#Apps #Camera #Pixel
Older Pixel gains Pixel 6 camera features with latest Google Camera 8.4 update
9To5Google
Every new generation of Pixel gained new features, Pixel 6 is not an exception too, with Google now bringing over to older Pixel with an update.
The new version of the Google Camera packed in "Timer Light" feature, which will use your phone flashlight to countdown. There also a control for "Exposure" which let you enable/disable it. On the top of the screen, depend on which Pixel you are using, you might see the settings control with a gear icon on the left or center position, you can tap on it or swipe down to access it.
All these features are arriving with Google Camera 8.4.200.406250151.12. It should be widely available in Play Store by the time of posting. And also, it recommend to download from the Play Store as some people reported it crashed for their Pixels when using sideloading method.
Download (v8.4.200):
Play Store | APKMirror
Older Pixel gains Pixel 6 camera features with latest Google Camera 8.4 update
9To5Google
Every new generation of Pixel gained new features, Pixel 6 is not an exception too, with Google now bringing over to older Pixel with an update.
The new version of the Google Camera packed in "Timer Light" feature, which will use your phone flashlight to countdown. There also a control for "Exposure" which let you enable/disable it. On the top of the screen, depend on which Pixel you are using, you might see the settings control with a gear icon on the left or center position, you can tap on it or swipe down to access it.
All these features are arriving with Google Camera 8.4.200.406250151.12. It should be widely available in Play Store by the time of posting. And also, it recommend to download from the Play Store as some people reported it crashed for their Pixels when using sideloading method.
Download (v8.4.200):
Play Store | APKMirror
#Apps #Message
Google Messages might be testing out a new way to show your unread chats
Android Police
Google Messages seems to be experimenting with notification dot in your unread chat lists to better catch your attention.
Someone reported to Android Police that the dot is appearing at the right side of the unread chat date/timestamp. That guy also reported that on the stable version of the app, he also got it but instead it a much more saturated blue color.
The feature is rolling out via server side. You can try installing the latest beta version of the app 10.6.240 to get the new changes though.
Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
Google Messages might be testing out a new way to show your unread chats
Android Police
Google Messages seems to be experimenting with notification dot in your unread chat lists to better catch your attention.
Someone reported to Android Police that the dot is appearing at the right side of the unread chat date/timestamp. That guy also reported that on the stable version of the app, he also got it but instead it a much more saturated blue color.
The feature is rolling out via server side. You can try installing the latest beta version of the app 10.6.240 to get the new changes though.
Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
#YouTube
YouTube co-founder, Jawed Karim, commented to protest the removal of public dislike count on YouTube
9To5Google
UPDATE: Jawed updated its response again.
If you are wondering what the first video ever uploaded to YouTube, it "Me at the zoo" by a co-founder of YouTube, Jawed Karim. It live on the site since April 23, 2005 (8:27 P.M. UTC -8). The video has been frequently caught attention as its description changed multiple times in the past.
Spotted on Reddit, the latest update to the video description is protesting YouTube removal of public dislike count:
YouTube co-founder, Jawed Karim, commented to protest the removal of public dislike count on YouTube
9To5Google
UPDATE: Jawed updated its response again.
If you are wondering what the first video ever uploaded to YouTube, it "Me at the zoo" by a co-founder of YouTube, Jawed Karim. It live on the site since April 23, 2005 (8:27 P.M. UTC -8). The video has been frequently caught attention as its description changed multiple times in the past.
Spotted on Reddit, the latest update to the video description is protesting YouTube removal of public dislike count:
When every YouTuber agrees that removing dislikes is a stupid idea, it probably is. Try again, YouTube 🤦♂️
Besides that, he also commented under the video which announce the removal of dislike count:Matt doesn't look excited because he knows it's the wrong decision.
*I really hope YouTube can revert the change, besides making user hard to predict whether it a great quality video or not, it breaking some of the YouTube history too.#GooglePlay #PlayStore #A12 #Pixel6
Play Store starts listing games supporting Android 12’s Game Dashboard for Pixel 6
9To5Google
One of the feature additions in Android 12 is Game Dashboard, as Google recommend game developers to take advantage of the API, more and more developers are starting to implement it and available games are showing in a new section called "Optimised for Pixel 6."
Below the section title, it shows a small wording “Boost performance or save power,” which hints that in the Gaming Dashboard, you can choose the priority gameplay for peak performance or longer battery life. Players can check it in the "Optimisation" tile, and it present three options:
• Performance: Maximizes frame rate
• Standard: Uses the game’s defaults
• Battery Saver: Extends battery life
Currently, there are a few games that have implemented the API, and you can check out the list in the article if you are interested. Also, Game Dashboard seems to be available on selected Android 12 devices as Google said.
Play Store starts listing games supporting Android 12’s Game Dashboard for Pixel 6
9To5Google
One of the feature additions in Android 12 is Game Dashboard, as Google recommend game developers to take advantage of the API, more and more developers are starting to implement it and available games are showing in a new section called "Optimised for Pixel 6."
Below the section title, it shows a small wording “Boost performance or save power,” which hints that in the Gaming Dashboard, you can choose the priority gameplay for peak performance or longer battery life. Players can check it in the "Optimisation" tile, and it present three options:
• Performance: Maximizes frame rate
• Standard: Uses the game’s defaults
• Battery Saver: Extends battery life
Currently, there are a few games that have implemented the API, and you can check out the list in the article if you are interested. Also, Game Dashboard seems to be available on selected Android 12 devices as Google said.
#GooglePlay #PlayStore #AndroidTV
Install app on your Android TV via your phone with Play Store
XDA Developers
UPDATE: It is widely available for everyone.
It could take quite some time to install app on your Android TV using your remote control, and Google is solving this issue by letting you doing it via your phone.
Spotted by someone on Reddit, Google is starting to roll out the feature to some users. We can see that the Install button add a drop-down menu which will show you a list of available devices that are connected to your account, and Android TV device is starting to appear in the list.
You may find it familiar because Google announced it during I/O 2021, and it make its first appearance to the public back in July. Hope Google could expand the list to other phones and tablets too.
Install app on your Android TV via your phone with Play Store
XDA Developers
UPDATE: It is widely available for everyone.
It could take quite some time to install app on your Android TV using your remote control, and Google is solving this issue by letting you doing it via your phone.
Spotted by someone on Reddit, Google is starting to roll out the feature to some users. We can see that the Install button add a drop-down menu which will show you a list of available devices that are connected to your account, and Android TV device is starting to appear in the list.
You may find it familiar because Google announced it during I/O 2021, and it make its first appearance to the public back in July. Hope Google could expand the list to other phones and tablets too.
#Pixel #PixelFold
According to Ross Young the plans to make the Pixel Fold has been canceled.
https://twitter.com/DSCCRoss/status/1460285369921019904
According to Ross Young the plans to make the Pixel Fold has been canceled.
https://twitter.com/DSCCRoss/status/1460285369921019904
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#Wallpapers #EasterEgg
Google has made 3 new "Curated Culture" wallpapers honoring the National Native American Heritage Month
9To5Google
Designed by Rico and Crystal Worl of Trickster Company, these wallpapers will be available for Pixel 3 devices and newer in the Styles and Wallpapers app.
These 3 wallpapers are 3D adaptations of the national motifs bringing traditional designs with a modern twist.
Google has made 3 new "Curated Culture" wallpapers honoring the National Native American Heritage Month
9To5Google
Designed by Rico and Crystal Worl of Trickster Company, these wallpapers will be available for Pixel 3 devices and newer in the Styles and Wallpapers app.
These 3 wallpapers are 3D adaptations of the national motifs bringing traditional designs with a modern twist.
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Wolf.png
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These strong and intelligent animals thrive in Alaska. This wolf is hanging out with the Moon & Stars.
Raven.png
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Raven is a trickster, a creator of many things. In Tlingit culture Raven is present in many stories.
Raven's eye.png
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The fine line around the eye represents the infusion of culture in indigenous life. This isn’t so obvious.
safetynet-fix-v2.1.2.zip
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#Module
Universal SafetyNet Fix v2.1.2 | Android 7~12
Updated: 16/11/2021
Changelog:
• Fixed screen-off Voice Match in Google Assistant
• Fixed poor microphone quality with Voice Match enabled on Pixel 5
• Fixed At a Glance weather display on Android 12
• Fixed At a Glance settings on Android 12
Notes:
• This version only supports Riru. See v2.2.0 for a Zygisk version.
• Source code (GitHub)
• Please consider donating on Patreon for sustainable support and rewards or buying me a coffee if you found this helpful. Thank you for your support!
By @kdrag0n
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Universal SafetyNet Fix v2.1.2 | Android 7~12
Updated: 16/11/2021
Changelog:
• Fixed screen-off Voice Match in Google Assistant
• Fixed poor microphone quality with Voice Match enabled on Pixel 5
• Fixed At a Glance weather display on Android 12
• Fixed At a Glance settings on Android 12
Notes:
• This version only supports Riru. See v2.2.0 for a Zygisk version.
• Source code (GitHub)
• Please consider donating on Patreon for sustainable support and rewards or buying me a coffee if you found this helpful. Thank you for your support!
By @kdrag0n
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
safetynet-fix-v2.2.0.zip
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#Module
Universal SafetyNet Fix v2.2.0 | Android 7~12
Updated: 16/11/2021
Changelog:
• Ported module to Zygisk
• Fixed screen-off Voice Match in Google Assistant
• Fixed poor microphone quality with Voice Match enabled on Pixel 5
• Fixed At a Glance weather display on Android 12
• Fixed At a Glance settings on Android 12
Notes:
• This version only supports Zygisk (latest Magisk Canary). See v2.1.2 for a Riru version.
• Source code (GitHub)
• Please consider donating on Patreon for sustainable support and rewards or buying me a coffee if you found this helpful. Thank you for your support!
By @kdrag0n
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Universal SafetyNet Fix v2.2.0 | Android 7~12
Updated: 16/11/2021
Changelog:
• Ported module to Zygisk
• Fixed screen-off Voice Match in Google Assistant
• Fixed poor microphone quality with Voice Match enabled on Pixel 5
• Fixed At a Glance weather display on Android 12
• Fixed At a Glance settings on Android 12
Notes:
• This version only supports Zygisk (latest Magisk Canary). See v2.1.2 for a Riru version.
• Source code (GitHub)
• Please consider donating on Patreon for sustainable support and rewards or buying me a coffee if you found this helpful. Thank you for your support!
By @kdrag0n
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Apps #Chrome
Chrome 96 released to stable channel
Upcoming Chrome 97 release date: 4 Jan 2022
Android Police
What's New:
• Android: Per-site dark theme option (
• Android: Accessibility site zoom (
• PC: Backward-forward cache
• PC: Progressive web apps improvements (register as handlers of custom URLs, with link open directly in PWAs if registered)
• PC: New tab Photos memories (
• Preserve PNG metadata
Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
Chrome 96 released to stable channel
Upcoming Chrome 97 release date: 4 Jan 2022
Android Police
What's New:
• Android: Per-site dark theme option (
chrome://flags/#darken-websites-checkbox-in-themes-setting)• Android: Accessibility site zoom (
chrome://flags/#enable-accessibility-page-zoom)• PC: Backward-forward cache
• PC: Progressive web apps improvements (register as handlers of custom URLs, with link open directly in PWAs if registered)
• PC: New tab Photos memories (
chrome://flags:/#ntp-photos-module)• Preserve PNG metadata
Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
#News
Google internally formed 'Fortnite Task Force' after Epic Games skip the Play Store
Android Authority
Fortnite is known for skipping away from Play Store as Epic Games don't want their in-app payment get cut down by Google, but this results in Google to form Fortnite Task Force after they skipped Play Store in 2018.
The mention of it is spotted in a legal filling made by Epic this week (via Bloomberg). The task force seems to take advantage of a possible security issue for users sideloading Fortnite, instead of waiting for 90 days before disclosing security issue, Google just went ahead and disclosed it within 9 days.
We can just see that how Google hates Epic. Anyway, Google is lowering app subscription fee from 30% to 15% starting from 2022, which should be much more friendly for app developers.
Google internally formed 'Fortnite Task Force' after Epic Games skip the Play Store
Android Authority
Fortnite is known for skipping away from Play Store as Epic Games don't want their in-app payment get cut down by Google, but this results in Google to form Fortnite Task Force after they skipped Play Store in 2018.
The mention of it is spotted in a legal filling made by Epic this week (via Bloomberg). The task force seems to take advantage of a possible security issue for users sideloading Fortnite, instead of waiting for 90 days before disclosing security issue, Google just went ahead and disclosed it within 9 days.
We can just see that how Google hates Epic. Anyway, Google is lowering app subscription fee from 30% to 15% starting from 2022, which should be much more friendly for app developers.
Android Authority
Google launched a 'Fortnite Task Force' after Epic skipped the Play Store
Google reportedly formed a Fortnite Task Force and rushed to release details of a security flaw in the Fortnite sideloading process.
#Maps
Google Maps added new features before you went for a Christmas trip
Google Blog
Google Maps is used by the majority and it is adding more features before everyone went for a Christmas holiday trip.
Area Busyness can help you keep track whether a neighbourhood or part of town is more crowded than usual or not. it will shows statistics throughout the day in restaurants, shops and recreational places.
Meanwhile, Directory tab is expanding for all airports, malls and transit stations globally. It is helpful to find your way around what store are available in a building, like airport lounges, car rentals, parking lots, and more, with business hours, rating, located at which floor and more details included.
‘Pickup with Google Maps’ is expanding to over 2,000 store locations in more than 30 states across the U.S.
Restaurants in the U.S. will also start showing price range from other Maps users, with addition information shown like outdoor seating, delivery options, curbside pickup and more.
Google Maps added new features before you went for a Christmas trip
Google Blog
Google Maps is used by the majority and it is adding more features before everyone went for a Christmas holiday trip.
Area Busyness can help you keep track whether a neighbourhood or part of town is more crowded than usual or not. it will shows statistics throughout the day in restaurants, shops and recreational places.
Meanwhile, Directory tab is expanding for all airports, malls and transit stations globally. It is helpful to find your way around what store are available in a building, like airport lounges, car rentals, parking lots, and more, with business hours, rating, located at which floor and more details included.
‘Pickup with Google Maps’ is expanding to over 2,000 store locations in more than 30 states across the U.S.
Restaurants in the U.S. will also start showing price range from other Maps users, with addition information shown like outdoor seating, delivery options, curbside pickup and more.