Google is reportedly planning to expand Circle to Search to more Android phones next month, ending the feature's exclusivity for Pixel and Samsung phones.
Multiple reviewers of the TECNO Phantom V Fold 2, including Ben Sin and Android Central's Nicholas Sutrich, were told by TECNO that Circle to Search is coming to the device in October.
Since its debut in January, Circle to Search has only been available on devices from Google and Samsung. Google at I/O said they wanted the feature to be on 200 million devices by the end of 2024, so ending this exclusivity will help achieve that goal.
Multiple reviewers of the TECNO Phantom V Fold 2, including Ben Sin and Android Central's Nicholas Sutrich, were told by TECNO that Circle to Search is coming to the device in October.
Since its debut in January, Circle to Search has only been available on devices from Google and Samsung. Google at I/O said they wanted the feature to be on 200 million devices by the end of 2024, so ending this exclusivity will help achieve that goal.
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Google is preparing to borrow a neat feature from Apple's Stolen Device Protection!
Even if a thief knows your phone's lock screen PIN, they'll still need your biometrics to unlock apps.
Android's version will be called Identity Check. More details are available in my latest article for Android Authority.
Even if a thief knows your phone's lock screen PIN, they'll still need your biometrics to unlock apps.
Android's version will be called Identity Check. More details are available in my latest article for Android Authority.
Android Authority
Google is preparing to borrow a feature from Apple's Stolen Device Protection
Google is preparing to implement an Identity Check feature that forces you to use your biometrics to unlock apps.
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Google Contacts is rolling out a redesigned UI for adding new contacts. This has rolled out to myself and two other users.
This new UI was first spotted back in April but now seems to be more widely rolling out. We're on v4.39.53. You can see what the old UI looked like in this article.
Thanks to RayDacted for the tip!
This new UI was first spotted back in April but now seems to be more widely rolling out. We're on v4.39.53. You can see what the old UI looked like in this article.
Thanks to RayDacted for the tip!
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Google is starting to roll out the "Noise Control" button in Android 15's volume panel! This "Noise Control" button lets you change between ANC and transparency mode on your Pixel Buds Pro.
Tapping this button actually opens a Slice provided by the Google Pixel Buds app. This button/Slice previously appeared in the old volume panel, but when Google redesigned the volume panel in Android 15, it was missing.
Now, it's finally been added back for some users. Let me know if you see it!
(Sidenote: The UI looks a bit funky on tablets...)
Tapping this button actually opens a Slice provided by the Google Pixel Buds app. This button/Slice previously appeared in the old volume panel, but when Google redesigned the volume panel in Android 15, it was missing.
Now, it's finally been added back for some users. Let me know if you see it!
(Sidenote: The UI looks a bit funky on tablets...)
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Android 15 for cars is here!
The latest version of Android Automotive introduces Bluetooth headset support, a dock, and several other changes.
For the full details on Android Automotive 15, check out this article I wrote.
The latest version of Android Automotive introduces Bluetooth headset support, a dock, and several other changes.
For the full details on Android Automotive 15, check out this article I wrote.
Android Authority
Revealed: Android 15 brings big upgrades to cars running Android Automotive
Android Automotive 15, the special version of Android 15 for cars, brings key improvements to apps, connectivity, and other areas.
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Google might let you sync your notifications between your Android devices
The latest Android 15 beta hints at a notification sync feature that could sync notifications between your phone and tablet.
Read this article I wrote for Android Authority for the details.
The latest Android 15 beta hints at a notification sync feature that could sync notifications between your phone and tablet.
Read this article I wrote for Android Authority for the details.
Android Authority
Google might let you sync your notifications between your Android devices
Google could be working on a feature that syncs notifications between your Android phones and your Android tablets.
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Health Connect is finally adding backup and restore support!
This'll make it much easier to transfer your health data to your new phone.
More details + screenshots of this feature can be found in this article I wrote for Android Police.
This'll make it much easier to transfer your health data to your new phone.
More details + screenshots of this feature can be found in this article I wrote for Android Police.
Android Police
Health Connect will finally let you back up and restore your fitness data
Google wants to make it easier to transfer your Health Connect data between Android phones
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Google Photos seems to have finally added a button to flip images horizontally.
This is starting to become available for some users. Let me know if you see the button.
H/T i_mahadev on Telegram
This is starting to become available for some users. Let me know if you see the button.
H/T i_mahadev on Telegram
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The latest version of the Health Connect Jetpack library -
Background reads works with the Health Connect controller that ships with Android 15 as well as Android 14 devices with SDK Extension 13 or higher. Not sure which versions of the Play Store client support this feature.
The library doesn't yet support the historical reads feature, though.
v1.1.0-alpha09 - adds supports for the new background reads feature that Google announced at I/O. This lets apps read your Health Connect data while they're in the background.Background reads works with the Health Connect controller that ships with Android 15 as well as Android 14 devices with SDK Extension 13 or higher. Not sure which versions of the Play Store client support this feature.
The library doesn't yet support the historical reads feature, though.
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FYI: October 15 is the date I also heard when I originally reported on when the Pixel's Android 15 update would roll out.
Since it's an internal timeline, though, the exact date could've changed, so I kept it vague to be safe. I was already proven right about it being in October, so October 15 seems likely, but again, something last minute could happen, so it's TBD.
Anyways, a little delay never hurt anybody. A more stable update is a good tradeoff.
For context on why I'm sharing this, Android Headlines is now reporting that Android 15 will roll out to Google Pixels starting October 15. For reference, my original report from last month.
Since it's an internal timeline, though, the exact date could've changed, so I kept it vague to be safe. I was already proven right about it being in October, so October 15 seems likely, but again, something last minute could happen, so it's TBD.
Anyways, a little delay never hurt anybody. A more stable update is a good tradeoff.
For context on why I'm sharing this, Android Headlines is now reporting that Android 15 will roll out to Google Pixels starting October 15. For reference, my original report from last month.
Android Headlines
Exclusive: Android 15 will roll out to Google Pixels starting October 15
Google pushed Android 15 to AOSP back on September 3, but the update is not scheduled for Pixel devices until October. We are now able to share exactly
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Xiaomi will be bringing its foldable MIX Flip to more markets later this month!
Honestly my biggest complaint with the unit I have is that it ships with the Chinese version of HyperOS and thus lacks Quick Share and Android Auto support.
Honestly my biggest complaint with the unit I have is that it ships with the Chinese version of HyperOS and thus lacks Quick Share and Android Auto support.
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OPPO will reveal the next version of its ColorOS software - ColorOS 15 based on Android 15 - at its developer conference on October 17!
Looking forward to seeing the new features in the global version of ColorOS on OPPO, OnePlus, and Realme devices.
Looking forward to seeing the new features in the global version of ColorOS on OPPO, OnePlus, and Realme devices.
Android Authority
It's official: OPPO Color OS 15 has a launch date
OPPO has finally announced a release date for its Color OS 15 Android skin, and we've got less than a month to go.
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HALLELUJAH! Android 15 QPR1 quietly added something I've wanted for years: silencing old notifications.
Now, notifications will no longer spam your device when you boot it up after not having used it for a few weeks.
You can read this article for more details on this change.
Now, notifications will no longer spam your device when you boot it up after not having used it for a few weeks.
You can read this article for more details on this change.
Android Authority
Android 15 update blocks old notification noise — finally, some peace!
Starting in Android 15 QPR1, Android now blocks notifications from alerting you if they’re more than 2 weeks old.
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Google is bringing some new features to all Google TV devices, including the new Home Panel, a dedicated Sports page, screensaver updates, and more.
More details on these new features can be found over on Android Faithful.
More details on these new features can be found over on Android Faithful.
Android Faithful
Google TV is getting a dedicated sports page, an updated channel guide, and more
New updates are coming to all Google TV devices beginning today, including a dedicated sports page, generative AI screensavers, and more.
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Lock screen widgets are finally here in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2... But the feature doesn't play nice with most third-party launchers. If you try to add a widget, nothing happens.
Here's why and how to fix it.
Here's why and how to fix it.
Android Authority
Android's lock screen widgets feature doesn't play nicely with third-party launchers
Android 15 QPR1 lets you add widgets to the lock screen on the Pixel Tablet, but it currently only works if you use the stock Pixel Launcher.
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