Google Pixel
Google has released the December security patch for the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, fixing over 80 bugs.
Google has started rolling out the December 2021 feature drop for the Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro, with a delay of a week. The rollout was postponed for unspecified reasons, although many speculated that the new proprietary Google Tensor chipset was difficult to adapt. Google Fixes almost 80+ bugs and improves system performance.
Pixel 6 December patch factory and OTA images are now available
- Pixel 6 — SQ1D.211205.016.A1 — ROW (including CA, TW) — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6 — SQ1D.211205.016.A4 — EMEA (UK, IE, FR, DE) — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6 — SQ1D.211205.017 — US — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6 Pro — SQ1D.211205.016.A1 — ROW (including CA, TW) — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6 Pro — SQ1D.211205.016.A4 — EMEA (UK, IE, FR, DE) — Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6 Pro — SQ1D.211205.017 — US — Factory Image — OTA
Pixel 6 Pro OTA, which appears to be widely available for Europeans, gets 215MB in size this update. Significant issues have been rectified by the December patch. Major Pixel 6 issues include “audio playback problems in some apps”, wider international availability of fingerprint improvements, distorted Bluetooth audio, and improved quick tap performance.
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Fixes Bug information list
Apps
- Fix for issue causing Assistant to unintentionally start a phone call in certain conditions.
- Fix for stuck or frozen app UI in certain conditions.
Audio
- General fixes & improvements for audio playback issues in certain apps.
- Fix for issue causing audio noise in videos captured while using certain phone cases.
- Fix for issue causing the microphone to cut out during calls in certain conditions.
- Fix for issue causing occasional audio glitch when adjusting volume levels.
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing audio playback from the speaker in certain conditions.
- Fix for issue preventing Now Playing to search for unrecognized music.
Battery & Power
- Additional improvements for battery charging information are shown in the notification shade.
- General improvements for battery & thermal performance in certain conditions.
- General improvements for wireless charging in certain conditions.
- Improvements for alignment detection on Pixel Stand in certain conditions.
- Fix for issues occasionally causing incorrect Battery usage accounting to display in Settings.
Biometrics
- General improvements for fingerprint sensor stability & performance.
- Additional fixes for issues preventing enrollment of new fingerprints in certain conditions.
Bluetooth
- Fix for distorted audio over Bluetooth in certain scenarios .
- Fix for issue causing Bluetooth to turn on after disabling in certain conditions
- Fix for volume adjustment issues with certain Bluetooth audio devices
Camera
- General image quality improvements in camera preview/capture
- General improvements for camera stability & performance
- General improvements for auto-focus response in certain capture modes
- General improvements for color consistency in viewfinder preview
- Fix for issue causing blank viewfinder preview in certain conditions
Display & Graphics
- Enable ANGLE graphics support library for certain apps and games
- Add additional example images for display color options in Settings
- General improvements to keep the screen on after multiple manual wakes
- General improvements for Adaptive brightness response in certain conditions
- Fix for occasional screen flicker during brightness adjustment
- Fix for issue preventing Smooth Display to switch display refresh rate in certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing screen flicker after locking or unlocking device in certain conditions
- Fix for occasional white screen flash after display goes to sleep
Framework
- Fix for issue causing app icons to display as pending downloads after installation completes
- Fix for issue causing Play store app installation to pause indefinitely in certain conditions
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing Work Profile setup to complete in certain conditions
- Fix for issue preventing all settings or apps to be restored from backup during setup in certain conditions
Media
- Fix for issue causing system crash during media playback in certain conditions
Network & Telephony
- General improvements for network connection stability & performance
- Fix for crash in Settings when toggling Airplane mode on certain network configurations
- Fix for issue that disabled call features on certain devices or networks in certain conditions
Sensors
- General improvements for sensor stability & response in certain conditions
- General improvements for Quick Tap response & performance
- General improvements for Auto-rotate response in certain device orientations
- General improvements for Adaptive brightness response in certain conditions
- Fix for issue preventing lift to wake and double-tap to wake in certain conditions
- Fix for issue preventing Always-on-display from turning on in certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing unexpected haptics or vibration in certain conditions
System
- Kernel update to 4.9.279 for Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL.
- Kernel update to 4.14.243 for Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL & Pixel 4a.
- Kernel update to 4.19.202 for Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5 & Pixel 5a (5G).
- General improvements for system stability & performance
- Fix for issue causing the device to freeze after sleeping while charging in certain conditions
- Fix for issue occasionally preventing OTA updates to install
User Interface
- Add Material You dynamic theming support for the device boot animation
- Improvements for Internet tile in Quick Settings
- Improvements for Quick Settings layout in certain device orientations
- Fix for issue causing the display to stay on during wireless charging
- Fix for issue causing Game Dashboard icon to display over lock screen
- Fix for issue causing incorrect colors or theme to display in Quick Settings in certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing lock screen icons to display in notification shade in certain conditions.
- Fix for issue causing notification History & Clear all buttons to occasionally display incorrectly
- Fix for issue causing persistent app media controls in notification shade in certain conditions .
- Fix for issue causing persistent call notification in certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing persistent Turn off work apps button in app drawer
- Fix for issue causing screen flicker after locking or unlocking device in certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing Settings to crash in Conversations menu in certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing undismissable Game Dashboard button during gameplay in certain conditions
- Fix for issue causing app drawer to scroll to the top after clearing search query
- Fix for issue causing certain home screen icons to appear misaligned in certain conditions
- Fix for issue enabling Quick Settings toggles to be tapped from home screen in certain conditions
- Fix for issue hiding date or time in Quick Settings in certain conditions
- Fix for issue occasionally causing blank background on home screen after setting wallpaper.
- Fix for issue occasionally causing Quick Settings to pull down after unlocking device
- Fix for issue occasionally causing UI elements to display with transparent backgrounds
- Fix for issue occasionally displaying Work Profile badge icon on personal apps or contacts
- Fix for issue preventing conversation bubble to be dismissed in certain conditions
- Fix for issue preventing search results to display in Settings in certain conditions
- Fix for occasional screen flicker in notification shade when dragging from the top of the screen
- Fix for occasional flickering when quickly switching between apps in certain conditions
Wi-Fi
- General improvements for Wi-Fi stability & performance
- Fix for issue that would occasionally disconnect device from Wi-Fi in certain conditions
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Google Pixel
The Google Pixel 8 Pro has passed IMDA certification and is expected to be released on October 4
The Google Pixel 8 Pro has passed IMDA certification and is expected to be released on October 4, 2023. The phone is expected to come with 5G, 4G, UWB, WPT, and NFC connectivity features. The phone is expected to be a high-end device with a powerful processor and a large battery capacity. It is also expected to have a high-quality camera and a large display screen. The phone is expected to be available in multiple colors and storage options.
Google recently shared two preview videos, providing a sneak peek at the upcoming products set to be unveiled at their upcoming conference. These teasers revealed some highly anticipated releases, including the Pixel 8 series, Pixel Watch 2, and the all-new Pixel Buds Pro headphones. These videos have generated significant excitement among tech enthusiasts, setting the stage for the much-anticipated event.
A few days ago, the Pixel 8 Pro device also received certification from REL Canada and also received FCC certification.
According to previous reports, the Google Pixel 8 Pro is expected to come with a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will be equipped with a Tensor G3 chip and up to 12 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage space. It will have a built-in 4,950mAh battery and support 27W fast charging and wireless charging.
In other aspects, the phone is expected to use a rear three-camera design, including a 50MP main camera, a 64MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 48MP telephoto lens, and an 11MP front-facing selfie camera. The phone is expected to be available in multiple colors and storage options.
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128GB is priced at 874.25 euros (IT House note: currently about 6784 yuan), and the price excluding tax is 710.77 euros
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The price of 256GB is 949.30 euros (currently about 7367 yuan), and the price excluding tax is 771.79 euros.
Google will launch three storage options for Pixel 8 Pro: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. There are four colors: Bay (not sure what color this is), black, porcelain white, and mint green.
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128GB is priced at 1235.72 euros (currently about 9589 yuan), and the price excluding tax is 1004.65 euros
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The price of 256GB is 1309.95 euros (currently about 10165 yuan), and the price excluding tax is 1065 euros.
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The price of 512GB is 1461.24 euros (currently about 11339 yuan), and the price excluding tax is 1188 euros.
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The 360-degree mobile phone simulator for the Google Pixel 8 Pro was leaked online a few days ago. The simulator allows users to view the phone from all angles, including the front, back, and sides. It also shows off the phone’s different colors, which are Hazel, Obsidian, and Snow.
The simulator is consistent with previous leaks about the Pixel 8 Pro’s design. The phone is expected to have a 6.7-inch OLED display with a hole-punch cutout for the front-facing camera. It will also have a triple-lens rear camera system, with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor.
The Pixel 8 Pro is expected to be powered by the Google Tensor G3 chip and will have 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It will also have a 4,950mAh battery with 27W fast charging.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is scheduled to be released on October 4, 2023. The price is not yet known, but it is expected to be more expensive than the Pixel 7 Pro, which launched at Rs 84,999 in India.
The simulator also marked the location of the various sensors and interfaces on the phone, including the fingerprint sensor, the USB-C port, the speaker grille, and the microphone. It also showed the three colors of the phone, which are Hazel, Obsidian, and Snow.
The most notable new addition is the temperature sensor, which is located below the LED flash. This is the first time that a Google phone has had a temperature sensor. It is not yet clear what the temperature sensor will be used for, but it could be used to track your body temperature, measure the temperature of food, or control the temperature of your phone.
The Pixel 8 Pro is expected to have a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Google Tensor G3 chip and will have 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It will also have a 4,950mAh battery with 27W fast charging.
The camera is one of the most important features of the Pixel 8 Pro. It is expected to have a triple-lens rear camera system, with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor. It will also have a 11-megapixel front-facing camera.
The Pixel 8 Pro is also expected to have a number of software features that will make it stand out from other phones. These features include Night Sight for videos, Magic Eraser, and Face Unblur.
I’m excited to see what Google announces for the Pixel 8 Pro next month. It has the potential to be one of the best phones of the year.
I agree, the mockups of the Pixel 8 Pro look great. I’m particularly fond of the light blue color. I’m also glad that the phone will still have a SIM card slot. This is important for people who travel frequently or who need to use two different SIM cards for work and personal use.
I didn’t notice any major software changes on the home screen either. However, I’m sure that Google will have some new software features to announce alongside the Pixel 8 Pro. I’m looking forward to learning more about them.
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Recently Google has officially confirmed that the Pixel 7 series can only run 64-bit applications. A few days ago, blogger @MishaalRahman also told via Twitter that Google Pixel 7 series is supporting only 64-bit apps.
@MishaalRahman also pointed out that Android 13 on Pixel 7 phones doesn’t allow 32-bit apps to run, internally, the OS is still using some 32-bit libraries, which means that Google will intentionally run 32 -bit is preventing apps from running.
Google has shared some information about its Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro phones in a blog post on the developer’s official website. Which clarified that the Pixel 7 series is the first pure 64-bit Android smartphone
Why did Google use 64 bit and what are its benefits
Google developers believe that 64-bit applications run faster than 32-bit applications because they can use additional registers and instructions that 32-bit applications cannot. Additionally, newer CPUs offer up to 25% performance gains when running 64-bit code, and some processors even drop support for 32-bit code entirely.
Plus, it can help improve security. The larger address space makes security such as ASLR more effective, and additional bits can be used to protect the integrity of the control flow. These countermeasures reduce the chance of an intruder taking control of the equipment.
Google’s developer experts say that removing support for 32-bit code can save up to 150MB of RAM, which the operating system uses even when 32-bit applications are not running. Due to this, the user gets more RAM space. Also, Google developers can use better tools like HWASan to detect device memory errors and improve application quality.
However, Google has clarified that pure 32-bit devices are still important for Android Go, Android TV, and Android Wear, and Google Play will continue to provide 32-bit applications for pure 32-bit devices.