#Pixel6
Google listed out 'certified' screen protector for guaranteed working fingerprint sensor on the Pixel 6
9To5Google
Pixel 6 comes with on-screen fingerprint scanner, and applying suitable screen protector is important so that the fingerprint scanner can work properly. Google just updated “Unlock your Pixel phone with your fingerprint” support page to add note about that.
As of last Thursday, Google linked to "Made for Google certified" site, showing you all the main list of brands which provide "accessories designed and tested to work seamlessly with your Pixel phone," requiring manual browsing to find the screen protector. Now, the section has been updated to show that Zagg, Otterbox, and Panzerglass are Made for Google Certified for the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6.
Screen protectors from these three brands for the Pixel 6 are mostly sold out, Google Store doesn't sell any for now. Anyway, here the link to buy the Pixel 6/Pro screen protector:
OtterBox
• Pixel 6: $19.95
• Pixel 6 Pro: $19.95
Panzerglass (not listed on company website, third-party retailers do though)
Pixel 6: $28.49
Pixel 6 Pro: $22.99
Zagg (not listed on Made for Google page, hmm...)
Pixel 6: $39.99
Pixel 6 Pro: $49.99
Google listed out 'certified' screen protector for guaranteed working fingerprint sensor on the Pixel 6
9To5Google
Pixel 6 comes with on-screen fingerprint scanner, and applying suitable screen protector is important so that the fingerprint scanner can work properly. Google just updated “Unlock your Pixel phone with your fingerprint” support page to add note about that.
As of last Thursday, Google linked to "Made for Google certified" site, showing you all the main list of brands which provide "accessories designed and tested to work seamlessly with your Pixel phone," requiring manual browsing to find the screen protector. Now, the section has been updated to show that Zagg, Otterbox, and Panzerglass are Made for Google Certified for the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6.
Screen protectors from these three brands for the Pixel 6 are mostly sold out, Google Store doesn't sell any for now. Anyway, here the link to buy the Pixel 6/Pro screen protector:
OtterBox
• Pixel 6: $19.95
• Pixel 6 Pro: $19.95
Panzerglass (not listed on company website, third-party retailers do though)
Pixel 6: $28.49
Pixel 6 Pro: $22.99
Zagg (not listed on Made for Google page, hmm...)
Pixel 6: $39.99
Pixel 6 Pro: $49.99
9to5Google
Google lists screen protector brands ‘certified’ to work with the Pixel 6’s fingerprint sensor
Google now has a list of certified brands that make screen protectors certified for the Pixel 6 & 6 Pro's under-display fingerprint sensor...
#YouTube
YouTube adding more controls into full screen experience on Android
Android Police
Recently, YouTube has been experimenting to add more stuff into the full screen experience on Android, like you can access video description and chapters by pressing the video tittle. Soon you will be able to interact with the video in full screen mode too.
A screenshot shared by Android Police showed that there a new interface experiment which add interaction buttons into full screen view. There buttons to like and dislike the video, a shortcut to comments section, an option to add the video to a playlist, and a share button. You can access other suggested videos via the bottom right corner.
The interface won't be limited to big screen form factor like foldables and tablets, Android Police reported that they also got it on a Galaxy S21. It is a server side rollout, and it also disappeared after awhile, so this is just an early preview of what the developers are working on.
YouTube adding more controls into full screen experience on Android
Android Police
Recently, YouTube has been experimenting to add more stuff into the full screen experience on Android, like you can access video description and chapters by pressing the video tittle. Soon you will be able to interact with the video in full screen mode too.
A screenshot shared by Android Police showed that there a new interface experiment which add interaction buttons into full screen view. There buttons to like and dislike the video, a shortcut to comments section, an option to add the video to a playlist, and a share button. You can access other suggested videos via the bottom right corner.
The interface won't be limited to big screen form factor like foldables and tablets, Android Police reported that they also got it on a Galaxy S21. It is a server side rollout, and it also disappeared after awhile, so this is just an early preview of what the developers are working on.
#Chrome
Chrome 98 introduces new welcome screen, added 'Lightweight Reactions" for Android
Chrome 98 is currently testing out with new welcome screen and "Lightweight Reactions" to share webpage screenshot with emoji reactions.
The new welcome screen shifted the Chrome logo and "Welcome to Chrome" to the top part, with rest of the part shifting below. You can disable sending Chrome usage and crash data to Google by pressing the "Manage" wording below.
Another new feature is "Lightweight Reactions." You need to enable
You will be redirected to a page where you can add emotion you want in any place. After finish editing, you will see option to share in apps, copy image and save to device (result in last 2nd image).
Keep in mind Chrome 98 is still far away from stable release, you will experience crashes and bugs when using it.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Chrome 98 introduces new welcome screen, added 'Lightweight Reactions" for Android
Chrome 98 is currently testing out with new welcome screen and "Lightweight Reactions" to share webpage screenshot with emoji reactions.
The new welcome screen shifted the Chrome logo and "Welcome to Chrome" to the top part, with rest of the part shifting below. You can disable sending Chrome usage and crash data to Google by pressing the "Manage" wording below.
Another new feature is "Lightweight Reactions." You need to enable
chrome://flags/#lightweight-reactions-android flag in order to use it. Go to any webpage and use the "Share" feature, then press "Add emotion" option. You will be redirected to a page where you can add emotion you want in any place. After finish editing, you will see option to share in apps, copy image and save to device (result in last 2nd image).
Keep in mind Chrome 98 is still far away from stable release, you will experience crashes and bugs when using it.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Pixel6
Here's your first look of the Pixel 6 Pro internal parts
YouTube Video
Hugh Jeffreys, a guy who frequently do phone teardown video, got two Pixel 6 Pro to test it out. In his video, you will get to see how to disassembly and assembly the phone, and he will swap the components of both phones simulating real life world repairing, to see whether the features continue to work or not.
When disassembly the phone, he shows some of the part in close-up shot. Here an example of the Google Tensor chip (8:26), it just plain black in reality. For the rest of the video, here the timestamp for the YouTube video section:
• 0:00 Intro (link)
• 1:54 Disassembling (link)
• 9:01 Swapping logic board (link)
• 9:47 Testing features with different component (link)
• 11:20 Repair under-screen fingerprint scanner with this tool (link)
• 12:07 Reassembling (link)
• 15:38 Outro (link)
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Here's your first look of the Pixel 6 Pro internal parts
YouTube Video
Hugh Jeffreys, a guy who frequently do phone teardown video, got two Pixel 6 Pro to test it out. In his video, you will get to see how to disassembly and assembly the phone, and he will swap the components of both phones simulating real life world repairing, to see whether the features continue to work or not.
When disassembly the phone, he shows some of the part in close-up shot. Here an example of the Google Tensor chip (8:26), it just plain black in reality. For the rest of the video, here the timestamp for the YouTube video section:
• 0:00 Intro (link)
• 1:54 Disassembling (link)
• 9:01 Swapping logic board (link)
• 9:47 Testing features with different component (link)
• 11:20 Repair under-screen fingerprint scanner with this tool (link)
• 12:07 Reassembling (link)
• 15:38 Outro (link)
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
YouTube
Pixel 6 Pro Teardown and Repair Assessment - Serialisation With A Twist
When it comes to repair Google has done something no company is yet to do, but is it for the good?
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Update announcement about discussion group
Group link: t.me/pixeldevelopment
Hey there, if you are a subscriber of the channel @PixelHubUpdates for awhile, you may have know that we created a chat for channel post commenting purpose and general Pixel chat discussion. Now we had moved to @pixeldevelopment which is a much bigger and active Pixel general community, by @Dollscythe.
I hope now you guys can enjoy having discussion in a much more active group, and at the same time this group chat can be used to discuss development of any Google Pixel too, which is what the group is used for at first. Thanks for the support.
Group link: t.me/pixeldevelopment
Hey there, if you are a subscriber of the channel @PixelHubUpdates for awhile, you may have know that we created a chat for channel post commenting purpose and general Pixel chat discussion. Now we had moved to @pixeldevelopment which is a much bigger and active Pixel general community, by @Dollscythe.
I hope now you guys can enjoy having discussion in a much more active group, and at the same time this group chat can be used to discuss development of any Google Pixel too, which is what the group is used for at first. Thanks for the support.
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• Pixel 1: @Pixel1Updates
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Our Community - Details & Guides
Updated: 19 Jan 2022, 8:55 UTC
Hey there, these are the channels & groups which we are operating. Feel free to join in the one that you are interested in. Recommend you to share out our general channel & group chat to the people that you know who are interested in it. Thanks for the support!
General
🕒 Since 21 July 2021, 7:00 UTC
ℹ️ This is the place where you can learn about all the general stuff about Google & Pixel devices.
👥 @PixelHubUpdates, @PixelDevelopment
Pixel & Pixel XL
🕒 Since 12 Oct 2020, 7:00 UTC
ℹ️ Started our first community from here. You can get information regarding the first Pixel released back in 2016. As the official support ends in 2019, mostly what we posted there are ROMs development which can extend updates for the device.
👥 @Pixel1Updates, @Pixel1Chat
Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL
🕒 Since 27 Jan 2021, 7:00 UTC
ℹ️ Currently, this is out largest channel with over 600 people following, the channel mostly post Pixel 2 ROMs update and other related content. Official support ended in 2020 with Android 11, but now it is possible to use Android 12 on the device with custom ROMs.
👥 @Pixel2Updates, @Pixel2Chat
Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
🕒 Since 26 Oct 2021, 9:26 UTC
ℹ️ The latest Google's flagship phone. For now, no custom ROMs development but there are tons of news which let us know more how the Pixel 6 is working on most peoples' hand.
👥 @Pixel6Updates, @Pixel6Chat
Updated: 19 Jan 2022, 8:55 UTC
Hey there, these are the channels & groups which we are operating. Feel free to join in the one that you are interested in. Recommend you to share out our general channel & group chat to the people that you know who are interested in it. Thanks for the support!
General
🕒 Since 21 July 2021, 7:00 UTC
ℹ️ This is the place where you can learn about all the general stuff about Google & Pixel devices.
👥 @PixelHubUpdates, @PixelDevelopment
Pixel & Pixel XL
🕒 Since 12 Oct 2020, 7:00 UTC
ℹ️ Started our first community from here. You can get information regarding the first Pixel released back in 2016. As the official support ends in 2019, mostly what we posted there are ROMs development which can extend updates for the device.
👥 @Pixel1Updates, @Pixel1Chat
Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL
🕒 Since 27 Jan 2021, 7:00 UTC
ℹ️ Currently, this is out largest channel with over 600 people following, the channel mostly post Pixel 2 ROMs update and other related content. Official support ended in 2020 with Android 11, but now it is possible to use Android 12 on the device with custom ROMs.
👥 @Pixel2Updates, @Pixel2Chat
Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro
🕒 Since 26 Oct 2021, 9:26 UTC
ℹ️ The latest Google's flagship phone. For now, no custom ROMs development but there are tons of news which let us know more how the Pixel 6 is working on most peoples' hand.
👥 @Pixel6Updates, @Pixel6Chat
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#Pixel6
Some Pixel 6 out there can be unlocked with unregistered fingerprints
Android Police
Many Pixel 6 owners recently reported issues they faced with the phone, one of the recent one is ghost dialing random contacts. Another recent report shows that the phone can be unlocked with unregistered fingerprints which is even worse.
Someone on Reddit posted that his wife can unlock the phone with her index finger, but the owner stated the only registered fingerprint on the phone is his own thumb. He also attached a video to the thread showcasing the issue.
The original poster stated that he is using Omotion screen protector on his Pixel 6, apparently it isn't related. A guy commented that he is also able to reproduce the issue without a screen protector. It an odd case which Google need to resolve it as soon as possible.
By the way, Google commented on Twitter to someone that "the Pixel 6 fingerprint sensor utilizes enhanced security algorithms," now it seems fake after reading the report above, lol.
Some Pixel 6 out there can be unlocked with unregistered fingerprints
Android Police
Many Pixel 6 owners recently reported issues they faced with the phone, one of the recent one is ghost dialing random contacts. Another recent report shows that the phone can be unlocked with unregistered fingerprints which is even worse.
Someone on Reddit posted that his wife can unlock the phone with her index finger, but the owner stated the only registered fingerprint on the phone is his own thumb. He also attached a video to the thread showcasing the issue.
The original poster stated that he is using Omotion screen protector on his Pixel 6, apparently it isn't related. A guy commented that he is also able to reproduce the issue without a screen protector. It an odd case which Google need to resolve it as soon as possible.
By the way, Google commented on Twitter to someone that "the Pixel 6 fingerprint sensor utilizes enhanced security algorithms," now it seems fake after reading the report above, lol.
#Chrome
Chrome 98 will be adding “Privacy Guide” feature for Android
XDA Developers
UPDATE: Safe Browsing and block third-party cookies page now live.
Spotted by Techdows, Google is preparing to add Privacy Guide in Chrome for Android, which will let you easily understand how the privacy and security controls affect your browsing experience.
Currently, the feature is hidden under
It is set to debut in Chrome 98 if everything goes well, might get removed as well during development.
Chrome 98 will be adding “Privacy Guide” feature for Android
XDA Developers
UPDATE: Safe Browsing and block third-party cookies page now live.
Spotted by Techdows, Google is preparing to add Privacy Guide in Chrome for Android, which will let you easily understand how the privacy and security controls affect your browsing experience.
Currently, the feature is hidden under
chrome://flags/#privacy-review flag. After enabling it, you can find it over at Settings > Privacy and Security > Privacy Review. Pressing it will redirect you to a page, first it shows “Make searches and browsing better,” enabling it gives you faster browsing and improved suggestions in the address bar. Next page is History sync, which lets you sync your browsing history across all devices that are signed in to the account.It is set to debut in Chrome 98 if everything goes well, might get removed as well during development.
#News
Speech Service by Google is the latest app to reach 10 billion installs milestone
Android Police
More and more Google apps are entering the 10 billion installs club on Play Store, with Google Maps just entering it last week. The latest app to cross the milestone, interestingly, is Speech Services by Google.
You may wonder what's this app have to do with your phone, it can be used for speech-to-text, for example it powered Google Recorder transcript function. It also can be used for text-to-speech which can be used as a screen reader.
Nothing interesting but it powered many apps behind the scene. This app come preinstalled compulsory for devices with Google Mobile Services in recent Android version, it not surprise that it can reach 10 billion installs this quick.
*By the way, just want to quickly mention that Google Wallpapers hit 500 million installs milestone too.
Speech Service by Google is the latest app to reach 10 billion installs milestone
Android Police
More and more Google apps are entering the 10 billion installs club on Play Store, with Google Maps just entering it last week. The latest app to cross the milestone, interestingly, is Speech Services by Google.
You may wonder what's this app have to do with your phone, it can be used for speech-to-text, for example it powered Google Recorder transcript function. It also can be used for text-to-speech which can be used as a screen reader.
Nothing interesting but it powered many apps behind the scene. This app come preinstalled compulsory for devices with Google Mobile Services in recent Android version, it not surprise that it can reach 10 billion installs this quick.
*By the way, just want to quickly mention that Google Wallpapers hit 500 million installs milestone too.