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AppWizard
December 10, 2024
OnePlus is rolling out the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 update for the original OnePlus Pad, starting in India. Users in North America and Europe can expect the update next week. The build number for the update in India is OPD2203_15.0.0.301(EX01). The update introduces enhanced multitasking capabilities, new gestures for floating windows, AI features like AI Notes and AI Retouch, and improved animations and rendering effects. Rollback instructions to revert to Android 14 are also provided for users encountering issues.
Winsage
November 20, 2024
Microsoft introduced a new feature called Microsoft 365 Companions for the Windows 11 taskbar at Ignite 2024. This feature provides immediate access to essential data and reports, integrating into the taskbar and Start menu to display contacts, files, and calendar events. The functionality is similar to the updated Phone Link app in the Windows 11 24H2 update, which shows recent messages, calls, and battery percentage of connected mobile devices. It is currently unclear if third-party developers will be able to create their own companions for Windows 11.
AppWizard
November 6, 2024
Android 16 is expected to debut between April and June 2025, with a specific launch date of June 3, 2025, when it will be available on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Pixel users will receive an over-the-air (OTA) update on the same date. The update will introduce features such as "Rich Ongoing Notifications," allowing third-party developers to customize notifications, and a "bubble anything" function for multitasking, enabling users to operate apps in floating windows. Google's expedited release schedule aims to meet the demand for faster software updates and align better with device launches.
AppWizard
October 10, 2024
Google is introducing a feature called "bubbles" on Android devices, initially designed for messaging apps to float above other applications. Future versions of Android may allow any app to be run within a bubble, enhancing multitasking capabilities. Currently, the bubble feature is linked to notifications, but a new update may enable users to manually add any app to a bubble. Reports indicate this feature is likely in development for Android 16, with signs of functionality found in Android 15 QPR1. For Pixel users, a bubble button will be added to the app's home screen icon for easy access. Additionally, Google is developing a "bubble bar" for Android tablets to better organize floating windows. These updates may be rolled out in a forthcoming QPR release on top of Android 15 before the Android 16 launch.
AppWizard
October 10, 2024
Google is developing a feature called "bubble anything" for Android 16, which allows users to open any application in a floating window that hovers above other apps. This feature was introduced in the Android 15 QPR1 beta and marks an improvement over the previous "bubbles API" from Android 11, which was limited to messaging apps. The new functionality includes a "bubble" button in the context menu when users long-press an app icon, enabling efficient multitasking, especially for tablet users. However, the feature has not yet been officially confirmed and may change before its release.
AppWizard
October 10, 2024
Google is reportedly working on extending the bubbles API to all applications with Android 16, which currently is limited to conversation notifications. This feature allows conversations to float above other applications, enhancing multitasking. Hints of this expanded functionality have appeared in the first Quarterly Platform Release of Android 15, with a "bubble" button being incorporated in the Pixel Launcher context menu. The combination of the bubbles API with a potential "bubble bar" may further improve the user experience, especially for tablet users. The timeline for the release of these features remains uncertain.
AppWizard
October 9, 2024
Google is developing a new feature for Android that allows users to place any app in a floating bubble, enhancing multitasking capabilities. This feature, referred to as "bubble anything," was discovered in the Android 15 QPR1 beta and can be activated through a new “bubble” button in the app's context menu. It aims to improve multitasking, especially on Android tablets, and may be included in the upcoming Android 16 release. The existing bubbles API, introduced in Android 11, has seen limited adoption primarily for messaging apps, but the new feature could expand its use across various applications.
Winsage
August 28, 2024
Windows 11 features a streamlined voice typing tool with a compact floating window, while Windows 10 has a traditional voice access bar at the top of the screen. The Dictate button in Microsoft Word allows users to convert spoken words into text easily.
AppWizard
August 9, 2024
Google Gemini is introducing a floating response window to enhance its user interface, allowing users to interact with it without leaving their current app. This feature aims to provide a more integrated experience similar to that of Google Assistant, displaying results in a hovering window rather than navigating to a separate screen. The floating window has begun rolling out to select users, enabling drag-and-drop functionality and contextual suggestions based on the user's current content.
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