#Apps #YouTube
YouTube adding sprinkle of dynamic theming into the app
Android 12 introduced Material You and most of you are already familiar with how that work. It followed your device wallpaper and apply the color accent to your apps. So YouTube just added something similar to this into the app, but it not Material You related.
Introducing "thumbnail theming", extracting color accent from the video thumbnail itself instead of your device wallpaper. These can be found in the playlists. Also you may noticed that playlists got some minor improvements too, instead of just showing video noscript, it shows extra information of the video like the creator, view count and released date.
These changes are rolling out via server side update, and it widely rolling out. Anyway latest YouTube version download link below. (Android Police)
Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
YouTube adding sprinkle of dynamic theming into the app
Android 12 introduced Material You and most of you are already familiar with how that work. It followed your device wallpaper and apply the color accent to your apps. So YouTube just added something similar to this into the app, but it not Material You related.
Introducing "thumbnail theming", extracting color accent from the video thumbnail itself instead of your device wallpaper. These can be found in the playlists. Also you may noticed that playlists got some minor improvements too, instead of just showing video noscript, it shows extra information of the video like the creator, view count and released date.
These changes are rolling out via server side update, and it widely rolling out. Anyway latest YouTube version download link below. (Android Police)
Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
#Google #Assistant
You no longer need to say 'Hey Google' for some Assistant commands with Quick Phrase
Earlier people at 9To5Google have already spotted this feature to be in the work. Apparently, someone got early access to it.
When you received incoming call, you just need to say "Answer" or "Decline" and Google Assistant will do the job for you. Same for ringing alarm, you just need to say "Stop" or "Snooze". No "Hey Google" keyword needed.
One downside is that if you enabled Quick Phrases for incoming calls, you will need to aware that if someone says or there any noise that sounds like "answer", else your call with the person will start without your confirmation. Google Assistant will also remind you that you can say to trigger the actions instead of tapping the button.
XDA's Mishaal Rahman spotted it on his Pixel 3 XL running latest Android 12 beta. He also said that the "learn more" page is an internal webpage for now. So an accidental rollout by Google for him. (XDA Developers)
You no longer need to say 'Hey Google' for some Assistant commands with Quick Phrase
Earlier people at 9To5Google have already spotted this feature to be in the work. Apparently, someone got early access to it.
When you received incoming call, you just need to say "Answer" or "Decline" and Google Assistant will do the job for you. Same for ringing alarm, you just need to say "Stop" or "Snooze". No "Hey Google" keyword needed.
One downside is that if you enabled Quick Phrases for incoming calls, you will need to aware that if someone says or there any noise that sounds like "answer", else your call with the person will start without your confirmation. Google Assistant will also remind you that you can say to trigger the actions instead of tapping the button.
XDA's Mishaal Rahman spotted it on his Pixel 3 XL running latest Android 12 beta. He also said that the "learn more" page is an internal webpage for now. So an accidental rollout by Google for him. (XDA Developers)
#YouTube
YouTube Rewind comes to an end
YouTube just confirmed that they are no longer creating Rewind videos anymore, but something might replace that.
So YouTube reached out to Tubefilter and told them they are not making YouTube Rewind videos anymore. Just later, YouTube Creators Twitter account confirmed it and also told they are working on "a different and updated kind of experience."
So far this is the info we got, what they are working on is unknown. YouTube themselves suggest people who like this series of videos to watch it from popular creators. (9To5Google)
YouTube Rewind comes to an end
YouTube just confirmed that they are no longer creating Rewind videos anymore, but something might replace that.
So YouTube reached out to Tubefilter and told them they are not making YouTube Rewind videos anymore. Just later, YouTube Creators Twitter account confirmed it and also told they are working on "a different and updated kind of experience."
So far this is the info we got, what they are working on is unknown. YouTube themselves suggest people who like this series of videos to watch it from popular creators. (9To5Google)
Tubefilter
YouTube To Stop Making Year-End 'Rewind' Videos (Exclusive) - Tubefilter
After shelving the 2020 iteration of YouTube Rewind due to myriad tragedies that emerged last year, YouTube has exclusively confirmed to Tubefilter that it is doing away with the annual compendium for good. The decision was made on what would be the 10th…
#Wallpapers #Pixel6
Another new collection of wallpapers from Pixel 6 leaked
Related: Pixel 6 Pro new plant wallpapers by photographer Andrew Zuckerman released
So apparently there are more new wallpapers from the Pixel 6. This is the second collection of wallpapers for the Pixel 6 series.
(This is Tech Today)
Another new collection of wallpapers from Pixel 6 leaked
Related: Pixel 6 Pro new plant wallpapers by photographer Andrew Zuckerman released
So apparently there are more new wallpapers from the Pixel 6. This is the second collection of wallpapers for the Pixel 6 series.
(This is Tech Today)
Google Pixel 6 Wallpapers.zip
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#Wallpapers #Pixel6
Google Pixel 6 Wallpapers Collection
Related post: Another new collection of wallpapers from Pixel 6 leaked
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Google Pixel 6 Wallpapers Collection
Related post: Another new collection of wallpapers from Pixel 6 leaked
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Pixel6
Pixel 6 Pro teardown first look
YouTube Video | Repair Manual
UPDATE: The video is took down by Google due to copyright claims.
Google Pixel 6 leaks won't stop after all, teardown video is even up on the Internet now.
Google will officially unveiled the device on October 19 if you don't know yet. So someone on YouTube apparently posted "Pixel 6 assembly video". It shows the starting of the assembly till the final production. There another separate video for disassembly the device.
Not going into detail of the process, lol. It going to be a long one and most won't understand if I am going to write. For those with curiosity, learn more about it here. (9To5Google)
Pixel 6 Pro teardown first look
YouTube Video | Repair Manual
UPDATE: The video is took down by Google due to copyright claims.
Google Pixel 6 leaks won't stop after all, teardown video is even up on the Internet now.
Google will officially unveiled the device on October 19 if you don't know yet. So someone on YouTube apparently posted "Pixel 6 assembly video". It shows the starting of the assembly till the final production. There another separate video for disassembly the device.
Not going into detail of the process, lol. It going to be a long one and most won't understand if I am going to write. For those with curiosity, learn more about it here. (9To5Google)
#Wallpapers #EasterEgg
Google releases Pixel Wallpapers, celebrating Mental Health Day
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Day (or World Mental Health Day) which is happening on October 10, Sunday, Google decided to release some new wallpapers to their Pixel device.
All these wallpapers are made by KimiKimo. You can get these wallpapers on Pixel 3 or newer Pixel devices under Curated Culture section. For other devices, get the wallpaper from the post below. (9To5Google)
Google releases Pixel Wallpapers, celebrating Mental Health Day
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Day (or World Mental Health Day) which is happening on October 10, Sunday, Google decided to release some new wallpapers to their Pixel device.
All these wallpapers are made by KimiKimo. You can get these wallpapers on Pixel 3 or newer Pixel devices under Curated Culture section. For other devices, get the wallpaper from the post below. (9To5Google)
Take A Break.png
1.3 MB
Even the sun has to take time to rest after a long day. A gentle reminder for you to take a break.
Support.png
1.1 MB
If you are struggling with your mental health, it’s okay to ask for help.
Love Yo’Self.png
1.6 MB
Be kind to yourself. Hold your heart up high. Show yourself the unconditional love you deserve.
#News #Pixel
Remembering the Google Pixel 1, five years on
Not an update, but just to mark that Google Pixel 1 is officially 5 years old.
Before Google Pixel is launched, Nexus used to be Google phone lineup, partnering with other OEMs and releasing it. The last Nexus phone is the Huawei Nexus 6P.
In Oct 2016, first smartphone "made by Google" era started. What's different from the Nexus lineup is that the reviewers at that time found that it has crystal clear camera, superior performance and a cool new Assistant.
Talking about camera, it still holding so well in 2021 that it still beat recent mid range devices. Every shot on the Pixel have HDR+ enabled, taking photos with it, the details are so clear, even 48MP lens from other devices didn't take as clear as that from what I tested. Google had introduce HDR+ in Nexus 5 as an optional setting. On the Pixel, they took a major step to improve it and make it enabled by default.
In 2016, Google Pixel is the king of computational photography. The technology that are put into it are just mind blowing, make other OEMs camera performance looks not great anymore at that time.
Google Pixel initially launch with some cool Google's perks, it is the first phone to have Android Nougat and the Google Assistant. Also, not to mention that it has unlimited Google Photos backup, in original quality, meanwhile later Pixel till Pixel 5 has high quality (now storage saver).
Things doesn't just stop here, as Google introduced Pixel Feature Drop and we are part of the club unofficially. Some features like Gboard new clipboard suggestion chips, we got it after the launch, though it now rolling out widely to other devices.
Written some of my opinion here, inspired by Android Central article, you can give them a read if you want. In case you don't know yet, we have a Pixel 1 community (here group chat).
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Remembering the Google Pixel 1, five years on
Not an update, but just to mark that Google Pixel 1 is officially 5 years old.
Before Google Pixel is launched, Nexus used to be Google phone lineup, partnering with other OEMs and releasing it. The last Nexus phone is the Huawei Nexus 6P.
In Oct 2016, first smartphone "made by Google" era started. What's different from the Nexus lineup is that the reviewers at that time found that it has crystal clear camera, superior performance and a cool new Assistant.
Talking about camera, it still holding so well in 2021 that it still beat recent mid range devices. Every shot on the Pixel have HDR+ enabled, taking photos with it, the details are so clear, even 48MP lens from other devices didn't take as clear as that from what I tested. Google had introduce HDR+ in Nexus 5 as an optional setting. On the Pixel, they took a major step to improve it and make it enabled by default.
In 2016, Google Pixel is the king of computational photography. The technology that are put into it are just mind blowing, make other OEMs camera performance looks not great anymore at that time.
Google Pixel initially launch with some cool Google's perks, it is the first phone to have Android Nougat and the Google Assistant. Also, not to mention that it has unlimited Google Photos backup, in original quality, meanwhile later Pixel till Pixel 5 has high quality (now storage saver).
Things doesn't just stop here, as Google introduced Pixel Feature Drop and we are part of the club unofficially. Some features like Gboard new clipboard suggestion chips, we got it after the launch, though it now rolling out widely to other devices.
Written some of my opinion here, inspired by Android Central article, you can give them a read if you want. In case you don't know yet, we have a Pixel 1 community (here group chat).
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Android Central
Remembering the Google Pixel 1, five years on
We take a look back on the first "made by Google" phone, how it impressed us back in 2016 and how it set the stage for future Google handsets.
#Apps #Chrome
Chrome Web Feed rolling out to more users on Android, with iOS & desktop next on the line
A built-in RSS reader is starting to roll out on Chrome for Android. The RSS reader is known as Web Feed which you can follow the sites you are interested in and get all the latest feed from the sites in one place.
Adrienne Porter Felt, a Chrome engineer tweeted that the feature is starting to roll out to more Android users on the stable channel. Once you got the feature, press the ⋮ icon, then press Follow at the bottom of the menu. Open a new tab and you will see there a Following tab which you can check for all your favourite site latest feed in one page.
If you don't have it already, make sure you are on Chrome 94, then go to
Download (v94):
Play Store | APKMirror
Chrome Web Feed rolling out to more users on Android, with iOS & desktop next on the line
A built-in RSS reader is starting to roll out on Chrome for Android. The RSS reader is known as Web Feed which you can follow the sites you are interested in and get all the latest feed from the sites in one place.
Adrienne Porter Felt, a Chrome engineer tweeted that the feature is starting to roll out to more Android users on the stable channel. Once you got the feature, press the ⋮ icon, then press Follow at the bottom of the menu. Open a new tab and you will see there a Following tab which you can check for all your favourite site latest feed in one page.
If you don't have it already, make sure you are on Chrome 94, then go to
chrome://flags/#web-feed/ and enabled it manually, the feature will show up and you can use it without any issue. For iOS and desktop version, the feature is under development and will roll out soon. (Android Police)Download (v94):
Play Store | APKMirror
#Wallpapers #Pixel6
New 'Motif' wallpapers collection for Pixel 6
Related: Another new collection of wallpapers from Pixel 6 leaked
Yet another Pixel 6 collection of wallpapers leaked. This wallpaper collection is named "Motif", which means it some kind of pattern designed of an image. With the wallpapers also separated into two sections, "Floating" and "Piece Of G".
"Floating" featured some leaf plants in it designed by Antti Kalevi. "Piece of G" is obvious with the "G" word getting split and put into a random order, and this is designed by Letman. Download the wallpapers from the post below if you are interested in it. (9To5Google)
*By the way, I am wondering how many wallpapers did Google prepared for the Pixel 6 series. This is the third collection of wallpapers leaked. Check Related article link above if you are interested to discover more wallpapers.
New 'Motif' wallpapers collection for Pixel 6
Related: Another new collection of wallpapers from Pixel 6 leaked
Yet another Pixel 6 collection of wallpapers leaked. This wallpaper collection is named "Motif", which means it some kind of pattern designed of an image. With the wallpapers also separated into two sections, "Floating" and "Piece Of G".
"Floating" featured some leaf plants in it designed by Antti Kalevi. "Piece of G" is obvious with the "G" word getting split and put into a random order, and this is designed by Letman. Download the wallpapers from the post below if you are interested in it. (9To5Google)
*By the way, I am wondering how many wallpapers did Google prepared for the Pixel 6 series. This is the third collection of wallpapers leaked. Check Related article link above if you are interested to discover more wallpapers.