Mishaal's Android News Feed

RIP Ferrochrome launcher: Google is killing its one-click app that would've let you easily run Chrome OS in a VM on your Android device. Imagine having an app that automatically downloads, configures, and runs Chrome OS in a VM for you, on like a Pixel Tablet. More details on what we're missing out on can be found in this article on Android Authority.

Sony is rolling out updates to its WF-1000XM5 earbuds & WH-1000XM5 headphones that add support for Google's Find My Device network and 'Auto Switch'. The update for the Buds also adds Fast Pair support over Bluetooth LE Audio. H/T Alexandria on Telegram, /u/lololololol1990

Chrome for Android is rolling out tab group syncing! Some users on Chrome 129 are seeing a new page in the tab switcher that's dedicated to tab groups. The tab groups you create are automatically saved and updated across your devices, so long as they're using Chrome signed into the same Google account. You can go to Settings --> Tabs under the Advanced header to manage this feature. (There's supposed to be a "Learn more" link but it seems Google forgot to include one. Oops.) Google announced tab group sync support last month, but it hasn't rolled out to me personally yet. LMK if you see it!

One UI 7 will be released early next year with the new Galaxy devices, ie. the Samsung Galaxy S25 series!

Samsung has announced that its One UI 7 beta will be available to developers "before the end of this year."

Google is rolling out an update to Quick Share for Windows that fixes a few bugs. v1.0.1939.4 * Fixed an issue that caused the app to crash when you open your files and folders. * Fixed an issue that caused the app to crash when you close it. * Removed the Quick Share desktop shortcut. * Fixed an issue that caused transfers that took more than a minute to time out. * Fixed an issue that shows the PIN code when both the sender and receiver are mutual contacts. * Added car and foldable devices to the list of device types. * Improved app animations for better system performance and longer battery life. * Added credential expiration and revocation handling, so you’ll be notified more often when the app is not working properly. The bit about adding "car and foldables devices to the list of device types" is interesting as Quick Share isn't available yet on Android Automotive...

Confirmed: the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 supports Auracast! I just got my unit today and was able to listen in on an Auracast broadcast. Photo proof and what this means for you can be found in my latest article for Android Authority.

HyperOS on the Xiaomi 14T Pro has a small, but interesting change from the previous version: Xiaomi is no longer using the media output switcher from AOSP/stock Android but rather their custom one that you see in Chinese versions of HyperOS. Their custom one fits better with the rest of HyperOS' design and thankfully supports showing Google Cast devices still. Left: media output switcher on the Xiaomi 13T Pro Right: media output switcher on the Xiaomi 14T Pro

The first alpha version of the Jetpack Ink library has been released. Jetpack Ink aims to "lower the developer barrier to entry for high performance, beautiful inking experiences" so developers can create "best-in-class pen apps." Available modules include: Authoring, Rendering, Strokes, Brush, and Geometry.

Confirmed: the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 supports Auracast! I just got my unit today and was able to listen in on an Auracast broadcast. Photo proof and what this means for you can be found in my latest article for Android Authority.

Google is finally starting to open up Gemini Nano access to third-party app developers! More details here.

Google is finally starting to open up Gemini Nano access to third-party app developers! More details here.