Mishaal's Android News Feed

🌐Google just made it way easier to use Chrome extensions on Android In April, I demoed Google's new 'Desktop' version of Chrome for Android w/ extension support. Back then, it was a pain to use, but it's way better now! How to try it yourself👇 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/try-new-chrome-for-android-with-extensions-3569268/

📞Google Phone's Material 3 Expressive revamp and new call gestures are starting to roll out The update brings a redesigned interface & an option to switch between the old single tap and new horizontal swipe UI for incoming calls! LMK if you have it! 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/google-phone-beta-material-3-expressive-call-gestures-3569133/

✨Gemini Space is coming to Pixel phones, and it could be Google's take on Samsung's Now Bar I found evidence of a 'Gemini Space' feature in the Android 16 QPR beta, and I think it may be Google's version of Samsung's Now Bar/Brief. Here's what I know👇 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-gemini-space-leak-3569136/

Heads up if you're in the UK: Google Wallet now lets you create an ID pass from your passport. Google has partnered with Rail Delivery Group to allow train travelers to use this digital ID to verify you meet the eligibility criteria for select Railcards. It's also working with the UK govt to allow you to use this ID pass for alcohol purchases. (This was announced back in April but I just heard from a person in the UK that it's now available. Thanks, Gavin!)

🗨Your Android phone may soon recommend you use an 'optimized' voice assistant over other options Google has added a new feature in Android that lets OEMs highlight specific digital assistants as “optimized” for their Android devices. The timing of this addition…

🗨Your Android phone may soon recommend you use an 'optimized' voice assistant over other options Google has added a new feature in Android that lets OEMs highlight specific digital assistants as “optimized” for their Android devices. The timing of this addition is certainly interesting given Google's legal issues over its deals that make its own assistant the default on Android. However, the company told me this feature will be optional for OEMs, and that it won't be using it on its own devices. More details👇🏾 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-recommended-assistant-3568465/

📲Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 adds new animation for the power button long-press gesture This new animation plays before the Gemini overlay pops up and basically makes it feel like you're squeezing the phone. Thanks to A_Button117 on Discord for the tip! https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr1-beta-2-power-button-animation-3567943/

🕓Android 16 QPR1 beta 2 has a hidden customization option for the lock screen clock You can now choose a "Sharp" font style for the lock screen clock by tapping on the default clock in the lock screen preview. Thanks to Reddit user als26 for the tip! 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-lock-screen-clock-hidden-customization-3568273/

💬Google Messages just pulled the plug on its new unsubscribe button for some users For users in the US and Spain, Google Messages will no longer display an ‘unsubscribe’ option at the bottom of certain chats Here's what's changing👇 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-unsubscribe-button-removed-3568354/

🚗Android Automotive now lets apps show your food order status and more on your car's home screen Google is introducing a new App Cards feature that lets Android Automotive apps show custom cards on your car's home screen Here's what you need to know👇 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-automotive-app-cards-3567983/

🚗Android Automotive update will make it easier to talk to Gemini in your car Android Automotive 16 won't bring a big Material 3 Expressive redesign like Android 16 QPR1 will for phones, but it does have some subtle tweaks. Here's what's new👇 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-automotive-16-3567889/

⌚️Your Wear OS smartwatch will now warn you when an earthquake is about to happen A Google support page says Wear OS is getting an update to tell you when an earthquake is expected to cause shaking. 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/wear-os-earthquake-alerts-rolling-out-3567283/