#Pixel
Now Playing on Pixel gaining UI redesign with favorite feature & cloud search
Pixel's Now Playing is getting some interface updates & new features.
Android System Intelligence version S.6 on Pixel 5 hinted points that an upcoming Now Playing redesign will adds a three-tab interface. A “History” view will be joined by “Favorites” and “Summary” in the bottom bar.
The update also introduces "Now Playing search". If the song you're finding is not in the local database, you’ll see a search icon that can be added to the lockscreen. Tapping on it will send Google a “short, digital audio fingerprint to identify what’s playing" which will require Internet connection.
Currently the redesign is not rolling out yet, and the update for Android System Intelligence is not widely available. It will show up in the launch of Android 12 for Pixel devices probably. (9To5Google)
Now Playing on Pixel gaining UI redesign with favorite feature & cloud search
Pixel's Now Playing is getting some interface updates & new features.
Android System Intelligence version S.6 on Pixel 5 hinted points that an upcoming Now Playing redesign will adds a three-tab interface. A “History” view will be joined by “Favorites” and “Summary” in the bottom bar.
The update also introduces "Now Playing search". If the song you're finding is not in the local database, you’ll see a search icon that can be added to the lockscreen. Tapping on it will send Google a “short, digital audio fingerprint to identify what’s playing" which will require Internet connection.
Currently the redesign is not rolling out yet, and the update for Android System Intelligence is not widely available. It will show up in the launch of Android 12 for Pixel devices probably. (9To5Google)
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Now Playing on Pixel readying UI redesign with favoriting, cloud search [APK Insight]
The Pixel’s Now Playing feature is powered by Android System Intelligence. An upcoming Pixel Now Playing redesign will introduce...
#EasterEgg
One employee from Google released a cool wallpaper celebrating Android 12 release
Android 12 is here and someone from Google just released a cool wallpaper to celebrate Android 12 stable release.
Dave Burke, VP Engineering of the Android team tweeted out:
"A cool background to celebrate the launch of Android Snow Cone!🍧"
This tweet let us know that Android 12 codename is officially call Snow Cone. Also he released a wallpaper with a few Android mascot head on top of the snow cone. (Dave Burke)
*By the way, here the brand new Android 12.1 wallpaper for AOSP.
One employee from Google released a cool wallpaper celebrating Android 12 release
Android 12 is here and someone from Google just released a cool wallpaper to celebrate Android 12 stable release.
Dave Burke, VP Engineering of the Android team tweeted out:
"A cool background to celebrate the launch of Android Snow Cone!🍧"
This tweet let us know that Android 12 codename is officially call Snow Cone. Also he released a wallpaper with a few Android mascot head on top of the snow cone. (Dave Burke)
*By the way, here the brand new Android 12.1 wallpaper for AOSP.
#Apps #YTMusic #MY
New YouTube Music Material You widget rolling out for some
YouTube Music "Turntable" widget is starting to appear for some users today.
The new widget provides “Quick access to your most recently played tracks” and is 3×2 by default. You can expand it to use up the whole screen if you want. Currently there only two action buttons, one for play pause at the bottom and one for like/unlike at the top.
The cover art doesn't spin for now when the music is playing, also doesn't appear to rotate with the current play position. Probably the widget is still in early stage development, so we just gonna wait for the stable rollout of the widget. You can try it out if you are on Android 12, but it will be usable for just a few minutes before the app starts to sync. (9To5Google)
Download (v4.48.51):
Play Store | APKMirror
New YouTube Music Material You widget rolling out for some
YouTube Music "Turntable" widget is starting to appear for some users today.
The new widget provides “Quick access to your most recently played tracks” and is 3×2 by default. You can expand it to use up the whole screen if you want. Currently there only two action buttons, one for play pause at the bottom and one for like/unlike at the top.
The cover art doesn't spin for now when the music is playing, also doesn't appear to rotate with the current play position. Probably the widget is still in early stage development, so we just gonna wait for the stable rollout of the widget. You can try it out if you are on Android 12, but it will be usable for just a few minutes before the app starts to sync. (9To5Google)
Download (v4.48.51):
Play Store | APKMirror
#Doodle
Google celebrating World Teachers' Day on Doodle and Classroom
Google Blog
Some countries have their Teachers' Day held on different date, but anyway, October 5th which is World Teachers' Day and Google is celebrating it via Doodle and Classroom.
For the Doodle, Google use bees to represent teachers and students here. The Doodle isn't simply live in every region, a few Europe & Africa countries, Canada and Russia will be having it. On the Google homepage, you will be getting Happy World Teachers' Day featured under the search bar, this is available worldwide.
Besides, if you use Google Classroom, you may have noticed a small banner which written Happy World Teachers' Day, with a learn more button which redirect you to the Google Blog. You will only see that once on the mobile app while you will see it every time on the desktop web.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google celebrating World Teachers' Day on Doodle and Classroom
Google Blog
Some countries have their Teachers' Day held on different date, but anyway, October 5th which is World Teachers' Day and Google is celebrating it via Doodle and Classroom.
For the Doodle, Google use bees to represent teachers and students here. The Doodle isn't simply live in every region, a few Europe & Africa countries, Canada and Russia will be having it. On the Google homepage, you will be getting Happy World Teachers' Day featured under the search bar, this is available worldwide.
Besides, if you use Google Classroom, you may have noticed a small banner which written Happy World Teachers' Day, with a learn more button which redirect you to the Google Blog. You will only see that once on the mobile app while you will see it every time on the desktop web.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Apps #Files #MY
Google Files Material You redesign rolling out to older Android versions
A new Google Files update brings Material You redesign to older Android version. Previously it being exclusive on Android 12 for awhile.
Pill shaped buttons are everywhere now, also bottom bar got pill shaped indicator and a little higher than older version, also got colored. Color accent are all blue as usual like how other apps that got Material You redesign got too on older Android version. That the only changes.
Version 1.0.400 brings the redesign, not server side update, it generally available via the app itself. You can download it from the link below.
Download (v1.0.400):
Play Store | APKMirror
Notes:
• Thanks @xheshx for first sharing
• Generally available
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google Files Material You redesign rolling out to older Android versions
A new Google Files update brings Material You redesign to older Android version. Previously it being exclusive on Android 12 for awhile.
Pill shaped buttons are everywhere now, also bottom bar got pill shaped indicator and a little higher than older version, also got colored. Color accent are all blue as usual like how other apps that got Material You redesign got too on older Android version. That the only changes.
Version 1.0.400 brings the redesign, not server side update, it generally available via the app itself. You can download it from the link below.
Download (v1.0.400):
Play Store | APKMirror
Notes:
• Thanks @xheshx for first sharing
• Generally available
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#YTMusic #MY
YouTube Music also gains new "Now Playing & Recently Played" widget
YouTube Music has been gaining many goodies these days, with free background playback rolling out soon and new"Turntable" widget, now there another Material You widget being discovered.
The widget is given the name "Now Playing & Recently Played", which show you currently playing track and recently played tracks. There a like/unlike button and play/pause button at the top right of the widget, with the currently playing track name, artist and cover displayed at the left. The widget can expand up to 10 recently played tracks, also support Dynamic Colors.
Keep in mind the widget is still in development, so it doesn't work as expected, with the recently played track displaying the currently play one only. It isn't roll out officially yet, this is just a behind the scene preview of the widget that is coming soon. (Mishaal Rahman)
YouTube Music also gains new "Now Playing & Recently Played" widget
YouTube Music has been gaining many goodies these days, with free background playback rolling out soon and new"Turntable" widget, now there another Material You widget being discovered.
The widget is given the name "Now Playing & Recently Played", which show you currently playing track and recently played tracks. There a like/unlike button and play/pause button at the top right of the widget, with the currently playing track name, artist and cover displayed at the left. The widget can expand up to 10 recently played tracks, also support Dynamic Colors.
Keep in mind the widget is still in development, so it doesn't work as expected, with the recently played track displaying the currently play one only. It isn't roll out officially yet, this is just a behind the scene preview of the widget that is coming soon. (Mishaal Rahman)
#YTMusic
Native Cast support is rolling out for YouTube Music desktop web
Another new feature that YouTube Music is gaining on the desktop web is native Cast integration.
For people who want to stream songs from the YouTube Music desktop web to smart speakers, displays, Chromecast etc. you will now be able to use the built-in Cast integration in the YouTube Music desktop web. Someone on Reddit got and share it, the icon can be found beside the account avatar. Tapping on it let you select which device to cast, and YouTube Music will name what you've selected.
It is gradually rolling out, so it might take a few days to reach you. (9To5Google)
Native Cast support is rolling out for YouTube Music desktop web
Another new feature that YouTube Music is gaining on the desktop web is native Cast integration.
For people who want to stream songs from the YouTube Music desktop web to smart speakers, displays, Chromecast etc. you will now be able to use the built-in Cast integration in the YouTube Music desktop web. Someone on Reddit got and share it, the icon can be found beside the account avatar. Tapping on it let you select which device to cast, and YouTube Music will name what you've selected.
It is gradually rolling out, so it might take a few days to reach you. (9To5Google)
#News
Google to enable 2-step verification (2SV) for 150 million accounts by the end of 2021
October is also known for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Google is taking this time to talk about an update on account security.
Google mentioned that by year's end, they will auto-enroll an additional 150 million Google users in 2SV. Google also announced that they have partnered with organisations to provide over 10,000 security keys to high-risk user this year.
On iOS Chrome app, you will be able to save suggested secure password in other apps, which is similar to Autofill with Google on Android feature. Google is also planning to roll out access to your saved passwords in your account right from the Google app menu. (9To5Google)
Google to enable 2-step verification (2SV) for 150 million accounts by the end of 2021
October is also known for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Google is taking this time to talk about an update on account security.
Google mentioned that by year's end, they will auto-enroll an additional 150 million Google users in 2SV. Google also announced that they have partnered with organisations to provide over 10,000 security keys to high-risk user this year.
On iOS Chrome app, you will be able to save suggested secure password in other apps, which is similar to Autofill with Google on Android feature. Google is also planning to roll out access to your saved passwords in your account right from the Google app menu. (9To5Google)