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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 launchers via the Assistant search bar, but it’s not a solution focused on that. While you might be searching specifically…
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Tesla scores over 100 MW order for batteries in Israel

March 18, 2021
Tesla has scored a contract for 100 MW of batteries for energy storage in Israel as it enters the market. Tesla has been looking into entering the Israeli auto market for a while now. Last year, we reported that Tesla is working on opening a service center and a Supercharging station in Tel Aviv. The automaker listed some job openings for sale and service positions in the city. At the time, it…
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Android 12 DP2: Media player UI now uses system accent color

March 18, 2021
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.
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Google Lens AR lead departs to become chief product officer at Robinhood

March 18, 2021
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 joined Google in 2008 to “productize research into user-facing features in YouTube and Google.” From 2010 to 2013, they…
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Android 12 Developer Preview 2 hands-on: Top new features [Video]

March 18, 2021
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…
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