#Android
Private Compute Services now available in Play Store listing
Play Store app link
So a few months ago, Google explained what Private Compute Services do, and it seem to start rolling out and auto download on eligible Pixel devices.
There are currently more than 500k+ Pixel devices have auto-downloaded it. Google may private the download count for the app later since they don't want to leak out how many Pixel devices are sold. This app will handle data of Live Caption, Now Playing & Smart Reply, which all these data won't be share out to anyone else and will stay on your device privately.
In the app screenshot listing, Google said it will update the feature at night or while your phone is charging to keep them smart. You will also be able to check when your phone connects to the network, later review it to keep your data private and secure, and also find out the reason.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Private Compute Services now available in Play Store listing
Play Store app link
So a few months ago, Google explained what Private Compute Services do, and it seem to start rolling out and auto download on eligible Pixel devices.
There are currently more than 500k+ Pixel devices have auto-downloaded it. Google may private the download count for the app later since they don't want to leak out how many Pixel devices are sold. This app will handle data of Live Caption, Now Playing & Smart Reply, which all these data won't be share out to anyone else and will stay on your device privately.
In the app screenshot listing, Google said it will update the feature at night or while your phone is charging to keep them smart. You will also be able to check when your phone connects to the network, later review it to keep your data private and secure, and also find out the reason.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Android #A12
Android 12’s Fabricated Overlay API makes rootless themes possible
UPDATE: The loophole has been patched in Android 12L unfortunately.
So you may have know that Android 12,1 will introduce Dynamic Colors to AOSP, and the released Android 12 Dynamic Colors will be exclusive to Google Pixel, though other OEM implement their own theming system. Seems like there a loophole in Android 12 making it possible.
So there an addition to resource overlays called Fabricated Overlays, this is the API that manage the monet theming. You can change the color dynamically as shown in the video by kdrag0n, without root permission.
If you have Android 12 running and want to try the new API out, do check out Zachary Wander's Fabricate Overlays app on GitHub. Also it worth checking out Mishaal Rahman on Twitter as he showcase more stuff with the app and also explaining how the stuff works. For more info, learn more about it here. (XDA Developers)
Android 12’s Fabricated Overlay API makes rootless themes possible
UPDATE: The loophole has been patched in Android 12L unfortunately.
So you may have know that Android 12,1 will introduce Dynamic Colors to AOSP, and the released Android 12 Dynamic Colors will be exclusive to Google Pixel, though other OEM implement their own theming system. Seems like there a loophole in Android 12 making it possible.
So there an addition to resource overlays called Fabricated Overlays, this is the API that manage the monet theming. You can change the color dynamically as shown in the video by kdrag0n, without root permission.
If you have Android 12 running and want to try the new API out, do check out Zachary Wander's Fabricate Overlays app on GitHub. Also it worth checking out Mishaal Rahman on Twitter as he showcase more stuff with the app and also explaining how the stuff works. For more info, learn more about it here. (XDA Developers)
#Android
Digital Car Key support to arrive with new Play Services update later
Google earlier promised to bring Digital Car Key support to Android 12, and we don't see it anywhere till now in the latest Android 12 beta builds. Things might get change as Google preparing with a Google Play Services update.
In v21.39.15 APK teardown, XDA found new strings related to the Digital Car Key feature. The feature will use your device's NFC to unlock your car. The code also reveals the feature will only be available to several devices and region. Once the feature starts to roll out, users will be able to install digital car key into the device via notification popup. A string also suggest that the digital car key will be stored in the Google Pay app.
Google Pixel that are getting Android 12 stable later this month will receive the feature most likely. More info could be show in the Pixel 6 launch event probably. (XDA Developers)
Digital Car Key support to arrive with new Play Services update later
Google earlier promised to bring Digital Car Key support to Android 12, and we don't see it anywhere till now in the latest Android 12 beta builds. Things might get change as Google preparing with a Google Play Services update.
In v21.39.15 APK teardown, XDA found new strings related to the Digital Car Key feature. The feature will use your device's NFC to unlock your car. The code also reveals the feature will only be available to several devices and region. Once the feature starts to roll out, users will be able to install digital car key into the device via notification popup. A string also suggest that the digital car key will be stored in the Google Pay app.
Google Pixel that are getting Android 12 stable later this month will receive the feature most likely. More info could be show in the Pixel 6 launch event probably. (XDA Developers)
#YTMusic
YouTube Music introduces "From the community" playlist
Soon when you are browsing YouTube Music homepage on mobile or desktop, you will see a new section named "From the community" which will shows other users generated playlist instead of auto generated one.
It will recommend you playlists based on your listening history. There is something similar in the Explore section, it is named "Community playlists". Select a mood and it will find you similar theme of music playlists for you.
Spotted by someone on Reddit, it is showing up for that guy on the mobile app. It might take a few weeks to roll out to everyone though. (9To5Google)
YouTube Music introduces "From the community" playlist
Soon when you are browsing YouTube Music homepage on mobile or desktop, you will see a new section named "From the community" which will shows other users generated playlist instead of auto generated one.
It will recommend you playlists based on your listening history. There is something similar in the Explore section, it is named "Community playlists". Select a mood and it will find you similar theme of music playlists for you.
Spotted by someone on Reddit, it is showing up for that guy on the mobile app. It might take a few weeks to roll out to everyone though. (9To5Google)
#Waze
Waze partnered with Headspace, hope to make you less stressful when driving
Driving for a long time can be really exhausting and sometimes stressful, and Waze is partnering with Headspace to help out with these issues.
Starting today and available for a limited time, "Drive with Headspace” will add five moods that will change out the car icon in the Waze app. Those moods are Aware, Bright, Hopeful, Joyful and Open. You can also stream a special Spotify playlist in the app which is made by Headspace too. Furthermore, Headspace’s mindfulness teacher, Eve Lewis Prieto can give you directions too.
Also Waze recently partnered with Goodyear to add the iconic Goodyear Blimp as an car icon, also comes with guest voice of college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit. (9To5Google)
Waze partnered with Headspace, hope to make you less stressful when driving
Driving for a long time can be really exhausting and sometimes stressful, and Waze is partnering with Headspace to help out with these issues.
Starting today and available for a limited time, "Drive with Headspace” will add five moods that will change out the car icon in the Waze app. Those moods are Aware, Bright, Hopeful, Joyful and Open. You can also stream a special Spotify playlist in the app which is made by Headspace too. Furthermore, Headspace’s mindfulness teacher, Eve Lewis Prieto can give you directions too.
Also Waze recently partnered with Goodyear to add the iconic Goodyear Blimp as an car icon, also comes with guest voice of college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit. (9To5Google)
#Workspace
Google Meet gaining client-side encryption, Jira coming to Chat, and much more from Workspace at Cloud Next ’21
Cloud Next is Google Cloud’s annual conference for enterprise customers and developers, it is kicking off later today at 9AM PT (4PM GMT). Here are several Google Workspace products that are getting the updates.
Client-side encryption is coming to Meet. Gmail and Calendar could be next to gain the security feature. Google Docs can warn users when they are about to open suspicious/dangerous files. Sheets and Slides will also gain the capability to do it in the future. Another safety feature introduced is the beta release of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in Chat.
Apart from security, there are some integration of tools with Workspace products too. There a new Jira integration for Google Chat and Spaces. Google AppSheet is integrating with Gmail too.
These are all the changes announced. Anyway, if you want to know more about it, learn more about it here. (9To5Google)
Google Meet gaining client-side encryption, Jira coming to Chat, and much more from Workspace at Cloud Next ’21
Cloud Next is Google Cloud’s annual conference for enterprise customers and developers, it is kicking off later today at 9AM PT (4PM GMT). Here are several Google Workspace products that are getting the updates.
Client-side encryption is coming to Meet. Gmail and Calendar could be next to gain the security feature. Google Docs can warn users when they are about to open suspicious/dangerous files. Sheets and Slides will also gain the capability to do it in the future. Another safety feature introduced is the beta release of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in Chat.
Apart from security, there are some integration of tools with Workspace products too. There a new Jira integration for Google Chat and Spaces. Google AppSheet is integrating with Gmail too.
These are all the changes announced. Anyway, if you want to know more about it, learn more about it here. (9To5Google)
#News
Google’s ‘Work Safer’ bundles Pixel, Workspace, Chromebooks, & security tools for businesses
Besides announcing Workspace updates in Cloud Next '21 (which is holding on 9AM PT or 4PM GMT), Google also announced “Work Safer” as an offering for small businesses, enterprises, and public sector institutions looking to equip and protect employees amid hybrid work.
Well I am not going into too much details for this post since most people won't be interested in such stuff, so learn more about it here. (9To5Google)
Google’s ‘Work Safer’ bundles Pixel, Workspace, Chromebooks, & security tools for businesses
Besides announcing Workspace updates in Cloud Next '21 (which is holding on 9AM PT or 4PM GMT), Google also announced “Work Safer” as an offering for small businesses, enterprises, and public sector institutions looking to equip and protect employees amid hybrid work.
Well I am not going into too much details for this post since most people won't be interested in such stuff, so learn more about it here. (9To5Google)
#News
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#Pixel #Pixel6
Pixel Fall Launch 2021 Event
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*Streaming on Oct 19, 10 am PT (5 pm GMT)
Pixel Fall Launch 2021 Event
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*Streaming on Oct 19, 10 am PT (5 pm GMT)
On October 19, we’re officially introducing you to Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro—the completely reimagined Google phones. Powered by Google Tensor, Google’s first custom mobile chip, they’re fast, smart and secure. And they adapt to you.#Pixel6
Spigen Liquid Crystal, Slim Armor. Rugged Armor, Tough Armor (respectively) cases have been leaked for the Pixel 6/Pro.
(Adam Conway)
Spigen Liquid Crystal, Slim Armor. Rugged Armor, Tough Armor (respectively) cases have been leaked for the Pixel 6/Pro.
(Adam Conway)