🫧 Hands-on: Android's Bubble Bar makes multitasking way better on phones
Android’s upcoming bubble bar puts bubbles in an easy to access location, making it easier to multitask.
Here's a first look👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-bubble-bar-on-phones-3547823/
Android’s upcoming bubble bar puts bubbles in an easy to access location, making it easier to multitask.
Here's a first look👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-bubble-bar-on-phones-3547823/
Android Authority
Hands-on: Android's Bubble Bar makes multitasking way better on phones
Google is working on a new bubble bar feature for Android phones, and once it rolls out, it'll make multitasking way better.
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🔒How Android 16's new security mode will stop USB-based attacks
Advanced Protection Mode in Android 16 will disable USB data access when your phone is locked.
More info & why this matters👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-usb-data-advanced-protection-3548018/
Advanced Protection Mode in Android 16 will disable USB data access when your phone is locked.
More info & why this matters👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-usb-data-advanced-protection-3548018/
Android Authority
How Android 16's new security mode will stop USB-based attacks
Advanced Protection Mode, a new security mode in Android 16, will stop USB attacks by disabling USB data access when your device is locked.
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Mishaal's Android News Feed
📄 Native PDF support is coming to Chrome for Android, and you can try it now Google Chrome is adding support for Android's new, enhanced PDF reader library, allowing it to open PDF files without the use of third-party apps. Details + how to enable it can…
Native PDF support is now available by default in the latest Chrome for Android release!
I haven't tested Android 14 or earlier yet, but I can confirm it works on Android 15.
I haven't tested Android 14 or earlier yet, but I can confirm it works on Android 15.
Android Authority
Chrome for Android finally lets you view PDFs without leaving the browser
The Chrome browser for Android now has a native PDF reader that lets you view documents directly in the app.
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🌡 RIP: The 1st & 2nd gen Google Nest thermostats have reached end-of-life.
Google will no longer provide updates, and you won't be able to control them via app soon.
Fortunately, if you have a 1st or 2nd gen Nest thermostat still... Google is offering some pretty generous discounts to get you to upgrade.
Google will no longer provide updates, and you won't be able to control them via app soon.
Fortunately, if you have a 1st or 2nd gen Nest thermostat still... Google is offering some pretty generous discounts to get you to upgrade.
Android Authority
Old Nest thermostats are about to become dumb: What you need to know
Google is going to purposefully break old Nest thermostats. Here's how to find out if you own one and what will happen if you do.
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⏲️ FINALLY: Google has announced that, later this year, you'll be able to set schedules for Nest thermostats via the Google Home app!
This announcement comes as Google ends support for the 1st & 2nd gen models.
Details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/nest-thermostat-scheduling-google-home-3548323/
This announcement comes as Google ends support for the 1st & 2nd gen models.
Details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/nest-thermostat-scheduling-google-home-3548323/
Android Authority
RIP Nest app: Scheduling for old Nest thermostats is coming soon to Google Home
It's taken a very, very long time, but Google has finally confirmed that scheduling for older Nest Thermostats is coming to Google Home.
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🤖Google has finally shared some more up-to-date Android version statistics, and Android 15 is barely on the radar:
- Android 15 has a 4.5% share
- Android 14 is on >27% of devices
- Android 13 makes up ~17% of the share
Full breakdown👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-platform-stats-3548280/
- Android 15 has a 4.5% share
- Android 14 is on >27% of devices
- Android 13 makes up ~17% of the share
Full breakdown👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-platform-stats-3548280/
Android Authority
Google's latest Android stats reveal the consequence of 15's glacial deployment
The latest edition of Google's Android platform stats are in, and Android 15 has yet to barely make a dent.
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📱Google will finally let you double tap your Pixel's screen to turn it off
Google is finally working on a double tap to turn off screen gesture for Pixel phones, and we have a first look 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/double-tap-turn-off-screen-on-pixel-3548454/
Google is finally working on a double tap to turn off screen gesture for Pixel phones, and we have a first look 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/double-tap-turn-off-screen-on-pixel-3548454/
Android Authority
Google will finally let you double tap your Pixel's screen to turn it off
Google is working on a new gesture that lets you double tap your Pixel phone's screen to turn it off, and we have a first look.
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As spotted by @AssembleDebug, Google is working on a redesign of Google Account settings that seemingly uses the new Material 3 Expressive theme!
Google recently said it'll share more details on Material Design 3 Expressive at I/O, but we've already spotted it in several places.
Google recently said it'll share more details on Material Design 3 Expressive at I/O, but we've already spotted it in several places.
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📰Were you expecting a ton of Android news at Google I/O next month?
I have great news and potentially bad news:
Great news: You won't have to wait for I/O for big Android news, because "The Android Show: I/O Edition" is happening (virtually) on May 13 @ 10AM PT! This event will feature "the latest updates coming to the Android ecosystem."
Potentially bad news: This might mean Android won't have as big presence during the I/O keynotes...but we already know there will still be several Android-focused sessions (including one on Material 3 Expressive, Android 16 for TV, Android XR, etc.) plus Google says there will be "more special announcements and surprises in store" for us at the event, so fingers crossed!
I have great news and potentially bad news:
Great news: You won't have to wait for I/O for big Android news, because "The Android Show: I/O Edition" is happening (virtually) on May 13 @ 10AM PT! This event will feature "the latest updates coming to the Android ecosystem."
Potentially bad news: This might mean Android won't have as big presence during the I/O keynotes...but we already know there will still be several Android-focused sessions (including one on Material 3 Expressive, Android 16 for TV, Android XR, etc.) plus Google says there will be "more special announcements and surprises in store" for us at the event, so fingers crossed!
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Mishaal's Android News Feed
Oof: the OnePlus Watch 3 is finally available in the US again after it was pulled to fix the "Meda in China" typo...but it now costs $499 (!) instead of $329.99! When asked why, OnePlus refused to comment, but we can all probably guess why... 🔗 https://…
Phew: OnePlus is no longer charging $500 for the Watch 3 in the U.S.!
Due to U.S. tariffs, OnePlus temporarily bumped the price of the Watch 3 to $500, but the company has now lowered the price to $350.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-watch-3-pricing-3548695/
Due to U.S. tariffs, OnePlus temporarily bumped the price of the Watch 3 to $500, but the company has now lowered the price to $350.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-watch-3-pricing-3548695/
Android Authority
OnePlus Watch 3 avoids disaster, rolls back $500 pricing
Instead of $500 in response to tariffs, the OnePlus Watch 3 will now sell in the US for a much more palatable $350.
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🎨Google is working on a BIG UI overhaul for Android, and it looks SO GOOD!
Google is finally updating Android's UI after so many years, and I've got a comprehensive look at the new UI for you over on Android Authority
👇
🔗 https://androidauthority.com/android-new-design-changes-leak-3549582/
Google is finally updating Android's UI after so many years, and I've got a comprehensive look at the new UI for you over on Android Authority
👇
🔗 https://androidauthority.com/android-new-design-changes-leak-3549582/
Android Authority
Google is working on a big UI overhaul for Android: Here's an early look
Google is working on a new Android UI, and we managed to get some screenshots of the new design ahead of its launch. Here's your first look.
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Google just announced that Android now natively supports the OpenID4VP and OpenID4VCI standards for digital credentials!
Android already supports digital identity documents, ie driver's licenses and passports, but this new standard opens up support for other types of documents like education certificates, insurance policies, memberships, etc.
Via the new DigitalCredential API in Android's Credential Manager, digital credentials can be securely presented to any app or website on the device.
Yesterday, Google announced that Google Wallet will be able to use digital credentials to recover Amazon accounts, access online health services with CVS and MyChart by Epic, and verify profiles or identity on Uber/Bumble. Other apps like Samsung Wallet and 1Password can also hold digital credentials via Android's Credential Manager API.
Android already supports digital identity documents, ie driver's licenses and passports, but this new standard opens up support for other types of documents like education certificates, insurance policies, memberships, etc.
Via the new DigitalCredential API in Android's Credential Manager, digital credentials can be securely presented to any app or website on the device.
Yesterday, Google announced that Google Wallet will be able to use digital credentials to recover Amazon accounts, access online health services with CVS and MyChart by Epic, and verify profiles or identity on Uber/Bumble. Other apps like Samsung Wallet and 1Password can also hold digital credentials via Android's Credential Manager API.
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⏩ First look at Android's slick new animations for its big expressive redesign
No redesign is complete without new animations, so of course Android is getting several of them!
Take a look 👇and let me know what you think!
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-expressive-animations-leak-3549969/
No redesign is complete without new animations, so of course Android is getting several of them!
Take a look 👇and let me know what you think!
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-expressive-animations-leak-3549969/
Android Authority
First look at Android's slick new animations for its big expressive redesign
Google is working on new animations for Android that will make it more expressive, and we have an early look.
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🖥 Google is finally building its own version of Samsung DeX!
Here's a FIRST LOOK at Android's upcoming Desktop Mode!
Click the link 👇for my hands-on over on Android Authority
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-desktop-mode-leak-3550321/
Here's a FIRST LOOK at Android's upcoming Desktop Mode!
Click the link 👇for my hands-on over on Android Authority
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-desktop-mode-leak-3550321/
Android Authority
Google is finally building its own DeX: First look at Android's Desktop Mode
Here's an early look at Android's Desktop Mode, Google's version of Samsung DeX! This brings a PC-like interface to Pixel and stock Android.
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📱Android’s phone taskbar isn't quite ready yet, but it's already getting a multitasking boost
Google is preparing to bring the tablet taskbar to phones, and it'll have a button that opens a list of recent apps
More details in the article linked 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-phone-taskbar-recent-switcher-3554534/
Google is preparing to bring the tablet taskbar to phones, and it'll have a button that opens a list of recent apps
More details in the article linked 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-phone-taskbar-recent-switcher-3554534/
Android Authority
Android’s phone taskbar isn't quite ready yet, but it's already getting a multitasking boost
Google is working to bring the tablet taskbar to phones, and in the process, it's adding a new button that opens a recent apps carousel.
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🫧 The Bubble Bar will be a HUGE multitasking upgrade for Android phones, so I can't wait for it to roll out!
Here's a hands-on video that showcases how useful this multitasking feature will be👇
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usbw169Cgzc
Here's a hands-on video that showcases how useful this multitasking feature will be👇
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usbw169Cgzc
YouTube
BIG Android Multitasking Upgrade - First Look at the Bubble Bar! #android16
Google is preparing a huge update to the bubble feature that lets you put ANY app in a floating bubble as well as access those bubbles from a new bubble bar....
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Opera is rolling out a big update to its Android browser app that brings major tab management upgrades!
Opera v89 for Android adds:
- Three tab gallery layouts (carousel, grid, list)
- Tab Islands (basically tab groups)
- Tab search support
- Tab reopening
- Tab muting
These features have been in the beta version for a few weeks now, but they should now be available to everyone after updating.
(Disclaimer: Opera invited me to Lisbon last month to attend their Browser Days event. This was one of several announcements they previewed for me, but I'm not obligated to cover it.
I'm personally surprised the Android browser didn't have these features already, especially since it's been ahead of Chrome in many other ways!)
Opera v89 for Android adds:
- Three tab gallery layouts (carousel, grid, list)
- Tab Islands (basically tab groups)
- Tab search support
- Tab reopening
- Tab muting
These features have been in the beta version for a few weeks now, but they should now be available to everyone after updating.
(Disclaimer: Opera invited me to Lisbon last month to attend their Browser Days event. This was one of several announcements they previewed for me, but I'm not obligated to cover it.
I'm personally surprised the Android browser didn't have these features already, especially since it's been ahead of Chrome in many other ways!)
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🔋Google has confirmed that only the Pixel 9 series Pixel 8a will show Battery Health info!
The Battery Health menu was added in Android 16 Beta 3 for Pixel and shows your phone's remaining battery capacity as a %.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-battery-health-menu-missing-older-google-pixels-3554776/
Edit: Just to be clear: This likely isn't Google imposing some arbitrary limitation.
It's likely the Pixel 8a is the first phone with hardware support in the battery/charging IC to actually report the state-of-charge to the OS.
There are ways to estimate the capacity via software, but they wouldn't be as accurate.
The Battery Health menu was added in Android 16 Beta 3 for Pixel and shows your phone's remaining battery capacity as a %.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-battery-health-menu-missing-older-google-pixels-3554776/
Edit: Just to be clear: This likely isn't Google imposing some arbitrary limitation.
It's likely the Pixel 8a is the first phone with hardware support in the battery/charging IC to actually report the state-of-charge to the OS.
There are ways to estimate the capacity via software, but they wouldn't be as accurate.
Android Authority
Google leaves older Pixels behind for Android's long-awaited Battery Health menu
Google confirms its battery health feature won't come to older Pixel phones. Find out which devices will get it and which ones miss out.
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🥷 Google is working on an "Intrustion Detection" feature for Android 16
This feature collects various device events for off-device investigation of potential device compromise.
More details on what info is collected👇
🔗 https://androidauthority.com/android-16-intrusion-detection-3550583/
(I've been tracking this one for a while (back when it was called "forensic service"), but there wasn't enough info for me to report on it. Fortunately, the latest Play Services update gave AssembleDebug enough details to go ahead.)
This feature collects various device events for off-device investigation of potential device compromise.
More details on what info is collected👇
🔗 https://androidauthority.com/android-16-intrusion-detection-3550583/
(I've been tracking this one for a while (back when it was called "forensic service"), but there wasn't enough info for me to report on it. Fortunately, the latest Play Services update gave AssembleDebug enough details to go ahead.)
Android Authority
Android 16 could introduce an Intrusion Detection feature (APK teardown)
Worried about your phone or Google account being hacked? Well, it looks like Android 16 will have an Intrusion Detection feature.
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