Mishaal's Android News Feed
06.05.202520:44
🔁 Check your Pixel phone: the May 2025 security update is rolling out!
FYI: This is likely the final Android 15-based update for Pixel phones. The next update should bring Android 16!
More details on this update👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-may-2025-software-update-3554974/
Also be warned that if you have a Pixel 6 or Pixel 8 series device, this update increments the anti-roll back version for the bootloader.
This means that once you update, you CANNOT downgrade to an older release! Doing so will brick the device!
FYI: This is likely the final Android 15-based update for Pixel phones. The next update should bring Android 16!
More details on this update👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-may-2025-software-update-3554974/
Also be warned that if you have a Pixel 6 or Pixel 8 series device, this update increments the anti-roll back version for the bootloader.
This means that once you update, you CANNOT downgrade to an older release! Doing so will brick the device!
23.04.202517:30
The Google I/O schedule also confirmed another one of my reports:
Android TV 15 is being skipped over in favor of Android TV 16!
Google will unveil the latest version of Android TV based on Android 16 next month!
Android TV 15 is being skipped over in favor of Android TV 16!
Google will unveil the latest version of Android TV based on Android 16 next month!
23.04.202514:13
🌡️ That's hot: Android will soon add an easy shortcut to the Pixel Thermometer app
The new ‘Temperature’ shortcut will make it easier to launch Pixel Thermometer from the lock screen
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-thermometer-lock-screen-shortcut-3546974/
The new ‘Temperature’ shortcut will make it easier to launch Pixel Thermometer from the lock screen
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-thermometer-lock-screen-shortcut-3546974/
16.04.202515:47
🚨Important clarification on that auto-reboot feature you may have recently read about 🚨
Google says the feature is NOT rolling out yet and that it's going to be OPTIONAL. I thought this was the case, but it's good to have confirmation.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-auto-reboot-optional-3545366/
Google says the feature is NOT rolling out yet and that it's going to be OPTIONAL. I thought this was the case, but it's good to have confirmation.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-auto-reboot-optional-3545366/
15.04.202517:05
📽 I tried Gemini's new AI video maker, and I'm amazed how far AI has come
I've been using Veo 2 for a few weeks now, and I'm really impressed by how good it is!
Check out the videos I made👇
🔗 https://androidauthority.com/veo-2-in-gemini-hands-on-3544942/
(Thanks to Google for providing early access!)
I've been using Veo 2 for a few weeks now, and I'm really impressed by how good it is!
Check out the videos I made👇
🔗 https://androidauthority.com/veo-2-in-gemini-hands-on-3544942/
(Thanks to Google for providing early access!)
14.04.202516:13
❄️ RIP Android Snow Cone
Android 12 has officially reached end-of-life, meaning Google will no longer provide security support for the release.
If you still have an old device running Android 12 or 12L, it's time to upgrade.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-12-end-of-life-3544499/
Android 12 has officially reached end-of-life, meaning Google will no longer provide security support for the release.
If you still have an old device running Android 12 or 12L, it's time to upgrade.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-12-end-of-life-3544499/
30.04.202520:36
Google just announced that Android now natively supports the OpenID4VP and OpenID4VCI standards for digital credentials!
Android already supports digital identity documents, ie driver's licenses and passports, but this new standard opens up support for other types of documents like education certificates, insurance policies, memberships, etc.
Via the new DigitalCredential API in Android's Credential Manager, digital credentials can be securely presented to any app or website on the device.
Yesterday, Google announced that Google Wallet will be able to use digital credentials to recover Amazon accounts, access online health services with CVS and MyChart by Epic, and verify profiles or identity on Uber/Bumble. Other apps like Samsung Wallet and 1Password can also hold digital credentials via Android's Credential Manager API.
Android already supports digital identity documents, ie driver's licenses and passports, but this new standard opens up support for other types of documents like education certificates, insurance policies, memberships, etc.
Via the new DigitalCredential API in Android's Credential Manager, digital credentials can be securely presented to any app or website on the device.
Yesterday, Google announced that Google Wallet will be able to use digital credentials to recover Amazon accounts, access online health services with CVS and MyChart by Epic, and verify profiles or identity on Uber/Bumble. Other apps like Samsung Wallet and 1Password can also hold digital credentials via Android's Credential Manager API.
23.04.202517:26
Confirmed: Google will unveil a new version of Material Design, called Material 3 Expressive, at I/O next month!
I first reported this would happen last week, but Google today shared the full I/O schedule, confirming the session will happen.
"Level up your user experience and get a jump on the future of Google’s UX design: Material 3 Expressive. Learn how to use the new emotional design patterns to boost engagement, usability, and desire for your product."
I first reported this would happen last week, but Google today shared the full I/O schedule, confirming the session will happen.
"Level up your user experience and get a jump on the future of Google’s UX design: Material 3 Expressive. Learn how to use the new emotional design patterns to boost engagement, usability, and desire for your product."
22.04.202514:45
🔎 Android's Photo Picker is about to get the search feature you've always wanted
Google is finally testing a search bar in Android’s Photo Picker after announcing it last year
Screenshots👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-photo-picker-search-2-3546611/
Google is finally testing a search bar in Android’s Photo Picker after announcing it last year
Screenshots👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-photo-picker-search-2-3546611/
16.04.202514:23
✨Galaxy AI is perhaps the most comprehensive suite of mobile AI features, but some features aren't available globally.
Social Composer, for example, is limited to China, but thank goodness for that: AI-generated social media posts sound horrible.
Some of the other China-exclusive Galaxy AI features seem genuinely useful, though, especially that Samsung Assistant and its Clipboard Assistant feature.
🔗 https://androidauthority.com/galaxy-ai-social-composer-3544596/
Social Composer, for example, is limited to China, but thank goodness for that: AI-generated social media posts sound horrible.
Some of the other China-exclusive Galaxy AI features seem genuinely useful, though, especially that Samsung Assistant and its Clipboard Assistant feature.
🔗 https://androidauthority.com/galaxy-ai-social-composer-3544596/
15.04.202513:46
Google is preparing to roll out a new feature that auto reboots your Android phone after it's been locked for 3 days!
This feature is activated when Advanced Protection Mode is enabled in Android 16. There is currently no user-facing way to enable APM.
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-inactivity-reboot-rollout-3544779/
This feature is activated when Advanced Protection Mode is enabled in Android 16. There is currently no user-facing way to enable APM.
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-inactivity-reboot-rollout-3544779/
10.04.202515:55
Oof: the OnePlus Watch 3 is finally available in the US again after it was pulled to fix the "Meda in China" typo...but it now costs $499 (!) instead of $329.99!
When asked why, OnePlus refused to comment, but we can all probably guess why...
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-watch-3-us-price-increase-3543595/
When asked why, OnePlus refused to comment, but we can all probably guess why...
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-watch-3-us-price-increase-3543595/
24.04.202516:05
🫧 Hands-on: Android's Bubble Bar makes multitasking way better on phones
Android’s upcoming bubble bar puts bubbles in an easy to access location, making it easier to multitask.
Here's a first look👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-bubble-bar-on-phones-3547823/
Android’s upcoming bubble bar puts bubbles in an easy to access location, making it easier to multitask.
Here's a first look👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-bubble-bar-on-phones-3547823/
23.04.202517:09
🎵 Android's media output switcher could get its first redesign since Android 11
Google is experimenting with a new design for the media output switcher in Android 16, and we have a first look👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-media-output-switcher-3547363/
Google is experimenting with a new design for the media output switcher in Android 16, and we have a first look👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-media-output-switcher-3547363/
18.04.202517:03
🔒Is your Pixel phone missing Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock? Here's how to enable it in Android 16 Beta 4
The Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock lets Pixel phones use fingerprint unlock even when the screen is off
More details + how to reenable it👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/enable-screen-off-fingerprint-unlock-android-16-beta-4-3546058/
The Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock lets Pixel phones use fingerprint unlock even when the screen is off
More details + how to reenable it👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/enable-screen-off-fingerprint-unlock-android-16-beta-4-3546058/
16.04.202514:18
As I revealed before, Android 16 adds an Advanced Protection Mode API that apps can query and enable their own security features if the user is enrolled in Advanced Protection.
@AssembleDebug just discovered Messages & Phone by Google will support it.
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-advanced-protection-mode-security-features-apk-teardown-3545203/
@AssembleDebug just discovered Messages & Phone by Google will support it.
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-advanced-protection-mode-security-features-apk-teardown-3545203/
15.04.202513:39
🚘 Samsung's version of Android Auto has a clever notification trick
Location-based navigation saves you from having to manually enter a new navigation destination you receive from a message
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-location-based-navigation-3544545/
Location-based navigation saves you from having to manually enter a new navigation destination you receive from a message
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-location-based-navigation-3544545/
05.04.202515:46
⏩ Android 16 has a new trick to speed up app installation
Android 16 adds support for cloud compilation, a feature that bypasses on-device app compilation to speed up app installs
More details on how this works can be found 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-cloud-compilation-3541910/
Android 16 adds support for cloud compilation, a feature that bypasses on-device app compilation to speed up app installs
More details on how this works can be found 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-cloud-compilation-3541910/
23.04.202517:41
Some Gemini updates for Android will be announced at I/O next month, including:
- New APIs for Gemini Nano that allow for generating image descriptions (current APIs available to 3P apps only allow text input)
- Gemini in-car experiences (AssembleDebug has already shared some posts on Android Authority about what it's like in Android Auto and Android Automotive)
- New APIs for Gemini Nano that allow for generating image descriptions (current APIs available to 3P apps only allow text input)
- Gemini in-car experiences (AssembleDebug has already shared some posts on Android Authority about what it's like in Android Auto and Android Automotive)
23.04.202514:16
📱First look: Android 16 is testing a fresh design for the Pixel lock screen
Google is working on a new, less cluttered lock screen layout for Pixel phones in Android 16
Info + screenshots 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-lock-screen-android-16-3546942/
Google is working on a new, less cluttered lock screen layout for Pixel phones in Android 16
Info + screenshots 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-lock-screen-android-16-3546942/
16.04.202522:02
🚨Google has just confirmed that Android 16 Beta 4 drops tomorrow!
As some of you may have already noticed, the GSI for Android 16 Beta 4 is already out, with build number BP22.250325.007.
As some of you may have already noticed, the GSI for Android 16 Beta 4 is already out, with build number BP22.250325.007.
16.04.202513:35
🎨 Google may introduce Material Design 3 Expressive at I/O this May
In a since edited post, a Google engineer mentioned there's going to be a talk at I/O about a new 'expressive' Material Design theme.
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/material-design-expressive-google-io-3545058/
In a since edited post, a Google engineer mentioned there's going to be a talk at I/O about a new 'expressive' Material Design theme.
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/material-design-expressive-google-io-3545058/
15.04.202513:36
🔐 Android 16 will bring this crucial anti-theft feature to more phones
Identity Check is coming to more Android phones with the Android 16 update
More details on this feature can be found 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-identity-check-3544525/
Identity Check is coming to more Android phones with the Android 16 update
More details on this feature can be found 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-identity-check-3544525/
03.04.202515:32
⚙️ Android 16 could mimic how iOS handles app settings, but it's not as bad as you think
Apps can contribute their own preferences to Android Settings in Android 16, similar to iOS
More details on how this works👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-app-settings-3540868/
Apps can contribute their own preferences to Android Settings in Android 16, similar to iOS
More details on how this works👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-app-settings-3540868/
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