Ultra HDR is a great format that lets you save the SDR and HDR version of an image in the same file.
Google is finally making Ultra HDR support a requirement...but only for some phones running Android 15.
Here's how they'll enforce it.
Google is finally making Ultra HDR support a requirement...but only for some phones running Android 15.
Here's how they'll enforce it.
Android Authority
Some Android 15 phones will be forced to shoot in Ultra HDR by default
Google is requiring that some phones running Android 15 will have to take photos in Ultra HDR using the main rear and front-facing cameras.
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Apps can now block sideloading more easily and force downloads through Google Play, thanks to the Play Integrity API.
The API makes it easy for apps to detect when they weren’t installed from the Play Store and show a "remediation dialog" to fix this.
More details on this change can be found in this article.
The API makes it easy for apps to detect when they weren’t installed from the Play Store and show a "remediation dialog" to fix this.
More details on this change can be found in this article.
Android Authority
Apps can now block sideloading more easily and force downloads through Google Play
The Play Integrity API has made it easier for apps to check whether you installed or bought them from Google Play.
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Apps can now better protect your data by making you close potentially risky apps
The Play Integrity API has added a new app access risk feature that detects if other apps running on the device can capture the screen or control it.
Here's how it works.
The Play Integrity API has added a new app access risk feature that detects if other apps running on the device can capture the screen or control it.
Here's how it works.
Android Authority
Apps can now better protect your data by making you close potentially risky apps
The new app access risk feature detects if other apps are running on your device that can capture the screen or control it.
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Fast Pair now supports earbuds with Bluetooth LE Audio!
The Fast Pair docs have been updated to say that the service now works with LE Audio accessories, though seemingly Android 15 is required for this to work.
More details over on Android Authority.
The Fast Pair docs have been updated to say that the service now works with LE Audio accessories, though seemingly Android 15 is required for this to work.
More details over on Android Authority.
Android Authority
Fast Pair now supports earbuds with Bluetooth LE Audio, but seemingly only on Android 15
Google has updated Fast Pair to work with earbuds that support the Bluetooth LE Audio standard, but it might only work on Android 15.
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Google is experimenting with changing up the way Android shows notifications on the status bar and AOD.
Instead of using the app-supplied icon, Android might instead use the app's home screen icon.
Here's what this icon change would look like.
Instead of using the app-supplied icon, Android might instead use the app's home screen icon.
Here's what this icon change would look like.
Android Authority
Google could change up how Android shows notifications in the status bar
Google is experimenting with changing which icons Android uses to show notifications in the status bar and always-on display.
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Tiny little UI experiment in Android 15 that I enabled:
When music is playing, the three-dot menu button in the volume slider can turn into a waveform.
This obviously hasn't rolled out yet, but what do you think of it anyways?
When music is playing, the three-dot menu button in the volume slider can turn into a waveform.
This obviously hasn't rolled out yet, but what do you think of it anyways?
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Android 15 is cracking down even harder on sideloading in an effort to combat malware.
The update places further restrictions on what permissions sideloaded apps can easily obtain.
Before you freak out, read this article on Android Authority for the full details.
The update places further restrictions on what permissions sideloaded apps can easily obtain.
Before you freak out, read this article on Android Authority for the full details.
Android Authority
Android 15 cracks down on sideloaded apps even harder to protect users
Android 15 places new restrictions on what permissions sideloaded apps can be easily granted. Here's what you need to know.
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Android 15 vs Android 16 brightness slider - a quick comparison!
As part of their work to overhaul the notifications & Quick Settings panels in Android 16, Google is also updating the brightness slider to bring it in line with the volume sliders.
What do y'all think?
As part of their work to overhaul the notifications & Quick Settings panels in Android 16, Google is also updating the brightness slider to bring it in line with the volume sliders.
What do y'all think?
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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is imminent! Build ID is AP41.240823.009.
The top-level Settings homepage redesign that I previously spotted is now live in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2!
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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is imminent! Build ID is AP41.240823.009.
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The keyboard quick switcher feature that I previously spotted is also now live in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2!
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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is imminent! Build ID is AP41.240823.009.
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Another feature that I previously reported on is also live in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2: The new status bar chips for screen recording/screen casting!
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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is imminent! Build ID is AP41.240823.009.
Also live in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2: The partial/compact heads-up notifications layout that I previously reported about!
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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is imminent! Build ID is AP41.240823.009.
The color correction intensity slider that I previously reported about is now available in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2!
This is found under Settings > Accessibility > Color and motion > Color correction.
This is found under Settings > Accessibility > Color and motion > Color correction.
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Google is preparing a major overhaul to notifications and Quick Settings in Android 16 The good news? You might see more info in each panel. The bad news? You'll need two fingers to pull down Quick Settings. Full details + a demo can be found in my latest…
Some more progress has been made on the new Quick Settings and notification panels for Android 16!
In Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2, most of the icons are now present. However, the light theme still has contrast issues with text and you still need 2 fingers to pull down the Quick Settings.
In Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2, most of the icons are now present. However, the light theme still has contrast issues with text and you still need 2 fingers to pull down the Quick Settings.
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External display settings - a feature I spotted last month - is now live in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2!
When you hook your Pixel 8 or Pixel 9 series device up to an external monitor, you'll be able to change its display resolution or rotation under Settings > Connected devices.
When you hook your Pixel 8 or Pixel 9 series device up to an external monitor, you'll be able to change its display resolution or rotation under Settings > Connected devices.
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