Android Privacy Sandbox has entered the beta testing phase.
A year ago, Google announced a long-term Privacy Sandbox initiative for Android to balance ads in apps and improve your data protection. A few months later, the company released the first Developer Preview build, and now it's ready to move into the beta testing stage.
According to Mishaal Rahman, Privacy Sandbox on Android has become available on devices with Extension SDK 4+, which is already rolled out. The feature itself, however, is currently disabled on the server side, as it is only available in apps or devices approved for beta testing. Developers must fill out a special form to join the program.
From the screenshots you can see the setup wizard and the settings page.
• Source: Mishaal's Android News Feed
• What is Android Privacy Sandbox? (Esper)
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A year ago, Google announced a long-term Privacy Sandbox initiative for Android to balance ads in apps and improve your data protection. A few months later, the company released the first Developer Preview build, and now it's ready to move into the beta testing stage.
According to Mishaal Rahman, Privacy Sandbox on Android has become available on devices with Extension SDK 4+, which is already rolled out. The feature itself, however, is currently disabled on the server side, as it is only available in apps or devices approved for beta testing. Developers must fill out a special form to join the program.
From the screenshots you can see the setup wizard and the settings page.
• Source: Mishaal's Android News Feed
• What is Android Privacy Sandbox? (Esper)
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New details about the Pixel Tablet.
Kuba Wojciechowski revealed some new details about the upcoming device. The tablet will feature 8GB of Samsung LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of Kioxia UFS storage.
The display on the device is a 2560x1600 CSoT "ppa957db2d" with a RT4539 LED driver, which is typically used for driving the backlight layer on LCDs, which means that the Pixel Tablet most likely doesn't have an OLED screen.
Also, on the "About Tablet" settings page, my curiosity was piqued by the very top item 'Dock Settings'. Apparently, here you can control the settings of the dock with the speaker, as well as update its software.
About the Tangor Pro code name. Google originally developed just a "tangor" with a first-gen Tensor chip, but then cancelled the project in favor of "tangorpro" based on the Tensor G2 chip. And this is the only difference between the devices.
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Kuba Wojciechowski revealed some new details about the upcoming device. The tablet will feature 8GB of Samsung LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of Kioxia UFS storage.
The display on the device is a 2560x1600 CSoT "ppa957db2d" with a RT4539 LED driver, which is typically used for driving the backlight layer on LCDs, which means that the Pixel Tablet most likely doesn't have an OLED screen.
Also, on the "About Tablet" settings page, my curiosity was piqued by the very top item 'Dock Settings'. Apparently, here you can control the settings of the dock with the speaker, as well as update its software.
About the Tangor Pro code name. Google originally developed just a "tangor" with a first-gen Tensor chip, but then cancelled the project in favor of "tangorpro" based on the Tensor G2 chip. And this is the only difference between the devices.
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Google Play Games on Android got an updated icon.
It now looks exactly like the logo we saw on Google Play Games on PC. Themed icon has also been updated (yes, it once existed).
The update is available with the new version 2023.01.40470.
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It now looks exactly like the logo we saw on Google Play Games on PC. Themed icon has also been updated (yes, it once existed).
The update is available with the new version 2023.01.40470.
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The third beta version of Android 13 QPR2 is out!
Build number: T2B3.230109.002
Security Patch: January 2023
🔗 Android Beta
• OTA images
• Factory Images
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Build number: T2B3.230109.002
Security Patch: January 2023
🔗 Android Beta
• OTA images
• Factory Images
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Pixel Tablet will have 'Hub mode' settings.
In the third beta of Android 13 QPR2, the company has built in a new (hidden) settings page for the upcoming tablet. This included: Screensaver settings while charging or on the dock; At a glance widget settings; Lock screen settings; and Cast.
This appears to be an incomplete list, as the "others" section remains blank. My guess is that items related to the Google app will appear here, because recently the app added activites mentioning 'hubmode'.
Perhaps Dock Settings will appear here as well.
Source: Mishaal Rahman on Twitter
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In the third beta of Android 13 QPR2, the company has built in a new (hidden) settings page for the upcoming tablet. This included: Screensaver settings while charging or on the dock; At a glance widget settings; Lock screen settings; and Cast.
This appears to be an incomplete list, as the "others" section remains blank. My guess is that items related to the Google app will appear here, because recently the app added activites mentioning 'hubmode'.
Perhaps Dock Settings will appear here as well.
Source: Mishaal Rahman on Twitter
Google News | En
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Wallpaper & style app will have separate tabs for customizing the Lock Screen and Home Screen.
This is most likely intended for upcoming customization options for lock screen elements such as clocks and shortcuts. So far, it all looks pretty raw, and it's unlikely we'll see it in the final Android 13 QPR2 release in March. Perhaps the feature is saved for QPR3 or Android 14.
Source: Kuba Wojciechowski via Mishaal Rahman
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This is most likely intended for upcoming customization options for lock screen elements such as clocks and shortcuts. So far, it all looks pretty raw, and it's unlikely we'll see it in the final Android 13 QPR2 release in March. Perhaps the feature is saved for QPR3 or Android 14.
Source: Kuba Wojciechowski via Mishaal Rahman
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Wallpaper & style app will have separate tabs for customizing the Lock Screen and Home Screen. This is most likely intended for upcoming customization options for lock screen elements such as clocks and shortcuts. So far, it all looks pretty raw, and it's…
How the lock screen shortcuts customization will look like.
As expected, separate tabs for the 'home screen' and 'locked screen' are designed to allow customization of the 'Custom Clock' and 'Shortcuts' on the lock screen.
You will be able to select options for the left and right buttons such as: Flashlight, Do Not Disturb mode, Device Controls, Camera, or None (no button). And call actions on the lock screen will be available by holding instead of pressing once (demonstration in the video).
Source: Mishaal Rahman on Twitter
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As expected, separate tabs for the 'home screen' and 'locked screen' are designed to allow customization of the 'Custom Clock' and 'Shortcuts' on the lock screen.
You will be able to select options for the left and right buttons such as: Flashlight, Do Not Disturb mode, Device Controls, Camera, or None (no button). And call actions on the lock screen will be available by holding instead of pressing once (demonstration in the video).
Source: Mishaal Rahman on Twitter
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Google Maps on Android has changed the logic of hiding the UI.
If previously it was enough just to click on an empty space on the map, now you need to swipe up on the search bar. But to make the interface appear again, you still need to click on the map.
Clicking on an empty spot (when the interface is not hidden) now just shows the coordinates of the specified location on the map.
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If previously it was enough just to click on an empty space on the map, now you need to swipe up on the search bar. But to make the interface appear again, you still need to click on the map.
Clicking on an empty spot (when the interface is not hidden) now just shows the coordinates of the specified location on the map.
Google News | En
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The February 2023 security patch for Pixel devices goes live.
The build number: TQ1A.230205.002
Changelog:
Accessibility
• Fix for issue preventing touch interaction with Braille keyboard in certain conditions
Audio
• Fix for issue occasionally causing instability while Clear Calling is enabled in certain conditions *[Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro]
Bluetooth
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection with certain Bluetooth devices or accessories
Framework
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Work profile calendar information from updating in the background
🔗 OTAs
🔗 Factory Images
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The build number: TQ1A.230205.002
Changelog:
Accessibility
• Fix for issue preventing touch interaction with Braille keyboard in certain conditions
Audio
• Fix for issue occasionally causing instability while Clear Calling is enabled in certain conditions *[Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro]
Bluetooth
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection with certain Bluetooth devices or accessories
Framework
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Work profile calendar information from updating in the background
🔗 OTAs
🔗 Factory Images
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Google has released an update with fixes for the Pixel 4 and 4 XL.
Build number: TP1A.221005.002.B2
Officially promised updates ended in October 2022, and there was no promise of a final build with fixes.
The new update, judging by the number, is still based on the October security patch. There is no list of fixes.
• Pixel 4 — Factory Image | OTA
• Pixel 4 XL — Factory Image | OTA
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Build number: TP1A.221005.002.B2
Officially promised updates ended in October 2022, and there was no promise of a final build with fixes.
The new update, judging by the number, is still based on the October security patch. There is no list of fixes.
• Pixel 4 — Factory Image | OTA
• Pixel 4 XL — Factory Image | OTA
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Google announced Bard, a conversational AI based on LaMDA, which should compete with ChatGPT.
The company has opened testing to trusted testers. For now, it is using a lighter version of the LaMDA model, which requires less processing power, which will allow it to reach more users and get more feedback. And for average users, testing of Bard will become widely available in the coming weeks.
Google will also be introducing artificial intelligence-based features into its products, with projects such as LaMDA, PaLM, Imagen and MusicLM. One of the first such features will generate answers to your queries in Google Search, "distill complex information and multiple perspectives into easy-to-digest formats".
🔗 Google Blog
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The company has opened testing to trusted testers. For now, it is using a lighter version of the LaMDA model, which requires less processing power, which will allow it to reach more users and get more feedback. And for average users, testing of Bard will become widely available in the coming weeks.
Google will also be introducing artificial intelligence-based features into its products, with projects such as LaMDA, PaLM, Imagen and MusicLM. One of the first such features will generate answers to your queries in Google Search, "distill complex information and multiple perspectives into easy-to-digest formats".
🔗 Google Blog
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Google's password manager now has the ability to add notes to passwords.
The change was announced as part of the January Google Play system updates and is now widely rolled out users. When you open any of your passwords, you'll see a new 'add a note' field.
The Password Manager is available from Google's autofill settings or from your Chrome browser settings.
Thanks for the tip @AssembleDebug
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The change was announced as part of the January Google Play system updates and is now widely rolled out users. When you open any of your passwords, you'll see a new 'add a note' field.
The Password Manager is available from Google's autofill settings or from your Chrome browser settings.
Thanks for the tip @AssembleDebug
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Google Tasks app finally got a Material You redesign with dynamic colors.
First, the bottom bar now uses a component from the Material Design 3 library, with the task creation button on the right and all other elements on the left. Second, all the bottom pop-up dialogs got more rounded edges. The window for choosing light or dark theme was also updated.
Calendar and Time Pickers components have also been updated.
This change became available with the new version of the app v.2023.01.30.50551367.0-release.
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First, the bottom bar now uses a component from the Material Design 3 library, with the task creation button on the right and all other elements on the left. Second, all the bottom pop-up dialogs got more rounded edges. The window for choosing light or dark theme was also updated.
Calendar and Time Pickers components have also been updated.
This change became available with the new version of the app v.2023.01.30.50551367.0-release.
Google News | En
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Imported Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, but no support for VoLTE and VoWiFi on your local carriers? There is a non-root solution!
Usually, when you buy a phone that is not officially sold in your country, it cannot work with IMS services of local carriers. Experienced users are used to install Magisk modules, which add the necessary files to the firmware.
However, Korean developer kyujin-cho wrote an app that allows you to enable VoLTE and VoWiFi support on the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7 and 7 Pro without root access using Shizuku!
In short, all you need to do is to configure Shizuku, install 'PixelIMS' app, activate VoLTE in it and reboot the device a couple of times. Then check the IMS status in the internal menu by dialing the code *#*#4636#*#* in the dialer.
🔗 Full guide on Kyujin-cho GitHub.
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Usually, when you buy a phone that is not officially sold in your country, it cannot work with IMS services of local carriers. Experienced users are used to install Magisk modules, which add the necessary files to the firmware.
However, Korean developer kyujin-cho wrote an app that allows you to enable VoLTE and VoWiFi support on the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7 and 7 Pro without root access using Shizuku!
In short, all you need to do is to configure Shizuku, install 'PixelIMS' app, activate VoLTE in it and reboot the device a couple of times. Then check the IMS status in the internal menu by dialing the code *#*#4636#*#* in the dialer.
🔗 Full guide on Kyujin-cho GitHub.
Google News | En
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Imported Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, but no support for VoLTE and VoWiFi on your local carriers? There is a non-root solution! Usually, when you buy a phone that is not officially sold in your country, it cannot work with IMS services of local carriers.…
How to change the name of the carrier's network without root access?
Following the enabling of VoLTE and VoWiFi without root access, Kuba Wojciechowski discovered that the same way you can override the name of the carrier's network. What is needed for this?
1. Configure Shizuku (Guide)
2. Download and install the 'Carrier Vanity Name' (GitHub) app by Kuba Wojciechowski.
3. Open the app and give permission to access Shizuku.
4. Enter the desired name and press 'Set'. To return the default title, press 'Reset'.
You can even use emoji as an inscription.
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Following the enabling of VoLTE and VoWiFi without root access, Kuba Wojciechowski discovered that the same way you can override the name of the carrier's network. What is needed for this?
1. Configure Shizuku (Guide)
2. Download and install the 'Carrier Vanity Name' (GitHub) app by Kuba Wojciechowski.
3. Open the app and give permission to access Shizuku.
4. Enter the desired name and press 'Set'. To return the default title, press 'Reset'.
You can even use emoji as an inscription.
Google News | En
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Android 14 Developer Preview 1 is out!
Even earlier than last year, Google is publishing the first developer build of the upcoming Android 14 update. A total of 2 Developer Previews and 5 Beta versions are planned (this number may increase). Starting with the third Beta, the development team will work on the platform stability.
Android 14 Developer Preview 1 is available for Pixel 4a (5G) and newer. This means that the Pixel 4a will not receive the next major Android update.
Developer Preview builds are only available for manual installation and are recommended for developers only.
Build: UPP1.230113.009
Security patch level: February 2023
• OTAs
• Factory Images
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Even earlier than last year, Google is publishing the first developer build of the upcoming Android 14 update. A total of 2 Developer Previews and 5 Beta versions are planned (this number may increase). Starting with the third Beta, the development team will work on the platform stability.
Android 14 Developer Preview 1 is available for Pixel 4a (5G) and newer. This means that the Pixel 4a will not receive the next major Android update.
Developer Preview builds are only available for manual installation and are recommended for developers only.
Build: UPP1.230113.009
Security patch level: February 2023
• OTAs
• Factory Images
Google News | En
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
As always, I’ll be digging through the latest Android release to find what’s new. Google’s blog post on Android 14 DP1 makes it sound like there aren’t changes (to be fair, it’s aimed at developers), but as always, there are a LOT of new features and changes. Since this digging is a very involved process, and for my own sanity, if you want to see what’s new in Android 14 DP1, check out my constantly updated thread on Twitter for all the details!
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