Google introduced system-level dark mode in Android 10. Currently, most mainstream applications can follow system changes and automatically switch between light and dark modes. Users can also open the developer options in the system and enable the “override force-dark” option to force the application to dark mode.

In the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 update released by Google in January this year, a new “Dark All Apps” option is hidden under “Settings” > “Accessibility” > “Color & Actions”, but it does not take effect after it is enabled. .

This option also exists in Android 15 Beta 1.2 released by Google today. Although it is still not displayed by default, the related functions are already in effect.

According to the outlet’s testing, Darken All Apps uses a different forced dark algorithm under the hood to cover more apps.

The comparison results as follows:

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The “Enhanced Confirmation Mode” (ECM) dialog box is similar to the existing “Restricted Settings” (Restricted Settings). If an application installed through sideloading wants to enable accessibility features or notify the listener service, the ECM dialog box It will say: “For your security, this setting is currently unavailable”.

Note: The key difference between the “enhanced confirmation mode” in Android 15 and the “restricted settings” introduced in Android 13 is the execution method.

The “enhanced confirmation mode” in Android 15 is not distinguished based on the installation API method used, but by checking the preloaded whitelist in the factory image.

This whitelist is an XML file located in the /system/etc/sysconfig path in Android 15 that determines which packages and installers are exempt from any restrictions, while apps not on this whitelist are blocked from running by default.

Any package explicitly allowed in the XML file is considered a “trusted package” and is not subject to ECM restrictions. Likewise, any installer listed in the XML file is considered a “trusted installer,” meaning that applications they subsequently install are eligible to be exempt from ECM restrictions.

Applications installed by a “trusted installer” are not subject to ECM restrictions if they are marked as coming from a “trusted” package source (that is, not marked as PACKAGE_SOURCE_DOWNLOADED_FILE or PACKAGE_SOURCE_LOCAL_FILE).

Users who attempt to enable accessibility or notification listener services for an application will be forced to see the Enhanced Confirmation Mode dialog box if the application comes from an untrusted installer or an untrusted source.

This approach effectively closes a vulnerability in Android 13’s “Restricted Settings” feature, making it more difficult for malicious third-party applications to gain high-privilege permissions.

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For comparison, the 128GB model of Pixel 7a is $599 Canadian dollars (currently about 3,157 RMB) in Canada. By this calculation, the Pixel 8a is about 18% more expensive than the previous generation, and at $699 Canadian dollars it is also a 16.7% increase.

According to previously exposed information, Google plans to release the Pixel 8a phone at the I/O Developers Conference on May 14 this year. The back of the new phone uses a matte design. Another change is that Google has narrowed the screen borders and further increased the screen-to-body ratio, making it look more comfortable.

In terms of parameters, the Google Pixel 8a phone is equipped with a Tensor G3 chipset, a 6.1-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED screen, and the same 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel rear camera system as last year’s phone.

In addition, the Google Pixel 8a phone will be available in four colors: Mint, Porcelain, Obsidian, and Bay.

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Since Google released the Android 10 system, the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) has included the open source AV1 decoder libgav1 developed by Google.

VideoLAN’s open source libdav1d codec has higher codec performance and efficiency than libgav1, which can fully utilize the device’s CPU resources, reduce bandwidth, and optimize the video playback experience.

Google says that most Android phones can decode 720p30 videos through libdav1d. Dikici explained that Google will soon make the new codec a default on Android.

It was previously reported that compared with libgav1, libdav1d runs more efficiently on the CPU. Even low-end devices can play high-quality AV1 videos smoothly without consuming too much power.

For example, on a Google Pixel 3 XL phone without a hardware-accelerated AV1 decoder, when decoding 4K60 resolution video using libdav1d, the average frame rate can reach 50fps, while using libgav1 it is less than 10fps.

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The source said that the Google Pixel 9 Pro phone will be similar in size to the iPhone 15 Pro, equipped with a periscope telephoto lens, a Tensor G4 chipset, and 16GB of memory (the previous generation Pro came with 12GB of memory).

The source also said that the memory of the Pixel 9 Pro phone is manufactured by Micron, while the UFS storage is manufactured by Samsung. Another noteworthy information is that the Pixel 9 Pro phone uses the Exynos Modem 5400 baseband for the first time, further improving performance and energy efficiency, and supporting satellite connections.

The back of Google Pixel 9 Pro adopts a new large pill-shaped design with three camera lenses, a sensor and an LED flash on the right side. Attached more pictures as follows:

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The renderings exposed this time once again show four colors: mint green (Mint), ceramic white (Porcelain), obsidian black (Obsidian), and coastal blue (Bay), and show what it looks like after wearing the protective cover. It looks like It’s the Pixel 8 Pro.

According to the information currently available, Google plans to release the Pixel 8a phone at the I/O developer conference on May 14 this year. It was previously shared real pictures of the phone, showing that the back uses a matte design. Another change is that Google has narrowed the screen borders and further increased the screen-to-body ratio, making it look more comfortable.

Mint Green

Ceramic White

Obsidian Black

Coast Blue

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Source: The Verge

Osterloh previously ran Google’s hardware division, overseeing the development and strategic growth of products including Pixel, Fitbit and Nest.

Osterloh said in an interview with The Verge: “I believe that only by integrating the hardware, software, and artificial intelligence teams into one, can we truly bring disruptive AI experiences to users. This is of great importance to Google’s future development. It is very important. Looking back on this reorganization in the future, we will find that it was a very correct decision.”

This strategic shift reflects Google’s commitment to prioritizing AI and enabling seamless integration across its hardware and software products, with the combined team focused on accelerating the delivery of next-generation AI experiences.

It was previously reported that Google is currently reorganizing its financial organization, including Google Finance, Business Services and Income Cash Business Departments, and will establish more centralized operations centers in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago and Atlanta to ensure that Pay attention to the development of the AI field.

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Google has introduced the “Look and Talk” function on the Nest Hub Max. This technology uses the device’s camera. The user does not need to say the “OK Google” wake-up word, but only needs to speak to the Nest Hub Max in the designated area. Respond to user needs.

The outlet dug into the Google Search 15.15 Beta version code and discovered the “Look and Sign” feature, which was described in “Assistant on Hub Mode” after being force-enabled.

The “Look and Sign” feature provides a new interactive experience for Pixel Tablet users, introducing gestures as an alternative to spoken commands. The screenshots as follows:

Users may soon be able to interact with Google Assistant through simple gestures, such as a thumbs up or other obvious actions. This approach can simplify the way users interact with the device, making the process more intuitive and less dependent on spoken language.

In addition, the media also speculated that this may be an accessibility feature that mainly serves users who use sign language to enhance the interactive experience of these users.

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According to the information currently available, Google plans to release the Pixel 8a phone at the I/O developer conference on May 14 this year. It was previously shared real pictures of the phone, showing that the back uses a matte design. Another change is that Google has narrowed the screen borders and further increased the screen-to-body ratio, making it look more comfortable.

Ceramic white

Mint Green

Coast blue

Obsidian black
According to previously exposed information, the Google Pixel 8a phone is equipped with a Tensor G3 chipset, a 6.1-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED screen, and the same 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel rear camera system as last year’s phone.

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In addition, as previously rumored, reports indicate that the device is not expected to be released at the Google I/O developer conference in May this year, but will be unveiled at Google’s new hardware launch in October. As a result, Google’s new product launch in October may be extremely lively. The company will launch four phones in one go: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are iterative upgrades of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro respectively. The Pixel 9 Pro is said to have a compact body similar to the Pixel 9, but will still be equipped with the usual high-end configuration of the Pro series. It is reported that these four phones will be equipped with the upcoming Tensor G4 chip.

It is noticed that reports indicate that the decision to rename Pixel Fold 2 to Pixel 9 Pro Fold seems to be a recent decision by Google. Therefore, everything may still change before the new phone is officially released.

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