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The new expressive redesign is finally incoming with the new Android 16 QPR1 beta!
Most of the changes we have previously leaked are now officialized by Google. As spotted on Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, the presence of this new "expressive design" is all over the system.
Here's a small re-cap of what's to be expected in the upcoming build:
• adding of blur all over the system, such as the app drawer (source) and the launcher overview (source);
• new status bar icons, similar to the ones from iOS (source);
• reworked recents view page with a newer (and cleaner) interface (source);
• clock personalization and wallpaper effects for customizing further your setup (source).
• the long awaited quick settings shown in photos, in contrast to the many experiments done with dual-shade...
...and many more! It seems like developers are really working hard on making Pixel phone's interface more customizable and enjoyable for the end-user, catching up with the latest trends introduced by the different skins present in today's phones market.
Are you happy with these finalized changes? Would you have preferred if Google took some more time and maybe rethought some of their design choices? Let us know below!
Most of the changes we have previously leaked are now officialized by Google. As spotted on Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, the presence of this new "expressive design" is all over the system.
Here's a small re-cap of what's to be expected in the upcoming build:
• adding of blur all over the system, such as the app drawer (source) and the launcher overview (source);
• new status bar icons, similar to the ones from iOS (source);
• reworked recents view page with a newer (and cleaner) interface (source);
• clock personalization and wallpaper effects for customizing further your setup (source).
• the long awaited quick settings shown in photos, in contrast to the many experiments done with dual-shade...
...and many more! It seems like developers are really working hard on making Pixel phone's interface more customizable and enjoyable for the end-user, catching up with the latest trends introduced by the different skins present in today's phones market.
Are you happy with these finalized changes? Would you have preferred if Google took some more time and maybe rethought some of their design choices? Let us know below!
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Introducing Material 3 Expressive Design
Google announced Material 3 Expressive, built upon Material You for Android 16, that is coming later this year, starting on Pixel.
Unlike BBK and Xiaomi which just blatantly copies iOS, Google notes that Material 3 Expressive was born out of research.
Background blur in the QS, Notifications panel & Recents adds a sense of depth & preserves context when navigating your device. When dismissing a notification, you’ll feel a “satisfying haptic rumble,” while other alerts next to it will “subtly respond to your drag.”
The updated design language includes new responsive components, “emphasized” typography, and “updated dynamic color themes.” The all-new Live Updates feature helps you easily track progress notifications from select apps.
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Google announced Material 3 Expressive, built upon Material You for Android 16, that is coming later this year, starting on Pixel.
Unlike BBK and Xiaomi which just blatantly copies iOS, Google notes that Material 3 Expressive was born out of research.
Over the past 3 years, through 46 separate research studies with hundreds of designs, and more than 18,000 participants from around the world, we’ve fine tuned a system that’s both beautiful and highly usable.
Background blur in the QS, Notifications panel & Recents adds a sense of depth & preserves context when navigating your device. When dismissing a notification, you’ll feel a “satisfying haptic rumble,” while other alerts next to it will “subtly respond to your drag.”
The updated design language includes new responsive components, “emphasized” typography, and “updated dynamic color themes.” The all-new Live Updates feature helps you easily track progress notifications from select apps.
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My experience in 7Hz × Crinacle ZERO 2, quick review
Guess what? It's the same as 7Hz G1, but cheaper and less mid treble, literally a good shit choice that you can use for 16$ only. That's it.
The size is what I can tell that it fits way more better, it doesn't hurt my 👂🏻 after an hour of usage unlike the G1.
Overall tuning? Still energetic and powerful, but way more balanced. Neutral warm, to be exact.
💿 IEM review by @isaiahscape
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Guess what? It's the same as 7Hz G1, but cheaper and less mid treble, literally a good shit choice that you can use for 16$ only. That's it.
The size is what I can tell that it fits way more better, it doesn't hurt my 👂🏻 after an hour of usage unlike the G1.
Overall tuning? Still energetic and powerful, but way more balanced. Neutral warm, to be exact.
💿 IEM review by @isaiahscape
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Microsoft is introducing a voice detection feature to Windows Insider Builds
Microsoft has started to roll out a useful feature to the Copilot app on Windows introducing the "Hey, Copilot!" wake word. Windows Insiders can now enable this voice detection feature and can toggle Copilot by simply saying "Hey, Copilot" followed by their query such as "Hey Copilot, how's the stock market today?"
The voice detection feature works by using an on-device 10 second audio buffer in memory and is not recorded nor stored. Even though the voice detection itself is done locally, it still requires an internet connection for cloud processing, and is only available in English.
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Microsoft has started to roll out a useful feature to the Copilot app on Windows introducing the "Hey, Copilot!" wake word. Windows Insiders can now enable this voice detection feature and can toggle Copilot by simply saying "Hey, Copilot" followed by their query such as "Hey Copilot, how's the stock market today?"
The voice detection feature works by using an on-device 10 second audio buffer in memory and is not recorded nor stored. Even though the voice detection itself is done locally, it still requires an internet connection for cloud processing, and is only available in English.
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WearOS 6 To Feature Material 3 Expressive Design
There’s a heavy emphasis on animations, like “smooth transitions with shape-morphing elements that adapt to the smaller screen size.” When scrolling, animations “trace the curvature of the display,” while “lists animate to give you a sense of depth that makes information more accessible.” There'll be “motion and responsive feedback” in the PIN pad alongside while controlling the media and Wear OS Tiles will get a big update that adds density to fit much more information and multiple actions.
WearOS 6 will deliver up to 10% more battery life!
Google is also bringing Gemini on your wrist in "coming months" & it will have access to apps/Extensions.
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There’s a heavy emphasis on animations, like “smooth transitions with shape-morphing elements that adapt to the smaller screen size.” When scrolling, animations “trace the curvature of the display,” while “lists animate to give you a sense of depth that makes information more accessible.” There'll be “motion and responsive feedback” in the PIN pad alongside while controlling the media and Wear OS Tiles will get a big update that adds density to fit much more information and multiple actions.
We’re bringing dynamic color-theming to the watch so that the theme you choose for your watch face applies to the entire system
WearOS 6 will deliver up to 10% more battery life!
Google is also bringing Gemini on your wrist in "coming months" & it will have access to apps/Extensions.
Let’s say you’re at the locker room in the gym, and you’ve already put your phone away. You can use Gemini to set reminders, like “Remember I’m using locker 43 today."
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YouTube is going to put ads after 'peak' moments in videos
YouTube is introducing a new ad format called "Peak Points" which uses Gemini AI to identify the moments having the highest viewer engagement and then places the ad right after it. This aims to benefit advertisers as viewers recall ads better when emotionally engaged.
However, this might be frustrating for the viewers especially when they're deeply engaged and want no interruptions. A shoppable product feed has also been introduced where users can can browse and purchase items during an ad.
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YouTube is introducing a new ad format called "Peak Points" which uses Gemini AI to identify the moments having the highest viewer engagement and then places the ad right after it. This aims to benefit advertisers as viewers recall ads better when emotionally engaged.
However, this might be frustrating for the viewers especially when they're deeply engaged and want no interruptions. A shoppable product feed has also been introduced where users can can browse and purchase items during an ad.
🔗 TechCrunch
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HONOR has ceased operations in India
According to the "Explore HONOR India" community, HONOR has officially ceased operations and support in India. The group is now being renamed to "Alcatel India Community." There has been no official announcement of this by the company yet.
The correct news however:
Madhav Sheth, the CEO of Htech India, had joined Nxtcell in April as a shareholder and director to lead the launch of Alcatel smartphones in India.
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According to the "Explore HONOR India" community, HONOR has officially ceased operations and support in India. The group is now being renamed to "Alcatel India Community." There has been no official announcement of this by the company yet.
The correct news however:
Madhav Sheth, the CEO of Htech India, had joined Nxtcell in April as a shareholder and director to lead the launch of Alcatel smartphones in India.
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False news, please ignore ⚠️ HONOR has ceased operations in India According to the "Explore HONOR India" community, HONOR has officially ceased operations and support in India. The group is now being renamed to "Alcatel India Community." There has been no…
Please ignore ⚠️
HONOR has not ceased operations in India
The poster of the message in the screenshot has clarified that there was some "miscommunication" from their side and that HONOR will be operational in India.
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The poster of the message in the screenshot has clarified that there was some "miscommunication" from their side and that HONOR will be operational in India.
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Exclusive: HTech by Madhav Sheth has ceased operations
According to sources, Explore HONOR/HTech entity owned by Madhav Sheth is dead and has ceased operations, they have handed it over to HIHonorIndia (PSAV Global) basically old HONOR from 2020-2021 by CP Khandelwal, https://psavglobaltech.com. Madhav has left HONOR and so has Explore HONOR/HTECH
Explore HONOR X account has no recent activity, while HiHonorIndia account is now active. However, no official announcement has been made regarding this.
Madhav Sheth has now shifted his focus to Alcatel and AIPlus
Alcatel will soon be launching Alcatel V3 Ultra in India. It will come with a stylus, and will have a circular camera setup at the back.
Along with this, Madhav, the CEO and Founder of Nxtquantum Shift Technologies, is releasing a new phone under the brand name "AIPlus". The phone will come with NxtQuantum OS, and will be available on Flipkart. The teaser says:
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According to sources, Explore HONOR/HTech entity owned by Madhav Sheth is dead and has ceased operations, they have handed it over to HIHonorIndia (PSAV Global) basically old HONOR from 2020-2021 by CP Khandelwal, https://psavglobaltech.com. Madhav has left HONOR and so has Explore HONOR/HTECH
Explore HONOR X account has no recent activity, while HiHonorIndia account is now active. However, no official announcement has been made regarding this.
Madhav Sheth has now shifted his focus to Alcatel and AIPlus
Alcatel will soon be launching Alcatel V3 Ultra in India. It will come with a stylus, and will have a circular camera setup at the back.
Along with this, Madhav, the CEO and Founder of Nxtquantum Shift Technologies, is releasing a new phone under the brand name "AIPlus". The phone will come with NxtQuantum OS, and will be available on Flipkart. The teaser says:
Made to move across borders, pockets and lives. India Se. Sabke Liye
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Which typing method do you prefer on your phone?
Anonymous Poll
68%
Standard typing
25%
Slide typing
2%
Voice typing
1%
Handwriting
4%
I don't type
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Netflix to show generative AI ads midway through streams in 2026
Netflix, at its second annual upfront to advertisers announced that it has made "interactive" mid-roll and pause ads that play in the middle of a session and make the use of Generative AI. Netflix subscribers can expect to see this roll out in 2026. Netflix started testing out these ads in July of 2024.
The company thinks its advertising business is in its early stages meaning we can expect their efforts to push ads rise further in the upcoming years. It has also planned to double its advertising revenue in 2025.
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Netflix, at its second annual upfront to advertisers announced that it has made "interactive" mid-roll and pause ads that play in the middle of a session and make the use of Generative AI. Netflix subscribers can expect to see this roll out in 2026. Netflix started testing out these ads in July of 2024.
Netflix members pay as much attention to midroll ads as they do to the shows and movies themselves.
The company thinks its advertising business is in its early stages meaning we can expect their efforts to push ads rise further in the upcoming years. It has also planned to double its advertising revenue in 2025.
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Proton threatens to leave Switzerland over new surveillance law
Switzerland's surveillance law, which currently only applies to mobile networks and ISPs, is being considered to be expanded to require social networks, messaging apps, and VPNs to identify and retain user data.
Proton, serving encrypted email and a VPN to over 100 million users, says the amendment could force it to leave Switzerland, threatening privacy and encryption. CEO Andy Yen compares it to Russia's laws, saying it would "hurt Switzerland's ability to compete globally."
Alexis Roussel, co-founder of NymVPN, promised to move if regulation passes. Some Swiss cantons and parties have opposed the changes, as it is a major violation of the right to privacy. Public consultations ended on May 6, with the government’s decision still pending.
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Switzerland's surveillance law, which currently only applies to mobile networks and ISPs, is being considered to be expanded to require social networks, messaging apps, and VPNs to identify and retain user data.
Proton, serving encrypted email and a VPN to over 100 million users, says the amendment could force it to leave Switzerland, threatening privacy and encryption. CEO Andy Yen compares it to Russia's laws, saying it would "hurt Switzerland's ability to compete globally."
Alexis Roussel, co-founder of NymVPN, promised to move if regulation passes. Some Swiss cantons and parties have opposed the changes, as it is a major violation of the right to privacy. Public consultations ended on May 6, with the government’s decision still pending.
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