🎨 Google is preparing to make Android Settings a bit more colorful
As part of its new, more expressive design, the Android Settings app will have colorful icons on its homepage
What do you think of these icons?
Check them out 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-settings-homepage-icon-colors-3545863/
As part of its new, more expressive design, the Android Settings app will have colorful icons on its homepage
What do you think of these icons?
Check them out 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-settings-homepage-icon-colors-3545863/
Android Authority
Google is preparing to make Android Settings a bit more colorful
As part of its expressive design overhaul, Google is preparing to add a bit of color to icons in the Android Settings app.
📱📱A new Android 16 setting makes your Pixel Fold work better with magnetic cases
Android 16 Beta 4 adds a new option "robust open/close detection" setting that improves hinge detection when your foldable is put in a magnetic case
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-fold-robust-open-close-detection-3546037/
Android 16 Beta 4 adds a new option "robust open/close detection" setting that improves hinge detection when your foldable is put in a magnetic case
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-fold-robust-open-close-detection-3546037/
Android Authority
A new Android 16 setting makes your Pixel Fold work better with magnetic cases
The Android 16 update adds a new setting that improves hinge detection when the Pixel Fold or Pixel 9 Pro Fold is put in a magnetic case.
🔒Is your Pixel phone missing Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock? Here's how to enable it in Android 16 Beta 4
The Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock lets Pixel phones use fingerprint unlock even when the screen is off
More details + how to reenable it👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/enable-screen-off-fingerprint-unlock-android-16-beta-4-3546058/
The Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock lets Pixel phones use fingerprint unlock even when the screen is off
More details + how to reenable it👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/enable-screen-off-fingerprint-unlock-android-16-beta-4-3546058/
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Is your Pixel phone missing Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock? How to enable it in Android 16 Beta 4
The Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock feature was mysteriously removed from Android 16 Beta 4, but here's how to enable it on your Pixel phone.
💾 Android 16 lets the Linux Terminal use your phone's entire storage
With the latest Android 16 Beta 4 release, you can now allocate as much storage as you want to the Linux Terminal
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-terminal-disk-resize-3546144/
With the latest Android 16 Beta 4 release, you can now allocate as much storage as you want to the Linux Terminal
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-terminal-disk-resize-3546144/
Android Authority
Android 16 lets the Linux Terminal use your phone's entire storage
Android 16 Beta 4 uncaps the disk resizing slider, allowing you to allocate your phone's entire storage to the Linux Terminal.
🔐 First look: Android 16's hidden 'Supervision' page simplifies web content filtering
Android’s new Supervision settings will make it easier to block explicit sites, text, and images on your kid’s device
More info + screenshots👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-supervision-settings-3546604/
Android’s new Supervision settings will make it easier to block explicit sites, text, and images on your kid’s device
More info + screenshots👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-supervision-settings-3546604/
Android Authority
First look: Android 16's hidden 'Supervision' page simplifies web content filtering
The hidden "Supervision" page in Android 16 makes parental controls like web content filters more accessible. Here's a first look.
🔎 Android's Photo Picker is about to get the search feature you've always wanted
Google is finally testing a search bar in Android’s Photo Picker after announcing it last year
Screenshots👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-photo-picker-search-2-3546611/
Google is finally testing a search bar in Android’s Photo Picker after announcing it last year
Screenshots👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-photo-picker-search-2-3546611/
Android Authority
Android's Photo Picker is about to get the search feature you've always wanted
The Android Photo Picker will soon let you search through your Google Photos library, and we have a first look at this experience.
🌡️ That's hot: Android will soon add an easy shortcut to the Pixel Thermometer app
The new ‘Temperature’ shortcut will make it easier to launch Pixel Thermometer from the lock screen
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-thermometer-lock-screen-shortcut-3546974/
The new ‘Temperature’ shortcut will make it easier to launch Pixel Thermometer from the lock screen
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-thermometer-lock-screen-shortcut-3546974/
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That's hot: Android will soon add an easy shortcut to the Pixel Thermometer app
Google is working on a new lock screen shortcut for Pixel Thermometer, making temperature readings quicker on supported Pixel phones.
📱First look: Android 16 is testing a fresh design for the Pixel lock screen
Google is working on a new, less cluttered lock screen layout for Pixel phones in Android 16
Info + screenshots 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-lock-screen-android-16-3546942/
Google is working on a new, less cluttered lock screen layout for Pixel phones in Android 16
Info + screenshots 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-lock-screen-android-16-3546942/
Android Authority
First look: Android 16 is testing a fresh design for the Pixel lock screen
Google is experimenting with a new lock screen layout for Pixel phones in Android 16 that's less cluttered, and we have a first look.
🎵 Android's media output switcher could get its first redesign since Android 11
Google is experimenting with a new design for the media output switcher in Android 16, and we have a first look👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-media-output-switcher-3547363/
Google is experimenting with a new design for the media output switcher in Android 16, and we have a first look👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-media-output-switcher-3547363/
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Android's media output switcher could get its first big redesign since Android 11
Google is working on a redesigned media output switcher in Android 16 Beta 4, updating a UI mostly unchanged since Android 11.
Confirmed: Google will unveil a new version of Material Design, called Material 3 Expressive, at I/O next month!
I first reported this would happen last week, but Google today shared the full I/O schedule, confirming the session will happen.
"Level up your user experience and get a jump on the future of Google’s UX design: Material 3 Expressive. Learn how to use the new emotional design patterns to boost engagement, usability, and desire for your product."
I first reported this would happen last week, but Google today shared the full I/O schedule, confirming the session will happen.
"Level up your user experience and get a jump on the future of Google’s UX design: Material 3 Expressive. Learn how to use the new emotional design patterns to boost engagement, usability, and desire for your product."
The Google I/O schedule also confirmed another one of my reports:
Android TV 15 is being skipped over in favor of Android TV 16!
Google will unveil the latest version of Android TV based on Android 16 next month!
Android TV 15 is being skipped over in favor of Android TV 16!
Google will unveil the latest version of Android TV based on Android 16 next month!
Some Gemini updates for Android will be announced at I/O next month, including:
- New APIs for Gemini Nano that allow for generating image descriptions (current APIs available to 3P apps only allow text input)
- Gemini in-car experiences (AssembleDebug has already shared some posts on Android Authority about what it's like in Android Auto and Android Automotive)
- New APIs for Gemini Nano that allow for generating image descriptions (current APIs available to 3P apps only allow text input)
- Gemini in-car experiences (AssembleDebug has already shared some posts on Android Authority about what it's like in Android Auto and Android Automotive)
🫧 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.
🔒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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📄 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.
🌡 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.
⏲️ 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.
🤖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.
📱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.