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#Android #A12
Private Compute Core might come with more changes rather than just a simple rename
Left: Android 12, Right: Android 11

So in Android 12 Beta 5, Device Personalisation Services is renamed to Private Compute Core, Though you don't see any changes to it besides the rename for now, it might get more stuff in the near future.

Currently you can access the new setting at Settings > Privacy > Private Compute Core. You get the Material You redesign page and the same options as before.

So Android Police reached out to Google asking about it, and they are being told that Google will have more words to say about it tomorrow, hinting that there could be a drastic changes coming rather than just a simple rebranding. (Android Police)
#Pixel6
Google showcasing Material You design alongside Pixel 6 images
Google is really confident with its upcoming Pixel 6 sales performance. To make a proper debut of the phone, Google is posting images of Pixel 6 in their social media accounts.

Just a few hours ago, official Made by Google Instagram account has posted a colorful array of Pixel 6 devices. So Google like to play with Easter Egg as we know. There a meme that went viral last week, about Drake's new album "Certified Lover Boy". Google written the caption in the post "Certified Pixel Lovers" to be part with it.

All these Pixel 6 images showcase different color themes and also widgets. The image also hint that other Google apps like Drive, Keep, weather will be getting redesign widgets to fit Material You design. (9To5Google)
#Pixel6
Google Pixel 6 Trailer Video
Introducing Google Pixel 6. The first-ever, all-Google phone that gets better over time by learning from how you use it, and adapting to your needs. Because it's about time your phone is as unique as you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMZaObIQps8
#Apps #Phone #MY
Google Phone app new Material You redesign rolling out
After hidden for quite a while, Google decided to roll out the hidden Material You redesign for the Phone app gradually.

One of our user here reported that he is on Android 10 with v69 beta of the Phone app installed, he is getting the changes already.

Anyway, we are linking the latest version of the APK down below, it unlikely you will get it around this time but it will get rolled out to everyone soon in the near future.

Download:
Play Store (sign up for beta) | APKMirror

Notes:
• Server side rollout
• Thanks @ttfity for sharing the screenshot
#Android
Private Compute Core explained
Yup, as promised, Google will be announcing what Private Compute Core will do today.

So Private Compute Core is where your private data will be used for these features: Live Captions, Now Playing, Smart Reply. These features won't have access to the Internet so your private data won't be shared with Google or anyone else, it will just stay on your device to enhance your experience while using it.

Currently, it only manage a handful of stuffs, but Google said it will add more in the future Android releases. Besides, Google will be publishing the source code so security researcher can review it. (Android Police)
#Apps #Workspace #MY
Google Workspace applications getting Material You redesign
*14 Sep: Updated this post to include availability for Keep. For screenshot and updated info, click here.

Before Android 12 stable release, Google is trying to make all their apps to be based on Material You design to fit with Android 12 design language and also welcoming Pixel 6 to join the club.

Here the app list that is getting the changes:
Gmail: 2021.08.24 and newer (rolled out)
Meet: 2021.09.19 and newer (rolling out starting 19 Sep)
Drive: 2.21.330 and newer (rolling out starting 9 Sep)
Docs, Sheets, Slides: 1.21.342 and newer (rolling out starting 1 Sep)
Calendar: 2021.37 and newer (rolling out starting 20 Sep)
Keep: 5.21.361 and newer (rolling out starting 21 Sep)

(Google Workspace Updates)
#Google
Google Search dark theme on desktop web rolling out for everyone
After several months of testing, Google is officially rolling out dark theme for desktop users. Your results may vary for this, there are several different type of switch for it.

Currently, the widely rolled out one is by pressing the Settings icon and adjust it. You will get Appearance options, which let you choose between Device theme, Light Theme and Dark Theme. Another one is that you will just get a simple dark theme switch.

There another variant which it shows the sun icon besides the Settings icon, that will be rolling out soon as reported by Google themselves. Meanwhile on mobile site there is a dark mode switch, but likely it in testing phase. (9To5Google)

*By the way, found a glitch I guess. Hopefully it can get fix soon (last image).
#Apps #Google
Google Weather new UI rolling out for everyone
A few days ago, Google started rolling out new Weather UI to some people. Till today, it should be available for everyone now.

Google dropped the menu icon and use the new design language like other Google apps do. In the account picker menu, you will see three options: Temperature units, Add to homescreen and Send feedback.

Currently it also has missing weather info, like precipitation and wind forecasts. Hopefully Google can address this issue as soon as possible.

Download:
Play Store | APKMirror