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Google One VPN will be discontinued, Pixel VPN remains with upgrade coming
Google is now discontinuing the VPN feature as they found people simply weren’t using it. The company said that the depreciation will let the team “refocus” and “support more in-demand features with Google One.”
VPN by Google One is going away in the next few months, with no specific timeline provided today.
Meanwhile, there are no changes to the free Pixel VPN. In fact, the big VPN upgrade introduced with the Pixel 8 is coming to the Pixel 7 Series and Fold. Those older Pixel phones will stop using the Google One app and switch to a built-in service that means there’s no persistent notification.
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Google is now discontinuing the VPN feature as they found people simply weren’t using it. The company said that the depreciation will let the team “refocus” and “support more in-demand features with Google One.”
VPN by Google One is going away in the next few months, with no specific timeline provided today.
Meanwhile, there are no changes to the free Pixel VPN. In fact, the big VPN upgrade introduced with the Pixel 8 is coming to the Pixel 7 Series and Fold. Those older Pixel phones will stop using the Google One app and switch to a built-in service that means there’s no persistent notification.
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Earlier this year, I broke the news that Google is bringing back lock screen widget support in Android 15.
I now have more information: This feature is aimed at tablets, like the Pixel Tablet, and not phones.
Full details plus screenshots can be found in my latest article for Android Authority.
I now have more information: This feature is aimed at tablets, like the Pixel Tablet, and not phones.
Full details plus screenshots can be found in my latest article for Android Authority.
Android Authority
Android 15 will let you add widgets to the lock screen, but only on tablets
Android 15 is finally bringing back support for lock screen widgets, but unfortunately, this feature may only be supported on tablets.
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LineageOS 21 based on Android 14 QPR2 but with a catch
LineageOS Gerrit
The good news is you will be getting updates from LineageOS once again starting from today. Now to the not so good one, the streak didn't last long, due to some devastating changes done by Google to the Android 14 QPR2 branch, the development got halted for nearly a month but came back with some losses.
LineageOS was pretty much the only ROM out there to support every Pixel in the lineup back when 21 announced, and going forward with QPR2, they had to unfortunately drop off Pixel 3a and earlier devices, alongside 35 devices from other manufacturers.
It was being told that Google dropped support for
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LineageOS Gerrit
The good news is you will be getting updates from LineageOS once again starting from today. Now to the not so good one, the streak didn't last long, due to some devastating changes done by Google to the Android 14 QPR2 branch, the development got halted for nearly a month but came back with some losses.
LineageOS was pretty much the only ROM out there to support every Pixel in the lineup back when 21 announced, and going forward with QPR2, they had to unfortunately drop off Pixel 3a and earlier devices, alongside 35 devices from other manufacturers.
It was being told that Google dropped support for
android.hardware.radio@1.3 and earlier components, making it difficult to support legacy devices that utilize it. The team mentioned this is going to be an unfeasible job, with all the things that had to be considered. Anyone who wish to help out could monitor and contribute over here.#News #Pixel
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Tensor G4 set to receive a new modem and satellite connectivity
Kamila Wojciechowska
Google's upcoming devices will receive satellite connectivity, with Android 15 bringing support for it.
Using the "Satellite Gateway" app users can text emergency contacts and receive emergency communication by messages after answering a questionnaire.
To support satellite communication, Tensor G4 will also receive the Samsung Modem 5400 which will improve stability, power efficiency and speed which are issues within previous Tensor modems.
The modem will be included in all cellular Tensor G4 devices, including Pixel 9 series, next-gen Pixel Fold and a 5G enabled tablet codenamed "clementine."
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Kamila Wojciechowska
Google's upcoming devices will receive satellite connectivity, with Android 15 bringing support for it.
Using the "Satellite Gateway" app users can text emergency contacts and receive emergency communication by messages after answering a questionnaire.
To support satellite communication, Tensor G4 will also receive the Samsung Modem 5400 which will improve stability, power efficiency and speed which are issues within previous Tensor modems.
The modem will be included in all cellular Tensor G4 devices, including Pixel 9 series, next-gen Pixel Fold and a 5G enabled tablet codenamed "clementine."
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#Pixel Google's entire 2023-2025 roadmap for Pixel phones has leaked Android Authority An anonymous leaker for Android Authority has revealed Google's future plan with their Pixel devices. Please note that the plans can change at any time, and this might…
The next Pixel Fold will be named Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Kamila Wojciechowska
According to a source from Android Authority, the 2024 lineup of Pixels will be as followed:
- Pixel 9 – codename “tokay”
- Pixel 9 Pro – codename “caiman”
- Pixel 9 Pro XL – codename “komodo”
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold – codename “comet”
This matches the lineup that was leaked in late 2022 and the names are confirmed in some of the software.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold name is not final, but it has been changed to that recently.
It seems like Google wants to integrate the folding device into the flagship model naming instead of making separate line as the original Fold was treated as a niche and overpriced device.
The potential name may hint that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will debut with other Pixel 9 devices in October instead of Google I/O in May.
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Kamila Wojciechowska
According to a source from Android Authority, the 2024 lineup of Pixels will be as followed:
- Pixel 9 – codename “tokay”
- Pixel 9 Pro – codename “caiman”
- Pixel 9 Pro XL – codename “komodo”
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold – codename “comet”
This matches the lineup that was leaked in late 2022 and the names are confirmed in some of the software.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold name is not final, but it has been changed to that recently.
It seems like Google wants to integrate the folding device into the flagship model naming instead of making separate line as the original Fold was treated as a niche and overpriced device.
The potential name may hint that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will debut with other Pixel 9 devices in October instead of Google I/O in May.
#PixelFold2 #Pixel9ProFold #News
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The Pixel Watch may soon add support for syncing app permissions from your phone!
Back in October, I discovered a new "sync permissions" setting in Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 that gives your connected Wear OS smartwatch the same app permissions you allowed on your phone.
Today, Nail Sadykov discovered that the Pixel Watch companion app is preparing to add support for this. After flipping a flag, a new 'device details' item appears in the companion app that says "remove watch, sync permissions, share contacts".
Tapping on this opens Android's Bluetooth device details page for your connected Pixel Watch, surfacing the "sync permissions from phone" menu item I previously discovered.
Back in October, I discovered a new "sync permissions" setting in Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 that gives your connected Wear OS smartwatch the same app permissions you allowed on your phone.
Today, Nail Sadykov discovered that the Pixel Watch companion app is preparing to add support for this. After flipping a flag, a new 'device details' item appears in the companion app that says "remove watch, sync permissions, share contacts".
Tapping on this opens Android's Bluetooth device details page for your connected Pixel Watch, surfacing the "sync permissions from phone" menu item I previously discovered.
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Android is finally preparing to support NFC wireless charging!
NFC charging is slower than Qi charging, but it needs much less space. USI 2.0 styluses already support NFC charging, and hopefully future tracker tags do too!
More details can be found in this article I wrote for Android Authority.
NFC charging is slower than Qi charging, but it needs much less space. USI 2.0 styluses already support NFC charging, and hopefully future tracker tags do too!
More details can be found in this article I wrote for Android Authority.
Android Authority
Android 15 could add a new way to wirelessly charge your devices
Google is working to add support for NFC Wireless Charging into Android 15, which requires much less space than Qi wireless charging.
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Curious about how much longer your Pixel's storage chip will last?
Android 15 adds a new storage lifetime API, and it's already in use in Beta 1!
If you want to how to check the health of your Pixel's storage chip, read my guide on Android Police.
Android 15 adds a new storage lifetime API, and it's already in use in Beta 1!
If you want to how to check the health of your Pixel's storage chip, read my guide on Android Police.
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How to check the health of your Pixel's storage chip in Android 15
A new feature in Android 15 lets you check the health of your Pixel phone's storage chip. Here's how to use it
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Live Images LEAKED!
Source
The Pixel 9 series will be available in 3 models this time excluding the A series:
Pixel 9: 6.03-inch screen and dual rear cameras.
Pixel 9 Pro: 6.1-inch screen and Triple rear cameras
Pixel 9 Pro XL: A Bigger Pixel 9 Pro with a 6.7-inch Display size
The Leaked image above is of a Pixel 9 Pro and beside it, there is an iPhone 14 Pro Max
As usual, Google has already wiped off the device
Pixel 9 Pro is similar in size to the iPhone 15 Pro, equipped with a Periscopic Telephoto lens, Tensor G4 chipset with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB Samsung UFS storage
Pixel 9 Pro will come with the latest Samsung Exynos 5400 modem along with satellite communication feature
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Source
The Pixel 9 series will be available in 3 models this time excluding the A series:
Pixel 9: 6.03-inch screen and dual rear cameras.
Pixel 9 Pro: 6.1-inch screen and Triple rear cameras
Pixel 9 Pro XL: A Bigger Pixel 9 Pro with a 6.7-inch Display size
The Leaked image above is of a Pixel 9 Pro and beside it, there is an iPhone 14 Pro Max
As usual, Google has already wiped off the device
Pixel 9 Pro is similar in size to the iPhone 15 Pro, equipped with a Periscopic Telephoto lens, Tensor G4 chipset with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB Samsung UFS storage
Pixel 9 Pro will come with the latest Samsung Exynos 5400 modem along with satellite communication feature
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Google Wallet launches in India, with local integrations, but Pay will stay
Google Wallet has finally launched in India. It is rolling out in batches, so not everyone can install it now.
Google will continue to run Google Pay as a stand-alone app in the country, at least for now.
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Google Wallet has finally launched in India. It is rolling out in batches, so not everyone can install it now.
Google will continue to run Google Pay as a stand-alone app in the country, at least for now.
While we don’t have anything new to share right now, we’re always working to bring more convenience to people’s digital experiences in India. We’re continuing to invest in the Google Pay app to give people easy, secure access to digital payments.
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Android 15 Beta 1.1 is rolling out now with a fix for NFC! Contactless payments and other features that rely on NFC should now work. The update does NOT revert the NFC Mainline changes that I mentioned previously, but it fixes the botched migration.
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Android 15 Beta 1.1
Build: AP31.240322.023
Security patch level: April 2024
Google Play services: 24.13.13
Changes:
• Fixed NFC
• Resolved Developer Options crash issue
• Fixed update issue for some devices that have been updated to Beta 1
• Fixed text clipping issue when trying to print
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: AP31.240322.023
Security patch level: April 2024
Google Play services: 24.13.13
Changes:
• Fixed NFC
• Resolved Developer Options crash issue
• Fixed update issue for some devices that have been updated to Beta 1
• Fixed text clipping issue when trying to print
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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Google Pixel 8a in New Colors
Source
Pixel 8a leak shows the device will also be available in blue and green colors, expected to be called “Bay” and “Mint” respectively.
The leak comes from Morocco markets
Pixel 8a will launch at Google I/O event on May 14th
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Pixel 8a leak shows the device will also be available in blue and green colors, expected to be called “Bay” and “Mint” respectively.
The leak comes from Morocco markets
Pixel 8a will launch at Google I/O event on May 14th
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