Mishaal's Android News Feed

🎨Google is working on a BIG UI overhaul for Android, and it looks SO GOOD! Google is finally updating Android's UI after so many years, and I've got a comprehensive look at the new UI for you over on Android Authority 👇 🔗https://androidauthority.com/android-new-design-changes-leak-3549582/

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://…

📰Were you expecting a ton of Android news at Google I/O next month? I have great news and potentially bad news: Great news: You won't have to wait for I/O for big Android news, because "The Android Show: I/O Edition" is happening (virtually) on May 13 @ 10AM PT! This event will feature "the latest updates coming to the Android ecosystem." Potentially bad news: This might mean Android won't have as big presence during the I/O keynotes...but we already know there will still be several Android-focused sessions (including one on Material 3 Expressive, Android 16 for TV, Android XR, etc.) plus Google says there will be "more special announcements and surprises in store" for us at the event, so fingers crossed!

As spotted by @AssembleDebug, Google is working on a redesign of Google Account settings that seemingly uses the new Material 3 Expressive theme! Google recently said it'll share more details on Material Design 3 Expressive at I/O, but we've already spotted it in several places.

📱Google will finally let you double tap your Pixel's screen to turn it off Google is finally working on a double tap to turn off screen gesture for Pixel phones, and we have a first look 👇 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/double-tap-turn-off-screen-on-pixel-3548454/

🤖Google has finally shared some more up-to-date Android version statistics, and Android 15 is barely on the radar: - Android 15 has a 4.5% share - Android 14 is on >27% of devices - Android 13 makes up ~17% of the share Full breakdown👇 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-platform-stats-3548280/

⏲️ FINALLY: Google has announced that, later this year, you'll be able to set schedules for Nest thermostats via the Google Home app! This announcement comes as Google ends support for the 1st & 2nd gen models. Details👇 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/nest-thermostat-scheduling-google-home-3548323/

🌡 RIP: The 1st & 2nd gen Google Nest thermostats have reached end-of-life. Google will no longer provide updates, and you won't be able to control them via app soon. Fortunately, if you have a 1st or 2nd gen Nest thermostat still... Google is offering some pretty generous discounts to get you to upgrade.

📄 Native PDF support is coming to Chrome for Android, and you can try it now Google Chrome is adding support for Android's new, enhanced PDF reader library, allowing it to open PDF files without the use of third-party apps. Details + how to enable it can…

🔒How Android 16's new security mode will stop USB-based attacks Advanced Protection Mode in Android 16 will disable USB data access when your phone is locked. More info & why this matters👇 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-usb-data-advanced-protection-3548018/

🫧 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/

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)