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Android 13 Beta 3.2: Pixel regains always show keyboard and update for Lens icon!

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Google has recently rolled out Android 13 Beta 3.2 which has brought some major changes to the Pixel launcher and the whole patch. The new Android 13 Beta 3.2 has come with the new Google Lens icon, look at your bottom home screen search bar. The last time this logo got updated was in 2021. The visual search icon is looking fantastic on the Pixel devices. A single-purpose camera and viewfinder bulge at the top.

The previous rounded square looks outdated. Google hopes that this new icon will communicate well and tapping the button at the side of the viewfinder could open the camera in an instant. However, the icons on the Google Play Store still remain unchanged.

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Other changes that are introduced include the always-show keyboard, which launches every time when we open an app launcher. This is still to be the prevalent one and has been there since the launch of Android 12. You can access it only when you long-press the home screen. The new beta update also brought updates to the Google Lens icon, but the same is the case, at a present moment it is also not visible on the Play Store.

Android 13 Beta 3.2

Android 13 Beta 3.2 provided 5 more fixes, they are:

  • Fixed the back gesture issue not working on some apps
  • Fixed an issue, where the settings page keeps collapsing while continuous scrolling
  • Provide fixes for some apps that were instantly crashing
  • Given a fix to an issue of microphone that turns on and off unexpectedly
  • Given a fix to the Google Photos app that crashes more frequently

You are going to see more visible changes in the coming days when the Android will finally release the fourth beta, which will provide more updates and fixes to the present interface. For that, you have to wait until August 2022.

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Android 15 DP2 introduces ‘Audio Sharing’ feature for shared listening experience

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Google brings a new feature called Audio Sharing with Android 15 DP2. This new feature allows a device to broadcast audio to multiple Bluetooth headphones simultaneously. This is mainly useful for sharing music or videos with others without the need for additional things or hardware.

Audio sharing is made possible by advancements in Bluetooth technology, including the new Bluetooth LE Audio standard. One of the key benefits of this technology is “Auracast,” which can broadcast audio to several listeners at once. This has significant applications, such as helping individuals with hearing impairments or those requiring language translation services.

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Currently, within Android 15’s settings, there is a section for “Audio sharing” that includes a toggle switch and a test sound feature. However, these are early versions and may not be fully operational.

As development progresses, the “Audio sharing” feature in Android 15 is expected to improve and offer a more user-friendly and inclusive audio experience.

Samsung Auracast Feature

Auracast is a feature that allows users to broadcast the audio they are playing on their devices to nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as headphones, speakers, or other phones.

Samsung announced One UI 6.1 update will bring several new features and enhancements along with the Auracast support to the Galaxy S23 series except for the S23 FE, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

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Android 15 DP2 brings app archiving to system settings

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Google recently released the Android 15 Developer Preview 2, which introduces several new features, one of which is App Archiving. This feature helps to manage apps that are not used frequently.

The app archiving feature allows users to archive apps directly from the system Settings, offering a more organized and efficient way to manage unused applications. Users can easily identify archived apps on the home screen and app launcher, with their icons grayed out and marked by a cloud/download symbol.

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In the app information section, users will find an “Archive” button next to the “Uninstall” option. With a simple tap, apps are archived, confirmed by a toast message. Previously, users had to navigate to the top-right corner to find the “Open” option. It should be noted that this function does not apply to system apps.

Android 15 app archiving

Users can get these apps again from the Play Store or choose to “restore” them from the app information. Android 15 will take back the permissions that were previously set for the app after it is restored.

Although this app archiving capability is not yet integrated with Google Play’s similar feature. Additionally, the “Pause app activity if unused” toggle has been renamed to “Manage app if unused,” which now includes removing permissions, deleting temporary files, stopping notifications, and storing apps.

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Google Android 15 Developer Preview 2 Released: What’s New

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Google has announced Android 15 Developer Preview 2 for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as the Android Emulator. This update adds new features and improves the features introduced in the first Developer Preview.

Android 15 Developer Preview 2

Android 15 DP2 brings support for satellite connectivity that allows users to send and receive messages even when they are out of range of mobile or Wi-Fi networks. A new notification and status bar icon will inform users when they are connected to a satellite. It also supports SMS/ MMS apps as well as preloaded RCS apps to use satellite connectivity for sending and receiving messages.

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The update brings improvements to the NFC tap-to-pay system. Additionally, developers now have the option to run apps on the smaller cover screens found on flippable devices, despite these screens being considered too small for Android apps.

For security, Android 15 enables applications to detect when a screen recording is taking place, which adds an extra layer of privacy for users. Developers are also given more detailed information about app launch conditions and the size of their applications, which can help in optimizing performance.

The mediaProcessing Foreground Service allows for lengthy operations on media files, such as format conversion, with a runtime limit set for future releases. Android 15 also allows the control of HDR headroom when SDR and HDR content appear.

Audio experiences are enhanced with the inclusion of the CTA-2075 loudness standard. There are now more new options for apps that customize DND mode. It adds types, icon, triggerDescription string, and ZenDeviceEffects to Automatic ZenRule.

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