Mishaal's Android News Feed

Here is where the DOJ talks about Android, Chrome, and Play in the recently unsealed "PLAINTIFFS’ PROPOSED REMEDY FRAMEWORK" document.

Breaking: Google just confirmed that the U.S. DOJ is seeking, among other changes, to force Google to split off Chrome and Android.

YouTube for Android TV is rolling out a Netflix-like account switcher The new account switcher is independent of Android TV's system-wide profiles and also lets you choose what account to use at startup. 🔗Screenshots and details can be found in this article.

Here's a first look at Android's new tutorial for touchpad gestures! Android lets you use touchpad gestures for navigation, but Google is now adding a gorgeous tutorial that explains how to use them. 🔗Screenshots available in this article. Can't help but think this is all in preparation for the launch of the Pixel Tablet 2 🤔

Google hasn't rolled out Android's note-taking feature yet...but they added a new capability in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 anyways. Now, when you try to insert a screenshot into a note, you might have the option to attach a URL as well. 🔗More details on this change can be found in my latest article for Android Police.

Google is redesigning Android's keyboard shortcut menu to make it better for tablets Android 15 QPR1 could deliver a revamped keyboard shortcut menu with a side navigation rail 🔗A video of this updated menu can be found in this article.

Here's an early look at Nothing OS 3.0, Nothing's next big Android update! I think Nothing did a great job at adapting Android 15. I especially love the new notifications/Quick Settings design as well as the lock screen customization changes! 🔗What's new in Nothing OS 3.0 (Android Faithful)

Android 15 added a single app screen sharing feature, but there's a small issue with it: If you want to switch the app you're sharing, you have to stop then restart the recording/casting session. Fortunately, Google has a solution to this problem in the form of a task switcher for partial screen sharing. More details on this upcoming feature can be found in this article.

Google is experimenting with putting a Gemini button ... right on the Android lock screen. A new feature in the latest Android 15 beta adds an✨AI button to the lock screen, but I'm not sure what it's for just yet. ✅ Images of this new AI button can be found here.

Breaking: the Judge in the Epic v Google case has just issued his final ruling, which states that Google must open up its Play Store catalog to 3P app stores and distribute those 3P app stores within Google Play. The judge also ruled that Google can't require…

Breaking: the Judge in the Epic v Google case has just issued his final ruling, which states that Google must open up its Play Store catalog to 3P app stores and distribute those 3P app stores within Google Play. The judge also ruled that Google can't require Google Play app billing, stop developers from telling users about other ways to pay, stop developers from linking to alternative distribution methods, and more. These are HUGE changes, the implications of which will be massive to Google's Play Store business. Highly recommend reading The Verge's coverage for the full breakdown!

The Android taskbar could soon be upgraded to show recent apps The taskbar currently shows up to 6 pinned apps and 2 suggested apps, but it could soon swap those suggested apps with recently used apps. 🔗 Details + a demo can be found here.