The fourth and final beta for Android 13 is rolling out today, and it includes a release candidate build for Pixel devices and the Android Emulator. As the last beta before the official release, which is only a few weeks away, there aren't any obvious user-facing changes but rather some final system … [Read more...] about Android 13 final Beta 4 rolling out to Pixel Phones
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Android 13 Restricted setting feature blocks sideloaded apps from notifications
With Android 13, Google will implement a change prohibiting the Accessibility APIs from being abused by sideloaded applications. Through the use of the "Restricted Setting" function, the user will be prevented from activating the accessibility service for potentially harmful apps. Once it's been … [Read more...] about Android 13 Restricted setting feature blocks sideloaded apps from notifications
Play Store might be getting a new logo, Material You in tablets and Chromebooks
The last time Google changed its Play icon was back in 2016 when its signature interlocking triangles took on a new brighter look. However, six years later, The Google Play store and its icon remained largely untouched, donning its outdated UI and icon. At the same time, the rest of the apps in the … [Read more...] about Play Store might be getting a new logo, Material You in tablets and Chromebooks
Pixel “At a Glance” widget may soon get three new features
The "At a Glance" widget on Pixels has seen quite a few improvements lately with the addition of Flashlight reminders, and Nest Doorbell alerts this past month. However, it looks like Google may not be done with additions to this integral part of the Pixel experience. As discovered by 9to5Google in … [Read more...] about Pixel “At a Glance” widget may soon get three new features
Google Pixel’s car crash detection feature may be coming to other Android phones
Google Pixel's Car Crash Detection feature, launched alongside the Pixel and later made available for the Pixel 3 and subsequent Pixel models, instantly became a highly praised addition to the Personal Safety app. As you may be aware, Google Pixel phones can tell when a car crash has happened by … [Read more...] about Google Pixel’s car crash detection feature may be coming to other Android phones
You can now drag images out of Keep into other apps on Android
Google Keep has been the subject of several APK teardowns lately that have revealed some interesting "possible" new features. Just last month, it was discovered that Keep is likely adding basic text formatting options, such as the ability to bold or italicize your text, as well as adding different … [Read more...] about You can now drag images out of Keep into other apps on Android
“Switch to Android” app on iOS now supports all phones with Android 12
Google announced today via a blog post that all Android 12 phones now have support for the iOS "Switch to Android" app, allowing users to seamlessly transfer data from their old iPhone to their new Android. Previously, this app only worked when moving to a Pixel phone, but now support has been … [Read more...] about “Switch to Android” app on iOS now supports all phones with Android 12
Android 13 Beta 3.3 patch rolling out now with Pixel bug fixes
A new Android 13 Beta patch is out today (Beta 3.3 – Build TPB3.220617.002), which includes stability improvements and addresses some software bugs. This is the third patch since the original Beta 3.0 was released earlier this month and comes just a week after 3.2 addressed some minor bug fixes as … [Read more...] about Android 13 Beta 3.3 patch rolling out now with Pixel bug fixes
Google Maps “Nearby traffic” widget now rolling out
Last week, Google took the time to highlight five of their existing widgets available on Android and revealed that the amount of Google widgets on that platform would reach a total of 35. In addition, they teased the launch of a new widget to make its way "in the coming weeks," which will show … [Read more...] about Google Maps “Nearby traffic” widget now rolling out
Google Password Manager gains on-device encryption, home screen shortcut
As Chrome users, we are all familiar with its built-in password manager and how handy it can be for auto-filling saved passwords for us without much fuss. Although many may opt for a more feature-rich third-party solution, Google's first-party offering stores your credentials in your Google Account … [Read more...] about Google Password Manager gains on-device encryption, home screen shortcut
Companion site for Pixel Recorder app adds playback speed controls
One of the apps that sets Pixel phones apart from others is its Recorder app. Not because recording apps are unique to these phones at all, but because the one on the Pixels manages to outdo the competition by leveraging Google's best-in-class Live Transcribe feature. While many know the app and … [Read more...] about Companion site for Pixel Recorder app adds playback speed controls
Android 13 Beta 3.2 patch rolling out now to Pixel devices
A new Android 13 Beta patch is out today (Beta 3.2 - Build TPB3.220610.004), which includes stability improvements and addresses some software bugs. The patch comes after a minor release last week (Beta 3.1) that returned some users' missing Android Beta Feedback app. Here are the bug fixes included … [Read more...] about Android 13 Beta 3.2 patch rolling out now to Pixel devices
