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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
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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
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
It’s finally LIVE! Google’s Find My Device network, the Android equivalent of Apple’s Find My network, is rolling out to Android devices today, starting in the U.S. and Canada (with more regions to follow). The Find My Device network is a crowdsourced network of over a billion Android devices that’ll help you find your misplaced or lost Android devices. You can locate compatible Android devices by ringing them or viewing their location on a map in Find My Device.
Starting in May, you’ll also be able to locate everyday items by placing a Bluetooth tracker tag compatible with the Find My Device network on them. Chipolo and Pebblebee are the first to offer accessories built for FMDN but later this year eufy, Jio, Motorola, and others will offer Bluetooth tags. Tracker tags built for FMDN are also compatible with the unknown tracker alerts feature, available now on Android and coming soon to iOS, which means you don’t have to worry about unwanted tracking.
Find My Device has some nice features to make tracking down a lost item easy. If you’re near a lost device, a “find nearby” button will appear in the app that helps you pinpoint its location. If you have Google Nest devices at home, FMD can also show your lost device’s proximity to them, making them easy reference points. Lastly, you can share accessories with friends and family so they can help you keep track of them.
The new Find My Device works on devices running Android 9 or higher. By default, aggregated location reporting is enabled (this corresponds to the “with network in high-traffic areas only” setting) but you can opt into contributing non-aggregated locations (“with network in all areas”) or turn the network off entirely (“without network” or “off”). Select headphones from JBL, Sony, and other audio brands will be receiving software updates soon that enable them to join the FMDN.
Starting in May, you’ll also be able to locate everyday items by placing a Bluetooth tracker tag compatible with the Find My Device network on them. Chipolo and Pebblebee are the first to offer accessories built for FMDN but later this year eufy, Jio, Motorola, and others will offer Bluetooth tags. Tracker tags built for FMDN are also compatible with the unknown tracker alerts feature, available now on Android and coming soon to iOS, which means you don’t have to worry about unwanted tracking.
Find My Device has some nice features to make tracking down a lost item easy. If you’re near a lost device, a “find nearby” button will appear in the app that helps you pinpoint its location. If you have Google Nest devices at home, FMD can also show your lost device’s proximity to them, making them easy reference points. Lastly, you can share accessories with friends and family so they can help you keep track of them.
The new Find My Device works on devices running Android 9 or higher. By default, aggregated location reporting is enabled (this corresponds to the “with network in high-traffic areas only” setting) but you can opt into contributing non-aggregated locations (“with network in all areas”) or turn the network off entirely (“without network” or “off”). Select headphones from JBL, Sony, and other audio brands will be receiving software updates soon that enable them to join the FMDN.
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
Google says the Find My Device network is built with “multi-layered protections” and offers numerous privacy controls. Location data is end-to-end encrypted with a key that’s only accessible to the Bluetooth tag’s owner and whoever the owner shared the tag with. Locations are contributed to the FMDN in a manner that doesn’t let Google ID the owners of the nearby Android devices that contributed that data. Tag owners aren’t given any info on those devices, either.
Another safety feature of the Find My Device network is aggregated device location reporting. The FMDN, by default, requires multiple nearby Android devices to detect a tag before reporting its location to the tag’s owner. This provides extra protection against someone tracking a device back to a home or private location. Also, if you’ve saved your home address in your Google Account, your Android device won’t contribute crowdsourced location reports to the FMDN when it’s near your home.
Find My Device also limits the number of times that a nearby Android device can contribute a location report for a particular tag; it also throttles how frequently the owner of a tag can request an updated location. And as mentioned before, tags built for FMDN are compatible with the unwanted tracker alerts feature. With all these features and protections, it’ll be difficult for anyone to abuse the FMDN to track someone without their knowledge.
Another safety feature of the Find My Device network is aggregated device location reporting. The FMDN, by default, requires multiple nearby Android devices to detect a tag before reporting its location to the tag’s owner. This provides extra protection against someone tracking a device back to a home or private location. Also, if you’ve saved your home address in your Google Account, your Android device won’t contribute crowdsourced location reports to the FMDN when it’s near your home.
Find My Device also limits the number of times that a nearby Android device can contribute a location report for a particular tag; it also throttles how frequently the owner of a tag can request an updated location. And as mentioned before, tags built for FMDN are compatible with the unwanted tracker alerts feature. With all these features and protections, it’ll be difficult for anyone to abuse the FMDN to track someone without their knowledge.
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
If you have a Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, you’ll be able to locate your phone on the Find My Device network even if it’s powered off or the battery is dead! This is possible because the phones have the specialized hardware to support the Powered Off Finding feature I previously reported on. The company tells me that the Pixel 8 has reserve power on the device that is channeled to the Bluetooth chip for several hours even after the battery is dead.
Google tells me the Powered Off Finding feature is available now and that you shouldn’t need to take any further action to enable it on your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, such as updating your phone to Android 15. (I thought the system APIs for Powered Off Finding would be limited to Android 15, but it looks like that won’t be the case!)
Google tells me the Powered Off Finding feature is available now and that you shouldn’t need to take any further action to enable it on your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, such as updating your phone to Android 15. (I thought the system APIs for Powered Off Finding would be limited to Android 15, but it looks like that won’t be the case!)
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Pebblebee and Chipolo announced today that they’re set to deliver their Find My Device network-compatible item locator accessories that they announced last year! These accessories are also compatible with the unwanted tracker alerts feature.
Pebblebee’s Card, Clip, and Tag devices for Android are rechargeable and are equipped with LED indicator lights and melody alerts. They’re available for pre-order now on their website and will ship in late May. They’ll also be available in stores in late May and on the Google Store in June 2024. Each item costs $29.99 individually but you can also order a 2- or 4-pack.
Chipolo’s ONE Point and CARD Point trackers feature long-lasting batteries (1 year and 2 year respectively), loud audio alerts (120dB and 105dB respectively), and an IPX5 rating. They’ll be available from May 27 on Chipolo’s website. They’ll also be available on Amazon and select retailers from July onwards. The ONE Point costs $28 while the CARD Point costs $35 for a 1-pack, but both can be bought in a 2- or 4-pack bundle.
Pebblebee’s Card, Clip, and Tag devices for Android are rechargeable and are equipped with LED indicator lights and melody alerts. They’re available for pre-order now on their website and will ship in late May. They’ll also be available in stores in late May and on the Google Store in June 2024. Each item costs $29.99 individually but you can also order a 2- or 4-pack.
Chipolo’s ONE Point and CARD Point trackers feature long-lasting batteries (1 year and 2 year respectively), loud audio alerts (120dB and 105dB respectively), and an IPX5 rating. They’ll be available from May 27 on Chipolo’s website. They’ll also be available on Amazon and select retailers from July onwards. The ONE Point costs $28 while the CARD Point costs $35 for a 1-pack, but both can be bought in a 2- or 4-pack bundle.
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Google Pixel Hub
#News #Pixel8a First look at Google Pixel 8a's renders OnLeaks with SmartPrix have leaked another Pixel, this time the Pixel 8a which is a tad smaller, narrower and thinner than the 7a at 152.1 x 72.6 x 8.9mm (while the Pixel 7a is 152.4 x 72.9 x 9.0mm) …
First look at Pixel 8a in real life
TechDroider
Alleged Pixel 8a photos have been shared by TechDroider on Twitter.
It seems like Google is following suit of Samsung for making the ugliest bezels on a midrange device. The device looks bad. Very bad.
We can't even defend Google with this one because they didn't even bother to make the edges even like with other Pixels.
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TechDroider
Alleged Pixel 8a photos have been shared by TechDroider on Twitter.
It seems like Google is following suit of Samsung for making the ugliest bezels on a midrange device. The device looks bad. Very bad.
We can't even defend Google with this one because they didn't even bother to make the edges even like with other Pixels.
#Pixel8a
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Google Pixel AI editing tools are coming to all Google Photos users
Google Blog
Starting on May 15, basically the next day after the Google I/O event on May 14, many of Google Pixel's exclusive AI-powered tools like Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Portrait Light — will be available to anyone (including Apple's iOS users) using Google Photos with NO subnoscription required.
Pixel 8 series exclusive Magic Editor would also be available for all Android and iOS users but with 10 saves each month.
Your device should at least have 4 GB RAM and it should either be Android 8.0 /iOS 15 or higher.
If you want to continue saving edits made using Magic Editor after 10 saves, you’ll need to either:
• Upgrade to a Premium Google One plan 2 TB or above.
• Be a Google Pixel user even if it's a Pixel 1
Other Google Photos features like — Video Boost, Audio Eraser, and Best Take are still Pixel 8 series exclusive
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Google Blog
Starting on May 15, basically the next day after the Google I/O event on May 14, many of Google Pixel's exclusive AI-powered tools like Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Portrait Light — will be available to anyone (including Apple's iOS users) using Google Photos with NO subnoscription required.
Pixel 8 series exclusive Magic Editor would also be available for all Android and iOS users but with 10 saves each month.
Your device should at least have 4 GB RAM and it should either be Android 8.0 /iOS 15 or higher.
If you want to continue saving edits made using Magic Editor after 10 saves, you’ll need to either:
• Upgrade to a Premium Google One plan 2 TB or above.
• Be a Google Pixel user even if it's a Pixel 1
Other Google Photos features like — Video Boost, Audio Eraser, and Best Take are still Pixel 8 series exclusive
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The end of PixelExperience
PixelExperience Blog
One big tribe has fallen down, and it might be something that you came across if you are into custom ROM — Pixel Experience.
Depending on models, you will have access to builds from Android 11 to Android 13 for as long as the website is alive. In case it's not accessible anymore, an archive was being done so anyone with Pixel 5a or earlier can retrieve builds from here.
#News #Pixel
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PixelExperience Blog
One big tribe has fallen down, and it might be something that you came across if you are into custom ROM — Pixel Experience.
Depending on models, you will have access to builds from Android 11 to Android 13 for as long as the website is alive. In case it's not accessible anymore, an archive was being done so anyone with Pixel 5a or earlier can retrieve builds from here.
#News #Pixel
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
The first Android 15 beta is HERE! Android 15 Beta 1 is rolling out today to users enrolled in the Android beta program. Supported devices include the Pixel 6 and newer, as well as the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold.
Here’s what’s new in Android 15 Beta 1, according to Google:
* As I first reported, apps targeting Android 15 are now displayed edge-to-edge by default when running on Android 15! This means apps won’t have to call the edge-to-edge APIs to show content behind system bars in Android 15, though they should call those APIs to do so in earlier releases. To assist app developers in supporting edge-to-edge, many Material 3 composables handle insets for you.
* Another Android 15 feature I first reported on is app archiving, which went live in DP2 but Google is now choosing to highlight in Beta 1. Android 15 includes OS level support for app archiving and unarchiving, making it easier for third-party app stores to support it (Google Play already does since last year). App store developers should check out the new PackageInstaller APIs while launcher developers should check out the new LauncherApps APIs to learn how to handle archived apps.
* The TalkBack accessibility service in Android 15 now supports Braille displays that use human interface devices over USB and Bluetooth.
* There’s also now an OS-level API for E2EE of contact keys so users can securely manage and verify other people’s contact information, enhancements to the NFC observe mode to allow apps to register a fingerprint so they can be notified of polling loop activity, inter-character text justification support, a new ProfilingManager class to collect profiling info from within apps, and additional changes to prevent malicious background apps from bringing other apps to the foreground.
Android 15 Beta 1 is the first of 4 planned beta releases. Beta 2 will very likely be unveiled at Google I/O on May 14, while Beta 3 will happen sometime in June and Beta 4 sometime in July. Beta 3 is when Platform Stability will be reached.
Here’s what’s new in Android 15 Beta 1, according to Google:
* As I first reported, apps targeting Android 15 are now displayed edge-to-edge by default when running on Android 15! This means apps won’t have to call the edge-to-edge APIs to show content behind system bars in Android 15, though they should call those APIs to do so in earlier releases. To assist app developers in supporting edge-to-edge, many Material 3 composables handle insets for you.
* Another Android 15 feature I first reported on is app archiving, which went live in DP2 but Google is now choosing to highlight in Beta 1. Android 15 includes OS level support for app archiving and unarchiving, making it easier for third-party app stores to support it (Google Play already does since last year). App store developers should check out the new PackageInstaller APIs while launcher developers should check out the new LauncherApps APIs to learn how to handle archived apps.
* The TalkBack accessibility service in Android 15 now supports Braille displays that use human interface devices over USB and Bluetooth.
* There’s also now an OS-level API for E2EE of contact keys so users can securely manage and verify other people’s contact information, enhancements to the NFC observe mode to allow apps to register a fingerprint so they can be notified of polling loop activity, inter-character text justification support, a new ProfilingManager class to collect profiling info from within apps, and additional changes to prevent malicious background apps from bringing other apps to the foreground.
Android 15 Beta 1 is the first of 4 planned beta releases. Beta 2 will very likely be unveiled at Google I/O on May 14, while Beta 3 will happen sometime in June and Beta 4 sometime in July. Beta 3 is when Platform Stability will be reached.
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Android 15 Beta 1 Changes:
• Lock screen widgets but on tablets (Settings > Hub mode)
• Edge-to-edge app support: Make use of your device's screen, default for apps targeting Android 15, optional for Android 14 or earlier
• OS-level app archiving: Keep your personal data with you and reinstall app at any time, earlier versions can only be done automatically via Play Store
• Inter-character justification: Better display for Asian languages which use letter spacing for segmentation
• Default wallet app: Let other wallet apps to be the default
• Braille support: TalkBack now supports Braille displays that are using the HID standard over USB and Bluetooth
• Key management for end-to-end encryption
• Secured background activity launches
Fixes:
• Resolved system network issue that caused "Adaptive Connectivity Services" message appearing
• "BAL blocked…" system toast messages appearing
• Rendering of Quick Settings tiles
• Sideloading OTA image issue
• Face Unlock preview screen issue
• SIM card PIN prompt
• Apps that depend on runtime-enabled SDKs were uninstalled on device reboot
• Search bar not responding for the first time when tapped
• Profile picture for secondary users changing issue
• Skia compatibility with Android 15 SDK
• Bluetooth:
- Bluetooth Stability and Pairing: Resolved crashes and pairing failures
- LE Audio & Earbuds Enhancement: Fixes for audio routing, volume issues after calls, and pairing
- Security Improvements: Legacy pairing with Pixel 4a and Pixel 3 XL
- Bluetooth Device Information Accuracy: Accurate pairing information
Known issues:
• PiP disappeared while rotating device
• "Google Play services keeps stopping" while setting up device
• Error while adding account during setup
• Unicode 15.1 APIs not fully functional
• "Android System Intelligence keeps stopping" while creating a file in the Google Docs app
• Google TV app fails to initiate video playback, displaying "Play Movies & TV is temporarily unavailable" message
#Android #A15 #A15B1
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• Lock screen widgets but on tablets (Settings > Hub mode)
• Edge-to-edge app support: Make use of your device's screen, default for apps targeting Android 15, optional for Android 14 or earlier
• OS-level app archiving: Keep your personal data with you and reinstall app at any time, earlier versions can only be done automatically via Play Store
• Inter-character justification: Better display for Asian languages which use letter spacing for segmentation
• Default wallet app: Let other wallet apps to be the default
• Braille support: TalkBack now supports Braille displays that are using the HID standard over USB and Bluetooth
• Key management for end-to-end encryption
• Secured background activity launches
Fixes:
• Resolved system network issue that caused "Adaptive Connectivity Services" message appearing
• "BAL blocked…" system toast messages appearing
• Rendering of Quick Settings tiles
• Sideloading OTA image issue
• Face Unlock preview screen issue
• SIM card PIN prompt
• Apps that depend on runtime-enabled SDKs were uninstalled on device reboot
• Search bar not responding for the first time when tapped
• Profile picture for secondary users changing issue
• Skia compatibility with Android 15 SDK
• Bluetooth:
- Bluetooth Stability and Pairing: Resolved crashes and pairing failures
- LE Audio & Earbuds Enhancement: Fixes for audio routing, volume issues after calls, and pairing
- Security Improvements: Legacy pairing with Pixel 4a and Pixel 3 XL
- Bluetooth Device Information Accuracy: Accurate pairing information
Known issues:
• PiP disappeared while rotating device
• "Google Play services keeps stopping" while setting up device
• Error while adding account during setup
• Unicode 15.1 APIs not fully functional
• "Android System Intelligence keeps stopping" while creating a file in the Google Docs app
• Google TV app fails to initiate video playback, displaying "Play Movies & TV is temporarily unavailable" message
#Android #A15 #A15B1
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Android 15 Beta 1
Build: AP31.240322.018
Security patch level: April 2024
Google Play services: 24.11.13
Changes
Notes:
• OTA images only worked for Android 15 DP2 or Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2
Download for Pixel devices:
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
#Android #A15 #A15B1
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Build: AP31.240322.018
Security patch level: April 2024
Google Play services: 24.11.13
Changes
Notes:
• OTA images only worked for Android 15 DP2 or Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2
Download for Pixel devices:
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
#Android #A15 #A15B1
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