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The Pixel 8’s generative AI wallpaper feature is SO COOL! You can create brand new wallpapers that nobody else has ever seen just by choosing a few topics and colors from some preset options. While you can’t go wild with custom prompts, you still have a…
AiWallpapers.apk
18.9 MB
Google AI Wallpaper APK from Pixel 8 for Android 14 QPR1 Beta.
• Demo
• Min SDK34 (only for Android 14)
❗️Maybe only for Android 14 QPR1 Betas, as it causes crashes of Wallpaper & style app on stable Android 14
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• Demo
• Min SDK34 (only for Android 14)
❗️Maybe only for Android 14 QPR1 Betas, as it causes crashes of Wallpaper & style app on stable Android 14
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The Google Clock app on the Pixel 8 can show weather info for different cities on the home screen! You have to go to settings to enable “local weather on clock” after which you’ll see weather info in the Clock tab as well as when using the “World” clock widget.
Note that the weather information is actually provided by a separate app called “Weather” (package name
This feature might come to the Pixel 5a and later in the December 2023 Pixel Feature Drop, but right now it’s only available on the Pixel 8 series.
Note that the weather information is actually provided by a separate app called “Weather” (package name
com.google.android.apps.weather) and not from the Google Clock app itself. This lets the Google Clock app show weather information without requesting the location permission.This feature might come to the Pixel 5a and later in the December 2023 Pixel Feature Drop, but right now it’s only available on the Pixel 8 series.
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Face Unlock on the Pixel 8 series is now classified as a Class 3 (formerly Strong) biometric, which allows it to be used for BiometricPrompt (ie. authenticate within apps) and the Android Keystore.
This means you'll be able to use the Pixel 8's Face Unlock in banking apps and for payment apps like Google Wallet.
By the way, if you want to learn more about how biometric sensors are classified and how Google enforces/verifies these classifications, I made a post for subscribers that dives into this.
This means you'll be able to use the Pixel 8's Face Unlock in banking apps and for payment apps like Google Wallet.
By the way, if you want to learn more about how biometric sensors are classified and how Google enforces/verifies these classifications, I made a post for subscribers that dives into this.
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Until now, you could only read and interact with your email on your smartwatch from notifications, but with the introduction of a separate app, that's all about to change. You can now view all emails from your mail, and there is support for multiple accounts.
The app also supports Wear OS features like watch face complication, which displays the number of new (recent) emails. It does not display the total number of unread emails. It also has its own card.
It is already available on Google Play, you can install it from your phone or directly from the watch.
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A few clarifications about upgrading to stable Android 14 from the beta. I see quite a few questions in the comments, so I thought I'd clarify a few details. First, you need to check which build you are on. You can do this by going to Settings > About phone…
And now for those who want to get into the Beta version of Android 14 QPR1 from the stable Android 14.
Yes, Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 contains more new features and fixes than the stable release, and essentially uses newer source code. However, the first 14 QPR1 beta (U1B1.230908.003) has a September patch, while the stable release of Android 14 (UP1A.231005.007) runs on the October security patch.
That's why by registering for the beta you can't get an update to the beta. All you have to do is wait for the new build to be released. Presumably, it will be Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2. (The final, stable version will be released as a regular update in December)
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Yes, Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 contains more new features and fixes than the stable release, and essentially uses newer source code. However, the first 14 QPR1 beta (U1B1.230908.003) has a September patch, while the stable release of Android 14 (UP1A.231005.007) runs on the October security patch.
That's why by registering for the beta you can't get an update to the beta. All you have to do is wait for the new build to be released. Presumably, it will be Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2. (The final, stable version will be released as a regular update in December)
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Android 14 QPR1 beta test program is now open. First beta! As announced, Google is opening a beta test of Android 14 QPR1 (Quarterly Platform Release), with the final release coming this December. Beta builds are available for Pixel 5a and newer. Fixed…
Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 is out!
Beta builds are available for Pixel 5a and newer.
Fixed Issues:
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the Settings app to crash when a user accessed system Bluetooth settings after pairing a device.
• Fixed an issue on some devices where the scrolling animation sometimes stuttered or paused.
• Fixed various issues that were impacting system stability and performance.
Known issues (don't need to report):
• In some cases after swapping SIM cards on a device, the device can't connect to cellular service.
• The battery level in the status bar sometimes displays as 0% temporarily.
Build number: U1B2.230922.006
Security Patch: October 2023
🔗 Android Beta
🔗 Release notes
• OTA images
• Factory Images
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Beta builds are available for Pixel 5a and newer.
Fixed Issues:
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the Settings app to crash when a user accessed system Bluetooth settings after pairing a device.
• Fixed an issue on some devices where the scrolling animation sometimes stuttered or paused.
• Fixed various issues that were impacting system stability and performance.
Known issues (don't need to report):
• In some cases after swapping SIM cards on a device, the device can't connect to cellular service.
• The battery level in the status bar sometimes displays as 0% temporarily.
Build number: U1B2.230922.006
Security Patch: October 2023
🔗 Android Beta
🔗 Release notes
• OTA images
• Factory Images
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Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 is out! Beta builds are available for Pixel 5a and newer. Fixed Issues: • Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the Settings app to crash when a user accessed system Bluetooth settings after pairing a device. • Fixed an issue on some…
Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2: New 'Software Updates' page.
The Settings / System / System Updates section has been renamed to Software Updates. The new page now incorporates System Updates (Android security patches), Google Play System Updates and App Updates, tapping on which redirects to the updates page on Google Play.
Mishaal Rahman was the first to discover work on this feature in the first beta version.
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The Settings / System / System Updates section has been renamed to Software Updates. The new page now incorporates System Updates (Android security patches), Google Play System Updates and App Updates, tapping on which redirects to the updates page on Google Play.
Mishaal Rahman was the first to discover work on this feature in the first beta version.
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Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 brings the "Weather" app from the Pixel 8 (package name
This is available on the Pixel 5a and later.
com.google.android.apps.weather), enabling weather info to be shown in the Google Clock app and "World" clock widget!This is available on the Pixel 5a and later.
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Google is preparing to add a "Pixel Troubleshooting" app (package name
Screenshot credits: Kaan Akgün on Telegram. H/T Nail Sadykov.
com.google.android.apps.diagnosticstool, stored at /product/priv-app/DiagnosticsToolPrebuilt) that'll help users troubleshoot battery/network issues.Screenshot credits: Kaan Akgün on Telegram. H/T Nail Sadykov.
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Google is preparing to add a "Pixel Troubleshooting" app (package name com.google.android.apps.diagnosticstool, stored at /product/priv-app/DiagnosticsToolPrebuilt) that'll help users troubleshoot battery/network issues. Screenshot credits: Kaan Akgün on…
Here's a better look at the new "battery diagnostics" page under Settings > Battery on Pixel. This page is provided by the new "Pixel Troubleshooting" app.
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Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 prepares to let you sync app permissions between your phone and connected Bluetooth device, provided the Bluetooth device was connected using the Companion Device Manager (CDM) API and runs Android.
You'll find this under Bluetooth detail settings. I believe CDM permission sync requires the companion device be running Android 13, hence it'll likely work with Wear OS 4 devices like the Pixel Watch 2, Galaxy Watch 4 series and later, and later this year the Pixel Watch.
<string name="bluetooth_details_permissions_sync_summary">Give %1$s the same app permissions that you’ve allowed on %2$s</string> <string name="bluetooth_details_permissions_sync_title">Sync permissions</string>You'll find this under Bluetooth detail settings. I believe CDM permission sync requires the companion device be running Android 13, hence it'll likely work with Wear OS 4 devices like the Pixel Watch 2, Galaxy Watch 4 series and later, and later this year the Pixel Watch.
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Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 prepares to let you sync app permissions between your phone and connected Bluetooth device, provided the Bluetooth device was connected using the Companion Device Manager (CDM) API and runs Android. <string name="bluetooth_details_…
Here's a first look at Android's upcoming "sync permissions" feature, which will let you sync app permissions between your phone and your connected Wear OS smartwatch!
This doesn't currently work. I had to manually surface it the toggle (thanks to Nail Sadykov for testing it!)
This doesn't currently work. I had to manually surface it the toggle (thanks to Nail Sadykov for testing it!)
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Pixel's At a glance widget now shows you the weather for tomorrow.
In the evenings, you'll be told the temperature range for tomorrow, as well as what weather conditions to expect. Tapping on the widget opens up the weather interface with tomorrow's page already open. Apparently, Google has just started rolling out the new feature.
A year ago, the widget gained a similar feature, displaying the same information for the current day from 7 am to 10 am.
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In the evenings, you'll be told the temperature range for tomorrow, as well as what weather conditions to expect. Tapping on the widget opens up the weather interface with tomorrow's page already open. Apparently, Google has just started rolling out the new feature.
A year ago, the widget gained a similar feature, displaying the same information for the current day from 7 am to 10 am.
Google News | En
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Google's new Magnifier app is available for download on the Pixel 5 and later!
The Magnifier app uses your camera "to magnify small text, see object details, or zoom in on faraway text like street signs or restaurant menus behind a service counter."
You can change the image contrast and brightness, zoom in even further, use filters, control the flashlight intensity, and search, listen, or copy text with Google Lens.
Thanks to _better_be_me on Threads for the tip!
Download Magnifier from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.accessibility.magnifier
The Magnifier app uses your camera "to magnify small text, see object details, or zoom in on faraway text like street signs or restaurant menus behind a service counter."
You can change the image contrast and brightness, zoom in even further, use filters, control the flashlight intensity, and search, listen, or copy text with Google Lens.
Thanks to _better_be_me on Threads for the tip!
Download Magnifier from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.accessibility.magnifier
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