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What new Pixel 7 series features will be available on older Pixel devices? Google gave a commentary to Phone Arena news portal. So, the features that will be available in Google Tensor based devices: • Clear calling • New "Silence" quick phrase (in addition…
Google Messages adds Voice message transcription feature.
Announced at the Made by Google event and promised for older Pixel devices, this feature became available with the latest beta version of the Google Messages app.
Thanks, @SirHenny!
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Announced at the Made by Google event and promised for older Pixel devices, this feature became available with the latest beta version of the Google Messages app.
Thanks, @SirHenny!
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Google Camera 8.7 is out. What's new?
• The quick settings button at the top now has corresponding icons for each capture mode. For video, it also shows the current quality and indicates whether or not the "Speech Enhancement" is enabled.
• Motion mode shutter icon has been changed again (Pixel 6 and up).
• The Locked folder selection button is now invoked by holding down the gallery button.
• Returned the "Modes" tab opening animation that was missing in the last version.
• Returned the "Frequent Faces" feature (was disabled some time ago).
Changes for Pixel 7 and 7 Pro:
• Updated the zoom slider interface.
• Updated Night sight now allows you to choose the shooting interval from 3 to 6 seconds (also in automatic Night sight in Camera mode).
• A new "Cinematic" mode.
• 10-bit-HDR switch was added to the quick settings in video mode.
• Added "Auto Macro" switch in the settings for the Pixel 7 Pro.
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• The quick settings button at the top now has corresponding icons for each capture mode. For video, it also shows the current quality and indicates whether or not the "Speech Enhancement" is enabled.
• Motion mode shutter icon has been changed again (Pixel 6 and up).
• The Locked folder selection button is now invoked by holding down the gallery button.
• Returned the "Modes" tab opening animation that was missing in the last version.
• Returned the "Frequent Faces" feature (was disabled some time ago).
Changes for Pixel 7 and 7 Pro:
• Updated the zoom slider interface.
• Updated Night sight now allows you to choose the shooting interval from 3 to 6 seconds (also in automatic Night sight in Camera mode).
• A new "Cinematic" mode.
• 10-bit-HDR switch was added to the quick settings in video mode.
• Added "Auto Macro" switch in the settings for the Pixel 7 Pro.
🔗 APK Mirror
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Android 13 QPR1 Beta 2 survey is now open.
Traditionally, after some time, Google has opened feedback collection on the first beta version of the upcoming December release of Android 13 QPR1.
This survey is relevant to Pixel 4a and newer users who have installed the beta with build number T1B2.220916.004.
Link to Google Form:
🔗 Android 13 QPR1 Beta software survey
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Traditionally, after some time, Google has opened feedback collection on the first beta version of the upcoming December release of Android 13 QPR1.
This survey is relevant to Pixel 4a and newer users who have installed the beta with build number T1B2.220916.004.
Link to Google Form:
🔗 Android 13 QPR1 Beta software survey
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The new Android Photo Picker will work in apps that do not support it.
Among other features of Android 13, Google has added a new system Photo Picker tool, which was backported to all Android 11 & 12 devices via Google Play System Update for May 2022. Although it only requires a few lines of code to implement this feature, it can take a long time for apps to adapt it.
That's why Google decided to bring the benefits of Android Photo Picker to existing apps using ACTION_GET_CONTENT. If app launch the ACTION_GET_CONTENT intent with an image and/or video mime type filter, the photo picker will be shown instead of the document picker. This does not require any changes on the application side.
This change will appear in the coming months.
🔗 Android Developers Blog on Medium
via Mishaal Rahman
Among other features of Android 13, Google has added a new system Photo Picker tool, which was backported to all Android 11 & 12 devices via Google Play System Update for May 2022. Although it only requires a few lines of code to implement this feature, it can take a long time for apps to adapt it.
That's why Google decided to bring the benefits of Android Photo Picker to existing apps using ACTION_GET_CONTENT. If app launch the ACTION_GET_CONTENT intent with an image and/or video mime type filter, the photo picker will be shown instead of the document picker. This does not require any changes on the application side.
This change will appear in the coming months.
🔗 Android Developers Blog on Medium
via Mishaal Rahman
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Android 13’s audio output switcher will soon show cast devices!
Currently, the only playback devices that could be listed in the output switcher included the current device and any paired Bluetooth devices. But with the Google Cast SDK update and the new Android 13 'Stream Expansion' feature, you will be able to expand the audio to multiple cast devices.
Originally, the feature was introduced back in Android 11, but then disabled *for some reason*. And now, it looks like Google will bring it to back with the Android 13 remote playback system API.
But besides that, there has to be support from the app side, so if you're an app developer, I highly recommend checking out Mishaal Rahman's article on Esper:
🔗 Esper Blog
Currently, the only playback devices that could be listed in the output switcher included the current device and any paired Bluetooth devices. But with the Google Cast SDK update and the new Android 13 'Stream Expansion' feature, you will be able to expand the audio to multiple cast devices.
Originally, the feature was introduced back in Android 11, but then disabled *for some reason*. And now, it looks like Google will bring it to back with the Android 13 remote playback system API.
But besides that, there has to be support from the app side, so if you're an app developer, I highly recommend checking out Mishaal Rahman's article on Esper:
🔗 Esper Blog
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YouTube app on iOS has added new homescreen widgets.
The 4×2 "Quick Actions" widget is "the fastest way to search and browse YouTube." There's a "Search YouTube " bar at the top, which immediately launches the UI with an open keyboard, and a microphone icon brings up voice search. Then there are "Home," "Shorts" and "Subscriptions" buttons to immediately open the appropriate sections.
There's also a 2×2 "Search" widget, which also has a black or white background (depending on the system theme).
It's all good, of course, but when will it appear on Android? 🧐
🔗 9to5Google
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The 4×2 "Quick Actions" widget is "the fastest way to search and browse YouTube." There's a "Search YouTube " bar at the top, which immediately launches the UI with an open keyboard, and a microphone icon brings up voice search. Then there are "Home," "Shorts" and "Subscriptions" buttons to immediately open the appropriate sections.
There's also a 2×2 "Search" widget, which also has a black or white background (depending on the system theme).
It's all good, of course, but when will it appear on Android? 🧐
🔗 9to5Google
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Android 12 update rolling out to 4K Chromecast with Google TV.
The Chromecast with Google TV 4K, released in 2020, now gets the Android 12 update (build number STTE.220621.019.A2.9082754.) with July 2022 security patch level. Full release notes:
• Upgrades Android TV OS from 10 to 12
• Additional user settings lets you control HDR format and surround sound
• New! Match content frame rate allows you to switch between refresh rates
• Increased Security and Privacy
• New camera and mic privacy toggles let you disable or enable camera/mic access for all apps
• Android security patch level has been updated to July 2022
• Other bug fixes and performance improvements
To download the Android 12 update on your Chromecast with Google TV (4K), click your profile avatar in the top-right corner -> Settings -> System -> About -> System update.
🔗 9to5Google
The Chromecast with Google TV 4K, released in 2020, now gets the Android 12 update (build number STTE.220621.019.A2.9082754.) with July 2022 security patch level. Full release notes:
• Upgrades Android TV OS from 10 to 12
• Additional user settings lets you control HDR format and surround sound
• New! Match content frame rate allows you to switch between refresh rates
• Increased Security and Privacy
• New camera and mic privacy toggles let you disable or enable camera/mic access for all apps
• Android security patch level has been updated to July 2022
• Other bug fixes and performance improvements
To download the Android 12 update on your Chromecast with Google TV (4K), click your profile avatar in the top-right corner -> Settings -> System -> About -> System update.
🔗 9to5Google
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Pixel Buds A-Series are getting a new update.
The new firmware version 3.514 brings "general bug fixes and improvements." Google has not provided any further details on what exactly has changed.
To check for the update, go to the Pixel Buds app/preferences > More settings > Firmware update.
Also, Google is offering to buy Pixel Buds A-Series in the new Charcoal color, which it quietly unveiled on October 7.
🔗 Google Pixel Buds Help
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The new firmware version 3.514 brings "general bug fixes and improvements." Google has not provided any further details on what exactly has changed.
To check for the update, go to the Pixel Buds app/preferences > More settings > Firmware update.
Also, Google is offering to buy Pixel Buds A-Series in the new Charcoal color, which it quietly unveiled on October 7.
🔗 Google Pixel Buds Help
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Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will be the first phones to come with a VPN by Google One at no extra cost. Google News | En
The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will get a free VPN by Google One in December.
At a Made by Google event, the company announced that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro would be the first phones with a free VPN by Google One. As it turns out, it doesn't come out of the box and we'll have to wait until December for its availability.
It's also clarified that the availability of the free VPN "does not affect the cost or benefits of Google One Premium plans."
Free VPN by Google One will not be available in India and Singapore.
🔗 Google One Help via 9to5Google
At a Made by Google event, the company announced that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro would be the first phones with a free VPN by Google One. As it turns out, it doesn't come out of the box and we'll have to wait until December for its availability.
It's also clarified that the availability of the free VPN "does not affect the cost or benefits of Google One Premium plans."
Free VPN by Google One will not be available in India and Singapore.
🔗 Google One Help via 9to5Google
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🇬🇧 Google intentionally turned off the ongoing call chip (but temporary) In Android 12 Google introduced a new "chip" in the status bar, which appeared when exiting the call interface and displayed call duration. It served as a replacement for the calling…
Ongoing call chip is back!
Previously, Google intentionally turned off this feature for the Google Phone app by reverting to the floating bubble. Thus, the chip in the status bar could only be seen when calling in third-party apps such as Meet or Telegram.
However, starting in the second half of the summer, users slowly began to get the chip back. And now it has started to roll out to everyone. In addition, a couple of days ago, Google even officially reported on fixing the problem on Issue Tracker.
The Ongoing call chip in the status bar is also accompanied by the return of an updated notification.
I would like to take this opportunity to say that I created a bug report about painting the navigation bar in the new In Call UI, so, open this link and tap +1 to support the report.
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Previously, Google intentionally turned off this feature for the Google Phone app by reverting to the floating bubble. Thus, the chip in the status bar could only be seen when calling in third-party apps such as Meet or Telegram.
However, starting in the second half of the summer, users slowly began to get the chip back. And now it has started to roll out to everyone. In addition, a couple of days ago, Google even officially reported on fixing the problem on Issue Tracker.
The Ongoing call chip in the status bar is also accompanied by the return of an updated notification.
I would like to take this opportunity to say that I created a bug report about painting the navigation bar in the new In Call UI, so, open this link and tap +1 to support the report.
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YouTube Music on Android rolls out a redesign of its playlist pages Earlier this design appeared on tablets, and now it's available on phones as well. Now the cover art is located in the middle, with its blur version in the background. Below are the buttons…
YouTube Music's new Playlists page UI is rolling out more widely.
A similar change was previously reported back in June. The playlist cover is now centered, with a blurry version behind it.
The "download," "edit," "play," "share," and "more" buttons are now located in a row just below the playlist title and description.
The Shuffle play button has moved to the "more" menu (three dots button).
The album pages remained unchanged, at least for now.
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A similar change was previously reported back in June. The playlist cover is now centered, with a blurry version behind it.
The "download," "edit," "play," "share," and "more" buttons are now located in a row just below the playlist title and description.
The Shuffle play button has moved to the "more" menu (three dots button).
The album pages remained unchanged, at least for now.
Google News | En
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