[Update: Fully Rolling Out] Dark theme rolling out for the Google App and Google Assistant once again

Update 1 (05/20/2020 @ 03:00 AM ET): The dark theme for Google App is now fully rolling out. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on September 13, 2019, is preserved below.

With the first stable release of Android 10 for the Pixel devices last week, the dark theme graduated as an easily accessible feature. Even before that, while showcasing developer previews, Google rolled out individual dark theme toggles for many of its apps such as Google Keep, Files, Photos, Fit, and many more Google apps. Back in June, Google had also started rolling out a dark theme for the Google app for certain users but at that time, the theme appeared to be partially applied and limited to only a few screens of the Google app – and only to a few users. Now, reports of complete dark theme have started to surface, with the feature now rolling out to Google Assistant as well.

A couple of Reddit users report that the dark theme for the Google app is now available without an update from the Play Store. This is apparently a server-side update and may not be instantly available to all users, even if they run the latest version of the Google App.

Evident from the gesture navigation, both of them are running Android 10 on their devices. However, few comments from users still running Android 9 Pie claim that the feature is available while they can also choose the between light and dark theme or set it to change automatically with the Battery Saver.

Google app dark theme toggle on Nokia 6.1 Plus running Android 9 Pie

While the region of these users is not instantly clear, a few replies suggest that the feature may be rolling out to a batch of select users in the U.S., UK, and Australia. I don’t have the feature in India yet, and it’s safe to presume that the worldwide roll-out would be gradual and thus, take some time. Furthermore, Google Podcasts, which is a part of the Google app does not seem to have the new dark theme yet.

We’ll update this article as we learn about the availability of the dark theme on the Google app and the Google Assistant in other regions. Feel free to comment with your region if you have received it already.

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Source: Reddit (1)(2)

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Update: Dark theme for Google App now fully rolling out

The rollout for the dark theme for the Google App was rather random at the time of the first report, likely a result of batch-wise testing. But now, the dark theme is finally rolling out to all Google App users.

Starting today & fully rolling out this week, dark mode is now available for the Google App on Android 10 and iOS 12/13. By default, the Google App will reflect your device’s system settings in Android 10 & iOS 13. If that’s set to a dark theme, the app will be in dark mode…. pic.twitter.com/ZqSD33ZhNt

— Google SearchLiaison (@searchliaison) May 19, 2020

As mentioned, Dark mode will be available for the Google App on Android 10 and on iOS 12 and 13. The app will use your system settings by default, but you can also choose to override the same by changing the setting within the app.

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OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series get OxygenOS Open Beta 14/4 with new ambient display clocks and May 2020 patches

OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS Open Beta 13 for the OnePlus 7 series and Open Beta 3 for the OnePlus 7T series earlier this month, with a couple of new features and the Android security patches for April 2020. Today, the company is releasing a new Open Beta update for these devices, with the OnePlus 7/7Pro being updated to OxygenOS Open Beta 14 and the OnePlus 7T/7T Pro to Open Beta 4.

OnePlus 7 XDA Forums || OnePlus 7 Pro XDA Forums

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The changelog for both Open Beta builds is exactly the same and it includes a couple of new ambient display clocks for the devices, along with the Android security patches for May 2020 and a few bug fixes.

Here’s the changelog for the latest Open Beta releases for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series:

• System
  • Fix the problem that some software voice input cannot be recognized
  • Fix the problem of the disappearance of some contacts in the address book on some devices
  • More clock style options now available in ambient display (Settings-Customization-Clock style)
  • Improved system stability and fixed general issues
  • Updated Android Security Patch level to 2020.05
• Phone
  • Now you can view call recording in call history (Move to the call history, click the three-dot menu on the upper right to access the call recording)

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Download OxygenOS Open Beta 14/4

Open Beta 14 for the OnePlus 7:

• Incremental OTA from Open Beta 13
• Full OTA

Open Beta 14 for the OnePlus 7 Pro:

• Incremental OTA from Open Beta 13
• Full OTA

Open Beta 4 for the OnePlus 7T (International):

• Incremental OTA from Open Beta 3
• Full OTA

Open Beta 4 for the OnePlus 7T (India):

• Incremental OTA from Open Beta 3
• Full OTA

Open Beta 4 for the OnePlus 7T Pro (International):

• Incremental OTA from Open Beta 3
• Full OTA

Open Beta 4 for the OnePlus 7T Pro (India):

• Incremental OTA from Open Beta 3
• Full OTA

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OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series get OxygenOS Open Beta 14/4 with new ambient display clocks and May 2020 patches

OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS Open Beta 13 for the OnePlus 7 series and Open Beta 3 for the OnePlus 7T series earlier this month, with a couple of new features and the Android security patches for April 2020. Today, the company is releasing a new Open Beta update for these devices, with the OnePlus 7/7Pro being updated to OxygenOS Open Beta 14 and the OnePlus 7T/7T Pro to Open Beta 4.

OnePlus 7 XDA Forums || OnePlus 7 Pro XDA Forums

OnePlus 7T XDA Forums || OnePlus 7T Pro XDA Forums

The changelog for both Open Beta builds is exactly the same and it includes a couple of new ambient display clocks for the devices, along with the Android security patches for May 2020 and a few bug fixes.

Here’s the changelog for the latest Open Beta releases for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series:

• System
  • Fix the problem that some software voice input cannot be recognized
  • Fix the problem of the disappearance of some contacts in the address book on some devices
  • More clock style options now available in ambient display (Settings-Customization-Clock style)
  • Improved system stability and fixed general issues
  • Updated Android Security Patch level to 2020.05
• Phone
  • Now you can view call recording in call history (Move to the call history, click the three-dot menu on the upper right to access the call recording)

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Download OxygenOS Open Beta 14/4

Open Beta 14 for the OnePlus 7:

• Incremental OTA from Open Beta 13
• Full OTA

Open Beta 14 for the OnePlus 7 Pro:

• Incremental OTA from Open Beta 13
• Full OTA

Open Beta 4 for the OnePlus 7T (International):

• Incremental OTA from Open Beta 3
• Full OTA

Open Beta 4 for the OnePlus 7T (India):

• Incremental OTA from Open Beta 3
• Full OTA

Open Beta 4 for the OnePlus 7T Pro (International):

• Incremental OTA from Open Beta 3
• Full OTA

Open Beta 4 for the OnePlus 7T Pro (India):

• Incremental OTA from Open Beta 3
• Full OTA

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Google Duo 87 lets you contact others via email address and adds family mode and new filters

Earlier this month, we learned that Google was preparing to add a few new features to its popular video calling app Duo. These included the ability to reach contacts using their email address, support for group calls on the web, shareable invites, and a new Family mode. The company has now started rolling out the latest update for Google Duo on the Play Store and it brings some of these features to the app.

Email address support

As per a recent report from Android Police, Google Duo 87 finally adds the option to let you connect with people using just their email address and vice-versa. When you first open the app after installing the latest update, you’ll see a new banner highlighting that other users will now be able to reach you via your email. Once you’ve refreshed and synced your contacts, you’ll be able to see all of your contacts who have enabled this feature on their end.

In case you don’t wish to use the feature, you can disable it by navigating to the Account sections in the Settings menu and tap on the toggle next to the “Reachable with email address” option. Unfortunately, the feature will create duplicate contacts in your Duo list and the app currently doesn’t include an option to merge duplicate contacts.

Despite the new email address support, however, Google Duo will still require your phone number as the primary means of identification when creating a new account. You also don’t get the option to hide your phone number or disable calls on it.

Google Duo Family mode

Along with the email address support, the latest update for Google Duo brings the new Family mode that was announced just a couple of weeks ago. To access the Family mode, you can tap the three-dot button in the bottom right corner during a video call and then choose the new Family option in the pop-up banner. Selecting the option switches Duo to a kid-friendly UI, with fewer features and less risk of accidentally ending calls.

The Family mode offers a small selection of filters and a doodling screen, where you can draw or scribble messages during the video call. Any doodles you make appear as a message on a cartoonish whiteboard on the other end, right below the video stream.

And finally, the update also brings a new graduation filter that adds a virtual cap and diploma to the video call. This adds on to the recently released Mother’s Day filter, which has been live for a few days now.

All of the aforementioned features are live on the latest version (v87 RC14) on Google Duo which has started rolling out on the Play Store. You can grab the latest update by following the link below.

Google Duo - High Quality Video Calls (Free, Google Play) →

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Via: Android Police

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Google Duo 87 lets you contact others via email address and adds family mode and new filters

Earlier this month, we learned that Google was preparing to add a few new features to its popular video calling app Duo. These included the ability to reach contacts using their email address, support for group calls on the web, shareable invites, and a new Family mode. The company has now started rolling out the latest update for Google Duo on the Play Store and it brings some of these features to the app.

Email address support

As per a recent report from Android Police, Google Duo 87 finally adds the option to let you connect with people using just their email address and vice-versa. When you first open the app after installing the latest update, you’ll see a new banner highlighting that other users will now be able to reach you via your email. Once you’ve refreshed and synced your contacts, you’ll be able to see all of your contacts who have enabled this feature on their end.

In case you don’t wish to use the feature, you can disable it by navigating to the Account sections in the Settings menu and tap on the toggle next to the “Reachable with email address” option. Unfortunately, the feature will create duplicate contacts in your Duo list and the app currently doesn’t include an option to merge duplicate contacts.

Despite the new email address support, however, Google Duo will still require your phone number as the primary means of identification when creating a new account. You also don’t get the option to hide your phone number or disable calls on it.

Google Duo Family mode

Along with the email address support, the latest update for Google Duo brings the new Family mode that was announced just a couple of weeks ago. To access the Family mode, you can tap the three-dot button in the bottom right corner during a video call and then choose the new Family option in the pop-up banner. Selecting the option switches Duo to a kid-friendly UI, with fewer features and less risk of accidentally ending calls.

The Family mode offers a small selection of filters and a doodling screen, where you can draw or scribble messages during the video call. Any doodles you make appear as a message on a cartoonish whiteboard on the other end, right below the video stream.

And finally, the update also brings a new graduation filter that adds a virtual cap and diploma to the video call. This adds on to the recently released Mother’s Day filter, which has been live for a few days now.

All of the aforementioned features are live on the latest version (v87 RC14) on Google Duo which has started rolling out on the Play Store. You can grab the latest update by following the link below.

Google Duo - High Quality Video Calls (Free, Google Play) →

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Via: Android Police

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Xiaomi’s new “Magic Clone” MIUI Camera feature arrives in the latest MIUI 12 beta

Last month, Xiaomi launched the Mi 10 Youth Edition in China with several camera-related quirks up its sleeve. One of the highlights of the camera setup is the periscopic zoom sensor that allows 5x optical and up to 50x digital zoom. Besides the advanced quad-camera setup on the mid-ranger, Xiaomi also introduced some new camera tricks such as Sky Replacement, Kaleidoscope video, and a Magic Clone. Out of these, the Magic Clone feature creates virtual doppelgangers to make images or videos more interesting. The feature is currently being tested in MIUI 12 beta build, suggesting it could be added to more devices when the stable version of MIUI 12 is released.

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The Magic Clone was added in MIUI 12 build 20.5.18. It can capture the same person up to four times at different intervals of time. The feature is available under ” More” in MIUI 12’s Camera app. To capture different clones of a person, the function requires a steady background. As the person moves across the canvas of the viewfinder, the feature tracks them with virtual grids. Another user has to tap on the shutter button to capture the person in different positions. The only caveat is that the feature only works with human faces (or objects that look like human faces).

For Clone images to be crisp and as good as original, the phone must be stable, preferably with a tripod or a Gimbal. Also, the person in the frame must not move too much else, it could lead to blurring. I tried the feature and the result isn’t bad  – except for some blurring and superimposed body parts. With ample caution and some practice, users can utilize this feature very well. It can be very handy for social media creators and influencers.

Despite being introduced as part of MIUI 12 beta, it is quite possible that the feature is available on other Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO devices because it is already available in the stable build of MIUI 11 for Mi 10 Youth Edition. We’re not yet sure if the feature will make it to global MIUI builds outside China but we hope it does.

We have a repository of MIUI 12 beta builds and we update it weekly. We recently updated the article with builds from May 18th and if you’d like to try out MIUI 12 beta on your phone, you can head over to the article to find the appropriate firmware package for your device.

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Honor unveils the ViewPad 6 tablet, a 16.1″ MagicBook Pro laptop, TWS Earbuds X1, and more

Earlier this month, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor shared a render of an upcoming 5G device called the Honor X10 5G. The device, which is expected to launch in China tomorrow, will be powered by Huawei’s HiSilicon Kirin 820 chip and feature a quad-camera setup, a pop-up selfie camera, and a 90Hz display. Just a day ahead of its launch, Honor has unveiled quite a few new devices at the recently concluded Honor All-scenario Smart Life Products launch. Here are some of the most noteworthy Honor devices that were launched today:

Honor MagicBook Pro

The 16.1″ MagicBook Pro is the latest addition to the company’s popular MagicBook lineup, which is powered by Intel’s 10th-gen mobile chips and Nvidia’s MX350 GPU. The notebook will be available in two configurations, with the base variant packing in a Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD priced at CNY 5,999 (~$844). The higher-end variant, on the other hand, features a Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD priced at CNY 6699 (~$942). The company has also revealed that the MagicBook Pro will be launched in Russia in September this year.

Honor ViewPad 6

The MagicBook Pro is accompanied by a new tablet called the ViewPad 6, which is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G chipset. The tablet features a 10.4-inch 2K FullView display, support for WiFi 6+ connectivity, and stereo speakers. The tablet will be offered in two RAM/storage variants but the company will reveal its pricing and availability details on June 13th.

Honor Router 3

The company has also unveiled the new Honor Router 3, it’s first wireless router to adopt the latest WiFi 6+ standard. The router features a WiFi 6+ chipset, coupled with a Gigahome dual-core 1.2GHz CPU, which is capable of up to 3,000Mbps throughput across one 2.4GHz band and one 5GHz band. Additionally, the router includes support for OFDMA multi-user technology to enable direct connections to a number of devices with greater stability and low latency. The Honor 3 router has been priced at CNY 219 (~$30) and it will also be sold in other markets starting from July 2020.

Vision X1 Smart TV

Furthermore, Honor has launched its new Vision X1 series of smart TVs that feature 8K decoding and display, motion estimate and motion compensation features, and 4 10W speakers for audio output. The smart TVs are equipped with a smart assistant, that will allow users to seamlessly use the TV with other Honor devices. The Vision X1 Smart TVs will be available in two sizes variants — 65-inch and 55-inch — priced at CNY 3,299 (~$464) and CNY 2299 (~$323), respectively. Honor also plans to launch a 50-inch variant of the Vision X1 smart TV, which will be announced at a later date.

TWS Earbuds X1

Much like other smartphone OEMs, Honor is also doubling down on the truly wireless earbuds segment with the launch of the new TWS Earbuds X1. The new earbuds look a lot like Apple’s AirPods Pro, with a short stem and silicone ear tips for a better fit. The earbuds feature dual microphones and are powered by a new binaural synchronous transmission technology that is capable of transmitting audio with minimal latency. Honor claims that the earbuds and charging case combo can last up to 24-hours on a single charge, which is quite impressive when compared to other TWS earbuds in the market today. The Honor TWS Earbuds X1 has been priced at CNY 169 (~$24).

Along with the aforementioned devices, Honor has also unveiled a new smart vacuum cleaner, a bladeless fan, a humidifier, a desk lamp, an electronic toothbrush, and a smart kettle.

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