New features in Android 8.1 developer preview - Android General

Google has come up with another new version of Android, 8.1. The 8.1 update is only available as a developer preview, and as you would have guessed, only for handful of devices of course (Pixel and Nexus 5X/6P sets). BTW, it's called Android 8.1.0 actually, but it would suffice if you and us call it 8.1 until -- and if -- Android 8.1.1 drops by.
Even though a small increment of 0.1, the update still packs a punch. One can argue that an addition of 0.1 isn't really a small increment by any means, given that Android OS used to change its name in 4.x builds. But anyway, let's check what's new in Android 8.1 Oreo, right away.
1. Fixed search bar in Settings app
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
2. Moves is now Gestures in Settings app in 8.1
3. Notification shade is a tad transparent
4. New Setup menu
5. Navigation buttons now dim out a bit automatically
Whenever you hit either of the three navigation buttons (Back, Home and Recents), the buttons would turn white/black as per background, and then would subtly dim out after few seconds on 8.1 to take away attention from the buttons and let you focus on the content above it.
Awesome!
6. Wi-Fi Always on is gone in 8.1
Google had removed this particular option called 'Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep' from the Pixel 2 already, and much like other Pixel 2 features that have been included in the Android 8.1, the decision to remove this option has been given effect into 8.1 too.
7. New Power Menu, and Recently opened apps
8. Bluetooth: 'Pair new device' option has list of Available devices
9. Ringtone selector is no more a pop-up thing, use full screen
Which one is your favorite feature in Android 8.1?
Here are some new features in Android 8.1 from developer's point of view, that Google itself has brought out for attention in their 8.1 announcement blogpost.
Android Go memory optimizations and targeting: Devs can target the devices with low-RAM (<1GB RAM) easily suing these parameters. helpful for the Android Go program.
Neural Networks API:*This is a part of Google's TensorFlow Lite, wherein they are bringing AI to Android.
Autofill enhancements:*Now you can even have custom save dialog in the Autofill settings, that was introduced with Android 8.0 for the first time.
Shared memory API:*Apps can perform much faster if they are coded to use common data by using SharedMemory feature.

thanks for this copy / paste ...
thread closed

Related

GO Launcher Released Milestone Version 5.0 with Limited Time Free Offer

{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
GO Launcher 5 has arrived! Its UI and UX has been recreated from bottom to top. Enjoy simple and intelligent new mobile experience, or start customizing the looking and feel in your own way.
Get it here
In honor of the release of version 5.0, GO Launcher Prime (normally $5.99) is now free for a limited time from May 30th to June 1st.
How to get GO Launcher Prime for free:
(Please note that this promotion will only work for new users of GO Launcher)
1. Install GO Launcher 5
2. Open the menu and go to Preferences > About GO Launcher EX > Enter Activation code appsales OR appszoom
Congratulations! You’ve just unlocked Prime! You may enjoy the following extra features:
☆ Remove Ads to ensure pure & clean user interface
☆ 6+ Transition animations to show off & wow your friends
3D transition: cloth, crystal, snake; crossfade, fly-in, curve, page turn
☆ Security lock to lock apps & protect privacy
☆ Wallpaper filters enable you to transform every moment into arts
☆ Side dock to switch between running tasks
☆ More gestures to quickly access to apps, contacts, settings
Not very much different from 4.17.
thanks, i've activate mine. it's look beautiful.
Thanks! Felt it is slow.. maybe need some tweaks to make it smoother and fast
Scrollable widgets are painfully slow.
Same as 4 version
Activated fine, but side dock doesn't work. It tries to get me to download Prime (which, remember, I already have because of this), and I can't. Bug? I think so.
EDIT: And there's still ads.
I activated it but I have a question. if I back up with titanium and I delete it, can I install again as prime version ? Because I am using another launcher now.
Thanks.Which activity is for the app drawer? I'm trying to set my navigation functions and can't seem to find it
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
Thanks a lot, I' have activate mine
I don't suppose this update added support for overlapping widgets....?

The Best New Features Coming to Android N

Google has released a very early preview of Android N to developers, giving us a peek at what might be in store for the next version of Android. Here are the coolest features lurking in the preview.
Google notes that this is a very early preview, so things may change before Android N officially drops in late summer. But if nothing else, the current preview gives us an inkling of what we might see on our phones and tablets this year.
1. Split-Screen Mode
Undoubtedly the biggest new feature is split-screen multitasking, which allows you to use two apps at once side-by-side. This exists on many devices already (Samsung phones come to mind), but it’s finally coming to all Android phones with N.
2. More Powerful Notifications
The notification shade looks a bit different in Android N, but it comes with a few new features, too. Developers can now include “direct reply” feature in their apps, so you can reply to a message without opening the app itself–much like Google’s own apps can already do.
More interesting, though, are “bundled notifications”. This allows Android to group notifications from the same app together, then be expanded into individual notifications so you can see more details on the ones that interest you.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
3. A Better Doze for Longer Battery Life
Doze was arguably one of Marshmallow’s most interesting features, putting your phone into a deeper sleep to conserve battery life after a period of inactivity. Android N does: It’ll go into a “lighter” doze mode whenever the screen is off, then go into the normal “deep” doze when the phone has been stationary for awhile. Knowing how well Doze works on Marshmallow, we’re very excited to try out N’s doze in real-world situations.
Read Also:<MOD Edit - Link Removed>
4. An Easier, More Customizable Quick Settings Menu
In Android N, one drag opens the notification drawer, as usual–but your first five Quick Settings are available along the top, without having to drag down a second time. That’s mighty convenient. You can drag a second time to show the full drawer, as usual. But, in Android N, you can edit which Quick Settings show up in the drawer–removing ones you don’t want, or rearranging them to suit your tastes. This was possible in Marshmallow using a secret menu, but it seems this may be the default in Android N.
5. Data Saver, Call Blocking, and More
These are some of the banner features right now, as well as a few things we found after playing with the preview for ourselves. There’s a lot more in there, though–like a Data Saver mode similar to Android’s existing Battery Saver mode, designed to save you data if you get too close to your data cap. There’s also a new number blocking feature that spans across multiple apps–so if you block a number in the Dialer, it also blocks that number in Hangouts. Google’s documentation also mentions call screening, faster boot times, and a number of other under-the-hood improvements.
See Also: <MOD Edit - Link Removed>
For now, consider this a tease of what’s to come. If you want to try the Android N preview on your Nexus device, you can do so by signing up for the over-the-air beta here–though Google notes that this is intended for developers and not for daily use.
<MOD Edit - Link Removed>http://www.syncios.com/blog/the-best-new-features-coming-to-android-n/
What other new functions does it have ?
PetaX8 said:
What other new functions does it have ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i think you can go here to learn more : <MOD Edit - Link Removed>http://www.syncios.com/blog/the-best...-to-android-n/

Android O system image preview UI Screenshot by KU

Today Google silently pushed the Android O developer preview for the Nexus 5X, 6P, Nexus Player, Pixel C, Pixel, and Pixel XL But you will have to manually flash the system image in order to experience O . The System images for eligible devices and the instructions for flashing can be found here.
1. App background limit to improve battery life
2. HQ Bluetooth audio, Pro audio API, Bluetooth control for calls from third party apps
3. New Notification design , grouping and snoozing
4. Picture in Picture mode
5. New Windowing Feature
6. Adaptive Icons
7. Wide-gamut color for apps.
8. App categories
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Read More About Feature : https://developer.android.com
System image Android O for testing : https://developer.android.com/preview/download.html
Today Google silently pushed the Android O developer preview for the Nexus 5X, 6P, Nexus Player, Pixel C, Pixel, and Pixel XL But you will have to manually flash the system image in order to experience O . The System images for eligible devices and the instructions for flashing can be found here.
1. App background limit to improve battery life
2. HQ Bluetooth audio, Pro audio API, Bluetooth control for calls from third party apps
3. New Notification design , grouping and snoozing
4. Picture in Picture mode
5. New Windowing Feature
6. Adaptive Icons
7. Wide-gamut color for apps.
rasnajacob said:
Today Google silently pushed the Android O developer preview for the Nexus 5X, 6P, Nexus Player, Pixel C, Pixel, and Pixel XL But you will have to manually flash the system image in order to experience O . The System images for eligible devices and the instructions for flashing can be found here.
1. App background limit to improve battery life
2. HQ Bluetooth audio, Pro audio API, Bluetooth control for calls from third party apps
3. New Notification design , grouping and snoozing
4. Picture in Picture mode
5. New Windowing Feature
6. Adaptive Icons
7. Wide-gamut color for apps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank for good article writing !!

[HONOR 9X Pro] EMUI 10.1 Stable Update is rolling out | Chinese Version

Hello everyone
I just received EMUI 10.1 on my HONOR 9X Pro (Chinese Version)
Prerequisites:
+ Update your HONOR 9X Pro to the latest version 10.0.1.127(C00E120R5P2) | EMUI 10
+ Update the Support (HiCare) App to the latest version if available v10.1.6.305
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Changelog: EMUI 10.1 | Build number 10.1.0.103(C00E101R5P2)
This update introduces EMUI 10.1, designed to deliver a finer-tuned user experience with a higher performance and more secure system. This operating system, based on distributed technologies, enables you to seamlessly interact across devices and enjoy a diverse range of practical features, including mobile office, in different scenarios. Install this update to facilitate a more intelligent life style.
Knuckle Gestures:
Adds knuckle gestures to optimizes the screenshot features with knuckle gestures. The knuckle gestures will allow the users to perform different tasks
Multi-Window:
Allows you to multitask with ease in Split-screen mode, and send messages using a floating window while watching videos or playing games. Swipe in from the left or right edge of the screen and pause to display the Multi-Window dock. Hold an app icon in the dock and drag it to the side of the screen to enter a split-screen view, or touch an app icon to display it in a floating window.
MeeTime (Screen sharing):
Adds the MeeTime feature, allowing you to make HD video calls with beauty effects over Wi-Fi or data traffic. Enables you to share your current screen for easier communication during video calls. You can also write and draw on the screen, as if talking face to face with the other party.
Dark Mode:
Adds Dark mode support for more third-party apps.
System Performance:
Optimizes system stability for smoother performance.
Things to consider:
+ This update will not erase your data but backing up your important data before updating might be useful if in case anything happens.
+ Before updating make sure that your phone has 60% or above charge
+ Download the update through Wi-Fi to avoid extra mobile data charges or failure in downloading the update
+ Please wait patiently until the update is processed successfully
+ That's it, Now your HONOR 9X Pro (Chinese Version) has the latest Android operating system with EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 on it.
NOTE: This update is rolling out for Chinese Version of HONOR 9X Pro only!
+The update will be rolled out in batches. Users can check the Software Update section in their device’s settings or in Support (HiCare) App menu to manually check for it.
+EMUI 10.1 (Android 10) has undergone lots of changes, hence it's advisable to "Reset" [Don't forget to take Back-up] and then use the device.
When is EMUI 10 rolling to other phones (HLK L42)?
Its already mid November and it seems no EMUI 10 is going to come on regions other than china.
Also, is it possible to download HLK AL10 firmware onto L42?
How can i download in global version

Deep Dive into the android gestures

Hello, I recently got a new Samsung Galaxy phone ( prior xiaomi user ).
On my previous phone, android 11 google pixel based rom, I used the android 11's gestures without a problem, my favourite one being the number 10 on this list. ( Android ALT TAB) https://www.computerworld.com/article/3439060/android-gestures.html
I want to know how I can achieve the same on my samsung galaxy phone (also android 11)
Goodlock family of apps including One Handed Operation plus (can setup custom navigation from L/R sides) give you more options.
Personally I loathe swipe navigation as the primary input.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
blackhawk said:
Goodlock family of apps including One Handed Operation plus (can setup custom navigation from L/R sides) give you more options.
Personally I loathe swipe navigation as the primary input.
View attachment 5624357
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did try one handed operation app but it didn't give me the option to swipe the bottom of the screen left or right to snap (quickly transfer) between apps
StickyFingers28 said:
I did try one handed operation app but it didn't give me the option to swipe the bottom of the screen left or right to snap (quickly transfer) between apps
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's only from the sides. It actually works very well and uses little battery. There's an option for a floating nav button cluster too. When the primary swipe or button navigation fail in a app, the One Handed Operation plus ones almost always works, saving a reboot.
My one N10+ is running on Android 10 and swipe gestures are default. They drove me crazy for 5 minutes until I set up the nav buttons.
Meh, it's not a Pixel; take advantage of the huge array of stock customization options available on the Galaxy Store. Free icon packs, themes and more. Try Sound Assistant to set up to 100 volume levels. There may be other apps in the Galaxy Store to modify swipe gestures from the bottom or in the phone's settings. I never explored this as I like my dinosaur navigation.
Check in settings>accessibility for possible options too. Use Setting search function as well.
This is a totally different animal than a Pixel.

Categories

Resources