The second preview of Android 12 has arrived today, and with it, Google is introducing a variety of changes to the picture-in-picture experience to make it feel faster, easier to use, and out of the way when you need it to be.
Over the years, Google has slowly refined Android’s picture-in-picture, allowing you to do things like watch YouTube videos while also browsing the web. As it is on…
How to downgrade from Android 12 Developer Preview 2 to Android 11 on Google Pixel [Video]
March 18, 2021
If you are not content with the most recent Android 12 Developer Preview on your Google Pixel, it’s probably music to your ears knowing that you can downgrade your OS to a stable version of Android 11 if you encounter any major problems.
We’ve shown you how to install…
Android 12 DP2: New device search bar in the works for Pixel Launcher, possibly others
March 18, 2021
Google Assistant is the focus for any type of search on Android nowadays, especially on Pixel. However, it appears Google is set to make device search a bit easier on your launcher with a new bar that could debut in Android 12.
Local device search can be done on Android…
Android 12 DP2: ‘Game dashboard’ to add quick access to recording, YouTube streaming, more
March 18, 2021
Google is working on a “game dashboard” for Android 12 — perhaps exclusive to Pixel phones — that adds useful controls and info like a frames-per-second counter, easy capture options, and a YouTube streaming shortcut.
Our team has managed to enable a special “game dashboard” hidden away inside the second Android 12 Developer Preview. For now, it’s a straightforward menu with a few…
With the drop of the Android 12 Developer Preview 12, Google is changing the media player UI accent color to match your system theme rather than any content playing.
While not a massive change at first glance, it changes the prominence of certain portions of your device.
From Maps Live View to 3D Animals and other models in Search, Google’s current work in augmented reality is focused on phones. The other big investment is Google Lens, with it emerging today that the product is losing lead Aparna Chennapragada to Robinhood.
Chennapragada…
After a fairly successful first Android 12 Developer Preview launch, Preview 2 is now rolling out for those that have enrolled on the developer-facing builds of the next OS iteration, and we’ve been delving into the top new user-facing features.
Much of what has been added will undoubtedly develop over the next six or so months as the Developer Preview evolves into a truly user-facing Beta…
Android 12 DP2: People Space widget takes shape, reminds you to talk to your friends and family
March 18, 2021
One of the more interesting upcoming features of Android 12, teased in leaked mockups, is “People Space” which puts your friends and family on your home screen. With the second pre-release of Android 12, this People Space widget has begun to take shape.
Branded in the…
Hands-on with SanDisk’s new dual Lightning and USB-C flash drive for iPhone, iPad, Mac, more
March 17, 2021
Western Digital has made dual Lightning and USB flash drives with its SanDisk iXpand lineup for several years and now it’s launching its first one with Lightning + USB-C. The new SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe features a metal enclosure, storage up to 256GB, and the…
Samsung has warned today that there is a “serious imbalance” in semiconductors globally and a chip shortage could delay the launch of its Note flagship. Analysts also point out that this shortage is affecting almost everyone except Apple.
According to a Bloomberg report, “Samsung expects the crunch to pose a problem to its next quarter.” Co-chief executive officer Koh Dong-jin said…
