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Recap: Pixel updates, Feature Drops, and new apps in 2024
AppWizard
December 26, 2024

Recap: Pixel updates, Feature Drops, and new apps in 2024

In 2024, Made by Google released multiple updates for the Pixel phone, introducing new features and enhancing existing functionalities across six updates. - January Feature Drop: Launched with the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, it included the Pixel Thermometer app for forehead temperature readings, Circle to Search, and the rebranding of Quick Share from Nearby Share. - March Feature Drop: Introduced with Android 14 QPR2, it featured an expandable Bluetooth Quick Settings Tile, a Material You volume slider, new casting options, and a "Hello?" button for the Call Screen feature. The Pixel Tablet received the Gboard Voice Toolbar. - June Feature Drop: Marked by the early launch of the Pixel 8a, it introduced Audio Emoji, Display Port Support for external screens, Gemini Nano technology, and camera improvements for various Pixel models. The Android 14 QPR3 update focused on minor tweaks. - Pixel 9 Series Launch: Debuted alongside Android 14, backporting features from the Android 15 Beta. Introduced three new applications: Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio, and Pixel Weather, along with Gemini Live and on-device Call Notes. - Android 15/October Drop: Introduced Android 15 with a Private Space option, Predictive Back functionality, a redesigned screenshot interface, underwater photography capabilities for the Pixel 9 series, and an enhanced Adaptive Vibration feature. - December Drop: Included Android 15 QPR1 with a Material You redesign for Settings, charging optimization, enhancements to the Pixel Screenshots app, a clear voice feature for the Pixel Recorder, broader rollout of contextual replies for Gemini, and Dual Screen Portrait Mode for foldable devices. Google extended Android OS updates for the Pixel 6 and 7 series.
Fitbit bug is making it almost impossible to navigate the app properly
AppWizard
December 2, 2024

Fitbit bug is making it almost impossible to navigate the app properly

In mid-October, Google released Android 15, which introduced new features but also caused interface issues for Fitbit app users. Since the update, users have reported that the top portion of the app's user interface is cut off on several pages, making some functionalities, like adding custom food entries, inaccessible. Complaints began around November 7, with a discussion thread accumulating 274 replies and over 13,000 views. The issue has been reported by users of various devices, including Pixel and Xiaomi 14. A Fitbit moderator confirmed the problem and stated that the team is investigating it, with a solution in progress. Some users, particularly those with a Pixel 6 Pro, have noted the issue on the Food page specifically, while other sections remain unaffected.
Without Android's new Private Space, here’s how I hide my sensitive apps in plain sight
AppWizard
November 29, 2024

Without Android’s new Private Space, here’s how I hide my sensitive apps in plain sight

In the digital age, smartphones store a vast amount of personal and sensitive information, raising concerns about data security in case of loss or theft. Users can enhance app concealment by downloading a third-party icon pack from the Google Play Store or F-Droid. To hide Android apps, users should long-press the app icon, select Customize from the menu, rename the app to a generic title, and change its icon accordingly. Additionally, apps can be removed from the app grid or search results using specific launcher options. This method is easy to reverse by following the same steps to restore the original app identity. While this technique does not provide the same level of security as Private Space or Secure Folder, it can serve as a temporary smokescreen to protect sensitive information. Users should be cautious about forgetting the new names and icons assigned to apps and should group them by category for easier recall.
Your next Android phone could swap out Google Fit for this alternative
AppWizard
November 22, 2024

Your next Android phone could swap out Google Fit for this alternative

Google is shifting its approach to fitness applications on Android devices, moving from Google Fit as the default app to the Fitbit app. The OPPO Find X8 Pro and Realme GT7 Pro have replaced Google Fit with the Fitbit app, which is now pre-installed on these devices. Google confirmed that the Fitbit app has been available to smartphone manufacturers as a default option since earlier this year, with several manufacturers choosing to preload it. This trend indicates that the Fitbit app is becoming a standard feature across more Android smartphones, and there is anticipation for the integration of Google Fit features into the Fitbit app.
Fitbit might come preloaded on your next Android phone
AppWizard
November 22, 2024

Fitbit might come preloaded on your next Android phone

The Oppo Find X8 series introduces a significant change in the Android ecosystem by preloading the Fitbit application instead of the traditional Google apps. The Find X8 and X8 Pro are the first non-Google Android phones to include Fitbit in the standard "Google" app folder, replacing Google Fit, which has been the default fitness tracking application on Android devices. Google has deprecated the Fit API, indicating a strategic shift towards Fitbit as the primary fitness application, with developers required to migrate to Health Connect by June 30, 2025. A Google spokesperson confirmed that the Fitbit app is now available for Android OEMs to preload on their devices, enhancing health and wellness offerings. Despite the availability of the Fitbit app earlier in the year, it has taken until late 2024 for an Android OEM to officially ship devices with Fitbit as the default fitness tracking application.
Fitbit may eventually become a pre-installed app on Android phones
AppWizard
November 22, 2024

Fitbit may eventually become a pre-installed app on Android phones

The Oppo Find X8 series includes the Fitbit app pre-installed in the Google folder, marking the first time the app has been included on Android devices. This integration replaces the Google Fit app in the default Google folder on the Find X8 devices. Other manufacturers will have the opportunity to include the Fitbit app by default starting in early 2024.
Fitbit is now preloaded as the default fitness app in some Android devices, replacing Google Fit
AppWizard
November 21, 2024

Fitbit is now preloaded as the default fitness app in some Android devices, replacing Google Fit

Fitbit is becoming a default application on Android devices, starting with the Oppo Find X8 series, which replaces Google Fit as the primary fitness tracking app. This change reflects Google's strategy to integrate Fitbit into its ecosystem following its acquisition in 2019. Manufacturers can now include Fitbit in their default app packages, and the Find X8 series is the first to do so. Google has retired the Google Fit API, encouraging developers to transition to Health Connect by June 30, 2025. The shift raises questions about the future of Google Fit and its impact on user experience for those accustomed to it.
Fitbit app gets foldable, tablet redesign on Android
AppWizard
November 19, 2024

Fitbit app gets foldable, tablet redesign on Android

Fitbit for Android has been updated to better accommodate larger screens, particularly tablets and foldable devices. The new design features four customizable stat rings arranged side-by-side, replacing the previous layout of one large circle and three smaller ones. The app now utilizes a dual-column layout instead of a single stat card, improving space efficiency and navigation, especially in landscape mode. Enhanced navigation controls for viewing previous and next days have also been added. This update is part of version 4.30, which may have been released prior to the official announcement. The app currently does not include a dark theme, but there are expectations for its introduction as Google migrates legacy stat pages to the new design.
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