 lawsuit was brought by Google account holders who accused the company of illegally tracking their behavior through the private browsing feature.
The proposal is valued at $5 billion, according to Monday’s court filing, calculated by determining the value of data Google has stored and would be forced to destroy and the data it would be prevented from collecting. Google would need to address data collected in private browsing mode in December 2023 and earlier. Any data that is not outright deleted must be de-identified.
Google spokesperson José Castañeda said:
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The proposed settlement in Brown v. Google will mandate greater disclosure from the company about how it collects information in Incognito mode and put limits on future data collection. If approved by a California federal judge, the settlement could apply to 136 million Google users. The 2020 lawsuit was brought by Google account holders who accused the company of illegally tracking their behavior through the private browsing feature.
The proposal is valued at $5 billion, according to Monday’s court filing, calculated by determining the value of data Google has stored and would be forced to destroy and the data it would be prevented from collecting. Google would need to address data collected in private browsing mode in December 2023 and earlier. Any data that is not outright deleted must be de-identified.
Google spokesperson José Castañeda said:
Pleased to settle this lawsuit, which we always believed was meritless. We never associate data with users when they use Incognito mode. We are happy to delete old technical data that was never associated with an individual and was never used for any form of personalization.
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Android 15 will bring a Redesigned Status Bar with New icons and Haptics
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Apart from a revamped volume panel, Android 15 will also bring a revamped status bar with new icons
The charging chip that appears when you plug your device in to charge is also being updated, as shown in the clip above
Also, the status bar icon for the battery will show the current battery level inside the icon as opposed to on the right of the icon.
If you don’t like the battery level, you can turn it OFF as well
In addition to these new icons, Android 15 may also add a bit of haptic feedback to the Quick Settings panel when doing a long press on a QS tile such as Bluetooth while its getting expanded
Android 15 will also add some haptic feedback to the volume slider that appears when you press either volume key.
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Apart from a revamped volume panel, Android 15 will also bring a revamped status bar with new icons
The charging chip that appears when you plug your device in to charge is also being updated, as shown in the clip above
Also, the status bar icon for the battery will show the current battery level inside the icon as opposed to on the right of the icon.
If you don’t like the battery level, you can turn it OFF as well
In addition to these new icons, Android 15 may also add a bit of haptic feedback to the Quick Settings panel when doing a long press on a QS tile such as Bluetooth while its getting expanded
Android 15 will also add some haptic feedback to the volume slider that appears when you press either volume key.
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Android 14 April 2024 Security Patch
Build: AP1A.240405.002 (.A1 for Pixel Fold)
Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Update Bulletin
Incremental update for Android 14 QPR2 has been released to Pixel 5a & later devices.
Changes:
• Pixel 5a: Fix black screen issue when unlocking screen
• Improve camera stability when switching between different zooms (except Pixel 5a & Pixel Tablet)
• Pixel 8/Pro: Fix black halo artifacts when switching from photo to video mode at 1x zoom
• Pixel 8/Pro: Fix exposure issue when tapping on viewfinder
Download:
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7a: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel Fold: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 8: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 8 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image
#Updates #Changes #A14 #A14QPR2 #Pixel
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Build: AP1A.240405.002 (.A1 for Pixel Fold)
Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Update Bulletin
Incremental update for Android 14 QPR2 has been released to Pixel 5a & later devices.
Changes:
• Pixel 5a: Fix black screen issue when unlocking screen
• Improve camera stability when switching between different zooms (except Pixel 5a & Pixel Tablet)
• Pixel 8/Pro: Fix black halo artifacts when switching from photo to video mode at 1x zoom
• Pixel 8/Pro: Fix exposure issue when tapping on viewfinder
Download:
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 7a: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel Fold: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel Tablet: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 8: Factory Image | OTA Image
Pixel 8 Pro: Factory Image | OTA Image
#Updates #Changes #A14 #A14QPR2 #Pixel
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