Mishaal's Android News Feed

🔍Google will soon let you access its new AI search mode right from your Pixel’s home screen As AI Mode in Google Search gets closer to launch, we now have a look at how you'll be able to access it from the Pixel Launcher👇 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-launcher-ai-mode-shortcut-3526598/

👓Google confirms Android XR will give apps access to your headset's cameras A Google spokesperson confirmed to me that, with your permission, apps will be able to access the camera on Android XR headsets to create immersive experiences. More details👇 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-xr-camera-access-3526531/

🤙Android 16 will fight scammers by blocking certain features during phone calls To fight scams, Android 16 will block you from sideloading apps or allowing accessibility access while you’re on a call. More details👇 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-phone-call-protections-3526068/ —- UPDATE: These new anti-scammer protections are actually LIVE in Android 16 Beta 2! I've added a video to the article that demonstrates this new security feature!

💡Android 16 Beta 2 makes dimming the display more convenient for the whole Pixel 9 family A new version of the Extra Dim feature is available for the Pixel 9 series; instead of manually toggling it, it's now integrated into the brightness slider. 🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-9-extra-dim-android-16-3526204/

👨‍🦱👩‍🦱This new Android widget makes it easier to quickly switch users Android 16 adds a new “multiuser” widget that lets you quickly switch between users on a device. It's simple but should be useful for shared/family devices! Screenshots👇 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-multiuser-widget-3526110/

💳Android 16 Beta 2 lets you double press the power button to open Google Wallet Android finally lets Pixel users choose between launching the camera app (current default) and Google Wallet when double pressing the power button. Demo video👇 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-power-button-wallet-3526104/

📏 Android 16 is getting more personalized with new regional preference options Android 16 may let you set your preferred measurement system and region independent of the system language. Here's why that's important👇🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android…

⬇️ Android 16 Beta 2 is already available as a Generic System Image (GSI) and will soon roll out for Pixels The build ID is BP22.250124.009. If you were hoping for it to include major UI changes like the new Quick Settings panel I found, I'm sorry to say they're not here 😢

🚨 Android 16 Beta 2 is here! The second beta brings new media and camera updates like Ultra HDR improvements, behavior changes like the removal of opting out of edge-to-edge more, and more. Here's everything you need to know 👇 https://www.androidfaithful.com/android-16-beta-2/

With every new teaser, the OPPO Find N5 seems like it's gonna be the best book-style foldable this year! Sadly, OnePlus has just confirmed this phone won't be launching in the U.S. as the OnePlus Open 2. I had heard the Open 2 was cancelled a few months ago, but I was hoping my source was incorrect. Unfortunately they were not. Hopefully OPPO launches the Find N5 in the markets where the Open 2 would've been, but I don't see them expanding into the U.S. with this product 🥲

The Android Developers account has just confirmed that Android 16 Beta 2 is dropping tomorrow!

Google is now rolling out the Sensitive Content Warnings feature in Google Messages! This feature uses on-device machine learning to recognize when an image contains nudity, blurring them before you can view them in Google Messages. This feature is optional for adults for opt-out for users under 18. In addition, Google says it'll begin testing a ML-based age estimation model in the U.S. later this year so it can estimate whether a user is < 18 and apply age-appropriate experiences. (By the way, if you're wondering what that new "Android System SafetyCore" app that mysteriously showed up on your Android phone is all about, it's what powers the on-device nude image recognition feature.)