#Pixel #Pixel8Pro
First ever look at Pixel 8 Pro
91Mobiles

The leaker Kamila Wojciechowska has released a real life video showcasing a prototype Google Pixel 8 Pro. You can see the full design of the phone in white and a showcase of the brand new thermometer feature.

There's now one wide pill fitting all of the cameras that looks larger than the one on the Pixel 7 Pro, and next to it there's the LED flash and thermometer sensor.

The infrared thermometer sensor lets you scan the body temperature by bringing the phone to your forehead, similar to other touchless thermometers.

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#News #WearOS #PixelWatch
Material You theming on Wear OS 4
9To5Google

Besides the changes announced during Google I/O, there's more new goodies in the future Wear OS update! The 9To5Google team have enabled a hidden toggle to "enable dynamic theme" which brings the familiar Material You color theming known from Android 12 and newer!

With the dynamic theme, the UI elements like the Quick Settings tiles, Settings or the Play Store will get themed in the color of your watch face.

For example, the shade "Lavender" will bring a pink hue to the system elements and "Honey" will theme it in yellow/golden-brown. Third party watch faces will theme your watch in blue, although it might be customizable by watch face developers.

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#Android #A14B2
Android 14 Beta 2.1 is now available!
Release Notes

An update to the second Android 14 beta has been released. It's available for Pixel 4a 5G and later Pixel models via OTA if you are signed up to the beta program.

Top resolved issues:
• Fixed an issue that prevented users from completing device setup after opting a device running an Android 14 beta build out of the beta program.
• Fixed more issues that could cause the battery percentage to display as 0% regardless of the actual charge level of the device.
• Fixed issues that sometimes caused audio disruptions with the device’s speakers.
• Fixed system stability issues that could cause apps or the device to freeze or crash.
• Fixed an issue with always-on-display mode when using a device with Android Auto.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the Google Photos app to crash when trying to open certain photos.
• Fixed an issue where, while gesture navigation was enabled for a device, putting a video into picture-in-picture mode in the Google TV app made the picture-in-• picture window disappear, even though playback continued and audio could still be heard.
• Fixed an issue that caused the Google Contacts app to crash when managing account settings.
• Fixed an issue where the icon for the Google Messages app did not display for notifications when always-on-display mode was enabled.

Users that want to opt out of the beta program should take the following steps before opting out:
- Update the device to Android 14 Beta 2.1, either through the over-the-air (OTA) update prompt, or by downloading an OTA image and then applying the update manually.
- Reset the pin, pattern, or password that's used on the device by navigating to Settings > Security & privacy > Screen lock. You can use the same pin, pattern, or password that was used previously, but you need to go through the setup flow.
- Opt out of the beta program by following the instructions listed for the "How can I opt out and return to a public Android release" question in the FAQ section of the Android Beta Program page.

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#Android #A14B2
Android 14 Beta 2.1 has been released!
Release date: May 25, 2023
Build: UPB2.230407.019
Security patch level: May 2023
Google Play services: 23.15.16
API diff: U Beta 1 → U Beta 2
API 33 → U Beta 2

Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA

64-bit-only factory image builds for testing app compatibility:
Pixel 4a (5G) | Pixel 5 | Pixel 6 | Pixel 6 Pro

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Say hello to the new Pixel Hub!

Introducing the all-new Pixel Hub, your ultimate destination for all the Google related news!

Here are all of our chats and channels:
🌐 Google Pixel Hub: @PixelHubUpdates | @PixelDevelopment
Stay informed with updates directly from Google and join the development discussions.

🛠 Google Internal: @GoogleInternal
Learn more about Google's prototype devices and software.

🎨 Material You Themes: @MaterialYouTheme
Customize your Telegram client with our Material You themes.

🔵 Pixel 1/XL: @Pixel1Updates | @Pixel1Chat
Chat with Pixel 1 users and learn more about your device.

🟠 Pixel 2/XL: @Pixel2Updates | @Pixel2Chat
Join a community of Pixel 2 enthusiasts, and unlock the full potential of your device.

🟢 Pixel 4a 5G/5/5A: @Pixel5Channel | @Pixel5Chat
Stay up-to-date with news and chat with Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, and Pixel 5A users.

🟡 Pixel 6/6 Pro/6a: @Pixel6Updates | @Pixel6Chat
Get the latest updates for the Pixel 6 series and discuss custom software.

#News #Pixel8
Pixel 8's SoC leaked - here's what's in Tensor G3
Kamila Wojciechowska

The core layout has been changed to 1+4+4 with four 2.15GHz Cortex-A510s, four 2.45GHz Cortex-A715s, and a single 3GHz Cortex-X3.

Due to the ARMv9 architecture, Tensor G3 is 64-bit only and will not support 32-bit apps. ARMv9 brings Memory Tagging Extensions which can prevent memory-based attacks.

The GPU has been upgraded to a 10-core Mali-G715 chip running at 890MHz with Ray Tracing support.

Google included their second-gen 1065MHz DSP to speed up image processing. The MFC block now supports 8K30 video encoding/decoding in H.264 and HEVC. Pixel 8 will be the first phone that can encode AV1 up to 4K30.

Its TPU now runs at 1.1GHz for better performance in AI-related tasks.

Tensor G3 includes a newer Samsung UFS controller, which supports UFS 4.0 that can double speeds and efficiency up to 50%.

In other news, the modem will remain the same with some changes. Also, trans rights 🏳️‍⚧️

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#Updates #PixelWatch
June 2023 Pixel Watch update changelog:
Release date: June 05, 2023
Build: RWDC.230605.004
Security patch level: June 2023

What’s Included
• The June 2023 software update includes the latest security patches for Pixel Watch users.

Source: Pixel Watch Support Forum

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#Android #A14B3
Android 14 Beta 3 has been released!
Release date: June 7, 2023
Build: UPB3.230519.008
Security patch level: May 2023

Build is available for Pixel 7a as well this time

Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image
Pixel 5: Factory Image
Pixel 5a: Factory Image
Pixel 6: Factory Image
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image
Pixel 6a: Factory Image
Pixel 7: Factory Image
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image
Pixel 7a: Factory Image

OTA images and Factory Images are not live yet but Kamila Wojciechowska somehow managed to get links for factory images as posted above.

Verizon Models and OTA links would be added later on when they will get Live

(keep in mind that there might be a good reason why the links are not yet public, flash at your own risk!)

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#Android #A14B3
Android 14 Beta 3 is now available!
Mishaal Rahman

The third Android 14 beta has been released. It's available for Pixel 4a 5G and later Pixel models via OTA if you are signed up to the beta program.

Top resolved issues:
• Fixed issues that prevented Wi-Fi calling from being enabled for some devices and carriers.
• Fixed an issue that caused Direct My Call interactions to fail in some cases where they would normally work.
• Fixed system issues that caused unnecessary power consumption in some cases.
• Fixed system stability issues that caused UI jank in some cases.
• Fixed an issue that caused the system Settings app to crash while setting the wallpaper.
• Fixed an issue with the system UI that could cause a GPU hang, leading to "Application Not Responding" (ANR) errors.
• Fixed a system issue that could sometimes cause a device's GPS services to stop working until the device was rebooted.
• Fixed issues with the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) that could prevent devices from being able to make Wi-Fi calls in some cases.
• Fixed an issue where a blank screen displays after selecting the "Message" option for a recent caller in the Google Phone app.
• Fixed an issue where while 3-button navigation was enabled for a device, putting Google Maps into picture-in-picture mode made the picture-in-picture window disappear.
• Fixed an issue where locking and unlocking a device while playing a video in the Google TV app could cause the device to freeze.
• Fixed an issue with Android Auto where some users could be asked to re-pair Bluetooth.
• Fixed issues with Health Connect, including the following issues and other API and system behaviors:
• An issue where the system back button stopped working while Health Connect integration was in progress.
• An issue where the Route Permissions screen would sometimes freeze.
• An issue where Health Connect sometimes couldn't be accessed in system settings.
• An issue where the data category page of Health Connect was missing some permission types when a filter was applied.

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#News #A14B3
Android 14 Beta 3 Known issues

Top Known Issues are:
* An issue with the Credential Manager platform APIs causes instability in apps that use them. A fix is available in the latest preview version of the Android 14 SDK, which developers can install using Android Studio. Developers who previously installed a preview version of the Android 14 SDK should completely uninstall the previous version and then reinstall the SDK to apply the fix.
* An issue with the system UI sometimes causes the screen to flicker when a video is playing or an app is using in picture-in-picture mode.
* In some cases, video continues playing in the background even after closing an app if the video was playing in picture-in-picture mode when it was closed.
* A video that is playing in picture-in-picture mode stops playing abruptly if the back gesture is used within the PiP settings screens.
* A system issue can sometimes cause the Android System Intelligence service to crash.
* When using a device with a work profile, the Google Play Store app in the work profile hangs or crashes when launched.

Google already knows about these issues in Android 14 Beta 3 and other issues you guys have to find out

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#News #Pixel8
Pixel 8 camera specs leaked
Kamila Wojciechowska

Primary: Samsung ISOCELL GN2 (Pixel 8/8 Pro)
• new 50MP sensor
• captures 35% more light for low-light images
• faster shutter speeds to reduce blur
• possible 8K 30fps recording
• Staggered HDR support for faster, reliable shots

Ultrawide: Sony IMX386 (Pixel 8)
• same 12MP sensor as P6/7, but 0.55x wide (from 0.67x)

Ultrawide: Sony IMX787 (Pixel 8 Pro)
• new 64MP sensor with improved photo quality
• 0.49x wide from 0.56x
• Macro Focus mode disabled, may be enabled later

Telephoto: Samsung GM5 (Pixel 8 Pro)
• same 48MP 5x zoom lens as Pixel 7 Pro

Time-of-flight: VL53L8 (Pixel 8 Pro)
Thermometer: Melexis MLX90632 (Pixel 8 Pro)

Selfie: Samsung 3J1 (Pixel 8/8 Pro)
• same 11MP camera as Pixel 7 series

Software features:
• Adaptive Torch adjusts flash intensity for better low-light photos
• Segmentation AWB applies different processing to parts of an image
• Potential video bokeh blur level selection for cinematic mode

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#Android #A14B3
Android 14 Beta 3's feedback survey is out!

The survey for Android 14 Beta 3 is out for users running build UPB3.230519.008 on Pixel 4a 5G to 7a devices.

Feel free to drop your feedback over there for Google to improve their future builds.

Check out the feedback survey here!

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#Pixel #FeatureDrop
June 2023 Feature Drop

Google has announced a bunch of brand new features for Pixel devices on the Android 13 QPR3:

• Macro Focus Video lets you take close up videos of stuff (Pixel 7 Pro only)
• Car Crash Detection can now share your real-time location and call status with your emergency contacts
• Palm Timer lets you take photos with a timer using your palm (Pixel 6 and newer)
• Cinematic Wallpaper turns your wallpapers from 2D to 3D (Pixel 6 or newer)
• Emoji Workshop lets you create custom wallpapers with your favorite emojis
• Recorder Speaker Labels can now be searched in recordings and you can name people in the clips. You can also export transcripts to Google Docs (Pixel 6 or newer)
• New Google Home smart controls interface from the lock screen
• Adaptive haptics can lower its intensity when it detects a flat surface (Pixel 6a and 7a)
• Adaptive Charging now uses AI to extend your battery lifespan
• New Google Assistant voices

Source:
Google Blog

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