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Is this our first look at the new remote for an upcoming Chromecast with Google TV refresh?
I found a video showcasing the new remote in the latest Android TV 14 beta.
The video shows an outline of a remote that bears resemblance to the current CCwGT remote, except that it has four large round buttons on the left, two large round buttons and a third large oblong button on the right, and a new⭐️button.
Attached to this post is a still image from the video. And for comparison, I also attached a photo of the current remote for a Chromecast with Google TV (HD).
If you're wondering what that new⭐️ button might be for, I previously discovered that Android TV 14 will add "magic button" customization settings that will let you choose whether pressing the button will "open a favorite app" or "view and switch inputs for TV or other devices".
Google hasn't confirmed that a new Chromecast is in the works, but 9to5Google reported back in January, based on evidence seen within the Google Home app, that a new device was in the works.
I found a video showcasing the new remote in the latest Android TV 14 beta.
The video shows an outline of a remote that bears resemblance to the current CCwGT remote, except that it has four large round buttons on the left, two large round buttons and a third large oblong button on the right, and a new⭐️button.
Attached to this post is a still image from the video. And for comparison, I also attached a photo of the current remote for a Chromecast with Google TV (HD).
If you're wondering what that new⭐️ button might be for, I previously discovered that Android TV 14 will add "magic button" customization settings that will let you choose whether pressing the button will "open a favorite app" or "view and switch inputs for TV or other devices".
Google hasn't confirmed that a new Chromecast is in the works, but 9to5Google reported back in January, based on evidence seen within the Google Home app, that a new device was in the works.
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The new Google Camera update v9.0 brings a new UI.
The main change is the addition of a new switch between photo and video modes, and the order of the modes themselves has been reorganized, thus getting rid of the "Modes" tab:
• Photo mode tabs: Action Pan, Long Exposure, Portrait, Photo (main), Night Sight, Panorama, Photo Sphere;
• Video mode tabs: Pan, Video (main), Slow motion, Time Lapse;
• Video stabilization modes have been moved to Quick Settings;
• Quick Settings panel is now opens by swiping up, and the shortcut button is now on the bottom left;
• The new zoom slider added in Pixel 7 is now available on Pixel 6;
• The buttons to switch to the front camera and open gallery have been swapped.
• Updated themed icon.
• Min SDK 34 (Android 14)
The changes are available Google Camera app update v.9.0.115.561695573.37.
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The main change is the addition of a new switch between photo and video modes, and the order of the modes themselves has been reorganized, thus getting rid of the "Modes" tab:
• Photo mode tabs: Action Pan, Long Exposure, Portrait, Photo (main), Night Sight, Panorama, Photo Sphere;
• Video mode tabs: Pan, Video (main), Slow motion, Time Lapse;
• Video stabilization modes have been moved to Quick Settings;
• Quick Settings panel is now opens by swiping up, and the shortcut button is now on the bottom left;
• The new zoom slider added in Pixel 7 is now available on Pixel 6;
• The buttons to switch to the front camera and open gallery have been swapped.
• Updated themed icon.
• Min SDK 34 (Android 14)
The changes are available Google Camera app update v.9.0.115.561695573.37.
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Google Camera 9.0.115.561695573.371.apks
270.5 MB
A new version of the Google Camera app with an updated UI.
• Changelog;
❗️Min SDK 34 (Android 14) (meaning it won't install on Android 13);
❗️Install via SAI Installer (or any other app that accepts apks);
❗️Since the APK was uploaded from Pixel 6a, the Action Pan, Long Exposure modes may not work on Pixel 6 and 7.
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• Changelog;
❗️Min SDK 34 (Android 14) (meaning it won't install on Android 13);
❗️Install via SAI Installer (or any other app that accepts apks);
Google News | Ru
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Google Camera 9.0.115.561695573.371.apks
The file in the post above has been updated. Pixel 6 and 7 owners are recommended to redownload and reinstall the file for Action Pan, Long Exposure modes to work.
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Android 14 QPR1 Beta program 'will kick off the week of September 18th'.
Android 14 isn't out yet, but Google has already announced the beta test start date for the first Quarterly Platform Release, which is due for release in December. Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 will include the latest bug fixes and stability and performance improvements. And here are a few warnings:
❗️If you don't want to participate in the Android 14 QPR1 beta testing, you need to exit the beta program by September 18. When you do, you'll receive an update notification with a downgrade to Android 13 with data loss. Don't apply it until Android 14 (UP1A) is officially released.
❗️If you exit the beta test now, updating to stable Android 14 (UP1A) (when it comes out) will not erase your data.
❗️If you upgrade to the Android 14 QPR1 beta, the next opportunity to leave the beta without losing your data won't come until December.
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Android 14 isn't out yet, but Google has already announced the beta test start date for the first Quarterly Platform Release, which is due for release in December. Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 will include the latest bug fixes and stability and performance improvements. And here are a few warnings:
❗️If you don't want to participate in the Android 14 QPR1 beta testing, you need to exit the beta program by September 18. When you do, you'll receive an update notification with a downgrade to Android 13 with data loss. Don't apply it until Android 14 (UP1A) is officially released.
❗️If you exit the beta test now, updating to stable Android 14 (UP1A) (when it comes out) will not erase your data.
❗️If you upgrade to the Android 14 QPR1 beta, the next opportunity to leave the beta without losing your data won't come until December.
Google News | En
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The September 2023 Android 13 security patch for Pixel devices goes live.
The update arrives for devices starting with the Pixel 4a (5G) 'bramble' and newer. Pixel 4a 'sunfish' support for the Pixel 4a officially ended in August 2023. However, the device may receive a few additional fixes, but still based on the August 2023 patch.
Build number: TQ3A.230901.001
🔗 OTAs
🔗 Factory Images
🔗 Android Security Bulletin — September 2023
🔗 Pixel Update Bulletin — September 2023
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The update arrives for devices starting with the Pixel 4a (5G) 'bramble' and newer. Pixel 4a 'sunfish' support for the Pixel 4a officially ended in August 2023. However, the device may receive a few additional fixes, but still based on the August 2023 patch.
Build number: TQ3A.230901.001
🔗 OTAs
🔗 Factory Images
🔗 Android Security Bulletin — September 2023
🔗 Pixel Update Bulletin — September 2023
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Google has announced the Automatic App Archiving feature. Auto-archive allows you to automatically free up to 60% of the space occupied by rarely used applications, without deleting the applications themselves and the user's personal data from the device.…
Google Play starts rolling out the "Automatic App Archiving" feature.
This feature allows you to free up memory space when you run out of it by automatically archiving rarely used apps.
Previously, to enable the app archiving feature, you had to try to install an app when your phone ran out of free space. Now you can enable it in Play Store settings in the "General" section, and archived apps can be found on the Manage Apps & Devices page under the new "Archived" chip.
Read more about this feature from a previous post.
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This feature allows you to free up memory space when you run out of it by automatically archiving rarely used apps.
Previously, to enable the app archiving feature, you had to try to install an app when your phone ran out of free space. Now you can enable it in Play Store settings in the "General" section, and archived apps can be found on the Manage Apps & Devices page under the new "Archived" chip.
Read more about this feature from a previous post.
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Fitbit app Material You redesign starts rolling out today.
The app now organized around three tabs — Today, Coach and You. Google has specified few ways to make the most out of the new app:
• Track your physical activity — with or without a device: The app can now count steps without wearable devices using your phone's sensors
• Customize what information you focus on to zero in on your goals: To customize what stats you see, tap edit at the top of the Today tab. Then you can choose your focus based on personal goals.
• New Coach tab to find a workout for you.
• Charts now include easy-to-understand information about metrics and highlight patterns, helping you make sense of your health and wellness data.
The new design appears with the update to version 4.00.
🔗 Google Blog
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The app now organized around three tabs — Today, Coach and You. Google has specified few ways to make the most out of the new app:
• Track your physical activity — with or without a device: The app can now count steps without wearable devices using your phone's sensors
• Customize what information you focus on to zero in on your goals: To customize what stats you see, tap edit at the top of the Today tab. Then you can choose your focus based on personal goals.
• New Coach tab to find a workout for you.
• Charts now include easy-to-understand information about metrics and highlight patterns, helping you make sense of your health and wellness data.
The new design appears with the update to version 4.00.
🔗 Google Blog
Google News | En
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Google Photos will soon add support for Android 14's native Share sheet.
One of the key changes in Android 14 is a new system share sheet where app developers can embed their own shortcuts. The first Google app to get support for this feature was Google Chrome, and Google Photos is next in line.
Android 14 share sheet will replace the current app bottom sheet, and it will include a preview of the image(s) or video (with a video icon) with 4 shortcuts from Google Photos underneath:
• Create Link
• Send in Photos (in the Google Photos Conversations)
• Add to Album
• Create Album
The "Modify" button on the top right allows you to select additional images.
When Google is going to roll this out to all users is not yet known.
Google News | En
One of the key changes in Android 14 is a new system share sheet where app developers can embed their own shortcuts. The first Google app to get support for this feature was Google Chrome, and Google Photos is next in line.
Android 14 share sheet will replace the current app bottom sheet, and it will include a preview of the image(s) or video (with a video icon) with 4 shortcuts from Google Photos underneath:
• Create Link
• Send in Photos (in the Google Photos Conversations)
• Add to Album
• Create Album
The "Modify" button on the top right allows you to select additional images.
When Google is going to roll this out to all users is not yet known.
Google News | En
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Android 14 QPR1 beta test program is now open. First beta!
As announced, Google is opening a beta test of Android 14 QPR1 (Quarterly Platform Release), with the final release coming this December.
Beta builds are available for Pixel 5a and newer.
Fixed Issues:
• Fixed an issue where the system UI sometimes crashed after notifications were posted or interacted with.
• Fixed an issue that caused devices to crash in some cases.
• Fixed an issue that caused the recording view to freeze while recording video.
• Fixed an issue where a device sometimes couldn't be interacted with after rebooting.
• Fixed an issue where device alarms were sometimes reset after installing a system update.
Build number: U1B1.230908.003
Security Patch: September 2023
🔗 Android Beta
🔗 Release notes
• OTA images
• Factory Images
Google News | En
As announced, Google is opening a beta test of Android 14 QPR1 (Quarterly Platform Release), with the final release coming this December.
Beta builds are available for Pixel 5a and newer.
Fixed Issues:
• Fixed an issue where the system UI sometimes crashed after notifications were posted or interacted with.
• Fixed an issue that caused devices to crash in some cases.
• Fixed an issue that caused the recording view to freeze while recording video.
• Fixed an issue where a device sometimes couldn't be interacted with after rebooting.
• Fixed an issue where device alarms were sometimes reset after installing a system update.
Build number: U1B1.230908.003
Security Patch: September 2023
🔗 Android Beta
🔗 Release notes
• OTA images
• Factory Images
Google News | En
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
FINALLY! Android is adding a way to change the aspect ratio of apps, meaning you can force Instagram to go full screen! Rejoice, Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold users!
Full details plus examples available over on Android Authority.
Full details plus examples available over on Android Authority.
Android Authority
Android 14 QPR1 lets you finally force Instagram to go full screen
Android will soon let you force apps like Instagram to go full-screen. The Android 14 QPR1 beta has a new aspect ratio setting.
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
Android now shows battery information in settings! You can now go to Settings > About phone > Battery information to see the manufacture date and cycle count of your device’s battery. Not every device will report this info, though.
Sadly, this page doesn’t show the battery stat that I think most of you are interested in: the state of health, ie. the remaining estimated full charge capacity relative to the rated capacity in %.
Sadly, this page doesn’t show the battery stat that I think most of you are interested in: the state of health, ie. the remaining estimated full charge capacity relative to the rated capacity in %.
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