๐ฅ๐งAndroid will soon run Linux apps better, and that's great for Google's PC plans
Android's Linux Terminal will soon support GPU-accelerated rendering (using gfxstream) for graphical apps.
Click ๐for details on why this matters
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-linux-terminal-gpu-rendering-3601664/
Android's Linux Terminal will soon support GPU-accelerated rendering (using gfxstream) for graphical apps.
Click ๐for details on why this matters
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-linux-terminal-gpu-rendering-3601664/
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๐ฑ๐ฅAndroid's answer to Apple's Handoff is coming, and here's how itโll work
Android will soon let you resume tasks from your phone on your tablet or PC, similar to Appleโs Handoff.
My latest Authority Insights Newsletter dives into how it'll work๐
๐ https://www.androidauthority.com/how-android-handoff-will-work-3601801/
Android will soon let you resume tasks from your phone on your tablet or PC, similar to Appleโs Handoff.
My latest Authority Insights Newsletter dives into how it'll work๐
๐ https://www.androidauthority.com/how-android-handoff-will-work-3601801/
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๐Android 16 QPR2 may let you flip your Pixel's navigation bar like on Samsung phones New code in Beta 2 confirms Google is working on a "button order" feature that lets you flip the back and recents buttons in three-button nav More details๐ ๐ https://wโฆ
UPDATE: It's confirmed: Android will finally let you flip your Pixel's navigation buttons like on Samsung phones.
I've updated the article with a screenshot of the new button order settings in Android (shown above) as well as a video showing off the new feature in action!
๐ https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-navigation-order-option-rumor-3598791/
I've updated the article with a screenshot of the new button order settings in Android (shown above) as well as a video showing off the new feature in action!
๐ https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-navigation-order-option-rumor-3598791/
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๐ง๐Android 16 QPR2 makes the Linux Terminal way more useful with expanded file access
In Android 16 QPR2, the Linux Terminal can access almost the entirety of your phoneโs shared storage, as opposed to just the Downloads folder.
More details๐
๐ https://www.androidauthority.com/android-linux-terminal-expanded-file-access-3602140/
In Android 16 QPR2, the Linux Terminal can access almost the entirety of your phoneโs shared storage, as opposed to just the Downloads folder.
More details๐
๐ https://www.androidauthority.com/android-linux-terminal-expanded-file-access-3602140/
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Android 16 QPR2 makes the Linux Terminal way more useful with expanded file access
You can now access most of your Android phone's files from the Linux Terminal app, starting in Android 16 QPR2.
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๐ง๐ฅ The Galaxy Tab S11's best new feature turns it into a powerful Linux computer
The MediaTek-powered Galaxy Tab S11 (and the Xiaomi 15T series) support Android's Linux Terminal app, giving you access to many powerful tools.
More details๐
๐ https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-tab-s11-linux-terminal-3602231/
The MediaTek-powered Galaxy Tab S11 (and the Xiaomi 15T series) support Android's Linux Terminal app, giving you access to many powerful tools.
More details๐
๐ https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-tab-s11-linux-terminal-3602231/
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๐ Gemini for Home is here to transform how you use Google Home
- Users will be able to pick from 10 natural-sounding voices.
- When you want Gemini to control your smart home, you wonโt have to remember exact device names or phrases.
More details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-for-home-features-availability-3602734/
- Users will be able to pick from 10 natural-sounding voices.
- When you want Gemini to control your smart home, you wonโt have to remember exact device names or phrases.
More details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-for-home-features-availability-3602734/
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๐ท๐ Googleโs new Nest Cams and Doorbell double down on video quality
The new Nest Cam Indoor, Nest Cam Outdoor, and Nest Doorbell models have wired power, a new camera sensor, 2K HDR video capture, and a wider FoV.
More details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/google-new-nest-cam-nest-doorbell-3602359/
The new Nest Cam Indoor, Nest Cam Outdoor, and Nest Doorbell models have wired power, a new camera sensor, 2K HDR video capture, and a wider FoV.
More details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/google-new-nest-cam-nest-doorbell-3602359/
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๐กGoogleโs new Home speaker promises a do-over, but you canโt buy it anytime soon
The new Google Home Speaker runs on Gemini, features 360ยฐ audio, and can be paired with the Google TV Streamer in stereo.
Click ๐for details + pricing & availability
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/google-home-speaker-announced-3602474/
The new Google Home Speaker runs on Gemini, features 360ยฐ audio, and can be paired with the Google TV Streamer in stereo.
Click ๐for details + pricing & availability
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/google-home-speaker-announced-3602474/
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โจGemini for Home is free, but its best features aren't
- Gemini features will require a separate "Home Premium" subscription.
- Plans start at $10/mo & includes features like Ask Home, Gemini Live with Nest speakers, & Home Brief.
More details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/google-home-premium-3602475/
- Gemini features will require a separate "Home Premium" subscription.
- Plans start at $10/mo & includes features like Ask Home, Gemini Live with Nest speakers, & Home Brief.
More details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/google-home-premium-3602475/
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Pro-tip: If you're having trouble getting Gemini to generate images in anything but a 1:1 aspect ratio, just add a blank white image with the aspect ratio you want & it'll just work.
Eg. using the same prompt, the first came out 1:1 but the second 16:9 because I did this.
๐ Gemini's refusal to make anything but 1:1 square images is driving us crazy
Eg. using the same prompt, the first came out 1:1 but the second 16:9 because I did this.
๐ Gemini's refusal to make anything but 1:1 square images is driving us crazy
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It's another day that ends in Y, so YouTube is testing a new player UI on Android.
What do you think of this new UI? Old on the left for comparison.
๐ YouTube is trying out a new look on mobile, and users respond exactly how youโd expect
What do you think of this new UI? Old on the left for comparison.
๐ YouTube is trying out a new look on mobile, and users respond exactly how youโd expect
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A new "notification summaries" page was spotted in leaked One UI 8.5 builds that suggests Samsung phones will get an Apple-like notification summary feature.
However, this page is actually from stock Android and not specific to One UI. In fact, it's identical to the one I shared a while back.
It's possible that Samsung and Google are both working together on this, but it's tough to say right now whether anyone but Google plans to use this specific implementation.
FWIW: The reason this doesn't work currently is because the notification summary service will be part of Android System Intelligence, and the publicly available versions of it don't have the service yet.
However, this page is actually from stock Android and not specific to One UI. In fact, it's identical to the one I shared a while back.
It's possible that Samsung and Google are both working together on this, but it's tough to say right now whether anyone but Google plans to use this specific implementation.
FWIW: The reason this doesn't work currently is because the notification summary service will be part of Android System Intelligence, and the publicly available versions of it don't have the service yet.
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๐Google just shared a TON of new details about Android's app verification rules
Next year, Android will block sideloading apps from unverified developers, and we finally know exactly how it'll work.
My new article covers new details on:
- How Android will verify apps through the new Developer Verifier service
- When an Internet connection will be needed for verification
- What versions of Android this change is supported in
- How exactly student/hobbyist developers are affected
- What Google is doing to prevent bad actors from passing verification
...and more!
Click ๐for ALL the new info you need to know
๐https://androidauthority.com/how-android-app-verification-works-3603559/
Next year, Android will block sideloading apps from unverified developers, and we finally know exactly how it'll work.
My new article covers new details on:
- How Android will verify apps through the new Developer Verifier service
- When an Internet connection will be needed for verification
- What versions of Android this change is supported in
- How exactly student/hobbyist developers are affected
- What Google is doing to prevent bad actors from passing verification
...and more!
Click ๐for ALL the new info you need to know
๐https://androidauthority.com/how-android-app-verification-works-3603559/
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๐ Samsung's One UI 8.5 update is an even bigger deal than you thought
One UI 8.5 will be based on Android 16 QPR2, bringing several major new Android features to Galaxy devices.
Here's why this matters & what to expect๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/one-ui-8-5-android-16-qpr2-3603597/
One UI 8.5 will be based on Android 16 QPR2, bringing several major new Android features to Galaxy devices.
Here's why this matters & what to expect๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/one-ui-8-5-android-16-qpr2-3603597/
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Forwarded from Android Authority
YouTube Music is finally testing lyrics translation
by Stephen Schenck
https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-music-translation-3603849/
by Stephen Schenck
https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-music-translation-3603849/
Android Authority
YouTube Music is finally testing lyrics translation
What's your favorite foreign song actually saying? YouTube Music is testing a new tool that translates lyrics for you.
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It's been a while since we last talked about the Rabbit R1, so I'm curious to hear what y'all think now that the dust has long settled:
Was it always doomed or was it just ahead of its time? What do you think of their proposed AI agent for Android apps - should that be a thing?
Was it always doomed or was it just ahead of its time? What do you think of their proposed AI agent for Android apps - should that be a thing?
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