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AppWizard
May 22, 2025
The Google Play Store is currently offering a 5 discount on the unlocked Pixel 9 Pro Fold smartphone, a 0 reduction on Lenovo’s touchscreen Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Copilot+ PC, and discounts of up to ,400 on Samsung OLED smart TVs. Additionally, notable app highlights include Agent A, Fury of Dracula, Aporkalypse, and Homo Machina.
AppWizard
May 22, 2025
Google I/O 2025 has concluded, and the Android 16 QPR1 Beta has been launched, introducing the Material 3 Expressive design language. This update is the first Quarterly Platform Release following the stable Android 16 Beta program and is primarily aimed at developers and testers. It enhances user experience with a fresh visual design, which will also extend to Wear OS 6. Key features of the update include a redesigned user interface with increased space for widgets and apps, new system icons in the status bar, a colorful quick settings panel, expanded customization options, and enhanced controls for home and lock screens. The beta is available for various Pixel devices, including Pixel 6, 7, 8, and 9 series, as well as Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.
AppWizard
May 22, 2025
Google has confirmed that Android 16 will include desktop windowing capabilities for a "true desktop-like experience" when connected to larger screens, as announced during the Google I/O 2025 developer conference. The company is collaborating with Samsung to enhance the Samsung DeX platform, which transforms smartphones and tablets into desktop environments. While an early version of this feature has been previewed, it may not be available with Android 16 but could be included in a quarterly update or Android 17. Google is promoting adaptive Android development to ensure applications function efficiently across various devices, emphasizing that developers can make small, iterative changes rather than completely rebuilding applications for different form factors.
AppWizard
May 22, 2025
The Google Phone app, currently available only on Pixel phones in the US, features Call Notes that allow users to transcribe and summarize calls. A recent teardown revealed that Google is exploring an option for automatic deletion of Call Notes, similar to the existing feature for call recordings. Users may be able to set automatic deletions for Call Notes after seven, 14, or 30 days, and there will be an option to delete all Call Notes at once. The feature is expected to help users manage their notes more efficiently. There is potential for the Call Notes feature to expand to other markets and languages in the future.
AppWizard
May 22, 2025
Mid-week Android game and app deals are available, featuring discounts on devices and apps. The 45mm Pixel Watch 3 is reduced by up to 0, and the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has discounts of up to 0. Select Odyssey gaming monitors are part of a Buy One Get One FREE promotion. Notable app titles on sale include "Skul: The Hero Slayer," "Children of Morta," and "Dead Cells."
AppWizard
May 22, 2025
Wear OS 6 was announced at I/O 2025, featuring a Pixel Watch 3 with a new Material 3 Expressive design and revamped Tiles. The update includes a 10% battery boost and improved performance over Wear OS 5, despite a more complex user interface. The redesigned Tiles are more dynamic, maintaining visual consistency with a 3-slot layout. Developers can customize the main content slot for various functions. Wear OS 6 introduces dynamic theming that integrates colors from watch faces, although some limitations exist with older faces. The Pixel Watch 3 is described as more engaging and dynamic compared to its predecessor, with further optimizations for apps and watch face stores pending.
AppWizard
May 22, 2025
Wear OS 6 will support third-party watch face stores like Facer, which were restricted on Wear OS 5. Facer collaborated with Google to ensure watch faces feature "instant syncing" with Pixel Watches. Third-party faces must utilize the Watch Face Format (WFF), but many older animated and 3D watch faces will not sync. The rollout of Wear OS 6 is anticipated to begin in late summer or early fall 2025. Developers are encouraged to create watch face marketplaces using WFF, addressing previous challenges in promoting watch faces through the Play Store. Facer, TIMEFLIK, WatchMaker, Pujie, and Recreative will be among the first to offer their watch faces on Wear OS 6 devices. The WFF format uses cached sensor data to minimize battery consumption. Facer is preparing to unveil thousands of watch faces for Wear OS 6, available for free or through a premium subscription model. Some legacy faces will be adapted to the WFF standard, but not all previous favorites will be available. Facer aims to equip developers with tools for creating WFF-compliant watch faces and plans to introduce new features and partnerships this summer.
AppWizard
May 21, 2025
A tipster discovered hints of a Material 3 Expressive redesign in Google Photos' code, featuring a new card for creating memories with a collage-style layout. Following I/O 2025, Google released Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixels, showcasing the new design language. The redesign includes a revamped user interface, an updated notification shade, an expanded quick toggle section, and a significant redesign of Gmail. Additionally, advancements in Gemini AI and collaboration between Google Search and Project Astra were highlighted.
AppWizard
May 21, 2025
The Android 16 QPR1 Beta was available for download immediately after the Google I/O 2025 Keynote. The beta features a visually appealing font change and a revamped Wallpaper & Style settings interface. Users encountered bugs, including missing Home Screen layout options and issues with selecting wallpapers from Google Photos. Desktop Mode is not yet available, as connecting to an external monitor only allows screen mirroring. The app switcher now displays app labels with a context menu for split-screen mode and other functionalities. Gemini introduced new sharing options, and Quick Tiles in the Notification Shade can now be resized. The overall design emphasizes personalization, aligning with the Material 3 Expressive theme.
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