Android Developers Blog: Android CLI: Build Android apps 3x faster using any agent
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I Bought A Leica (Phone) - MrMobile [Michael Fisher]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA2BT5VZw3k

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Pixel Glow 'visual feedback' tool might just hint at big Pixel 11 hardware changes
https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-glow-3658443/

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Vivo X300 Ultra Portrait Camera Test - HOW GOOD IS IT?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=7A1kPQJeUtE

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Oppo A6s Pro arrives in China with Dimensity 6360 Max and 7,000mAh battery
https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a6s_pro_arrives_in_china_with_dimensity_6360_max_and_7000mah_battery-news-72363.php

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Moto G Stylus (2026) Review // A Budget Galaxy S26 Ultra! - TechOdyssey
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Vivo T5 Pro arrives with Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC and 9,020 mAh battery
https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_t5_pro_features_price_sale_date-news-72377.php

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KWGT and KLWP Sold to a Data Analytics Company

There doesn't seem to be any news about it anywhere. But I noticed the company name changed to Zavasoft in the listing for KWGT in Google Play. I believe this happened officially earlier this month.

The company markets big data analytics, customer analytics, and marketing and risk analytics as part of their services. Just wondering if this is another Nova Launcher situation where we'll be told by the previous owners that "everything's fine" and then they fire everyone involved. They’re similar in the fact that they’re both old school apps customization apps that require a boat load of core permissions and being sold to similar companies.

I know we all use Android phones with software owned by the biggest data company ever, but there is such a thing as risk mitigation. Anyhow, this is just a heads-up for the folks that prefer knowing when things like this take place with the apps that they use daily.

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Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026) is now on sale in the U.S and Canada
https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_stylus_2026_usa_canada_price_sale_date-news-72420.php

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The Truth After 30,000 Folds! "Zero Crease" Foldable is Finally Here? Oppo Find N6 Durability Test - FlashingDroid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=wUTeO5pxb5E

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GSMArena - Vivo V70 FE review
https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v70_fe-review-2954.php

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Techmo - Vivo X300 Ultra vs. Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Best Camera Phone 2026?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1Ev2dD9oYI&feature=youtu.be

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Let's talk about Android's Quick Settings

Hi Reddit, let’s chat about Android’s [Quick Settings](https://support.google.com/android/answer/9083864) panel, the core system UI that saves you from having to dig through layers of menus to toggle your settings :)

With a simple swipe down from the top of the screen, the Quick Settings panel puts key system features, network settings, and app functions right at your fingertips. It’s been a staple since its introduction with Android 4.2 back in 2012, but it’s undergone a lot of changes over the years to keep up with new designs and what users actually need.

[An image showing the Quick Settings panel in various colors.](https://preview.redd.it/qegye86dzsvg1.png?width=2048&format=png&auto=webp&s=39e88e3942a88b61796ef8547d9f5c2d26efb9ec)

Last year, with the launch of [Material 3 Expressive](https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/material-3-expressive-android-wearos-launch/), we rolled out a comprehensive overhaul to Quick Settings to bring you a more customizable and functional experience. We introduced a few significant changes to make this happen:

* **Resizable tiles:** You can now shrink tiles from the default 2x1 size down to a 1x1 square. This allows you to squeeze a lot more of your favorite actions into a single view, significantly reducing how many times you have to swipe to find what you need.

[A video showing the resizable tiles feature.](https://reddit.com/link/1sobcpu/video/kyskh95izsvg1/player)

* **One-tap actions for key features:** For specific tiles like Bluetooth and Modes, we split the touch targets. You can now tap the icon itself to quickly toggle the feature on or off, or tap the text label to expand the tile and see more options. This brings back the much-requested one-tap toggle without sacrificing deeper controls.

[A video showing the one-tap actions for Bluetooth and Modes.](https://reddit.com/link/1sobcpu/video/sbjzlo1qzsvg1/player)

* **Streamlined editing:** We rebuilt Edit mode to be faster and easier. Most system-provided tiles are now grouped logically so you can quickly find what you're looking for. You can also now easily add or remove tiles using one-tap "+" and "Remove" buttons. And if you accidentally delete a tile you wanted to keep, you can instantly bring it back by tapping the new undo (⎌) button.

[A video showing the Quick Settings Edit mode.](https://reddit.com/link/1sobcpu/video/98agnkxtzsvg1/player)

And we haven’t stopped improving Quick Settings since we dropped the Material 3 Expressive update. Here are some of the quality-of-life changes we've already made (or are currently testing) in the last few months:

* ***(Launched)*** **Tile categories API:** With [Android 16 QPR2](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-is-here.html) in December, we introduced an API for [Quick Settings tile categories](https://developer.android.com/develop/ui/views/quicksettings-tiles#categories). Developers can use this API to make their tiles appear in categories like “Connectivity”, “Display”, or “Privacy” rather than “From apps you installed” at the bottom.
* ***(Launched)*** **Flashlight strength slider:** With Android 16 QPR3 in March, we made the Flashlight tile expandable. Tapping to expand it opens a dialog that lets you smoothly adjust the intensity of the flashlight.
* ***(Beta)*** **Separate Wi-Fi & mobile data tiles:** With [Android 17 Beta 3](https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1s4jbii/android_17_beta_3_a_new_multitasking_experience/) in March, we split the Internet tile into separate “Wi-Fi” and “Mobile data” tiles. You can now disconnect from your current Wi-Fi network or disable mobile data with a single tap of the icon. What’s more, you still have easy access to the full Internet Panel if you need to manage your connections more deeply — just tap the text label instead of the icon.

We're always open to feedback on how we can improve your interactions with your Android device, and it’s worth noting that a lot of these very changes started as community requests! So, *what

changes would you like to see come to Quick Settings next?* 

I can’t make any guarantees that we’ll implement any specific requests, but I can tell you that your feedback does help us determine what’s really important to users!

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Oh, and while I’m here, here are some tips on how to get the most out of the Quick Settings panel:

* **Faster repositioning:** While in Edit mode, dragging and dropping isn’t the only way to reposition a tile. Just double-tap a tile to select it, then tap the spot where you want it to go. 

[A video showing how to quickly reposition tiles in Quick Settings.](https://reddit.com/link/1sobcpu/video/s2j6r6jzzsvg1/player)

* **Quick expansion via long-press:** You can press and hold directly on the status bar to expand the notification shade and show the first two rows of Quick Settings. This is especially useful if you are navigating Android in a desktop windowing environment!
* **Adding new tiles via drag-and-drop:** When looking at the list of available tiles in Edit mode, you can press and hold to drag and drop a new tile exactly where you want it. If you just tap the tile, it will immediately snap to the very end of your active panel.

[A video showing how to add new tiles to Quick Settings via drag-and-drop.](https://reddit.com/link/1sobcpu/video/srt4z3e20tvg1/player)

*Fun Fact: Did you know that the initial set of 4-8 tiles you see when you make your first swipe down from the top of the screen has a name? We call it the QQS, or Quick Quick Settings. The more you know! :)*



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Vivo X300 Ultra and X300 FE are "coming soon" to India with telephoto extenders, FE gains a new color
https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_ultra_x300_fe_india_launch_soon-news-72417.php

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Moto G Stylus (2026) Unboxing & First Impressions! - TechRight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgr8sjUTzs4

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Samsung Galaxy A57 5G - Samsung’s Best Midrange Phone - Flossy Carter
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Should I make my own custom rom (again)?

I was away from development for a while due to exams, so everything kinda went on hold.

Before that, I was working on custom ROMs (AOSP-based builds, device bring-up, kernel fixes, debugging random breakages, etc.), but I dropped it because of time constraints and burnout.

Now that I’m getting back, I’m thinking of doing it differently:

\- Focus on one device

\- Keep things minimal and stable

So yeah, simple question:

Would anyone be interested in following/helping this kind of journey, or is it just noise?

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Huawei Mate 80 Pro Review: The Powerhouse Returns! - TechNick
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