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'Find my device' settings will get a new switch to 'Store recent location'. Back in the December Google Play System Update changelog, the company announced a new Find My Device feature that will allow you to find your offline devices and accessories using…
Here's how the Find My Device Network settings will look like.
Previously, I showed you that the Find Device settings page will have a new "Store recent location" toggle. The feature has since changed and is called "Find your offline devices". It's all part of the introduction of the Find My Device Network.
Soon, users will be given a choice of four options (see screenshots for details):
• Off - don't use the search network and the device's last location data when it was online.
• Without network - don't use the search network, but retain data about the device's last location when it was online.
• With network in high-traffic areas only
• With network in all areas - even in low-traffic areas.
These changes are currently hidden, and will become available to users along with the launch of the Find My Device Network.
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Previously, I showed you that the Find Device settings page will have a new "Store recent location" toggle. The feature has since changed and is called "Find your offline devices". It's all part of the introduction of the Find My Device Network.
Soon, users will be given a choice of four options (see screenshots for details):
• Off - don't use the search network and the device's last location data when it was online.
• Without network - don't use the search network, but retain data about the device's last location when it was online.
• With network in high-traffic areas only
• With network in all areas - even in low-traffic areas.
These changes are currently hidden, and will become available to users along with the launch of the Find My Device Network.
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Google Services settings will have a new "Recommended" tab and the account management page will get dynamic colors.
• The new experiment divides the Settings / Google page into two tabs "Recommended" and "All Services". The former will contain tiles with some basics of Google services, while the latter is the familiar settings page.
• The "Manage your Google Account" page will finally get support for system dynamic colors. Previously, it used a "baseline" blue accent, as in the screenshot on the left.
These experiments were discovered in the latest beta version of Google Play Services, and are not yet available to users.
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• The new experiment divides the Settings / Google page into two tabs "Recommended" and "All Services". The former will contain tiles with some basics of Google services, while the latter is the familiar settings page.
• The "Manage your Google Account" page will finally get support for system dynamic colors. Previously, it used a "baseline" blue accent, as in the screenshot on the left.
These experiments were discovered in the latest beta version of Google Play Services, and are not yet available to users.
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An early look at the new Google watchfaces that will appear in the Pixel Watch 2.
Thanks to an anonymous source at Google, Android Authority has shown off the watchfaces that will appear in Google's second-gen watch. It is currently assumed that they will remain Pixel Watch 2 exclusive.
There will be 4 in total with different customization options:
• Accessible — includes 4 layouts: Circular, Linear, Stacked time, Just time.
• Arc — 3 time options (Max, Minimal and Digital) + 2 complications layouts (on the corners or top and bottom)
• Bold Digital — repeats one of the Android 14 watchfaces. Two layouts: Just Time and Radial.
• Analog Bold: Customize the number of complications (0 to 4). Customize date display, presence of dashes and rounding of numbers.
In addition, the Pixel Watch 2 will come with Wear OS 4, which can extract colours from the current watchface and apply them to the watch's UI.
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Thanks to an anonymous source at Google, Android Authority has shown off the watchfaces that will appear in Google's second-gen watch. It is currently assumed that they will remain Pixel Watch 2 exclusive.
There will be 4 in total with different customization options:
• Accessible — includes 4 layouts: Circular, Linear, Stacked time, Just time.
• Arc — 3 time options (Max, Minimal and Digital) + 2 complications layouts (on the corners or top and bottom)
• Bold Digital — repeats one of the Android 14 watchfaces. Two layouts: Just Time and Radial.
• Analog Bold: Customize the number of complications (0 to 4). Customize date display, presence of dashes and rounding of numbers.
In addition, the Pixel Watch 2 will come with Wear OS 4, which can extract colours from the current watchface and apply them to the watch's UI.
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Cinematic Wallpapers cannot yet run on Android 14. These wallpapers are based on two system apps: 'Cinematic Wallpaper' and 'Android System Intelligence'. The former is already pre-installed in Android 14, and the problem here is with the second app. …
You can now run Cinematic wallpapers on Android 14... if it's rolled out for you.
In early June, I posted that Cinematic wallpapers couldn't work on Android 14 yet because the pre-installed version of Android System Intelligence (ASI) didn't have the necessary service.
There's now a new version of ASI for Android 14 on APK Mirror that includes the required service. But that still doesn't mean that Cinematic wallpapers will appear for you, as the app of the same name has to download the models to the user data partition for that to happen. There's no way you can trigger the downloading of models, so it's just a matter of luck.
In the attached block diagram I have once again given how Cinematic wallpapers work (from my observations) .
The cinematic_wallpaper_warmup_completed ASI flag is responsible for the appearance of the button in the wallpaper picker, and it is activated only after downloading the models in Cinematic wallpapers app.
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In early June, I posted that Cinematic wallpapers couldn't work on Android 14 yet because the pre-installed version of Android System Intelligence (ASI) didn't have the necessary service.
There's now a new version of ASI for Android 14 on APK Mirror that includes the required service. But that still doesn't mean that Cinematic wallpapers will appear for you, as the app of the same name has to download the models to the user data partition for that to happen. There's no way you can trigger the downloading of models, so it's just a matter of luck.
In the attached block diagram I have once again given how Cinematic wallpapers work (from my observations) .
The cinematic_wallpaper_warmup_completed ASI flag is responsible for the appearance of the button in the wallpaper picker, and it is activated only after downloading the models in Cinematic wallpapers app.
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Android 14 Beta 4.1 bugfix has been released. If you’re currently enrolled in the Android Beta Program, you will automatically get offered an over-the-air (OTA) update to Android 14 Beta 4.1. Eligible devices include Pixel 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7,…
Google has released the latest, fifth beta version of Android 14.
The release is just weeks away, the system has an almost final look. All developers APIs are ready to be integrated into applications.
Build:UPB4.230623.007 → UPB5.230623.003
Patch: August 2023
• OTAs
• Factory Images
🔗 Android beta Programm enrollment
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The release is just weeks away, the system has an almost final look. All developers APIs are ready to be integrated into applications.
Build:
Patch: August 2023
• OTAs
• Factory Images
🔗 Android beta Programm enrollment
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Google has released the latest, fifth beta version of Android 14. The release is just weeks away, the system has an almost final look. All developers APIs are ready to be integrated into applications. Build: UPB4.230623.007 → UPB5.230623.003 Patch: August…
Top resolved issues in Android 14 Beta 5:
• Fixed an issue where after unlocking a device using a PIN, TalkBack provides incorrect audio.
• Fixed an issue where Wi-Fi scanning was consuming too much battery.
• Fixed an issue where some pictures would glitch with extra shadow blocks.
• Fixed an issue where in some cases, the fingerprint sensor icon wouldn't appear as expected.
• Fixed an issue where voice over Wi-Fi wasn't enabled by default.
• Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold devices where the device loses antenna ranging session information and cannot recover it.
• Fixed an issue where an extraneous white bar would appear in some apps.
• Fixed a background color issue with the UI used to add a shortcut to the home screen.
• Fixed a launcher issue that was causing frequent crashes and other quality issues.
• Fixed an issue on Pixel tablets where user interaction during the transition from screen saver to low-light clock causes a • SysUI crash.
• Fixed a Pixel Fold issue where tapping would fail to wake the device.
• Fixed a Pixel Fold issue where the system buttons would have inconsistent positions after folding and unfolding.
• Fixed an issue causing SysUI crashes when removing an app pair in landscape.
• Fixed an issue the launcher doesn't fully render after setup.
• Fixed an issue where the system displayed an incorrect mobile connection type.
• Fixed an issue where navigating back to exit an app leads to users no longer being able to open the app.
• Fixed an issue where wallpaper previews were sometimes blank.
• Fixed an issue where the system theme changes from yellow to pink after rebooting.
• Fixed an overscroll issue with ScrollView.
• Fixed an issue where certain color palettes were difficult to see when the lock screen was activated.
• Fixed an issue where users couldn't enable battery sharing if a work profile exists on the device.
• Fixed an issue where a tablet screen inappropriately turns off when docked.
• Fixed an issue where the device policy manager was preventing notifications from appearing.
• Fixed an issue where group notifications couldn't be expanded.
• Fixed an issue where the lockscreen didn't properly display the clock.
• Fixed various camera issues that were causing crashes and reductions in quality.
• Fixed an issue with power consumption during video playback.
• Fixed a Weather clock rendering issue.
• Fixed an issue where the lock screen customization preview didn't match the end result.
• Fixed an issue that was causing the wallpaper selection screen to crash.
• Fixed an issue where Pixel devices weren't connecting with some routers.
• Fixed a toast search result issue where the color was too similar with the background color.
• Fixed an issue where tapping a notification before using facial unlock does not open the notification.
• Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold where two clocks were displayed at the same time when in widescreen.
• Fixed an issue where widgets would overlap and stack incorrectly.
• Fixed an issue where closing the PiP window doesn't stop YouTube playback.
• Fixed an issue with switching call audio sources.
• Fixed an issue where after unlocking a device, only the background appears.
• Fixed an issue with dragging folders to remove them.
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• Fixed an issue where after unlocking a device using a PIN, TalkBack provides incorrect audio.
• Fixed an issue where Wi-Fi scanning was consuming too much battery.
• Fixed an issue where some pictures would glitch with extra shadow blocks.
• Fixed an issue where in some cases, the fingerprint sensor icon wouldn't appear as expected.
• Fixed an issue where voice over Wi-Fi wasn't enabled by default.
• Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold devices where the device loses antenna ranging session information and cannot recover it.
• Fixed an issue where an extraneous white bar would appear in some apps.
• Fixed a background color issue with the UI used to add a shortcut to the home screen.
• Fixed a launcher issue that was causing frequent crashes and other quality issues.
• Fixed an issue on Pixel tablets where user interaction during the transition from screen saver to low-light clock causes a • SysUI crash.
• Fixed a Pixel Fold issue where tapping would fail to wake the device.
• Fixed a Pixel Fold issue where the system buttons would have inconsistent positions after folding and unfolding.
• Fixed an issue causing SysUI crashes when removing an app pair in landscape.
• Fixed an issue the launcher doesn't fully render after setup.
• Fixed an issue where the system displayed an incorrect mobile connection type.
• Fixed an issue where navigating back to exit an app leads to users no longer being able to open the app.
• Fixed an issue where wallpaper previews were sometimes blank.
• Fixed an issue where the system theme changes from yellow to pink after rebooting.
• Fixed an overscroll issue with ScrollView.
• Fixed an issue where certain color palettes were difficult to see when the lock screen was activated.
• Fixed an issue where users couldn't enable battery sharing if a work profile exists on the device.
• Fixed an issue where a tablet screen inappropriately turns off when docked.
• Fixed an issue where the device policy manager was preventing notifications from appearing.
• Fixed an issue where group notifications couldn't be expanded.
• Fixed an issue where the lockscreen didn't properly display the clock.
• Fixed various camera issues that were causing crashes and reductions in quality.
• Fixed an issue with power consumption during video playback.
• Fixed a Weather clock rendering issue.
• Fixed an issue where the lock screen customization preview didn't match the end result.
• Fixed an issue that was causing the wallpaper selection screen to crash.
• Fixed an issue where Pixel devices weren't connecting with some routers.
• Fixed a toast search result issue where the color was too similar with the background color.
• Fixed an issue where tapping a notification before using facial unlock does not open the notification.
• Fixed an issue on Pixel Fold where two clocks were displayed at the same time when in widescreen.
• Fixed an issue where widgets would overlap and stack incorrectly.
• Fixed an issue where closing the PiP window doesn't stop YouTube playback.
• Fixed an issue with switching call audio sources.
• Fixed an issue where after unlocking a device, only the background appears.
• Fixed an issue with dragging folders to remove them.
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You may soon be able to "link your [Android] devices" signed into the same Google account together. This will enable "call switching", which lets you switch between devices for calls, as well as "Internet sharing"!
A new "Link Your Devices" menu will appear under Settings > Google > Devices & sharing once this rolls out. The call switching feature might be using the new Telecom Jetpack library that I previously talked about.
H/T @nailsad_eleos
A new "Link Your Devices" menu will appear under Settings > Google > Devices & sharing once this rolls out. The call switching feature might be using the new Telecom Jetpack library that I previously talked about.
H/T @nailsad_eleos
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The Pixel 8 series will feature a Audio Magic Eraser!
A certain Twitter account "EZ" leaked marketing video showing off Google Photos' new 'Audio Magic Eraser' tool, which will be exclusive to the Pixel 8 series. This feature will remove extraneous noise from the video highlighting only the main sounds.
Also, at the end of the video we get a first look at the blue coloring of the Pixel 8 Pro, codenamed " Sky".
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A certain Twitter account "EZ" leaked marketing video showing off Google Photos' new 'Audio Magic Eraser' tool, which will be exclusive to the Pixel 8 series. This feature will remove extraneous noise from the video highlighting only the main sounds.
Also, at the end of the video we get a first look at the blue coloring of the Pixel 8 Pro, codenamed " Sky".
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Stylus handwriting support is nearly ready to go live on the Pixel Tablet!
The Pixel Tablet, if you aren't aware, supports USI 2.0 styli. When you connect one to the tablet, you'll get the option to select a "default notes app" and "write in text fields".
Tapping "write in text fields" opens up Gboard's new stylus handwriting settings, where you can change the handwriting speed or handwriting stroke width.
You can also tap "try it" to open a text entry field where you can demo Gboard's new stylus handwriting gestures, including writing, deleting, selecting, inserting, joining words, and new line.
(The first screenshot in this post is from a tipster who actually has a Pixel Tablet and a USI 2.0 stylus. The remaining screenshots are from me, who doesn't have a Pixel Tablet so instead had to fake the config.)
Unfortunately, my tipster reports that, despite the fact that Gboard's stylus handwriting settings appears for him WITHOUT any modifications, it doesn't actually work. We may be missing some stylus handwriting library in the build or APK that's required, or possibly some feature flag needs to be toggled first.
Still, this shows that the feature is closer to launch than previously thought, when users were manually launching the
By the way, if you're wondering what the heck the "default notes app" is, check out my previous thread where I show a first look at the feature and explain how it works.
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This is just my guess, but Google could launch a first-party stylus & keyboard accessory for the Pixel Tablet later this year.
Many features (improved keyboard shortcuts, notetaking role + AppClips API, stylus integration in Settings) just weren't ready for Android 13.
The Pixel Tablet, if you aren't aware, supports USI 2.0 styli. When you connect one to the tablet, you'll get the option to select a "default notes app" and "write in text fields".
Tapping "write in text fields" opens up Gboard's new stylus handwriting settings, where you can change the handwriting speed or handwriting stroke width.
You can also tap "try it" to open a text entry field where you can demo Gboard's new stylus handwriting gestures, including writing, deleting, selecting, inserting, joining words, and new line.
(The first screenshot in this post is from a tipster who actually has a Pixel Tablet and a USI 2.0 stylus. The remaining screenshots are from me, who doesn't have a Pixel Tablet so instead had to fake the config.)
Unfortunately, my tipster reports that, despite the fact that Gboard's stylus handwriting settings appears for him WITHOUT any modifications, it doesn't actually work. We may be missing some stylus handwriting library in the build or APK that's required, or possibly some feature flag needs to be toggled first.
Still, this shows that the feature is closer to launch than previously thought, when users were manually launching the
StylusSettingsActivity of Gboard.By the way, if you're wondering what the heck the "default notes app" is, check out my previous thread where I show a first look at the feature and explain how it works.
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This is just my guess, but Google could launch a first-party stylus & keyboard accessory for the Pixel Tablet later this year.
Many features (improved keyboard shortcuts, notetaking role + AppClips API, stylus integration in Settings) just weren't ready for Android 13.
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Follow-up: Here's a look at the settings page for this feature, which is apparently called "hold close to cast."
"Hold close to cast" will let you "reach your phone toward a Pixel Tablet to cast media."
"Your devices must be on the same private Wi-Fi network to cast. Not all media apps work with this feature."
This page will be found under Settings > Google > Devices & sharing > Cast options. The video I posted previously showed the promo for this feature.
"Hold close to cast" will let you "reach your phone toward a Pixel Tablet to cast media."
"Your devices must be on the same private Wi-Fi network to cast. Not all media apps work with this feature."
This page will be found under Settings > Google > Devices & sharing > Cast options. The video I posted previously showed the promo for this feature.
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Android's "Link Your Devices" settings may also add "instant hotspot" and "automatically share Wi-Fi" features, in addition to the previously spotted "call switching" and "Internet sharing" features.
As initially spotted by user @AssembleDebug, the latest version of the Google Play Services app has added new strings pertaining to these features.
1) "Instant hotspot": "Your devices can turn on this hotspot and connect whenever they need internet"
2) "Randomize name & password": "Prevents other devices from discovering your instant hotspot"
3) "Internet sharing": "Let your devices connect to your hotspot and Wi-Fi." "Internet sharing works with Chromebooks and Android devices signed in to your Google Account. Bluetooth needs to be on to share internet."
4) "Automatically share Wi-Fi": "Your nearby devices can connect to Wi-Fi without entering the password again"
5) (Previously seen) "Call switching": "Switch between devices for calls"
I personally think the features that the Cross-Device services/Nearby team is working on at Google are REALLY important for the future of Android. Ecosystem interoperability is one of the biggest strengths of Apple products, and it results in making it harder for users to switch from that ecosystem.
Google really needs to counter Apple's ecosystem with more cross-device features. I'm looking forward to seeing what the team there releases next!
As initially spotted by user @AssembleDebug, the latest version of the Google Play Services app has added new strings pertaining to these features.
1) "Instant hotspot": "Your devices can turn on this hotspot and connect whenever they need internet"
2) "Randomize name & password": "Prevents other devices from discovering your instant hotspot"
3) "Internet sharing": "Let your devices connect to your hotspot and Wi-Fi." "Internet sharing works with Chromebooks and Android devices signed in to your Google Account. Bluetooth needs to be on to share internet."
4) "Automatically share Wi-Fi": "Your nearby devices can connect to Wi-Fi without entering the password again"
5) (Previously seen) "Call switching": "Switch between devices for calls"
I personally think the features that the Cross-Device services/Nearby team is working on at Google are REALLY important for the future of Android. Ecosystem interoperability is one of the biggest strengths of Apple products, and it results in making it harder for users to switch from that ecosystem.
Google really needs to counter Apple's ecosystem with more cross-device features. I'm looking forward to seeing what the team there releases next!
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