Show Notes
- Android News
- P Notes – Developer Preview released, final version in Q3
- P is for privacy…HTTPS by default in apps, cloud backups require a passcode, dynamically changing MAC address per network, support for hardware security modules.
- Bluetooth icon disappears from the status bar when disconnected
- Will offer to hide notifications from apps you often dismiss
- P finally enables autofill for Chrome and other browsers.
- Bug reports can now be accessed in the Files app
- Developer options has a list of feature flags similar to Chrome
- Charging sounds finally work with wired USB chargers.
- Mark wifi as metered from the network details screen
- System UI Tuner not found thus far
- You can easily track which apps recently sent notifications
- Cryptography Changes in Android P
- Battery Menu no longer includes per app usage data
- Location Accuracy is now a binary setting
- Fingerprint access can be quickly disabled.
- Up to 5 bluetooth devices can be connected simultaneously
- Force Stop now hidden away
- By default, volume controls change media, not ringer volume.
- Do Not Disturb options simplified.
- Quick Settings no longer expandable
- Power menu now has screenshot option
- ART improvements could allow apps to start faster and use less system memory
- App News
- New version of Firefox can be made an Assist app.
- Dark mode for Youtube app coming soon
- RememBear is a cross platform password manager from the makers of Tunnelbear
- Scrcpy is a free open source remote control app for your Android device
- Ookla’s Speedtest updated.
- Facebook Messenger Lite now supports video calls
- Home Automation
- In Other News
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