Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
🚨 Breaking: Google is releasing most of the source code for Pebble, with its former CEO Eric Migicovsky telling me he plans to build a new watch based on the newly open sourced Pebble OS.
Android Authority
Pebble cements its smartwatch legacy as Google shares source code with the community
Google has just released the source code for the Pebble watch, paving the way for more aftermarket development and potentially new hardware.
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
New Play Protect features on Android protect against dangerous apps
- Play Protect can't be disabled during calls
- Chrome will ask you to turn on Play Protect before sideloading
- Play Protect will autorevoke permissions for dangerous apps
Details👇
🔗 https://www.androidfaithful.com/google-play-protect-jan-2025/
- Play Protect can't be disabled during calls
- Chrome will ask you to turn on Play Protect before sideloading
- Play Protect will autorevoke permissions for dangerous apps
Details👇
🔗 https://www.androidfaithful.com/google-play-protect-jan-2025/
Android Faithful
New Play Protect features roll out on Android to protect against dangerous apps
Google has just revealed how effective its Play Protect service was at protecting users in 2024, and it also unveiled some new security features that are available now.
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Forwarded from Tadi Channel
What the actual
https://www.reddit.com/r/Pixel4a/comments/1id6zw8/attention_google_customer_service_said_device/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Pixel4a/comments/1id6zw8/attention_google_customer_service_said_device/
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Tadi Channel
What the actual https://www.reddit.com/r/Pixel4a/comments/1id6zw8/attention_google_customer_service_said_device/
The situation is NOT good. (post summarized by ChatGPT)
Hector Martin discusses a controversial forced update for Google Pixel 4a that appears to significantly reduce battery capacity. The update introduces a new kernel, but it was built on an engineer’s personal machine rather than the proper build system, violating GPL rules and showing signs of a rushed implementation.
Critically, the update lowers the maximum charge voltage from 4.44V to 3.95V, which directly impacts battery performance. This change only affects Lishen (LSN) batteries, while Sunwoda (ATL) batteries remain unaffected. A new “debug” battery profile cuts capacity in half (3080mAh → 1539mAh), suggesting deliberate throttling.
Users can check their battery type by looking at the number next to the QR code—8230015901 indicates ATL (good), while 8230020501 is LSN (bad).
https://social.treehouse.systems/@marcan/113914172433692339
Hector Martin discusses a controversial forced update for Google Pixel 4a that appears to significantly reduce battery capacity. The update introduces a new kernel, but it was built on an engineer’s personal machine rather than the proper build system, violating GPL rules and showing signs of a rushed implementation.
Critically, the update lowers the maximum charge voltage from 4.44V to 3.95V, which directly impacts battery performance. This change only affects Lishen (LSN) batteries, while Sunwoda (ATL) batteries remain unaffected. A new “debug” battery profile cuts capacity in half (3080mAh → 1539mAh), suggesting deliberate throttling.
Users can check their battery type by looking at the number next to the QR code—8230015901 indicates ATL (good), while 8230020501 is LSN (bad).
https://social.treehouse.systems/@marcan/113914172433692339
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February 2025 Android 15 Pixel Update
- Build ID: AP4A.250205.002 (Global)
- Audio: Fix for issue with audio output in Android Auto under certain conditions
- Bluetooth [Pixel 9 series]: Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection with certain Bluetooth devices or accessories
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A15 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: AP4A.250205.002 (Global)
- Audio: Fix for issue with audio output in Android Auto under certain conditions
- Bluetooth [Pixel 9 series]: Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection with certain Bluetooth devices or accessories
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A15 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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Google I/O 2025: May 20-21
Further information will be revealed a few days prior to the event, registration is available for free to keep up to date on the event.
Website
#GoogleIO @PixelHubUpdates
Further information will be revealed a few days prior to the event, registration is available for free to keep up to date on the event.
Website
#GoogleIO @PixelHubUpdates
io.google
Google I/O 2025
Don't miss Google I/O, featuring product launches, innovations, and insights. Tune in for the live keynotes and sessions.
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Android 16 Beta 2
- Build ID: BP22.250124.009
- February 2025 Security Patch
- Play Services: 25.04.30
- Elegant font APIs deprecated and disabled
- Hybrid auto-exposure
- Precise color temperature and tint adjustments
- UltraHDR image enhancements
- Content handling for live wallpapers
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: BP22.250124.009
- February 2025 Security Patch
- Play Services: 25.04.30
- Elegant font APIs deprecated and disabled
- Hybrid auto-exposure
- Precise color temperature and tint adjustments
- UltraHDR image enhancements
- Content handling for live wallpapers
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
🔔Here's your first real look at Live Updates in Android 16
I managed to fully enable and record a demo of Android 16’s Live Updates feature, showing off how these new notifications look.
You can find the video demo 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-live-updates-demo-3528456/
I managed to fully enable and record a demo of Android 16’s Live Updates feature, showing off how these new notifications look.
You can find the video demo 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-live-updates-demo-3528456/
Android Authority
Here's your first real look at Live Updates in Android 16
Live Updates is a new type of notification in Android 16 for things like rideshare pickups. Here's a first real-world look at the feature.
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March 2025 Android 15 (QPR2) Pixel Update
- Build ID: BP1A.250305.019, BP1A.250305.020 (Pixel 9 series), BP1A.250305.020.T2 (Pixel Tablet)
- Apps: Fix for stability or performance with certain apps using WebView
- Audio [excl. Pixel 6 series]: Fix for issues with adjusting call volume on calls over BT headsets
- User Interface [excl. Pixel 6 series]: Fix for issue occasionally causing color theme in launcher preview to not match with the selected wallpaper in certain conditions
- User Interface: Fix for issue with home screen icons to appear transparent after unlocking or switching apps in certain conditions
- User Interface: Fix for issue with switching between apps when using third party launchers in certain conditions
- User Interface [excl. Pixel 6 series]: Fix for issue with themed icons in certain conditions
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A15 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: BP1A.250305.019, BP1A.250305.020 (Pixel 9 series), BP1A.250305.020.T2 (Pixel Tablet)
- Apps: Fix for stability or performance with certain apps using WebView
- Audio [excl. Pixel 6 series]: Fix for issues with adjusting call volume on calls over BT headsets
- User Interface [excl. Pixel 6 series]: Fix for issue occasionally causing color theme in launcher preview to not match with the selected wallpaper in certain conditions
- User Interface: Fix for issue with home screen icons to appear transparent after unlocking or switching apps in certain conditions
- User Interface: Fix for issue with switching between apps when using third party launchers in certain conditions
- User Interface [excl. Pixel 6 series]: Fix for issue with themed icons in certain conditions
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A15 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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March 2025 Pixel Feature Drop
- Recorder Auto Re-Transcribe: Old recordings on the app will get transcriptions if it doesn't used to have one.
- Find My Family and Friends: Share location with people you know and trust from Find My Device app.
- Scam Detection: Prevent potential fraud in conversations with Google Messages and calls with Pixel 9 series.
-- Connected Cameras [9+]: Connect with another Pixel or camera to stream from multiple angles.
- Verizon/T-Mobile Satellite Messaging [9+]: Send text messages to people you know even when you have no cellular coverage and connection.
- Pixel Studio creating images of people [9+]: Type prompt in English, German and Japanese related to person and there you go.
- Dual Screen Support for Add me & video recording [9 Pro Fold]: View preview directly from both side of screen while you are recording videos or using Add me.
More info: Pixel Community | Google Blog
#Updates #A15 #Pixel #FeatureDrop @PixelHubUpdates
- Recorder Auto Re-Transcribe: Old recordings on the app will get transcriptions if it doesn't used to have one.
- Find My Family and Friends: Share location with people you know and trust from Find My Device app.
- Scam Detection: Prevent potential fraud in conversations with Google Messages and calls with Pixel 9 series.
-- Connected Cameras [9+]: Connect with another Pixel or camera to stream from multiple angles.
- Verizon/T-Mobile Satellite Messaging [9+]: Send text messages to people you know even when you have no cellular coverage and connection.
- Pixel Studio creating images of people [9+]: Type prompt in English, German and Japanese related to person and there you go.
- Dual Screen Support for Add me & video recording [9 Pro Fold]: View preview directly from both side of screen while you are recording videos or using Add me.
More info: Pixel Community | Google Blog
#Updates #A15 #Pixel #FeatureDrop @PixelHubUpdates
Google
March Pixel Drop: Updates for Gemini Live, Scam Detection and more
Learn more about the latest Pixel Feature Drop, including new features for Pixel phones and Pixel Watch.
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
📱FIRST LOOK: Lock screen widgets are coming to phones in Android 16 QPR1!
Google confirmed the news today, but they didn't share any images. I enabled the feature and recorded a quick hands-on video demoing it!
Video + details can be found👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/lock-screen-widgets-on-phones-demo-3532896/
Google confirmed the news today, but they didn't share any images. I enabled the feature and recorded a quick hands-on video demoing it!
Video + details can be found👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/lock-screen-widgets-on-phones-demo-3532896/
Android Authority
Lock screen widgets are coming to phones in Android 16 QPR1: Here's a first look
The first quarterly release of Android 16 will bring lock screen widgets to phones, and we have an early look at the feature!
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Forwarded from Tech & Leaks Zone
Google Pixel 10 Series Leaks
Source:Android Authority Mystic Leaks
Codenames:
Pixel 10: Frankel
10 Pro: Blazer
10 Pro XL: Mustang
10 Pro Fold: Rango
Google Tensor G5 would be manufactured by TSMC on its 3nm process. CPU:
• 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.4GHz
• 5x Cortex-A725 @ 2.86GHz
• 2x Cortex-A520 @ 2.44GHz
GPU: PowerVR DXT-48-1536 @ 1100MHz
Integrated Virtualization, Ray Tracing and FSR support
Modem:MediaTek Samsung Exynos 5400
RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X DRAM (8533 MHz)
Camera: Now supports 8K30 recording!
Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor by Qualcomm
Likely same BT/Wi-Fi chips as Pixel 9
• External Display via USB-C now supports up to 4K@ 60Hz
• Google's own UFS Controller Driver (HUGE hope for 4.0)
• Bootloader (and BootROM) is heavily changed (no more BL1, BL2, PBL).
• GSA bootloader is rewritten in Rust!
Wireless Charging: Google is testing a new chip (CPS4041) that supports "upto" 60W wireless & 20W reverse wireless charging
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Source:
Codenames:
Pixel 10: Frankel
10 Pro: Blazer
10 Pro XL: Mustang
10 Pro Fold: Rango
Google Tensor G5 would be manufactured by TSMC on its 3nm process. CPU:
• 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.4GHz
• 5x Cortex-A725 @ 2.86GHz
• 2x Cortex-A520 @ 2.44GHz
GPU: PowerVR DXT-48-1536 @ 1100MHz
Integrated Virtualization, Ray Tracing and FSR support
Modem:
RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X DRAM (8533 MHz)
Camera: Now supports 8K30 recording!
Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor by Qualcomm
Likely same BT/Wi-Fi chips as Pixel 9
• External Display via USB-C now supports up to 4K@ 60Hz
• Google's own UFS Controller Driver (HUGE hope for 4.0)
• Bootloader (and BootROM) is heavily changed (no more BL1, BL2, PBL).
• GSA bootloader is rewritten in Rust!
Wireless Charging: Google is testing a new chip (CPS4041) that supports "upto" 60W wireless & 20W reverse wireless charging
Follow @TechLeaksZone
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Forwarded from Tech & Leaks Zone
Google Pixel 10 Series Designs based on CAD
Source
Google Pixel 10 series will look the same as the Pixel 9 series and will have almost same dimensions (152.8 x 72 x 8.6mm), same bezels and same display size as well. Interestingly, regular Pixel 10 (frankel) will sport triple rear camera this time, which means it will get a telephoto lens upgrade.
Google Pixel 10 Display:
• 6.3" (1080x2424 px) OLED
• 60-120hz refresh rate, HDR10+
• 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) brightness
Pixel 10 Pro (blazer) will also have the same 6.3" display, meaning cases for either phone will fit both but it will be a bit brighter (2250nits HBM; 3300nits PEAK).
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Source
Google Pixel 10 series will look the same as the Pixel 9 series and will have almost same dimensions (152.8 x 72 x 8.6mm), same bezels and same display size as well. Interestingly, regular Pixel 10 (frankel) will sport triple rear camera this time, which means it will get a telephoto lens upgrade.
Google Pixel 10 Display:
• 6.3" (1080x2424 px) OLED
• 60-120hz refresh rate, HDR10+
• 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) brightness
Pixel 10 Pro (blazer) will also have the same 6.3" display, meaning cases for either phone will fit both but it will be a bit brighter (2250nits HBM; 3300nits PEAK).
Follow @TechLeaksZone
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