https://www.androidpolice.com/material-you-comes-to-your-pixels-boot-screen/
We noticed that Google's extensive changelog for the latest Feature Drop delivered one enjoyable surprise: Material You-themed dynamic boot screens. We didn't know what that would look like at the time, but here are a handful of examples that show off the colors you might see courtesy of an updated Pixel 5a.
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The feature itself wasn't a surprise, but we were expecting this to arrive later in Android 12L (that upcoming version of Android 12 meant to roll out new features and enhancements for big screens). That wasn't exactly an official timeline, though, and it looks like Google was able to deliver it early, and it looks and works mostly great.
So far as we can tell, it should be available for all currently supported Pixels — that's the Pixel 3a/3a XL, 4/ 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, Pixel 5, and Pixel 5a. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro don't have the update just yet and won't until next week, but we assume it will work on those phones as well once it lands. The Pixel 3 series is no longer supported, and though it will get one last bug-fixing update, it's not clear if it will include things from the December 2021 Feature Drop update. For context, the Pixel 2 series did not get Feature Drop changes for December 2020 in its final roundup update.
If the images and video above don't do enough to explain what's happening, the short version is that Material You colors now sync through to the Pixel boot screen as well when running the latest update. The Google logo itself, which appears first, retains its standard brand-identifying colors. But the animation that turns into the Google G (and the associated loading bar) will both pull from your phone's Material You background-inherited colors instead. Sometimes the colors blend into each other pretty well; other times they stand out with stark contrast — the same issue Material You can have as an accent in other places depending on the colors it chooses.
In my testing, it worked mostly fine, but I once rebooted to see the default colors appear, even though I had Material You colors applied to other parts of the software. Your mileage may vary. Paired with the dark theme boot screen Pixels have enjoyed for some years now, Google's keeping things snazzy, even when rebooting.
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Got my new 3a XL and there are no pixel wallpapers. Even the default wallpaper is not a pixel wallpaper.
What the hell?
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It's easy enough to download the apk and install them but it is an odd omission.
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It's easy enough to download the apk and install them but it is an odd omission.
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True, but it's odd for sure.
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It is Far From The Only Oddity
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It's easy enough to download the apk and install them but it is an odd omission.
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I find the lack of other items (especially #teampixel swag) equally odd - and especially given the hashtag appears on the packaging itself. Is the wallpaper at least available on the Play Store? (I have complained about the lack of #teampixel swag with the #missedopportunity - aimed directly at Google - this is the first wide-targeting Google -approved device since the Nexus days - and the first wide-target Pixel in North America at all - and Google - which is normally at least decent at merchandising - blows it THIS big?)
Not worth getting revved up, the apks for the wallpaper are available and can be installed without root.
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I find the lack of other items (especially #teampixel swag) equally odd - and especially given the hashtag appears on the packaging itself. Is the wallpaper at least available on the Play Store? (I have complained about the lack of #teampixel swag with the #missedopportunity - aimed directly at Google - this is the first wide-targeting Google -approved device since the Nexus days - and the first wide-target Pixel in North America at all - and Google - which is normally at least decent at merchandising - blows it THIS big?)
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I've got #teampixel and google stickers in package, between the manuals in the top box with sim ejector...
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I've got #teampixel and google stickers in package, between the manuals in the top box with sim ejector...
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I was referring to things like hats, Ts, etc.
As a note, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will officially “begin receiving their updates next week.”
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lol
To summarize
1. Ultrawideband with P6 Pro (hardly a feature drop, that was advertised at launch)
2. Adjusting Power Button duration until Assistant kicks in
3. More bass control for Pixel Buds A-series (hardly a Pixel feature drop, I guess Google needs to fill the page)
4. Sound Aplifier gets Conversation Mode
5. Quick Tap to Snap
6. Now Playing Favorite Songs
7. Car Crash Detection in Taiwan, Italy, France
8. Google Recorder now works in Japanese, French and German on Pixel 3-5 (debuted on P6)
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No faceunlock*
December Feature Drop: Pixel 6 Pro UWB, adjust Assistant long press, Pixel Buds A-Series bass slider, & more
With Android 12 rolling out to Pixel devices later than expected this year, there was no Feature Drop in September, but the December...
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Quick Tap to Snap and other Pixel updates - Google Pixel Community
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*surprised Pikachu face
**a bit disappointing for a Feature drop. The last one was 6 month ago and all we now get are four meagre mini-updates to existing functions? Omega uff.
WHERE IS MY FACEUNLOCK
There's also a whole list of bug and performance tune ups. Troll.
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There's also a whole list of bug and performance tune ups. Troll.
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Android 12 December security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images & OTAs live
The latest update of 2021 is rolling out today with the Android 12 December security patch for the Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro. In the most recent Android Security & Privacy Year in...
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"We’re delighted to announce that we are working with Google to sell genuine parts for Pixel phones, starting later this year. You can learn more about it in Google’s blog post.
We will be continuing to write our step-by-step Google Pixel phone repair guides, which are comprehensive going all the way back to the original Pixel. Repair guides are live for every Pixel through the Pixel 5, and we are writing guides for the 5a, 6, and 6 Pro right now.
Our parts selection will include everything you need for the most common Google Pixel repairs—batteries, displays, cameras, and more. We will sell them both individually and as part of Fix Kits, which include all the tools you need to fix your Google Pixel, from screwdriver bits to spudgers. "
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Coming soon: More ways to repair your Pixel phone
We’re working with iFixit to make it easier to access the high-quality, genuine Google parts needed to repair Pixel phones.
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We’re delighted to announce that we are working with Google to sell genuine parts for Pixel phones, starting later this year. You can learn more about it in…
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This means that Google joined the growing list of companies that - at least officially - care for the Right to Repair. Since the EU is about to pass legislation (will still take a certain amount of time until it comes into effect) that will force companies to simplify battery removal, and other sustainability changes, this change of heart doesn't come as a surprise. But it's still ofc nice to see companies acting without immediate pressure.
This is a very good thing and about time, my only concern is the parts will all be sold with a hefty profit and therefore will not be very attractive to most people given you could bugger the phone up completely trying to repair it.
"9to5Google can report today that Google’s original plan was to launch the Pixel 6 Pro with face unlock, but the feature was pulled relatively close to launch."
According to sources familiar with the matter, Google intended to announce the Pixel 6 Pro with support for face unlock to complement the under-display fingerprint sensor. The capability was only meant for the larger flagship and not the smaller Pixel 6, which collaborates something we previously speculated based on code.
The hardware difference between the two phones is an 11.1MP front-facing camera with 94 degree “ultrawide” field of view on the 6 Pro compared to 8MP and 84 degrees on the $599 Pixel 6. Otherwise, there’s no dedicated hardware (IR cameras, dot projector, or flood illuminator) as was seen on the Pixel 4 in 2019. There’s nothing like Soli radar to speed up the unlocking process either.
Google is presumably relying solely on what’s captured by that selfie camera to authenticate that it’s you. This has always seemed like the more Google-y approach, which is primarily using software to tackle difficult problems. It was also something that the Android Ice Cream Sandwich-powered Galaxy Nexus leveraged.
There have hopefully been marked processing and accuracy advancements in the past 11 years, especially with the presence of dedicated hardware like Tensor. For example, Google touts its chip as allowing for faster, more accurate face detection – in photography contexts – due to integrated subsystems, while consuming half the power compared to a Pixel 5.
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The relatively last-minute decision to pull face unlock is reflected in how early and launch-day marketing material referenced the capability. This included a German print ad (though that mistakenly claimed it was for the entry Pixel 6) and one UK-carrier launch page that showed “Face and Fingerprint Unlock” in a live image of Android 12’s Security Hub. That reference — as well as one in a Play Store listing screenshot — was later pulled. Since then, there have been additional straggling references to the capability on actual Pixel 6 Pro devices.
One of the sources told us that Google is still working to add face unlock to the Pixel 6 Pro, and that it’s targeted for the next major quarterly Android update, though plans might still change.
If that is indeed still the plan, it’s quite interesting for Google to update the Pixel 6 Pro with a major new feature so close to the end of its annual product cycle. It will definitely be a welcome addition for current owners and those who continue to have qualms about the fingerprint reader. Meanwhile, this method of face unlock will presumably be a staple on future Pixel devices going forward.
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I bet this phone will be awesome... Next year . Seriously face unlock would be a big plus and looking forward to it
A front-camera only face unlock?
Hope they give a huge disclaimer saying it's the least secure
The new Pixel 7 is much cheaper than the Pro model and significantly smaller as well. The Google Pixel 7 features a 6.3 inch AMOLED display and a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone also has an in-display fingerprint sensor for security. The phone is powered by Google’s Tensor G2 processor, It is supported by 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of internal storage.
Notably, the new processor improves the image processing algorithm and artificial intelligence. So the new Pixel 7 phones better support speech recognition and live translation.
In terms of photography, the rear front of the phone has a dual camera, one of which is a 50-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, while its front side has a 10.8-megapixel selfie camera for selfies and video calls. The phone also relies on the relatively high-resolution main sensor and Google’s Super Res Zoom image processing.
The phone also carries a 4355 mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging and wireless charging. The phone comes with the Android 13 operating system.
The Google Pixel 7 is priced at about $600. Pre-orders start today, and open sales will start a week from now on the 13th. There are also some pre-order perks, as pre-ordering the Pixel 7 gives you a free pair of Pixel Buds Pro.
Google Pixel 7 Pro WallpaperHere you will find all the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro wallpaper in FHD+ as shown in the video above. Extracted directly from the built-in background picker for Pixel phones.
There are a total of 35 wallpapers picked just in time for the launch of the Pixel 7. The official stock wallpapers will be released at a later time.
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Download Google Pixel 7 Pro Wallpaper full Resolution Here
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automatically landed on my P6P w/QPR2....