With the Pixel 2, the Pixel Launcher was revamped to place the search field at the bottom of your screen. Four years later, the Google app looks to be readying something similar with a bottom Search bar redesign.
Today, the Google app has the Search bar just underneath the company logo/daily Doodle at the top of the screen. Some users are now seeing the field appear just above the bottom bar in…
Google Camera 8.4 brings Timer light, disabling Exposure controls, & more to older Pixel phones [U]
December 1, 2021
Every fall, the latest Google Camera features debut on the flagship Pixel before rolling out to older phones. Version 8.4 of Camera now looks to be rolling out to older Google devices with changes that first debuted on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro.
Update 11/30: Version 8.4.300.x…
Google details Project Starline tech & feedback, including photorealistic render comparisons
December 1, 2021
At I/O 2021 in May, Google unveiled Project Starline has a conferencing booth that can capture and display realistic 3D video. The company today shared more technical details about the effort and how it surpasses 2D calls.
Project Starline combines Google’s work in 3D…
Android 12 is one of the platform’s best updates, but it’s not perfect; here’s what we want changed
December 1, 2021
Pixel owners were this year presented with Android 12 and Google’s Material You, a radical update that is one of Google’s biggest and best in years. However, there are some tweaks we’d love to see made to Android 12 in future updates. Here’s our list, what’s yours?
Hands-on with 100+ new changes and features in Android 12 [Video]
Android 12 is all about what the user wants, so really…
Chrome OS 96 is rolling out today with a number of enhancements focused on the camera and other general app upgrades. Version 95 was skipped as part of the transition to updates every four weeks, while an LTS version for Chromebooks is now offered.
Camera app
For this…
Rocket League Sideswipe confirms crashing issue on Pixel 6 and Android 12; here’s how to fix it
December 1, 2021
The hit PC/console game Rocket League has made its way to mobile phones this week in the form of the simplified “Sideswipe,” but it seems not everyone can enjoy it equally. Just hours after the game’s launch, it’s become clear that Rocket League Sideswipe is…
The latest update to Stadia for Android, version 3.44, is rolling out now via the Play Store and includes early work on a revamped search feature, livestream spectating, and more.
About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called APKs, in the case of Android…
Chromecast volume controls are disabled on Android 12 due to a ‘legal issue’ [Update: Fix incoming]
December 1, 2021
Following the launch of Android 12 to Pixel devices, it’s been discovered that the update disables the once-handy volume controls for nearby Chromecast media sessions due to a “legal issue.”
Update: A Googler has shared a rough timeline of when this issue will have a…
Paranoid Android ‘Sapphire’ is based on Android 12, launches today w/ OnePlus support
December 1, 2021
The custom ROM scene isn’t as strong as it once was, but one name that has stuck around is Paranoid Android. Now, the team of developers behind the project has announced Paranoid Android’s take on Android 12 will be called “Sapphire” and launches today.
Announced…
Android TV 12 is now available, unclear when it’s headed to Chromecast with Google TV
December 1, 2021
A bit behind its launch on smartphones, Android 12 has just officially launched on Android TV. Unfortunately, it’s unclear when it will actually arrive on consumer devices.
Quietly announced on Google’s developer site today, Android TV 12’s final stable release is now available with both Android TV and Google TV versions. As with the beta updates, Android TV 12 is still only available on…
