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Jan 10 • 9 tweets • 4 min read
Here's what's new in Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 🧵 Image Android finally has a pop-up dialog for the Bluetooth Quick Setting tile! I previously spotted this in the QPR2 Beta 2 release, but it's now enabled by default in QPR2 Beta 3!

(Image credits: @Nail_Sadykov.) Image
Dec 11, 2023 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
Here's what's new in Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2, the second beta update for the next quarterly Android release that will roll out in March 2024 🧵 Image For context, check out my previous deep dive thread on Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1, as I will likely mention a lot of things I found in the first beta:
Nov 15, 2023 • 21 tweets • 8 min read
Here's what's new in Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 🧵 Image The build ID now starts with AP11 instead of U2B1. For a bit of context on why that is, refer to this thread:
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Oct 4, 2023 • 28 tweets • 10 min read
Android 14 is rolling out for the Pixel 4a 5G and later starting TODAY! The update brings more customization, control, and accessibility features. If you haven’t been on the beta and want to know what new features are in Android 14, here’s a summary of the highlights: Image Google says that several of the large-screen features originally planned for Android 14 were made available as updates to Android 13. This is because the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold shipped with Android 13 QPR3, so these features had to be ready for their launch.
Jul 11, 2023 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
Android 14 Beta 4 just dropped, so here’s my thread covering what’s new 🧵 Sidenote: I’m only covering changes that were added since Android 14 Beta 3, so there won’t be a lot! If you want to see what the previous Developer Previews/Betas introduced, check out my earlier threads: twitter.com/MishaalRahman/…
Jun 1, 2023 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
I bought a used Pixel 7 Pro recently and thought it was a shame that Google's battery health feature hasn't been released.

It'd be nice to see how many charge cycles it's had or the estimated % of its original capacity. Fortunately, Google's made it possible in Android 14! 🧵 Image A few days back, I commented on some new BatteryManager APIs Google added in Android 14. Two of the APIs (cycle count & charging status) are public while the rest (manufacturing date, date of first use, charging policy, state of health) are system APIs.

Jun 1, 2023 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Haven't confirmed yet, but given that this demo is shown on a device with Google Kids Space installed, I'm guessing that this new "kids mode" navigation bar is tied to it. As in, once Kids Space is enabled on a device running Android 13+, this new "kids mode" nav bar will be shown. The nav bar buttons are larger, the recents overview button is missing, and the nav bar always appears even in full screen apps.
Jun 1, 2023 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
As part of Google's latest Android Feature Drop, the company has announced 7 new features for phones, tablets, and Wear OS smartwatches. These features aren't limited to Pixel devices, either! Here's what's new 👇 Quick summary: New widgets for Google TV, Finance, and News; reading practice; new emoji kitchen stickers; updates to the Spotify, Wallet, and Keep apps for Wear OS; and expansion of dark web reports in Google One.
May 31, 2023 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
On phones, the default lock screen shortcuts are Device Controls on the left and Quick Access Wallet on the right.

On tablets/large screens, the default lock screen shortcuts are Device Controls on the left and notetaking on the right. ImageImage The Notes role is currently disabled by default in Android 14 beta builds, but when it's enabled, you'll be able to set a default Notes app through Settings.

To qualify, the default Notes app needs an activity with the android.intent.action.CREATE_NOTE intent filter.
May 30, 2023 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
A few folks have asked me if Pixels will still get that "battery health" feature I spotted in the Android 13 QPR betas.

While the feature was removed from the SettingsIntelligence app in Android 14 Beta 1, there's a chance it could be brought back.

Android 14 adds new public APIs to get the battery charging cycle count and the battery charging status (normal, static threshold, adaptive threshold, always on power). Image
May 10, 2023 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Google has announced that in Android 14, Health Connect "will be a core part of Android and available on all Android mobile devices." As I previously reported, this is because Health Connect is being shipped as part of a new, mandatory Project Mainline module. Image Health Connect in Android 14 will introduce a new exercise routes feature to let users share maps of their workouts and improvements to menstrual cycle logging. And because it's a new Mainline module, it can be updated through Google Play System Updates.
May 10, 2023 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
Google highlighted some major improvements to Jetpack Compose at #GoogleIO 2023. Here’s a summary of some of the highlights: Image In the latest alpha release, Google says they’re seeing an average 22% performance gain for Text and TextField after migrating modifiers to a new and more efficient system. To take advantage of this, update your Compose version.
May 10, 2023 • 15 tweets • 6 min read
What’s new in Android Studio? A lot of things, some of which make use of generative AI to improve your workflow. Here’s what got announced at #GoogleIO 🧵 Image Android Studio Hedgehog (the latest Canary version, and no, its logo isn’t Sonic) adds a new AI-powered conversational feature called Studio Bot, better tools to develop for multiple form factors, and new insights, debugging, and testing solutions.
May 10, 2023 • 19 tweets • 5 min read
At this year’s #GoogleIO, Google is announcing a bevy of new features for Google Play, including many that leverage generative AI to make it easier to market your app. Here’s a summary of what they announced 🧵: Image A new AI tool will help you get started with making a store listing for your app. Just enter a few prompts like audience and key theme, and Google Play’s AI helper will generate a draft you can edit, discard, or use. This is currently only available in English.
May 10, 2023 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
Google is showing some love for Wear OS at #GoogleIO 2023. Here’s a summary of what they announced, including the new Wear OS 4 Developer Preview based on Android 13 👀! Image Do you like watch faces? It’s the thing you stare at/interact with the most, so it’s no surprise they get a lot of attention. Samsung and Google have teamed up to announce the Watch Face Format: a new way to build watch faces for Wear OS. Image
May 10, 2023 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
Here’s what’s new with Android for Cars (Android Auto and Android Automotive OS), as announced at #GoogleIO 2023. The biggest announcement IMO is Android Automotive OS 14 based on Android 14 and the new multi-screen feature it’ll bring 👀 Image Before I get ahead of myself, though, let’s recap Google’s announcements, starting with why you should care. Google expects the # of cars running Android Automotive OS with Google built-in to nearly double by the end of 2023.
May 10, 2023 • 41 tweets • 14 min read
The #GoogleIO keynote has kicked off with an appearance from Sundar! In this thread I'll talk about anything new Google announces that's directly related to Android. 👇 Image Immersive View in Google Maps for Android is getting a major revamp! You'll be able to see an immersive view of your routes and any relevant weather info.

Coming to 15 cities by the end of the year. Image
May 8, 2023 • 23 tweets • 8 min read
One of the most annoying parts about using most Android tablets or foldables is being forced to flip the device over because an app doesn't support landscape mode.

This is a big issue on the OPPO Find N2, for example. Fortunately, there's a fix. Here's how it works.🧵 Image If you aren't familiar with this problem or don't think it's a big deal, watch this part of @Captain2Phones's OPPO Find N2 review (@ 4:25). The N2 has a "widebody" inner screen that default to landscape mode.

Apr 5, 2023 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Google Play has just announced a new data deletion policy that I welcome 🎉

If your Android app allows users to create an account, then Google Play will eventually require you to offer a way for users to initiate account AND data deletion from within the app and from the web. Google Play will require that the web link for account/data deletion be provided to users through your app's Data Safety section, as shown in the GIF embedded above. This is so users can request deletion WITHOUT reinstalling your app.
Apr 5, 2023 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Magisk v26.0 has been released 🎉

Here's the full changelog:

Big thanks to @topjohnwu, @vvb2060, yujincheng08, and others for continuing to maintain this excellent tool! v26.0 changelog: [General] ... Announcement post: topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/release…
Apr 5, 2023 • 8 tweets • 4 min read
Although Google Play currently lets you install Cross-Device Services onto any Android 13 device, the Android-to-Chromebook app streaming feature will NOT work for you unless you the app was already preinstalled in the OS by the OEM. For example, I could install Cross-Device Services onto my Zenfone 8 running Android 13. It installs fine, but it will never work for one reason: It can't get the permissions it needs!