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Android 12’s Wallpaper Theming Will Get Hotter When It Adds Icons, Apps

Kellen June 11, 2021 7

The feature we're loving the most right now in Android 12 Beta 2 is without a doubt the wallpaper-based theming that the adds colorful touches to your phone's system. I wish it was slightly more vibrant in the colors it adds, but hey, that's just me being...

OK Google, How Many Ways Do We Need to Access Google Assistant?

Kellen June 11, 2021 25

It's no secret that Google wants you to use Google Assistant as much as possible. Not only is it a useful tool for smartphone owners to take advantage of, but it's a way for Google to show off the smart tech they continue to advance, plus I'm sure they gather...

Android 12 Most Installed Android Beta ‘By Far’

Tim June 10, 2021 16

Google's Dave Burke, VP of Engineering for Android, detailed this week that the Android 12 beta is by far the platform's most downloaded and installed beta ever. That, obviously, is fantastic news for Google. Unfortunately, Burke doesn't provide specifics and...

This Android 12 Beta 2 Animation is Everything

Kellen June 10, 2021 19

The change to the notification panel in Android 12 Beta 2 is still a bit of shocking experience each time I swipe down the statusbar, even 24 hours into this. But here's the thing - if you do it slowly and watch the careful animation that Google introduced...

Samsung Could Show Off the Galaxy Watch 4 and New Wear OS Later This Month

Kellen June 9, 2021 1

The folks in Barcelona are hosting their big MWC conference at the end of this month for the first time in over a year as both an in-person and virtual event. Most of the big companies already (smartly) bailed on it, but organizers appear to have talked some,...

Google Preps Messages App for Android 12’s Colorful Material You

Tim June 9, 2021 4

Recently spotted, Google is preparing its Messages app to beautifully integrate with Android 12's Material You user interface, bringing a bit of dynamic color to the messaging app. On Android 12, the UI's accent color can intelligently match whatever wallpaper...

Android 12 Beta 2 Made Quick Settings Even More Powerful With New Tiles

Kellen June 9, 2021 3

The Quick Settings area in Android has been one of its most powerful areas for a number of years. There's a reason in our "First 10 Things" videos that we always recommend that you customize this, especially the first few settings to keep them handy. In the...

Android 12 Beta 2 Adds New ‘Quick Tap’ Gesture to Pixel Phones

Tim June 9, 2021 11

Google baked a new feature called Quick Tap into a previous build of Android 12, but sadly, it wasn't working. Now in Beta 2 for Android 12, it's definitely working and a great addition to Pixel devices -- especially the Pixel 5 which lacks squeezy sides....