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.
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#Workspace #Docs #Sheets #Slides
Google Docs file review & approval system will arrive for some Workspace tiers soon
Google Workspace Updates
Google Docs will be gaining file review and approval system. This is first tested back in 2019 and it will roll out publicly soon.
You can find the feature at File > Approvals, Making a request will require you to enter the list of approvers, custom message, and optional due date. Once requested, the approvers that you listed will be notified from email, browser or Google Chat notifications.
The document won't be locked until it is fully approved, but you still can manually lock it before sending out requests. If edits are made, the reviewers will be notified again and will need to re-approve the latest version of the document. Once fully approved, it will be locked to "securing the integrity of your document."
The feature will be rolling out for Google Docs, Sheets, Slides in the coming weeks starting from mid-November for several Google Workspace tier accounts.
Google Docs file review & approval system will arrive for some Workspace tiers soon
Google Workspace Updates
Google Docs will be gaining file review and approval system. This is first tested back in 2019 and it will roll out publicly soon.
You can find the feature at File > Approvals, Making a request will require you to enter the list of approvers, custom message, and optional due date. Once requested, the approvers that you listed will be notified from email, browser or Google Chat notifications.
The document won't be locked until it is fully approved, but you still can manually lock it before sending out requests. If edits are made, the reviewers will be notified again and will need to re-approve the latest version of the document. Once fully approved, it will be locked to "securing the integrity of your document."
The feature will be rolling out for Google Docs, Sheets, Slides in the coming weeks starting from mid-November for several Google Workspace tier accounts.
#Alphabet
Alphabet Inc. reach $2 trillion in market value
The Verge
Google parent company, Alphabet just briefly hit $2 trillion market cap. Currently, it is sitting around at 1.98 trillion, it pass over $2 trillion mark on Monday, but later dropped down and closed at $2,987.03 per share.
The company manage to double the value in just about 22 months time, which is insane. By the way, in Q3 2021, the company has earned $65,1 billion, with Google Search earning $37.9 billion and YouTube earning $7.2 billion at that quarter.
Alphabet is the third company in the world to ever join the $2 trillion club in company value. Apple hit it in April 2020, Microsoft did it in June this year. Next on the list will be Amazon, but it sitting around 1.7 trillion which is a far cry.
Alphabet Inc. reach $2 trillion in market value
The Verge
Google parent company, Alphabet just briefly hit $2 trillion market cap. Currently, it is sitting around at 1.98 trillion, it pass over $2 trillion mark on Monday, but later dropped down and closed at $2,987.03 per share.
The company manage to double the value in just about 22 months time, which is insane. By the way, in Q3 2021, the company has earned $65,1 billion, with Google Search earning $37.9 billion and YouTube earning $7.2 billion at that quarter.
Alphabet is the third company in the world to ever join the $2 trillion club in company value. Apple hit it in April 2020, Microsoft did it in June this year. Next on the list will be Amazon, but it sitting around 1.7 trillion which is a far cry.
The Verge
Google’s parent company briefly hits $2 trillion valuation
Alphabet has almost joined the ranks of Apple and Microsoft.
Google Pixel Hub
#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…
#Chrome
Chrome 98 will be adding “Privacy Guide” feature for Android (Update: Safe Browsing and block third-party cookies added)
Previous post
An update regarding Privacy Guide feature in Chrome. Google has updated it to include wording for Safe Browsing protection and block third-party cookies page which is previously blank.
For now, Safe Browsing can be found in Privacy & Security in Chrome settings. In the future, it could be integrated into the Privacy Guide section. The last page shows you whether to block third-party cookies in incognito mode or all the time. These two pages show you options instead of a toggle.
The Privacy Guide is not fully finish developed yet, the page is simply just a dummy now. As mentioned, it is in development in Chrome 98 and if it goes well, it will get release, else it may get removed.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Chrome 98 will be adding “Privacy Guide” feature for Android (Update: Safe Browsing and block third-party cookies added)
Previous post
An update regarding Privacy Guide feature in Chrome. Google has updated it to include wording for Safe Browsing protection and block third-party cookies page which is previously blank.
For now, Safe Browsing can be found in Privacy & Security in Chrome settings. In the future, it could be integrated into the Privacy Guide section. The last page shows you whether to block third-party cookies in incognito mode or all the time. These two pages show you options instead of a toggle.
The Privacy Guide is not fully finish developed yet, the page is simply just a dummy now. As mentioned, it is in development in Chrome 98 and if it goes well, it will get release, else it may get removed.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Apps #Maps #MY
Google Maps redesigned bottom bar widely rolling out
Google Maps just crossed 10 billion installs in Play Store, also has started to gain Material You redesign, with the widget first rolling out last month. Now, Google has enabled server side rollout for redesigned bottom bar to the majority of people.
For now, there no Dynamic Colors support at the meantime, it is currently only showing default blue even on Android 12. There pill shaped indicator on the icon, showing which section you are currently opening in the bottom bar. In dark mode, the wording will also follow the colors too in the section that you are currently opening.
That's all for Google Maps Material You redesign inside the app. It is not spotted anywhere else like the search, settings, saved and other pages, not sure Google will bring it to other part of the app or not. If you haven't got it, probably try your luck by installing the latest app version down below.
Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google Maps redesigned bottom bar widely rolling out
Google Maps just crossed 10 billion installs in Play Store, also has started to gain Material You redesign, with the widget first rolling out last month. Now, Google has enabled server side rollout for redesigned bottom bar to the majority of people.
For now, there no Dynamic Colors support at the meantime, it is currently only showing default blue even on Android 12. There pill shaped indicator on the icon, showing which section you are currently opening in the bottom bar. In dark mode, the wording will also follow the colors too in the section that you are currently opening.
That's all for Google Maps Material You redesign inside the app. It is not spotted anywhere else like the search, settings, saved and other pages, not sure Google will bring it to other part of the app or not. If you haven't got it, probably try your luck by installing the latest app version down below.
Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#News #A12
You can use a fixed size of Android 12 AOD clock with Tasker
XDA Developers
The new Android 12 clock on the lockscreen and AOD can show you in huge size when there no notifications, and will shrink down when your phone receive a notification. But what if you just want to use one fixed size of it? Tasker creator João Dias has created simple projects that let you choose your preferred showing on the AOD.
As demonstrated in the YouTube video, you can use one fixed size of the AOD clock at all times, ignoring the default settings. By the way, Google default's implementation is turning the clock font from thin to bold seamlessly, I am not sure how will the transition of turning on the screen works with this modification though.
To get the feature, you will need to install Tasker app, then download the project to never show the large clock, or the project to always show the large clock. Lastly, import it and you can pick your choice. Also not to mention that it is tested on a Pixel software, which other OEMs could use their own implementations, your mileage may vary.
You can use a fixed size of Android 12 AOD clock with Tasker
XDA Developers
The new Android 12 clock on the lockscreen and AOD can show you in huge size when there no notifications, and will shrink down when your phone receive a notification. But what if you just want to use one fixed size of it? Tasker creator João Dias has created simple projects that let you choose your preferred showing on the AOD.
As demonstrated in the YouTube video, you can use one fixed size of the AOD clock at all times, ignoring the default settings. By the way, Google default's implementation is turning the clock font from thin to bold seamlessly, I am not sure how will the transition of turning on the screen works with this modification though.
To get the feature, you will need to install Tasker app, then download the project to never show the large clock, or the project to always show the large clock. Lastly, import it and you can pick your choice. Also not to mention that it is tested on a Pixel software, which other OEMs could use their own implementations, your mileage may vary.
XDA Developers
Tasker can help you change the size of Android 12’s AOD clock
A new Tasker project allows you to choose between the small and large clock designs on Android 12's Always-On Display.
#Pixel6
Pixel 6 is gaining Adaptive Sound feature
Mishaal Rahman
The Pixel 6 seems to be gaining what the Pixel 5 & 4a 5G have got last year with Pixel Feature Drop, Adaptive Sound.
Spotted by Mishaal Rahman, Google has quietly rolled out the feature to Pixel 6 devices. You could access it in Sounds & Vibration settings page, first accessing it you will see it disabled by default.
If you don't know yet, Adaptive Sound uses your phone's microphone to adjust the audio output around your area. The feature doesn't send any information to Google, it stays and processes locally on your device.
Pixel 6 is gaining Adaptive Sound feature
Mishaal Rahman
The Pixel 6 seems to be gaining what the Pixel 5 & 4a 5G have got last year with Pixel Feature Drop, Adaptive Sound.
Spotted by Mishaal Rahman, Google has quietly rolled out the feature to Pixel 6 devices. You could access it in Sounds & Vibration settings page, first accessing it you will see it disabled by default.
If you don't know yet, Adaptive Sound uses your phone's microphone to adjust the audio output around your area. The feature doesn't send any information to Google, it stays and processes locally on your device.
#Google
Google app is preparing a Search bubble to access quick text & voice queries for Android
9To5Google
UPDATE: It is starting to roll out for some users on Google app version 12.45.15.23.
Google is working on "Search bubble" chat bubble which provides you quick access to search with text or voice on Android.
In Google app version 12.44, Google is working on a “bubble to access Google Search anytime.” You can dock it on the left or right edge, dragging it will reshape itself into pill-shaped. The magnificent glass icon is for text input, while the latter one will redirected you to normal voice search page.
Google probably might detail its availability with a prompt: “Yes, keep it” or “Remove.” Dragging the search bubble will also show present two options at the bottom of the screen, "Hide bubble temporarily" and "Turn off this feature."
Google app is preparing a Search bubble to access quick text & voice queries for Android
9To5Google
UPDATE: It is starting to roll out for some users on Google app version 12.45.15.23.
Google is working on "Search bubble" chat bubble which provides you quick access to search with text or voice on Android.
In Google app version 12.44, Google is working on a “bubble to access Google Search anytime.” You can dock it on the left or right edge, dragging it will reshape itself into pill-shaped. The magnificent glass icon is for text input, while the latter one will redirected you to normal voice search page.
Google probably might detail its availability with a prompt: “Yes, keep it” or “Remove.” Dragging the search bubble will also show present two options at the bottom of the screen, "Hide bubble temporarily" and "Turn off this feature."