#Apps #Google #Assistant
Assistant Driving Mode can now be launch directly from home screen
9To5Google
Previously it take a few steps to launch Google Assistant Driving Mode, but things might get easier soon for everyone who use it.
After launching the Driving Mode, some users saw “Add driving mode to Home screen” suggestion pill. Tapping on it will popup a system sheet and add it to your home screen. The app shortcut is given the name "Driving" with a white car outline as the icon.
The changes is spotted by users on the Google app version 12.47 beta.
Download (12.47 beta):
Play Store | APKMirror
Assistant Driving Mode can now be launch directly from home screen
9To5Google
Previously it take a few steps to launch Google Assistant Driving Mode, but things might get easier soon for everyone who use it.
After launching the Driving Mode, some users saw “Add driving mode to Home screen” suggestion pill. Tapping on it will popup a system sheet and add it to your home screen. The app shortcut is given the name "Driving" with a white car outline as the icon.
The changes is spotted by users on the Google app version 12.47 beta.
Download (12.47 beta):
Play Store | APKMirror
#Apps #YTMusic #MY
YouTube Music is starting to roll out ‘Recently Played’ Material You widget
9To5Google
The long awaited "Recently played" Material You widget for YouTube Music is rolling out.
The "Recently played" widget is 5x2 in size by default, which split into two sections. The top section let you play/pause and like the music, and resizing into 4x1 or 5x1 will only display this section.
The bottom section shows your recently played videos, albums, playlists, and more. Depend on your widget size, it can display 4, 5, 8 or 10 of your recent tracks. The largest 5x4 configuration will boost the album artwork of what’s currently on. Tapping on the recent playback will instant start playing without launching the app.
The changes is rolling out via server side, recent version of the app should receive it. Not sure but it probably limited to Android 12 users only.
Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
Notes:
• Server side rollout
• Only available on Android 12 (probably)
YouTube Music is starting to roll out ‘Recently Played’ Material You widget
9To5Google
The long awaited "Recently played" Material You widget for YouTube Music is rolling out.
The "Recently played" widget is 5x2 in size by default, which split into two sections. The top section let you play/pause and like the music, and resizing into 4x1 or 5x1 will only display this section.
The bottom section shows your recently played videos, albums, playlists, and more. Depend on your widget size, it can display 4, 5, 8 or 10 of your recent tracks. The largest 5x4 configuration will boost the album artwork of what’s currently on. Tapping on the recent playback will instant start playing without launching the app.
The changes is rolling out via server side, recent version of the app should receive it. Not sure but it probably limited to Android 12 users only.
Download:
Play Store | APKMirror
Notes:
• Server side rollout
• Only available on Android 12 (probably)
Google Pixel Hub
#Android #Photos Google Photos Locked Folder coming to Android 6+ devices UPDATE: The feature has widely rolled out to non-Pixel devices. Ah yes, I knew this will come when Google announced it in the June Pixel Feature Update. Google Photos Locked Folder…
#Photos
Google Photos Locked Folder feature is widely rolling out to all Android 6+ devices
Back in September, Google announced that they will bring the Locked Folder to all Android 6 and later devices, and it is widely rolling out today.
Users who received the feature might receive a notification about it. Tapping on it will bring you to the setup page. You can also access the Locked Folder by going to Library tab > Utilities > Locked Folder. To use the feature, your phone will need to have screen lock, after setting up Locked Folder you can move images and videos that you don't want others to see into the folder.
Items in the Locked Folder won't appear anywhere else. You won't be able to screenshot inside the folder. Deleting the app will also delete items inside the folder, and you won't be able to restore it.
It is widely available on recent version of the Google Photos app, and now you can finally privately store media that you don't want others to see on non-Pixel phone.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google Photos Locked Folder feature is widely rolling out to all Android 6+ devices
Back in September, Google announced that they will bring the Locked Folder to all Android 6 and later devices, and it is widely rolling out today.
Users who received the feature might receive a notification about it. Tapping on it will bring you to the setup page. You can also access the Locked Folder by going to Library tab > Utilities > Locked Folder. To use the feature, your phone will need to have screen lock, after setting up Locked Folder you can move images and videos that you don't want others to see into the folder.
Items in the Locked Folder won't appear anywhere else. You won't be able to screenshot inside the folder. Deleting the app will also delete items inside the folder, and you won't be able to restore it.
It is widely available on recent version of the Google Photos app, and now you can finally privately store media that you don't want others to see on non-Pixel phone.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google Pixel Hub
#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…
#GooglePlay #PlayStore #AndroidTV
Install app on your Android TV via your phone with Play Store (Update: Widely available)
9To5Google | Previous post
More users are gaining the ability to install apps on Android TV in Play Store. The option appear for apps that can be installed on TVs, regardless of whether it installed on your phone or not.
You can learn more on how it works in the previous post.
Install app on your Android TV via your phone with Play Store (Update: Widely available)
9To5Google | Previous post
More users are gaining the ability to install apps on Android TV in Play Store. The option appear for apps that can be installed on TVs, regardless of whether it installed on your phone or not.
You can learn more on how it works in the previous post.
#AndroidTV
New Android TV UI is rolling out for more TVs & regions
XDA Developers
Android TV brand new UI is starting to arrive on more TVs and more regions recently.
The new Android TV UI update is appearing for several users in India, Brazil, and Europe. It is reported that OnePlus TVs (2), Xiaomi Mi Box models, and TCL TVs are receiving the UI update.
Once you got the redesign, there is a suggestion card which will gives you an overview of the UI, navigation changes, personalized recommendations, and home screen customizations.
Some users on Reddit said it is rolling out via server side with the Android TV home app update, so if you haven't got it, you might need to wait for a few days in order for it to go live.
New Android TV UI is rolling out for more TVs & regions
XDA Developers
Android TV brand new UI is starting to arrive on more TVs and more regions recently.
The new Android TV UI update is appearing for several users in India, Brazil, and Europe. It is reported that OnePlus TVs (2), Xiaomi Mi Box models, and TCL TVs are receiving the UI update.
Once you got the redesign, there is a suggestion card which will gives you an overview of the UI, navigation changes, personalized recommendations, and home screen customizations.
Some users on Reddit said it is rolling out via server side with the Android TV home app update, so if you haven't got it, you might need to wait for a few days in order for it to go live.
#Wallpapers #EasterEgg
New "Curated Culture" wallpapers celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Made By Google
3rd December is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Around the world, there are a lot of disabilities which couldn't enjoy the world normally. With Google's tool, Live Caption is useful for those who are deaf, Look To Speak make it possible for people who can't speak and have no hands to say out their words. And there much more accessibility to help ease their life.
As today (3rd December) is a special day to celebrate the disabilities, Google released wallpapers created by Dana Kearley for their Pixel. You can find those new wallpapers over in the "Curated Culture" section.
Don't have a Pixel? You can download from the post below. Also respect and understand the difficulty of the disabilities out there.
New "Curated Culture" wallpapers celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Made By Google
3rd December is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Around the world, there are a lot of disabilities which couldn't enjoy the world normally. With Google's tool, Live Caption is useful for those who are deaf, Look To Speak make it possible for people who can't speak and have no hands to say out their words. And there much more accessibility to help ease their life.
As today (3rd December) is a special day to celebrate the disabilities, Google released wallpapers created by Dana Kearley for their Pixel. You can find those new wallpapers over in the "Curated Culture" section.
Don't have a Pixel? You can download from the post below. Also respect and understand the difficulty of the disabilities out there.
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All disabilities are different. It is important to give your disability what it needs!
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Take yourself to a park, spend some more time with nature, and give yourself some love.
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No matter what your disability is, or how you define yourself, you are amazing.
#YTMusic
YouTube Music is letting you to save queue as playlist
9To5Google | r/YoutubeMusic
YouTube Music is gaining a feature that is originated back from Play Music, soon it will let you to save your current queue as a playlist.
Once you received the feature, opening Up Next from Now Playing screen will show a new "Save" button right beside the "Playing from" header. Tapping on it will show you “Add to playlist” pop-up box which let you to add into existing playlist or create a new one.
The feature is rolling out via server side and not widely available yet.
YouTube Music is letting you to save queue as playlist
9To5Google | r/YoutubeMusic
YouTube Music is gaining a feature that is originated back from Play Music, soon it will let you to save your current queue as a playlist.
Once you received the feature, opening Up Next from Now Playing screen will show a new "Save" button right beside the "Playing from" header. Tapping on it will show you “Add to playlist” pop-up box which let you to add into existing playlist or create a new one.
The feature is rolling out via server side and not widely available yet.
#Pixel #PixelWatch
Leaked marketing images of Google Pixel Watch
YouTube Video
Just a few days ago, Business Insider reported that Pixel Watch is ready to be launch as early as next year. The leak is done 8 months ago by Jon Prosser, and after that article is being posted, he came out and report some additional information about the watch.
He said that the watch branding name is confirmed to be Google Pixel Watch. Later, he showed some official marketing images of the watch. Text inside those marketing images say it has round and bezel-less design, with easy access to "the world," health information, route direction and calls. The watch screen seems to be stretch out to the edge.
There is no report of the watch specifications just yet. It is expected to run Wear OS with the power of Google AI.
Leaked marketing images of Google Pixel Watch
YouTube Video
Just a few days ago, Business Insider reported that Pixel Watch is ready to be launch as early as next year. The leak is done 8 months ago by Jon Prosser, and after that article is being posted, he came out and report some additional information about the watch.
He said that the watch branding name is confirmed to be Google Pixel Watch. Later, he showed some official marketing images of the watch. Text inside those marketing images say it has round and bezel-less design, with easy access to "the world," health information, route direction and calls. The watch screen seems to be stretch out to the edge.
There is no report of the watch specifications just yet. It is expected to run Wear OS with the power of Google AI.