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Android 15 DP2: 'Audio sharing' to multiple headphones at the same time.

There's a new 'Audio Transfer' option in the Connected devices settings. The description of the settings page reads, 'Let others listen to your media along with you using their own compatible headphones'.

On the page, there is a 'Share audio' switch on the page, which doesn't seem to be working yet, because when you return to this page it's off again. There is also a Stream settings section, which is currently empty.

From previous news about this feature, the connection will be done via QR codes

#Android15

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Android 15 DP2: App archiving

There is a new "Archive" option with a cloud icon on the "App info" page. This feature frees up to 60% of the memory space occupied by an app by "deleting part of the app rather than uninstalling it completely". Previously, archiving was done automatically by Play Store, but in Android 15, users will be able to archive apps themselves.

Once sent to the archive, the app will be labeled with the appropriate icon, and to restore it back, all you have to do is tap on it in the apps menu.

As you may have noticed, with the addition of this button, Google has moved the "open" button to the upper-right corner. (The "three dots" menu will appear next to it).

#Android15

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Android 14 QPR1 Beta1: New webcam mode via USB connection. When connecting Android smartphone via USB cable to PC, there is a new "Webcam" preference. Once activated, the system will display notification from "Webcam Service" Clicking on it will allow you…
Android 15 DP2: New HQ option for Webcam mode.

In Android 14 QPR1, Google introduced a new USB connection option "Webcam". And at that time, many users complained about the quality of the picture, comparing it with analogs.

In Android 15 DP2, there is a new "HQ" button in the corner of the webcam interface, which improves the quality of the picture transmitted to the PC.

I attach a before and after example in the comments.

#Android15

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Android 15 DP2 adds the "change media output" permission page that I previously reported. The "MEDIA_ROUTING_CONTROL" permission "allows an application to control the routing of media apps." However, it is "only for use by role COMPANION_DEVICE_WATCH."
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Android 15 DP2: Other changes

• New option in the developer section "Disable default frame rate for games". This option will "disable limiting the maximum frame rate for games at 60 Hz".

• Changing USB connection mode now asks for biometric authentication (or lockscreen key)

#Android15

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Pixel 9 (*Pro) renders have been leaked online! Following the Pixel 9 Pro, insider OnLeaks (via 91Mobiles) has shared renders of the vanilla Pixel 9. The device will feature a 6.1-inch display with dimensions of 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5mm (12.0mm including the…
Pixel 9 renders with two camera modules have leaked online. There will be 3 models in the Pixel 9 lineup.

Previously, the OnLeaks has already published renders of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. But now he has learned that these devices are actually called Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. In total, the Pixel 9 lineup will feature 3 device models.

Like the Pro models, the vanilla Pixel 9 will have flat edges, more round corners, and a redesigned camera unit. But it will only have two camera modules: presumably the wide and ultra-wide; versus three modules in the 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL.

The Pixel 9 will get a 6.03-inch display with a selfie - camera cutout in the center, and its dimensions will be 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5mm (12mm with the camera unit).

Source: OnLeaks (via 91mobiles)

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Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy S24 get new "Circle to Search" feature. The fresh flagships of the two tech giants are getting a new "Circle to Search" gesture triggered by holding down the home button or gesture navigation bar. The info on your screen…
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"Circle to Search" is now available for Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a and 7a.

Following the Pixel 7 and 8 series devices, "Circle to Search" is now available on the rest of the Tensor-based Pixel phones. The feature is also now available on the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Tab S9 series. In addition, the visual search tool will "soon" be coming to the Pixel Fold and Tablet.

The feature will also soon get a new translation button next to the search bar, which will allow you to instantly translate anything on the screen.

*To launch the feature, you'll need to hold down the gesture navigation bar

*Roll out is server-side, so it may take some time.

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Google has announced that they will indeed bring Gemini Nano support to the regular Pixel 8!

For reference, earlier this month, a Googler during #TheAndroidShow said that Gemini Nano wouldn't be coming to the Pixel 8 because of "some hardware limitations." The limitation in question is memory: the Pixel 8 has 8GB of RAM while the 8 Pro has 12GB.

Gemini Nano is the mobile optimized version of the Gemini LLM that's currently available on the Pixel 8 Pro and Galaxy S24 series. Gemini Nano powers the summarization feature in the Pixel Recorder app as well as Smart Reply in Gboard when using messaging apps likes WhatsApp.

Google says that Gemini Nano will roll out to Pixel 8 users as a "developer preview" in the "next Pixel Feature Drop", ie. the June 2024 Pixel Feature Drop which will also bring Android 14 QPR3. Gemini Nano on the Pixel 8 might not perform as well as it does on the Pixel 8 Pro due to differences in memory specs, which is likely why it's being offered as a developer preview.
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Google has released the second beta version of Android 14 QPR3 (June release). List of fixes: • Fixed an issue that sometimes caused a device to crash or restart unexpectedly. • Fixed an issue that sometimes caused a device to crash or restart unexpectedly…
🤖 Google is rolling out Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 with several bugfixes (June release).

List of fixes:

• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused a device's launcher to crash when trying to view recent apps.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented Pixel Tablet devices from charging while connected to the dock.
• Fixed an issue where swiping up from the bottom of the screen didn't always return to the home screen.
• Fixed an issue that caused the layout of notifications on the lock screen to display with additional padding.
• Fixed various issues that were causing frequent "Application not responding" errors for both system and user apps.
• Fixed an issue where swiping down from the top of the screen didn't always show the notification shade.
• Fixed an issue for Pixel Fold devices where sometimes when the device was unfolded, only half of the inner screen displayed content.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a user's wallpaper settings from being backed up properly.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes stopped the "Quick Tap to start actions" gesture from working.
• Fixed various other issues that were impacting system stability, performance, connectivity, interactivity, and camera.

Build number: AP21.240216.010 → AP21.240305.005
Security Patch: March 2024

🔗 OTAs — unavailable due to a known issue.
🔗 Factory Images
🔗 Beta program opt-in (Pixel 5a and later)

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⌚️ April 2024 update has been released for both generations of Pixel Watch.

All supported Pixel Watch devices running Wear OS 4 will receive the April update starting today. The update will roll out in phases over the next week, depending on carrier and device.

Changelog:

• The April 2024 software update includes new features, numerous bug fixes, and performance updates for Pixel Watch users.

• Vibration Watch
Current time plays in haptics when the user gestures on the watch face

• Auto-brightness improvement
Provide improved experience in auto-brightness settings screen for user to easily perceive the difference when switching levels

To speed up getting the update, put the watch on charge, open the Settings/System/System Update page, and tap the watch icon at the top several times in a row.

Build number: TWD9.240405.001

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🤖 Android 15 will get an updated design for the status bar icons.

The current design of the status bar icons hasn't changed much since Android 5.0 Lollipop, except that Android 10 introduced options to customize them, which was cut out in Android 12.

As Mishaal Rahman ( via Android Authority) has learned, Google may introduce an updated segmented icon design in the upcoming Android 15 update. Also, in the new icons variant, the battery percentage is now displayed inside the battery icon.

In addition to the new icons, Android 15 may add a slight tactile feedback when long-pressing the quick settings tile, as well as when dragging the volume slider that appears when the volume buttons are pressed (similar feedback to the brightness slider)

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⬇️ April 2024 security patch has been released.

All supported devices starting with Pixel 5a (5G) and newer get the update. Fixed issues:

Biometrics
• Fix for issue causing black screen to appear when unlocking screen in certain conditions *[Pixel 5a (5G)]

Camera
• Fix for camera stability under certain conditions when switching between different zooms *[Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold]
• Fix for issue with black halo artifacts appearing under certain conditions in the viewfinder upon transitioning from photo to video mode at 1x zoom *[Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8]
• Fix for issue where users are unable to re-expose image after tapping anywhere on the viewfinder *[Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8]

Build Number: AP1A.240405.002
Security Patch: April 2024

🔗 Android Security Bulletin—April 2024
🔗 Pixel Update Bulletin—April 2024

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