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.
Google News | En
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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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Google has improved the productivity in Chrome on Android tablets.
• You can swipe on the omnibox to quickly move between tabs.
• Chrome will hide the close button when tabs get too small.
• Browsing through open tabs will become easier with a grid-like list opening with a preview, which helps you navigate through them with fewer taps.
• You can now drag and drop images, text, and links that interest you from Chrome and paste them into another app, like Gmail, Photos, or Keep.
• If you suddenly don't feel comfortable using the mobile version of a site, you able to have Chrome always request and load the desktop version for a particular site.
• Also, Chrome on Android tablets will soon feature tab grouping.
🔗 Google Blog
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• You can swipe on the omnibox to quickly move between tabs.
• Chrome will hide the close button when tabs get too small.
• Browsing through open tabs will become easier with a grid-like list opening with a preview, which helps you navigate through them with fewer taps.
• You can now drag and drop images, text, and links that interest you from Chrome and paste them into another app, like Gmail, Photos, or Keep.
• If you suddenly don't feel comfortable using the mobile version of a site, you able to have Chrome always request and load the desktop version for a particular site.
• Also, Chrome on Android tablets will soon feature tab grouping.
🔗 Google Blog
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Google reallocates its resources amid Apple's growing market share in the U.S.
1) Amid Apple hitting an all-time high in U.S. market share, Google is "doubling down" on its investment in Pixel hardware to halt Samsung's "further decline.
Apparently, Google is doing this by moving product development and software engineering staff working on features for non-Google hardware to work on Google-branded devices.
2) Google sees Apple as a bigger problem than in the past, thanks to fears that regulators could shut down the multibillion-dollar agreement between Google and Apple to put Google Search on iPhones. If iPhones stop showing Google ads, Apple's rise and Samsung's fall is one of the few things that could be a serious problem for Google's revenue.
3) Some product managers working on Google TV software for TVs will be moved to Wear OS and Pixel Tablet directions.
4) Google is going to "invest less in developing its Google Assistant voice-assisted search for cars and for devices not made by Google, including TVs, headphones, smart-home speakers, smart glasses and smartwatches that use Google’s Wear OS software." It looks like partners will get fewer features and Pixel devices more and more exclusives.
5) Google is not abandoning its partners, it has "Google has singled out Samsung and Chinese brands OnePlus and Xiaomi as premium Android phone partners for which it should develop the best Google services. But that leaves a long list of other manufacturers that may not get the same attention from Google groups like the Assistant team."
🔗 Report from The Information
1) Amid Apple hitting an all-time high in U.S. market share, Google is "doubling down" on its investment in Pixel hardware to halt Samsung's "further decline.
Apparently, Google is doing this by moving product development and software engineering staff working on features for non-Google hardware to work on Google-branded devices.
2) Google sees Apple as a bigger problem than in the past, thanks to fears that regulators could shut down the multibillion-dollar agreement between Google and Apple to put Google Search on iPhones. If iPhones stop showing Google ads, Apple's rise and Samsung's fall is one of the few things that could be a serious problem for Google's revenue.
3) Some product managers working on Google TV software for TVs will be moved to Wear OS and Pixel Tablet directions.
4) Google is going to "invest less in developing its Google Assistant voice-assisted search for cars and for devices not made by Google, including TVs, headphones, smart-home speakers, smart glasses and smartwatches that use Google’s Wear OS software." It looks like partners will get fewer features and Pixel devices more and more exclusives.
5) Google is not abandoning its partners, it has "Google has singled out Samsung and Chinese brands OnePlus and Xiaomi as premium Android phone partners for which it should develop the best Google services. But that leaves a long list of other manufacturers that may not get the same attention from Google groups like the Assistant team."
🔗 Report from The Information
The Information
Facing Threat From Apple, Google Tries New Hardware Playbook
It may be Google’s worst nightmare. Apple’s iPhone is stealing share from Samsung phones powered by Google’s Android software. At the same time, U.S. antitrust regulators are scrutinizing Google’s search deal with Apple, raising the prospect that Google’s…
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🇬🇧 Google Photos has officially announced a more sortable library tab and a new "import photos" section. The updated library tab, which we discovered earlier, is a grid, with the ability to sort by type (albums, shared albums, favorites, folders on the device).…
Google Photos rolls out an updated Library page.
It looks like Google has abandoned the previous redesign announced in the spring after all. Instead, it left a separate carousel for photos on the device, but still moved the Locked Folder, Utilities, Archive (soon will be renamed to 'Hidden') and Trash buttons to the bottom of the page as a list.
A more flexible album sorting tool has been added which also now allows you to choose to display All, Your or Shared albums and select a grid or list view.
The button for creating a new album is now in the shape of a pill and is located at the level of the sort button (previously it was presented as an album tile).
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It looks like Google has abandoned the previous redesign announced in the spring after all. Instead, it left a separate carousel for photos on the device, but still moved the Locked Folder, Utilities, Archive (soon will be renamed to 'Hidden') and Trash buttons to the bottom of the page as a list.
A more flexible album sorting tool has been added which also now allows you to choose to display All, Your or Shared albums and select a grid or list view.
The button for creating a new album is now in the shape of a pill and is located at the level of the sort button (previously it was presented as an album tile).
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🇬🇧 Google announced Android 12 (Go-edition) First launched in 2017, in this release Google is focusing on app launch speed, app sharing, device sharing, and more. It is scheduled to launch on new devices in 2022. |Show more| 🇷🇺 Google анонсировала Android…
Google announced Android 13 (Go-edition).
The new version of the simplified OS will get:
• Google Play System updates which will keep the phone up to date for a long time.
• A Google Discover feature, letting you swipe right from your home screen to see a curated list of articles and other content.
• Support for Material You so you can customize your entire phone’s color scheme to coordinate with your wallpaper with 4 palettes to choose from.
• Key Android 13 features such as Notification Permissions, App Language Preferences "and more".
Google notes that it has now reached more than 250 million monthly active Android Go devices.
New release expected in 2023 along with new Android-Go devices.
🔗 Google Blog
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The new version of the simplified OS will get:
• Google Play System updates which will keep the phone up to date for a long time.
• A Google Discover feature, letting you swipe right from your home screen to see a curated list of articles and other content.
• Support for Material You so you can customize your entire phone’s color scheme to coordinate with your wallpaper with 4 palettes to choose from.
• Key Android 13 features such as Notification Permissions, App Language Preferences "and more".
Google notes that it has now reached more than 250 million monthly active Android Go devices.
New release expected in 2023 along with new Android-Go devices.
🔗 Google Blog
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Android 13 QPR1 Beta 2 is Out! Security patch: October Build: T1B2.220916.004 There is no official changelog. 🔗 Android Beta • OTA images • Factory Images Google News | En
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 is Out!
Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are now Included!
Security patch level: October 2022
Build: T1B3.221003.003
Resolved Issues:
• Fixed an issue for some devices where the screen unlock UI was displayed over notifications and other lock-screen content. (Issue #254163754)
• Fixed an issue that prevented the "Flip camera for selfie" gesture from working on some devices.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the screen to go blank while attempting to unlock a device.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a device from being unlocked using either Face Unlock or Fingerprint Unlock when the device had been idle for multiple hours.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused fullscreen video playback to flicker after enabling always-on-display features and locking the screen.
🔗 Android Beta
• OTA images
• Factory Images
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Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are now Included!
Security patch level: October 2022
Build: T1B3.221003.003
Resolved Issues:
• Fixed an issue for some devices where the screen unlock UI was displayed over notifications and other lock-screen content. (Issue #254163754)
• Fixed an issue that prevented the "Flip camera for selfie" gesture from working on some devices.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the screen to go blank while attempting to unlock a device.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a device from being unlocked using either Face Unlock or Fingerprint Unlock when the device had been idle for multiple hours.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused fullscreen video playback to flicker after enabling always-on-display features and locking the screen.
🔗 Android Beta
• OTA images
• Factory Images
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