Mishaal's Android News Feed
Google is preparing to let you run Linux apps on Android, just like Chrome OS The company is working on a Terminal app that downloads, configures, runs, and interfaces with an instance of Debian in a VM. 🔗Full details in my latest article over on Android…
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Here's a demo of Android's in-development Terminal app for running Linux apps!
The Terminal app currently doesn't automatically download and configure the Linux VM for you, so the developer who sent me this had to use the LinuxInstaller app to download Debian.
(I sped the video up a bit in the middle because it takes some time to boot the VM for the first time.)
The Terminal app currently doesn't automatically download and configure the Linux VM for you, so the developer who sent me this had to use the LinuxInstaller app to download Debian.
(I sped the video up a bit in the middle because it takes some time to boot the VM for the first time.)
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FINALLY! Chrome for Android is once again adding support for moving the address bar to the bottom.
This feature is working in the latest Canary build if you toggle the #android-bottom-toolbar flag. You can then change the address bar location in settings.
H/T Leopeva64 and Philip Chang
This feature is working in the latest Canary build if you toggle the #android-bottom-toolbar flag. You can then change the address bar location in settings.
H/T Leopeva64 and Philip Chang
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Google Play Protect now asks you to enter your PIN or biometrics in order to sideload some Android apps that it hasn't scanned before.
This seems to happen if it considers the app to be "unsafe" for various reasons, like it was built for an older SDK.
I don't know when exactly this rolled out, but I noticed it over the weekend.
This seems to happen if it considers the app to be "unsafe" for various reasons, like it was built for an older SDK.
I don't know when exactly this rolled out, but I noticed it over the weekend.
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Google usually doesn't share docs from its partner bootcamps, but they recently published a doc from its 2024 Google Automotive Partner Bootcamp that explains how the Android Automotive OS car framework works.
It's interesting to see how AAOS differs from traditional Android.
It's interesting to see how AAOS differs from traditional Android.
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Mishaal's Android News Feed
The first alpha version of the Jetpack Ink library has been released. Jetpack Ink aims to "lower the developer barrier to entry for high performance, beautiful inking experiences" so developers can create "best-in-class pen apps." Available modules include:…
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Google is already using this new Ink API for markup in Google Docs, Photos, Drive, Meet, Keep, and Classroom.
Circle to Search is also using the Ink API's authoring and brush capabilities to "render a beautiful stroke as users circle (to search)."
Circle to Search is also using the Ink API's authoring and brush capabilities to "render a beautiful stroke as users circle (to search)."
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Android's September 2024 Google Play System Update added a new "Photos & videos" app.
This app is part of the MediaProvider mainline module and contains a newer version of the Android Photo Picker. The current version of the Android Photo Picker is part of the MediaProvider app (which itself is part of the MediaProvider mainline module).
The newer Photo Picker isn't in use yet, but if you manually enable its picker component, it'll take over (because its activity has a higher priority for the PICK_IMAGES and GET_CONTENT intents).
The new Photo Picker has a very slightly different design with a transparent nav bar, but the differences are barely noticeable right now. It's a WIP so things could change, though.
H/T @nailsad_eleos for the tip and screenshots.
This app is part of the MediaProvider mainline module and contains a newer version of the Android Photo Picker. The current version of the Android Photo Picker is part of the MediaProvider app (which itself is part of the MediaProvider mainline module).
The newer Photo Picker isn't in use yet, but if you manually enable its picker component, it'll take over (because its activity has a higher priority for the PICK_IMAGES and GET_CONTENT intents).
The new Photo Picker has a very slightly different design with a transparent nav bar, but the differences are barely noticeable right now. It's a WIP so things could change, though.
H/T @nailsad_eleos for the tip and screenshots.
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ASUS is inviting ROG Phone 8 users to join its Android 15 preview program.
The Preview Program gives users early access to ASUS' Android 15 OS, but it's only intended to help the company find and fix bugs. Also, users aren't allowed to publicly talk about the new software.
The Preview Program gives users early access to ASUS' Android 15 OS, but it's only intended to help the company find and fix bugs. Also, users aren't allowed to publicly talk about the new software.
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Android 15 will let you sync notification dismissals after all ... but only on Pixel devices!
Google is rolling out a new "dismiss notifications across Pixel devices" feature in its Android 15 update for Pixel devices.
Here's a first look at the feature and how to use it.
Google is rolling out a new "dismiss notifications across Pixel devices" feature in its Android 15 update for Pixel devices.
Here's a first look at the feature and how to use it.
Android Authority
Android 15 lets you sync notification dismissals between Pixel devices — Here's how
The stable Android 15 update for Pixel devices adds a new feature that syncs notification dismissals across devices. Here's how it works.
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Android 15 is FINALLY rolling out for Pixel devices today!
Here's EVERYTHING you need to know about the Android 15 update for Pixel, including what bugs have been fixed and what new features have been added (there's a lot!)
Click this link for the details over on Android Faithful!
Here's EVERYTHING you need to know about the Android 15 update for Pixel, including what bugs have been fixed and what new features have been added (there's a lot!)
Click this link for the details over on Android Faithful!
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The October '24 Pixel Drop update is here!
Google's latest Pixel Drop brings a bunch of new features, including Night Sight for Instagram, notification dismissal syncing, and the Pixel Weather app to more devices!
Go here to find ALL the details on the update, including handy charts I made that show what device is getting each feature!
Google's latest Pixel Drop brings a bunch of new features, including Night Sight for Instagram, notification dismissal syncing, and the Pixel Weather app to more devices!
Go here to find ALL the details on the update, including handy charts I made that show what device is getting each feature!
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Android's theft protection features are officially rolling out globally!
These features lock your phone so thieves who snatch it can't get access to your data.
Also, Google will roll out a new Identity Check feature later this year.
Click here to find more details on these new features.
These features lock your phone so thieves who snatch it can't get access to your data.
Also, Google will roll out a new Identity Check feature later this year.
Click here to find more details on these new features.
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Alongside Android 15 for Pixel, Google is also announcing Android 15 for business today!
Android 15 brings a number of features that impact enterprises. If you're an IT admin, check out this article to see what changes could impact your users.
Android 15 brings a number of features that impact enterprises. If you're an IT admin, check out this article to see what changes could impact your users.
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Today is the Android 15 update day...and I'm exhausted just reflecting on the past year I've spent meticulously digging into each developer preview and beta lol.
I'm pretty sure I've single-handedly discovered/first documented the overwhelming majority of new features in Android 15, and I hope I can continue to do that for Android 16 and beyond!
If you like hearing about what's new in Android, give me a follow or subscribe, it helps a lot!
I'm pretty sure I've single-handedly discovered/first documented the overwhelming majority of new features in Android 15, and I hope I can continue to do that for Android 16 and beyond!
If you like hearing about what's new in Android, give me a follow or subscribe, it helps a lot!
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Mishaal's Android News Feed
Today is the Android 15 update day...and I'm exhausted just reflecting on the past year I've spent meticulously digging into each developer preview and beta lol. I'm pretty sure I've single-handedly discovered/first documented the overwhelming majority of…
Yep, let's see. I was first to discover/document:
* Private Space
* App archiving
* Color contrast
* Edge-to-edge enforcement
* Redesigned volume panel
* Taskbar pinning
* Cellular network security settings
* Default Wallet app
* App pairs
* Adaptive vibration
* Bluetooth auto-on
* Adaptive timeout
* Home Controls screensaver
* Device Diagnostics
* The increase to Android's minimum installable target SDK
* Disable default game framerate
* New screen share protections
* New Google Pixel Avatar app
* Pixel Launcher "show long app names" toggle
* The flag planting addition to Android's Easter egg
...and SO much more: https://authory.com/MishaalRahman
* Private Space
* App archiving
* Color contrast
* Edge-to-edge enforcement
* Redesigned volume panel
* Taskbar pinning
* Cellular network security settings
* Default Wallet app
* App pairs
* Adaptive vibration
* Bluetooth auto-on
* Adaptive timeout
* Home Controls screensaver
* Device Diagnostics
* The increase to Android's minimum installable target SDK
* Disable default game framerate
* New screen share protections
* New Google Pixel Avatar app
* Pixel Launcher "show long app names" toggle
* The flag planting addition to Android's Easter egg
...and SO much more: https://authory.com/MishaalRahman
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FYI: Android 15's new cellular security features that protect you from 'stingray' tracking devices are NOT available for Pixel phones in the stable release.
No current Pixels - not even the Pixel 9 - support it. Here's why.
Also, the entrypoint to the Device Diagnostics app in Settings is also NOT present in the stable Android 15 update for Pixels. It was removed in Android 15 Beta 4.2.
The app is still there, but you have to launch it manually. It was likely removed because most Pixels aren't set up to accurately report battery health statistics.
No current Pixels - not even the Pixel 9 - support it. Here's why.
Also, the entrypoint to the Device Diagnostics app in Settings is also NOT present in the stable Android 15 update for Pixels. It was removed in Android 15 Beta 4.2.
The app is still there, but you have to launch it manually. It was likely removed because most Pixels aren't set up to accurately report battery health statistics.
Android Authority
Android 15's new cellular security features are missing on Pixel phones: Here's why
Here's why the new mobile network security features aren’t available in the stable Android 15 update for Pixel phones.
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