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Nearby Share on Android adds audio and tactile feedback.
Audio effects appears in the following scenarios: device detection, end of transmission (on the transmitting device) and end of reception (on the receiving device).
Haptic vibration feedback occurs only at the end of transmission on the transmitting device (in the form of a soft double vibration).
These changes were announced as part of the February Google Play system update and are already present in the Google Play Services version 23.09.13 beta (I can't say for sure if it is available by default when you upgrade to this version).
Editor's note: Sorry about the video presentation format.
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Audio effects appears in the following scenarios: device detection, end of transmission (on the transmitting device) and end of reception (on the receiving device).
Haptic vibration feedback occurs only at the end of transmission on the transmitting device (in the form of a soft double vibration).
These changes were announced as part of the February Google Play system update and are already present in the Google Play Services version 23.09.13 beta (I can't say for sure if it is available by default when you upgrade to this version).
Editor's note: Sorry about the video presentation format.
Google News | En
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March Pixel Feature Drop is delayed, but list of new features has surfaced.
Usually updates are released on the first Monday of the month, but for some reason Google delayed the release of Android 13 QPR2 with the March Pixel Feature Drop. However, redditor u/Austin31415 shared a list of new features he received from an anonymous source:
• Faster Night Sight, introduced in the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro in the fall, will now also be available for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro.
• Health Connect now built into the system
• Magic Eraser is now available for free on all Pixel devices
• The 'Direct my call' feature introduced with the Pixel 6 will now be available on the Pixel 4a and newer.
• Pixel Watch will feature Fall detection (available for Pixel 5 and newer)
Some of these features have already been announced before, and the list itself may not be complete.
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Usually updates are released on the first Monday of the month, but for some reason Google delayed the release of Android 13 QPR2 with the March Pixel Feature Drop. However, redditor u/Austin31415 shared a list of new features he received from an anonymous source:
• Faster Night Sight, introduced in the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro in the fall, will now also be available for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro.
• Health Connect now built into the system
• Magic Eraser is now available for free on all Pixel devices
• The 'Direct my call' feature introduced with the Pixel 6 will now be available on the Pixel 4a and newer.
• Pixel Watch will feature Fall detection (available for Pixel 5 and newer)
Some of these features have already been announced before, and the list itself may not be complete.
Google News | En
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Google Files prepares a new "Important" tab and a slightly updated "Nearby Share" tab.
The 'Important' tab:
• Apparently, it is a reimagining of the "Safe folder." Opening it brings a system biometric login prompt (Safe folder used a PIN or pattern built into the app).
• Here, however, it looks like there will be sorting by file type or folders. It is hard to say, because I haven't been able to add anything here yet.
• Floating action button will give the ability to directly add files or photos, and scan them using the camera (at the moment opens Google Camera with a notification that there is not enough permissions to save in this folder)
Updated Sharing page:
• Removed the "Nearby Share" captions, added a detailed page denoscription, and unified button size.
These changes are not yet available to end users, and was discovered in v.1.70.514605175.
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The 'Important' tab:
• Apparently, it is a reimagining of the "Safe folder." Opening it brings a system biometric login prompt (Safe folder used a PIN or pattern built into the app).
• Here, however, it looks like there will be sorting by file type or folders. It is hard to say, because I haven't been able to add anything here yet.
• Floating action button will give the ability to directly add files or photos, and scan them using the camera (at the moment opens Google Camera with a notification that there is not enough permissions to save in this folder)
Updated Sharing page:
• Removed the "Nearby Share" captions, added a detailed page denoscription, and unified button size.
These changes are not yet available to end users, and was discovered in v.1.70.514605175.
Google News | En
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Pixel Buds Pro is finally getting an update with spatial audio support and "Head Tracking.
The new firmware update version 4.30 adds support for spatial audio with Head Tracking, in which sounds move along with you and repositions with the orientation of your head.
Spatial audio is not supported on Pixel Buds A-Series and Pixel A-Series phones. This feature will work on the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro.
It supports content from YouTube, Google TV, Netflix, HBO Max and Disney Plus apps with 5.1 audio tracks or higher.
The update starts rolling out today.
🔗 Google Pixel Buds Help
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The new firmware update version 4.30 adds support for spatial audio with Head Tracking, in which sounds move along with you and repositions with the orientation of your head.
Spatial audio is not supported on Pixel Buds A-Series and Pixel A-Series phones. This feature will work on the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro.
It supports content from YouTube, Google TV, Netflix, HBO Max and Disney Plus apps with 5.1 audio tracks or higher.
The update starts rolling out today.
🔗 Google Pixel Buds Help
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Google I/O 2023 will take place on May 10!
The event will take place live from the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View and online at http://io.google/2023. The conference will cover the latest Google solutions, products and technologies, from artificial intelligence and cloud computing to mobile and web technologies.
More than 100 technical sessions and useful materials will be available after the event. There may also be more talk about Android 14 and a second beta release on the same day.
In addition, we expect an unveiling of Made by Google devices. Here's what might be shown at I/O:
• Pixel 7a
• New colors for Pixel Buds A-Series and Pixel Buds Pro
• Pixel Tablet
• Pixel Fold and Pixel 8 teaser (?)
🔗 Register for Google I/O
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The event will take place live from the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View and online at http://io.google/2023. The conference will cover the latest Google solutions, products and technologies, from artificial intelligence and cloud computing to mobile and web technologies.
More than 100 technical sessions and useful materials will be available after the event. There may also be more talk about Android 14 and a second beta release on the same day.
In addition, we expect an unveiling of Made by Google devices. Here's what might be shown at I/O:
• Pixel 7a
• New colors for Pixel Buds A-Series and Pixel Buds Pro
• Pixel Tablet
• Pixel Fold and Pixel 8 teaser (?)
🔗 Register for Google I/O
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Android 14 Developer Preview 1 is out! Even earlier than last year, Google is publishing the first developer build of the upcoming Android 14 update. A total of 2 Developer Previews and 5 Beta versions are planned (this number may increase). Starting with…
Android 14 Developer Preview 2 is out!
The official list of new features:
• Grant partial access to photos and videos
• Detect when users take device screenshots
• Changes to how users experience non-dismissable notifications
• Regional preferences
• Apps can kill only their own background processes
• Media owner package names might be redacted
• Additional restrictions on starting activities from the background
• Improvements for app stores
Security Patch: March 2023
Build number: UPP2.230217.004
• OTAs
• Factory Images
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The official list of new features:
• Grant partial access to photos and videos
• Detect when users take device screenshots
• Changes to how users experience non-dismissable notifications
• Regional preferences
• Apps can kill only their own background processes
• Media owner package names might be redacted
• Additional restrictions on starting activities from the background
• Improvements for app stores
Security Patch: March 2023
Build number: UPP2.230217.004
• OTAs
• Factory Images
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Android 14 Developer Preview 2 is out! The official list of new features: • Grant partial access to photos and videos • Detect when users take device screenshots • Changes to how users experience non-dismissable notifications • Regional preferences • Apps…
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New back gesture arrow icon and improved Predictive back gesture are now enabled by default.
#Android14_DP2.
Android 13 QPR2 Beta1 contained a new icon for the backward gesture, which we also saw in the Google demos. It is now enabled by default.
The improved predictive back gesture between and inside apps, which we first saw working live in Developer Preview 1, is also available by default, but you still need to enable the developer option.
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#Android14_DP2.
Android 13 QPR2 Beta1 contained a new icon for the backward gesture, which we also saw in the Google demos. It is now enabled by default.
The improved predictive back gesture between and inside apps, which we first saw working live in Developer Preview 1, is also available by default, but you still need to enable the developer option.
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1: The media player got wave shimmer effects. Now, after interacting with the player, for a while you will see the effect of shimmering waves on the player's notification background. Google News | En
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Media player got *again* shimmering wave effects + tapping effect.
#Android14_DP2.
Android 13 QPR2 Beta1 added a new shimmering wave effect to the player notification, which appeared after interacting with its elements. It was subsequently cut out.
In Android 14 Developer Preview 2, it was brought back again, while adding an effect like a drop of water from a pressed item.
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#Android14_DP2.
Android 13 QPR2 Beta1 added a new shimmering wave effect to the player notification, which appeared after interacting with its elements. It was subsequently cut out.
In Android 14 Developer Preview 2, it was brought back again, while adding an effect like a drop of water from a pressed item.
Google News | En
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Android 14 Developer Preview 2 is out! The official list of new features: • Grant partial access to photos and videos • Detect when users take device screenshots • Changes to how users experience non-dismissable notifications • Regional preferences • Apps…
Flash the camera light or the screen when you receive notifications or when alarm sound.
#Android14_DP2
There is a new Flash notifications' item in the notifications settings. Here you can enable double flashing of the flashlight or double screen flashing(with a certain color) when you receive a notification or an alarm ringing. (you can do all at once).
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#Android14_DP2
There is a new Flash notifications' item in the notifications settings. Here you can enable double flashing of the flashlight or double screen flashing(with a certain color) when you receive a notification or an alarm ringing. (you can do all at once).
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New monochrome color palette, Clock settings and full-screen wallpaper setting UI.
#Android14_DP2.
• In the Wallpaper and Style app, there's a new monochrome palette with a black and white icon in the basic colors set.
• There's also a "Clock settings" item here, which is for customizing the clock on the lock screen. For now, it doesn't open. (as before)
• And in addition, updated the design of the wallpaper setting interface by making it full-screen.
#Android14_DP2.
• In the Wallpaper and Style app, there's a new monochrome palette with a black and white icon in the basic colors set.
• There's also a "Clock settings" item here, which is for customizing the clock on the lock screen. For now, it doesn't open. (as before)
• And in addition, updated the design of the wallpaper setting interface by making it full-screen.
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Android 14 may allow you to create an emoji wallpaper on your Pixel.
In #Android14_DP2, a new "Emoji Wallpaper" app has been discovered under /product, which appears to be exclusive to the Pixel. They are not available by default, but when enabled through the debug flag, a new "Emoji Lab" set will appear in the wallpaper list. Clicking on it will open a page that allowed you to create new wallpapers with different emoji.
When you create a wallpaper, you can choose up to 14 emoji to be included in the custom wallpaper, choose one of the patterns: "Mosaic", "Lotus", "Stacks", "Placer", "Prism"; and choose one of the colors. It is also possible to choose a random set.
The app will save several emoji wallpapers you have created in the corresponding section, and you will have the possibility to edit them.
Source: Mishaal Rahman on XDA
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In #Android14_DP2, a new "Emoji Wallpaper" app has been discovered under /product, which appears to be exclusive to the Pixel. They are not available by default, but when enabled through the debug flag, a new "Emoji Lab" set will appear in the wallpaper list. Clicking on it will open a page that allowed you to create new wallpapers with different emoji.
When you create a wallpaper, you can choose up to 14 emoji to be included in the custom wallpaper, choose one of the patterns: "Mosaic", "Lotus", "Stacks", "Placer", "Prism"; and choose one of the colors. It is also possible to choose a random set.
The app will save several emoji wallpapers you have created in the corresponding section, and you will have the possibility to edit them.
Source: Mishaal Rahman on XDA
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Pixel Launcher works on updating the app shortcuts popup window.
#Android14_DP2
Google is working on an update to the design of the window that appears when you hold down an app icon. It's now two solid containers: one for app shortcuts, the other for everything else.
In addition, the parallel bars on the right side, signaling that an object can be dragged, are gone, but the functionality itself remains. It is worth assuming that the design is not yet complete.
This change is hidden behind the developer flag
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#Android14_DP2
Google is working on an update to the design of the window that appears when you hold down an app icon. It's now two solid containers: one for app shortcuts, the other for everything else.
In addition, the parallel bars on the right side, signaling that an object can be dragged, are gone, but the functionality itself remains. It is worth assuming that the design is not yet complete.
This change is hidden behind the developer flag
ENABLE_MATERIAL_U_POPUP. Google News | En
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Google Files prepares a new "Important" tab and a slightly updated "Nearby Share" tab. The 'Important' tab: • Apparently, it is a reimagining of the "Safe folder." Opening it brings a system biometric login prompt (Safe folder used a PIN or pattern built…
Google Files works on even more Material You redesign.
In the new iteration, dynamic colors are now applied to the page background, various components such as lists have been converted into containers with rounded corners, and the logo in the top bar has been replaced by the search bar that we are familiar with from other Google apps.
Overall, we can say that the work is still in progress. The colors still need to be adjusted, and the system navbar does not match the color of the app's navigation bar.
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In the new iteration, dynamic colors are now applied to the page background, various components such as lists have been converted into containers with rounded corners, and the logo in the top bar has been replaced by the search bar that we are familiar with from other Google apps.
Overall, we can say that the work is still in progress. The colors still need to be adjusted, and the system navbar does not match the color of the app's navigation bar.
Google News | En
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Google has announced the beta test of Android 13 QPR3.
The first beta will be released next week (week that begins March 13). Devices that were registered in the QPR2 beta program will automatically be transferred to the QPR3 beta (June release).
If you want to quit the beta program and receive the final public update to the March QPR2 release without losing your data, follow these steps:
• Opt out of the program before March 13th, ignore/don’t apply the downgrade OTA update, and wait for the final public stable release of the March Feature Drop (QPR2) releasing this month.
• If you receive the Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 update, don’t install the update. Instead, first opt out of the program, ignore/don’t apply the downgrade OTA update, and wait for the official March public release.
🔗 r/android_beta
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The first beta will be released next week (week that begins March 13). Devices that were registered in the QPR2 beta program will automatically be transferred to the QPR3 beta (June release).
If you want to quit the beta program and receive the final public update to the March QPR2 release without losing your data, follow these steps:
• Opt out of the program before March 13th, ignore/don’t apply the downgrade OTA update, and wait for the final public stable release of the March Feature Drop (QPR2) releasing this month.
• If you receive the Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 update, don’t install the update. Instead, first opt out of the program, ignore/don’t apply the downgrade OTA update, and wait for the official March public release.
🔗 r/android_beta
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