🤖 Google is rolling out Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 with several bugfixes (June release).

List of fixes:

• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused a device's launcher to crash when trying to view recent apps.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented Pixel Tablet devices from charging while connected to the dock.
• Fixed an issue where swiping up from the bottom of the screen didn't always return to the home screen.
• Fixed an issue that caused the layout of notifications on the lock screen to display with additional padding.
• Fixed various issues that were causing frequent "Application not responding" errors for both system and user apps.
• Fixed an issue where swiping down from the top of the screen didn't always show the notification shade.
• Fixed an issue for Pixel Fold devices where sometimes when the device was unfolded, only half of the inner screen displayed content.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a user's wallpaper settings from being backed up properly.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes stopped the "Quick Tap to start actions" gesture from working.
• Fixed various other issues that were impacting system stability, performance, connectivity, interactivity, and camera.

Build number: AP21.240216.010 → AP21.240305.005
Security Patch: March 2024

🔗 OTAs — unavailable due to a known issue.
🔗 Factory Images
🔗 Beta program opt-in (Pixel 5a and later)

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⌚️ April 2024 update has been released for both generations of Pixel Watch.

All supported Pixel Watch devices running Wear OS 4 will receive the April update starting today. The update will roll out in phases over the next week, depending on carrier and device.

Changelog:

• The April 2024 software update includes new features, numerous bug fixes, and performance updates for Pixel Watch users.

• Vibration Watch
Current time plays in haptics when the user gestures on the watch face

• Auto-brightness improvement
Provide improved experience in auto-brightness settings screen for user to easily perceive the difference when switching levels

To speed up getting the update, put the watch on charge, open the Settings/System/System Update page, and tap the watch icon at the top several times in a row.

Build number: TWD9.240405.001

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⬇️ April 2024 security patch has been released.

All supported devices starting with Pixel 5a (5G) and newer get the update. Fixed issues:

Biometrics
• Fix for issue causing black screen to appear when unlocking screen in certain conditions *[Pixel 5a (5G)]

Camera
• Fix for camera stability under certain conditions when switching between different zooms *[Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold]
• Fix for issue with black halo artifacts appearing under certain conditions in the viewfinder upon transitioning from photo to video mode at 1x zoom *[Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8]
• Fix for issue where users are unable to re-expose image after tapping anywhere on the viewfinder *[Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8]

Build Number: AP1A.240405.002
Security Patch: April 2024

🔗 Android Security Bulletin—April 2024
🔗 Pixel Update Bulletin—April 2024

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🔍 "Circle to Search" rolling out a translation button.

Now to the right of the pop-up search bar there will be a translation button, which, when pressed, will translate all the text on the screen. It is also possible to customize translation languages. The change was first announced a week ago.

Also, "Circle to Search" is starting to appear on Pixel Fold.

*May require the latest beta version of Google App (15.13)

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📱 Google is launching the Find my Device Network. Starting in the U.S. and Canada. [Part 1]

With the Find my Device Network, you can find your lost phone, Fast pair accessories or bluetooth tag even if they're disconnected from Wi- Fi or cellular service. All thanks to Google Play Services and Bluetooth.

• Pixel 8 and 8 Pro owners will be able to find their devices even if they're turned off or the device has a dead battery.

• Starting in May, you'll be able to find Bluetooth tags from Chipolo and Pebblebee via Find my Device Network. They'll also be compatible with Unknown Tracker Alerts on Android and iOS. Support for additional trackers from eufy, Jio, Motorola, and more will also be coming soon.

• The new "Find My Device" Network works with devices running Android 9+.

• What the Find my Device Network settings look like.

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🤖 The first beta of Android 15 has been released!

Google has released the first public beta of the next version of its operating system. Registration for the public beta test is open to users of Pixel 6 and newer devices. (But I still don't recommend doing so).

The first beta includes the following new features and changes to try out (as described by Google):

• Window inset changes (navbar and statusbar)
• App-managed profiling with ProfilingManager
• Inter-character text justification option
• OS-level support for app archiving with PackageInstaller.requestArchive()
• Changes to key management for end-to-end encryption
• Wallet role

Build: AP31.240322.018
Security patch level: April 2024

🔗 Factory images
🔗 OTA images (Users with Android 15 DP1 please see Google's warning)
🔗 Sign up for the beta test for the over-the-air upgrade (you won't be able to exit without losing data until September-October)

#Android15

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