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The Adaptive Timeout feature that I discovered back in April is here in Android 15 Beta 3, at least on my Pixel 8 Pro! It doesn't seem to work for me, though. Adaptive Timeout "automatically turns off your screen if you're not using your device." UPDATE: Okay, I think I figured out how Adaptive Timeout works: It checks your proximity sensor to see if anything is in front of it (like the inside of your pocket). If so, it shortens the screen timeout and turns the screen off early. This'll be useful for people who like to have longer screen timeouts but who forget to turn the screen off manually.

The Adaptive Timeout feature that I discovered back in April is here in Android 15 Beta 3, at least on my Pixel 8 Pro! It doesn't seem to work for me, though. Adaptive Timeout "automatically turns off your screen if you're not using your device."

Android 15 Beta 3: Updated wallpaper setup menu. After selecting a picture from the gallery, a new menu will open with the option to switch between the locked screen and the home screen. When setting a picture, you will be able to choose to install it on the home screen, locked screen, or both screens as before. #Android15. Google News | En

Android 15 Beta 3: New smart home control screensaver. Android has long offered screensaver functionality that can turn on when the screen fades on a charger or dock. In the third beta, Google has built in the Dreams app to Pixel devices, which previously served as the source of screensavers for the Pixel Tablet. Along with this change, there's a new "Smart Home Control" option under Settings / Screen / Screensaver. When you activate it, when you put your phone on charge and wait for the screen to dim itself, a screensaver will appear on the screen with control of your favorite smart home devices from Google Home. #Android15. Google News | En

Cosmetic changes in Android 15 Beta 3. • Updated design and animation of screenshot and clipboard overlay; • Updated animation for appearing and hiding pop-up notifications; • Predictive back gesture now works with the new Sound & Vibration menu; • New "Show long app names" option in Pixel Launcher's app list settings. Enables displaying titles in two rows (only in the app list); • The "Adaptive Vibration" settings page has been cut. In its place is a single toggle again; • The 'Color contrast' settings for dynamic color palettes in apps can now also be opened through the system screen settings (in addition to the Wallpaper & Style app); • The settings now spell out "15" instead of "Vanilla Ice Cream"; #Android15 😎 Google News | En

🤖 Android 15's Beta 3 has been released. This build is the first in the platform's stability phase, which means that internal and external APIs and app behaviors have reached the final version. Google notes the following new features in Beta 3: • Integrate Credential Manager with autofill • Integrate single tap sign-up and sign-in with biometric prompts • WebSQL deprecated in Android WebView List of fixed issues: • Issue where disabling polling using the setDiscoveryTechnology method didn't disable polling. • Issue that prevented the system sharesheet from loading in some cases. • Issue that caused the system Settings app to crash when accessing screen saver options. • Issue that sometimes caused the screen unlock icon to be displayed when notifications were on screen. • Issue that prevented mobile network security settings from being changed. • Issue with the Android Emulator that caused Simpleperf to crash when running a CPU profile. Bluetooth resolved issues • Resolved an issue where Bluetooth LE scans could persist in the system after an app crash. • Fixed a bug in Bluetooth LE legacy advertising, where AdvertisingSet.setScanResponseData did not return ADVERTISE_FAILED_DATA_TOO_LARGE when scan response data exceeded the 31-byte limit. • Fixed a bug that caused LE connection failures on the GATT server by passing the address type from BluetoothGattServer.connect to native. Build: AP31.240426.023 → AP31.240517.022 Security patch level: June 2024 🔗 Factory images 🔗 OTA images 🔗 Sign up for the beta test for the over-the-air upgrade (you won't be able to exit without losing data until September-October) #Android15 😎 Google News | En

Google Pixel Watch 3 and 3 XL renders have been leaked online. OnLeaks has shared images of the next generation of Google Pixel Watches, which will now get an XL model with a larger screen size: Google Pixel Watch 3 (black): • Display diagonal: 1.2 inches (same as PW2); • Dimensions: 40.79 x 40.73 x 14 mm (vs. 41 x 41 x 12.3 mm for the PW2); • Estimated battery capacity: 307 mAh. (vs. 304 mAh in the PW2); Google Pixel Watch 3 XL (white): • Display diagonal: 1.45 in • Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 13.89 mm. Judging by the dimensions and diagonal, the base variant of the Pixel Watch 3 will offer thinner display bezels. And the larger dimensions of the Pixel Watch 3 XL will surely imply a larger battery. Also, the stock straps could get an updated clasp. Furthermore, due to the size of the 3 XL, the band attachment system for this model will not be compatible with the band attachment system of Pixel Watch 1, 2, and 3. Sources: OnLeaks|91mobiles | Android Headlines 😎 Google News | En

⌚️June 2024 update is rolling out for Pixel Watches. In addition to the new security patch, Pixel Watches will also receive the following features: • Improved on body and off body detection for users with tattoos on their wrist. • Car Crash Detection on Pixel Watch 2 Your Pixel Watch 2 now detects if a user has been in a car crash and calls for help if the user is unable to. • Bicycle Fall Detection The fall detection algorithm has been updated to better detect falls from bicycles. • You can now add a PayPal account to Google Wallet (US / Germany) • Google Home update for Wear OS adds 'Favorites' tile and watchface complication to quickly view and control your smart home devices. To speed up getting the update, put the watch on charge, open the Settings/System/System Update page, and tap the watch icon at the top several times in a row. Build number: TWD9.240605.001.A1 😎 Google News | En

Summarizing June's Pixel Feature Drop: • Gemini Nano for Pixel 8 and 8a • Speaker Labels for the "Summarize" feature in the Recorder • Connecting an external screen over the wire • Locate offline devices with FMD • HDR+ improved frame selection • Reverse phone number Lookup • Manual cameral Lens Selection • Richer notifications with Nest Doorbell • Google Home widget 😎 Google News | En

Pixel Tablet gets richer notifications from Nest Doorbell. When you receive a call from Nest Doorbell, Pixel Tablet will now be able to show you who is at your front door. Also, you can talk to them with two-way talk, or send a Quick Response. For the feature to work, you need to: • Have a Nest Doorbell (wired, 1st and 2nd gen) or Nest Doorbell (battery). • The Pixel Tablet must be locked and docked for charging. • Sign up for Public Preview in the Google Home app. 😎 Google News | En