"Google is collaborating with Android hardware manufacturers to help ensure APIs for background work are supported predictably and consistently across the ecosystem.

We are excited to announce that Samsung, representing one of Android’s longest partnerships, is our first partner on this journey...

'Since One UI 6.0, foreground services of apps targeting Android 14 will be guaranteed to work as intended so long as they are developed according to Android's new foreground service API policy.' - Samsung"

Read more: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2023/05/improving-consistency-of-background-work-on-android.html

One of the most annoying parts about using most Android tablets or foldables is being forced to flip the device over because an app doesn't support landscape mode.

This is a big issue on the OPPO Find N2 and OnePlus Pad, for example. Fortunately, there's a fix.

Tutorial: How to stop apps like Authy, Venmo etc. from being locked to portrait mode on Android tablets/foldables

My tweet thread summarizing the Android-related things Google announced at I/O 2023 during their main keynote event, including new features in Google mobile apps, Android 14 changes, Pixel features, and new Pixel hardware.

Android 14 is extending the data safety section to permission dialogs, as I previously reported. Every time an app asks for permission to use location data, you can see if the app declares it shares location data with third parties, for example.

And if an app ever changes its declared data sharing practices for location data, Android will notify you once a month through a notification. Google says they're starting with location data but will be expanding this to other permission types in future releases.

Source

Here’s what’s new with Android for Cars (Android Auto and Android Automotive OS), as announced at Google I/O 2023. The biggest announcement IMO is Android Automotive OS 14 based on Android 14 and the new multi-screen feature it’ll bring 👀

(Click the hyperlink for my tweet thread summary!)

Google is showing some love for Wear OS at Google I/O 2023. Here’s a summary of what they announced, including the new Wear OS 4 Developer Preview based on Android 13 👀!

(Click the hyperlink for my tweet thread summary!)

What’s new in Android Studio? A lot of things, some of which make use of generative AI to improve your workflow. Here’s what got announced at Google I/O 🧵

(Click the hyperlink for my tweet thread summary!)

At this year’s Google I/O, Google is announcing a bevy of new features for Google Play, including many that leverage generative AI to make it easier to market your app. Here’s a summary of what they announced 🧵:

(Click the hyperlink for my tweet thread summary!)

Google highlighted some major improvements to Jetpack Compose at Google I/O 2023. Here’s a summary of some of the highlights:

(Click the hyperlink for my tweet thread summary!)

Android 14 Beta 2 is live (at least, the factory images are!) This is the second Android 14 release available for users in the Android Beta program! Keep your eyes peeled my upcoming thread of what’s new 👀

Google's blog post on Android 14 Beta 2 is now up!

The Android 14 beta is available from partners including iQOO, Lenovo, Nothing, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Tecno, vivo, and Xiaomi.

Android 14 adds the Ultra HDR format that's backward compatible with JPEG.

Camera Extensions have been improved, lossless audio experiences over USB wired headsets is now supported, custom meshes are now supported, the aforementioned Health Connect Mainline module, data sharing updates feature, and full screen intents permission are also mentioned.

Predictive back remains gated by the developer option.

In this thread, I’ll cover EVERYTHING that’s new in Android 14 Beta 2 👇

(Click the hyperlink for my tweet thread!)

Google has formally announced App Streaming on Chrome OS, which lets you stream apps from select Android 13 devices to your Chromebook. It's part of the broader Phone Hub feature.

This feature quietly rolled out for users in early April. You can see my hands-on of it here.

Here's Google's announcement and the support article.

The support article says app streaming currently only works on the Pixel 4a or later running Android 13, as well as the Xiaomi 12T, 12T Pro, 13, and 13 Pro running Android 13. It should also be available on other non-Pixel phones soon, as I previously reported.