Best Galaxy Note 20 Deals: Where to buy the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in India

Samsung has officially announced its next Galaxy Note series. Despite being successors to the Galaxy Note 10 series, the new devices have adopted a moniker befitting the most eventful year (so far) of the 21st century. As expected, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 phones, especially the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (first impressions), are stocked with premium features. In India, Samsung justifies that by selling the Galaxy Note 20 for ₹77,999 (~$1,040) and the Note 20 Ultra for ₹1,04,999 (~$1,400).

Although these prices align with those in the U.S. (see the best Galaxy Note 20 deals for the US), the phones are definitely outside the comfortable spending zone for most Indian users. Thankfully, Samsung has some sweet deals on pre-orders of the smartphones, and that may grant some sort of comfort to those who eagerly wish to cherish the improved Note experience.

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Where to buy the Galaxy Note 20 in India

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Note 20 Ultra are available for pre-ordering in India from Amazon India, Samsung’s online shop, and leading offline retail chains including Croma, Tata Cliq, and Poorvika Mobile. The pre-orders are live till August 27th and the devices will start shipping the next day i.e. August 28th.

To lure customers, Samsung has a list of offers along with the devices including redeemable benefits worth a total of ₹12,000, a cashback of ₹9,000. Meanwhile, Samsung is also offering a discount value of up to ₹76,340, which covers 98% of Note 20’s cost if you have an eligible phone.

Note: Samsung is only selling one variant each for the Galaxy Note 20 and the Note 20 Ultra in India. The Galaxy Note 20 is available only in 8GB/256GB configuration and lacks 5G support while you can only buy the 12GB/256GB variant of the Note 20 Ultra in India.

Best Galaxy Note 20 Deals in India

With the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series, Samsung brings a myriad of offers that makes the device more accessible to users. Unlike the U.S., you can only buy the unlocked variants in India as of now. There are many lucrative offers on pre-booking the smartphone through Amazon India, Samsung’s own online store, and other major retail chains in India.

Here are all the good deals we’ve been able to track so far:

Amazon India

On the purchase of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra on Amazon India, you get shopping credits worth ₹10,000 that can be availed on Samsung’s online shop or offline stores for other accessories. In addition, you get interest-free EMI options for up to 9 months by using a credit card from a wide range of banks and an exchange bonus of up to ₹10,800 if you choose to replace your old phone. At the same time, you can also get a 5% cashback by using the ICICI Amazon Pay credit card.

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Get additional exchange discount on Amazon!

Get the premium Galaxy Note 20 Ultra with gorgeous glass and metal design, 120Hz Super AMOLED display, 5G, and much more to drool over. The exciting offers make this phone less pricey and more desirable.

View at Amazon

You can also avail the same bank offers and the exchange offer by purchasing the regular Galaxy Note 20 from Amazon India. Notably, you get ₹7,000 in the form of Samsung credits with the standard Galaxy Note 20 instead of ₹10,000 on the Ultra.

Galaxy Note 20:More affordable Note experience

Get similar performance and S Pen experience despite a strapped budget. Buy the Galaxy Note 20 on Amazon and avail similar benefits as the Ultra variant.

View at Amazon

If you make the purchase today i.e. August 11th, you can get an additional ₹1,500 off by using an SBI credit or debit card.

Samsung Online Shop

Samsung is offering some of the best trade-in values if you purchase the Galaxy Note 20 smartphones from its own online store. You can receive a discount of up to ₹76,340 if you exchange an old flagship. The exchange value may vary on the basis of the age of your older smartphones but it usually matches up to the buy-back guarantee on the phone. On certain phones, Samsung may offer up to ₹5,000 extra on certain phones like the iPhone 11 or the Galaxy Fold.

Besides the trade-in value, you get Samsung credits worth up to ₹10,000 and additional coupons worth ₹2,000 that be utilized on other Samsung products like the Galaxy Buds Live. In addition, you can get ₹6000 off of the regular Galaxy Note 20 and ₹9,000 on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra with an HDFC card.

Get best trade-in value at Samsung's online shop

Get the Galaxy Note 20 and the Note 20 Ultra with 256GB storage on Samsung's online store. Accounting for the store credits, coupons, and the HDFC cashback, the effective price of the Galaxy Note 20 and the Note 20 Ultra comes down to ₹62,999 and ₹83,999.

From ₹62,999 at Samsung

Croma Online

Apart from Amazon and Samsung’s online store, you can avail great discounts by pre-booking on Croma, one of India’s leading retail chains. You can avail these offers online or even offline if you place the order at a Croma store anywhere in India. By purchasing a Galaxy Note 20 series smartphone at Croma, you get up to ₹10,000 as Samsung credits and up to ₹9,000 as HDFC cashback. Croma is also offering up to ₹3,000 cashback if you use Standard Chartered Bank credit card, debit card, or EMI card.

Same discounts but offline

Get the 256GB variant of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra at Croma and enjoy the same benefits whether you pick it up from a store or get it delivered to your address.

From ₹1,04,999 at Croma

You also get cashback and Samsung credits with the regular Note 20 bought at Croma.

Get it delivered or pick up at a store

Pre-book and enjoy similar benefits on the regular Galaxy Note 20 without waiting for the package to reach your doorstep.

From ₹77,999 at Croma

Tata Cliq

Although Croma and Tata Cliq are operated by the same parent company — Tata — you get way more discount offers on the latter. By purchasing on Tata Cliq, you can avail instant discounts by using cards from banks such as ICICI, Kotak, and HDFC.

Instant discounts up to ₹9,000

Along with Samsung credits worth ₹10,000, Tata Cliq offers an instant discount of ₹9,000 with HDFC credits cards that save you the wait for a cashback. You can also get an instant discount of ₹1,000 by using a Kotak credit or debit card, or avail ₹1,500 off on ICICI Bank credit card or EMI options (zero-interest for plans up to 9 months) with ICICI Bank.

From ₹1,04,999 at Tata Cliq

Discount offers from multiple banks

Similar to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, you can avail ₹1,000 and ₹1,500 off on Kotak and ICICI Bank cards. At the same time, you can also avail ₹6,000 as instant discount using HDFC credit card. In all of the cases, you get guaranteed Samsung store credits worth ₹7,000.

From ₹77,999 at Tata Cliq

Poorvika Mobile

In addition to the standard Samsung discounts and cashback, you get an exchange bonus of up to ₹5,000 at Poorvika Mobile, one of South India’s largest retail chains. But fret not, the provider ships to locations all across India.

Pre-book for only ₹2,000

You can simply pre-order the upcoming flagship from Samsung by paying only ₹2,000 at Poorvika Mobile instead of the full amount. You can avail the ₹9,000 cashback using HDFC cards and get Samsung benefits worth ₹10,000 while also receiving extra benefits up to ₹5,000 by exchanging your old phone.

Pre-book for ₹2,000 at Poorvika Mobile

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series delivery in India

In India, the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra will start shipping from all major online and offline retailers from August 28th. We also expect the devices to be available at physical stores on the same day.

However, it is worth noting that these offers are applicable on pre-booking of the devices and may change when the phone is widely available. We will update the article after August 28th to reflect that.

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Download: OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro receive OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 Developer Preview 3

Just a day ago, OnePlus released a “Developer Preview” build of HydrogenOS 11 based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 8 series. Matter of fact, a similar build of OxygenOS 11 was expected to arrive on the same date, but it got delayed a bit due to the lengthy approval process. The wait is finally over, as the OEM has now released OxygenOS 11 builds for the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro that are based on Android 11 Beta 3.

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Similar to the HydrogenOS 11 Developer Preview builds released earlier, the new OxygenOS 11 builds are mostly feature complete. Since HydrogenOS and OxygenOS are very close in terms of UI and core features, all the revamped UI elements and the new functionalities of HydrogenOS 11 (except the China-specific features) have made their way to OxygenOS 11 as well.

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Here are some of the key update elements of this new build:

• New visual design (including Weather app, Launcher, Gallery, Notes)
• New layout for more comfortable and convenient one-handed operation
• Always-on display function, including 11 new clock styles
• Live wallpaper that changes according to the time of day
• New OnePlus Sans font that improves readability
• Optimized Dark Mode, including the ability to automatically turn on and off and a shortcut in Quick Settings
• 3 new Zen Mode themes, more timing options, and new Group feature to let you experience Zen Mode with your friends
• New Gallery function that automatically creates a weekly story based on your photos and videos

Thanks to OnePlus Community member Ching_Nam_Ip for the screenshot!

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Download: OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 Beta 3 for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro

You can download the builds from the links below:

Download OxygenOS 11 (Android 11 Beta 3): OnePlus 8 || OnePlus 8 Pro

After downloading the appropriate package for your phone, go to Settings > System > System Updates, and then click on the top-right icon and select Local Upgrade option. From there, select the update package that you have downloaded and proceed. The update should successfully flash on your device.

In case you want to revert back to the stable release channel based on Android 10, download the relevant downgrade package for your model and flash it using the built-in updater module as mentioned above.

Downgrade package download links:

• OnePlus 8:
  • NA Version
  • IN Version
  • EU Version
• OnePlus 8 Pro:
  • NA Version
  • IN Version
  • EU Version

It is highly recommended that you backup your data before proceeding as the update and downgrade processes will wipe everything on your device. Note that the aforementioned beta builds are not compatible with Verizon and T-Mobile variants of the OnePlus 8 series.

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Source: OnePlus Forums

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra are flagships commemorating Xiaomi’s 10th anniversary

Xiaomi is turning 10 years old this year, and it’s incredible to see the company reach new heights in global success. The journey that began with the humble Mi 1 has encompassed a plethora of innovative devices spanning across budgets and use-cases, and even crossing over the smartphone domain and into smarter home products. Xiaomi is celebrating its tenth anniversary with some style, by launching two new smartphones. Meet the new Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and the Redmi K30 Ultra.

Xiaomi has officially entered over 90 markets around the world. By Q2 2020, our brand ranked within the top 5 in 50 markets. #From10ToInfinity pic.twitter.com/hOWelfYQ1B

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) August 11, 2020

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Mi 10 Ultra

Specifications

Specification	Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra
Dimensions & Weight	162.38 × 75.04 × 9.45 mm 221.8g
Display	6.67″ OLED 2340 x 1080 HDR10+ 120Hz refresh rate 240Hz touch response 10-bit display MEMC Peak Brightness: 1120 nits Hole-punch for camera
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865: 1x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex-A77-based) Prime core @ 2.84GHz 3x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex-A77-based) Performance core @ 2.4GHz 4x Kryo 385 (ARM Cortex A55-based) Efficiency cores @ 1.8GHz Adreno 650
RAM & Storage	8GB LPDDR5 + 128GB UFS 3.1 8GB + 256GB 12GB + 256GB 16GB + 512GB
Battery & Charging	4,500 mAh battery 120W wired fast charging 120W fast charger in the box 50W wireless fast charging
Fingerprint sensor	In-display fingerprint sensor
Rear Camera	Primary: 48MP, custom 1/1.32″ sensor (OV48C), 2.4µm pixels after pixel-binning, OIS, EIS, Laser Autofocus Secondary: 20MP, ultra-wide-angle, 128° FoV Tertiary: 48MP, periscope, 5x optical zoom, 120x digital zoom Quarternary: 12MP, depth sensor, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera	20MP
Other Features	5G: SA/ NSA Wi-Fi 6 USB Type-C NFC Bluetooth v5.0 Stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio certified
Android Version	Android 10 with MIUI 12

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra is a special upgrade over Xiaomi’s existing flagships, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. It takes the familiar flagships, which already boasted of some top-of-the-line specifications, and takes it all the way into overkill territory by packing in features such as a 120Hz display, 120W wired fast charging, 120x digital zoom, and copious amounts of RAM and storage.

The phone also comes with a 120W fast charger in the box, making it the fastest charging smartphone available in the market. The phone can go from 0% to 41% in 5 minutes, and a full charge of the 4,500 mAh battery takes only 23 minutes. The Mi 10 Ultra also comes with 50W wireless fast charging support, which is quicker than most wired solutions in the market, charging the battery completely in 40 minutes. You also get 10W reverse wireless charging.

The camera setup on the Mi 10 Ultra is also slightly different. The main sensor is a 48MP custom 1/1.32″ sensor (OmniVisions’s OV48C) which can output 2.4µm pixels after pixel-binning, along with OIS, EIS, and laser autofocus. The wide-angle camera is a 20MP shooter with a 128° FoV, that can also be used for 2.5cm far macro shots. The periscope camera is a 48MP shooter with OIS and EIS and the ability to zoom digitally up to 120x. Last but not the least, the 12MP portrait camera can also be used for a 2x optical zoom. For videos, you can shoot in 8K on the main sensor as well as on the periscope camera.

Mi 10 Ultra: Pricing and Availability

The Mi 10 Ultra comes in three color variants: Obsidian Black, Mercury Silver, and Transparent Edition. If previous transparent editions are any clue, the Mi 10 Ultra’s transparent edition wouldn’t actually come with a transparent back — the back graphic underneath the glass would merely depict a prettier, cleaned-up version of the phone internals.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra will be available in China for:

• 8GB + 128GB: CNY 5299 (~$762)
• 8GB + 256GB: CNY 5599 (~$806)
• 12GB + 256GB: CNY 5999 (~$863)
• 16GB + 512GB: CNY 6999 (~$1,008)

The Mi 10 Ultra will be available for purchase in Mainland China from August 16.

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Redmi K30 Ultra

Specifications

Specification	Redmi K30 Ultra
Dimensions & Weight	163.3 x 75.4 x 9.1 mm 213g
Display	6.77″ FHD+ AMOLED 1080 x 2400 120Hz refresh rate 240Hz touch response rate HDR 10+ Peak Brightness: 1200 nits Pop-up camera
SoC	MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC: 4x ARM Cortex-A77 @ 2.6GHz 4x ARM Cortex-A55 @2.0GHz 7nm Mali-G77 GPU
RAM & Storage	6GB + 128GB 8GB + 128GB 8GB + 256GB 8GB + 512GB
Battery & Charging	4,500 mAh battery 33W fast charging Supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+, USB Power Delivery 33W fast charger in the box
Fingerprint sensor	In-display fingerprint sensor
Rear Camera	Primary: 64MP Sony, 1/1.7″ sensor Secondary: 13MP, ultra-wide-angle, 119° FoV Tertiary: 5MP, macro Quarternary: 2MP, depth sensor
Front Camera	20MP
Other Features	Pop-up front camera 5G: SA/ NSA Wi-Fi 6 USB Type-C NFC Bluetooth v5.1 IR Blaster Stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio certified 3.5mm headphone jack
Android Version	Android 10 with MIUI 12

The Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra was already leaked previously, so we had a fair idea of what to expect. The design remains similar to other devices in the K30 5G lineup. This device features the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus SoC, which is similar in overall specifications as the Dimensity 1000 SoC. Other notable highlights of the device include a 4500 mAh battery that is 33W fast charge ready and also compatible with Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ and USB Power Delivery.

Redmi K30 Ultra: Pricing and Availability

The Redmi K30 Ultra will be available in three color variants in China: Moonlight White, Midnight Black, Mint Green. The phone will be available at the following prices:

• 6GB + 128GB: CNY 1999 (~$288)
• 8GB + 128GB: CNY 2199 (~$317)
• 8GB + 256GB: CNY 2499 (~$360)
• 8GB + 512GB: CNY 2699 (~$389) // Special sale price: CNY 2499

The Redmi K30 Ultra will be available for purchase on August 14 through all official Xiaomi channels in Mainland China.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra are flagships commemorating Xiaomi’s 10th anniversary

Xiaomi is turning 10 years old this year, and it’s incredible to see the company reach new heights in global success. The journey that began with the humble Mi 1 has encompassed a plethora of innovative devices spanning across budgets and use-cases, and even crossing over the smartphone domain and into smarter home products. Xiaomi is celebrating its tenth anniversary with some style, by launching two new smartphones. Meet the new Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and the Redmi K30 Ultra.

Xiaomi has officially entered over 90 markets around the world. By Q2 2020, our brand ranked within the top 5 in 50 markets. #From10ToInfinity pic.twitter.com/hOWelfYQ1B

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) August 11, 2020

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Mi 10 Ultra

Specifications

Specification	Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra
Dimensions & Weight	162.38 × 75.04 × 9.45 mm 221.8g
Display	6.67″ OLED 2340 x 1080 HDR10+ 120Hz refresh rate 240Hz touch response 10-bit display MEMC Peak Brightness: 1120 nits Hole-punch for camera
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865: 1x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex-A77-based) Prime core @ 2.84GHz 3x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex-A77-based) Performance core @ 2.4GHz 4x Kryo 385 (ARM Cortex A55-based) Efficiency cores @ 1.8GHz Adreno 650
RAM & Storage	8GB LPDDR5 + 128GB UFS 3.1 8GB + 256GB 12GB + 256GB 16GB + 512GB
Battery & Charging	4,500 mAh battery 120W wired fast charging 120W fast charger in the box 50W wireless fast charging
Fingerprint sensor	In-display fingerprint sensor
Rear Camera	Primary: 48MP, custom 1/1.32″ sensor (OV48C), 2.4µm pixels after pixel-binning, OIS, EIS, Laser Autofocus Secondary: 20MP, ultra-wide-angle, 128° FoV Tertiary: 48MP, periscope, 5x optical zoom, 120x digital zoom Quarternary: 12MP, depth sensor, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera	20MP
Other Features	5G: SA/ NSA Wi-Fi 6 USB Type-C NFC Bluetooth v5.0 Stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio certified
Android Version	Android 10 with MIUI 12

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra is a special upgrade over Xiaomi’s existing flagships, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. It takes the familiar flagships, which already boasted of some top-of-the-line specifications, and takes it all the way into overkill territory by packing in features such as a 120Hz display, 120W wired fast charging, 120x digital zoom, and copious amounts of RAM and storage.

The phone also comes with a 120W fast charger in the box, making it the fastest charging smartphone available in the market. The phone can go from 0% to 41% in 5 minutes, and a full charge of the 4,500 mAh battery takes only 23 minutes. The Mi 10 Ultra also comes with 50W wireless fast charging support, which is quicker than most wired solutions in the market, charging the battery completely in 40 minutes. You also get 10W reverse wireless charging.

The camera setup on the Mi 10 Ultra is also slightly different. The main sensor is a 48MP custom 1/1.32″ sensor (OmniVisions’s OV48C) which can output 2.4µm pixels after pixel-binning, along with OIS, EIS, and laser autofocus. The wide-angle camera is a 20MP shooter with a 128° FoV, that can also be used for 2.5cm far macro shots. The periscope camera is a 48MP shooter with OIS and EIS and the ability to zoom digitally up to 120x. Last but not the least, the 12MP portrait camera can also be used for a 2x optical zoom. For videos, you can shoot in 8K on the main sensor as well as on the periscope camera.

Mi 10 Ultra: Pricing and Availability

The Mi 10 Ultra comes in three color variants: Dazzling Silver, Ceramic Black, and Transparent Edition. If previous transparent editions are any clue, the Mi 10 Ultra’s transparent edition wouldn’t actually come with a transparent back — the back graphic underneath the glass would merely depict a prettier, cleaned-up version of the phone internals.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra will be available in China for:

• 8GB + 128GB: CNY 5299 (~$762)
• 8GB + 256GB: CNY 5599 (~$806)
• 12GB + 256GB: CNY 5999 (~$863)
• 16GB + 512GB: CNY 6999 (~$1,008)

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Redmi K30 Ultra

Specifications

Specification	Redmi K30 Ultra
Dimensions & Weight	163.3 x 75.4 x 9.1 mm 213g
Display	6.77″ FHD+ AMOLED 1080 x 2400 120Hz refresh rate 240Hz touch response rate HDR 10+ Peak Brightness: 1200 nits Pop-up camera
SoC	MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC: 4x ARM Cortex-A77 @ 2.6GHz 4x ARM Cortex-A55 @2.0GHz 7nm Mali-G77 GPU
RAM & Storage	6GB + 128GB 8GB + 128GB 8GB + 256GB 8GB + 512GB
Battery & Charging	4,500 mAh battery 33W fast charging Supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+, USB Power Delivery
Fingerprint sensor	In-display fingerprint sensor
Rear Camera	Primary: 64MP Sony, 1/1.7″ sensor Secondary: 13MP, ultra-wide-angle, 119° FoV Tertiary: 5MP, macro Quarternary: Depth sensor
Front Camera	20MP
Other Features	Pop-up front camera 5G: SA/ NSA Wi-Fi 6 USB Type-C NFC Bluetooth v5.1 IR Blaster Stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio certified
Android Version	Android 10 with MIUI 12

The Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra was already leaked previously, so we had a fair idea of what to expect. This device features the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus SoC, which is similar in overall specifications as the Dimensity 1000 SoC.

Redmi K30 Ultra: Pricing and Availability

The Redmi K30 Ultra will be available in three color variants in China. The phone will be available at the following prices:

• 6GB + 128GB: CNY 1999 (~$288)
• 8GB + 128GB: CNY 2199 (~$317)
• 8GB + 256GB: CNY 2499 (~$360)
• 8GB + 512GB: CNY 2699 (~$389) // Special sale price: CNY 2499

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Google expands Android Automotive OS and Android Auto support to more car manufacturers and app developers

Google today announced some major updates for Android Auto and Android Automotive OS, which are expected to expand the reach of the two platforms and make it easier for app developers to create apps for the platforms. In a blog post regarding the matter, the company highlighted all the changes that are expected to make their way to Android Auto and Android Automotive OS in the coming months. Here’s a quick rundown of all the noteworthy changes making their way to Google’s Android experience for cars:

Android Auto updates

Since its inception back in 2014, Android Auto has gradually made its way to nearly every major car manufacturer globally and it’s on track to be in more than 100 million cars in the coming months. To offer a better Android Auto experience to users, Google has announced that it will be adding a host of new features to the platform. According to the blog post, Android Auto will soon get access to new categories of apps that will help users with features like navigation, parking, and electric vehicle charging.

The company has already started developing these new apps in partnership with the developers behind SpotHero, Chargepoint, and Sygic, and they will be available to beta testers by the end of the year. Following the beta testing phase, Google plans to release the new APIs for all developers and help them reach more drivers with their in-car apps.

In a bid to keep driver distraction to a minimum, Google has also developed best practice guidelines for developers in collaboration with the government, industry, and academic institutions. The guidelines are expected to help developers easily optimize their apps for cars, without needing to become an expert in driver distraction.

Along with the aforementioned changes, Google will also be rolling out a Calendar app and a Settings app for Android Auto. The Calendar app will let users easily check their daily schedule on their car’s display, while the Settings app will let users manage their Android Auto preferences right on the car’s display.

Android Automotive OS updates

While Google is making it easier for developers to create apps for Android Auto, the company is working with car manufacturers to increase the adoption of Android Automotive OS. For the unaware, Android Automotive OS is a customizable operating system for in-vehicle hardware that lets you use apps built for Android and Android Auto without requiring you to connect your device to the console.

In the blog post, Google’s Director of Product Management, Android for Cars, Mickey Kataria, states, “Polestar 2, the first car running Android Automotive OS with Google built in, is now on the road and available for customers globally. In addition, Volvo Cars, Renault, General Motors and more have announced plans for infotainment systems powered by Android Automotive OS with Google apps and services built-in.”

Furthermore, Google is also making it easier for developers to create apps for Android Automotive OS. The company already offers guidelines for developers to easily port their Android Auto apps to Android Automotive OS and an emulator to help developers create and test apps for the operating system.

The company has now announced some updates for the development process, including a Polestar 2 system image for the emulator to let developers test their apps with a software version available on the road today and support for Android Automotive OS APKs on the Play Console for a more seamless app review and publishing process. These changes are expected to help developers seamlessly complete the end-to-end development process for the platform.

In case you’re an app developer who’s interested in creating apps for Android Automotive OS, you can find more information about how to create an app for the platform on the android-automotive Google Group or Stack Overflow using android-automotive tags.

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Google expands Android Automotive OS and Android Auto support to more car manufacturers and app developers

Google today announced some major updates for Android Auto and Android Automotive OS, which are expected to expand the reach of the two platforms and make it easier for app developers to create apps for the platforms. In a blog post regarding the matter, the company highlighted all the changes that are expected to make their way to Android Auto and Android Automotive OS in the coming months. Here’s a quick rundown of all the noteworthy changes making their way to Google’s Android experience for cars:

Android Auto updates

Since its inception back in 2014, Android Auto has gradually made its way to nearly every major car manufacturer globally and it’s on track to be in more than 100 million cars in the coming months. To offer a better Android Auto experience to users, Google has announced that it will be adding a host of new features to the platform. According to the blog post, Android Auto will soon get access to new categories of apps that will help users with features like navigation, parking, and electric vehicle charging.

The company has already started developing these new apps in partnership with the developers behind SpotHero, Chargepoint, and Sygic, and they will be available to beta testers by the end of the year. Following the beta testing phase, Google plans to release the new APIs for all developers and help them reach more drivers with their in-car apps.

In a bid to keep driver distraction to a minimum, Google has also developed best practice guidelines for developers in collaboration with the government, industry, and academic institutions. The guidelines are expected to help developers easily optimize their apps for cars, without needing to become an expert in driver distraction.

Along with the aforementioned changes, Google will also be rolling out a Calendar app and a Settings app for Android Auto. The Calendar app will let users easily check their daily schedule on their car’s display, while the Settings app will let users manage their Android Auto preferences right on the car’s display.

Android Automotive OS updates

While Google is making it easier for developers to create apps for Android Auto, the company is working with car manufacturers to increase the adoption of Android Automotive OS. For the unaware, Android Automotive OS is a customizable operating system for in-vehicle hardware that lets you use apps built for Android and Android Auto without requiring you to connect your device to the console.

In the blog post, Google’s Director of Product Management, Android for Cars, Mickey Kataria, states, “Polestar 2, the first car running Android Automotive OS with Google built in, is now on the road and available for customers globally. In addition, Volvo Cars, Renault, General Motors and more have announced plans for infotainment systems powered by Android Automotive OS with Google apps and services built-in.”

Furthermore, Google is also making it easier for developers to create apps for Android Automotive OS. The company already offers guidelines for developers to easily port their Android Auto apps to Android Automotive OS and an emulator to help developers create and test apps for the operating system.

The company has now announced some updates for the development process, including a Polestar 2 system image for the emulator to let developers test their apps with a software version available on the road today and support for Android Automotive OS APKs on the Play Console for a more seamless app review and publishing process. These changes are expected to help developers seamlessly complete the end-to-end development process for the platform.

In case you’re an app developer who’s interested in creating apps for Android Automotive OS, you can find more information about how to create an app for the platform on the android-automotive Google Group or Stack Overflow using android-automotive tags.

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App Settings Reborn is a new version of the popular Xposed mod that lets you tweak per-app settings

The popular Xposed App Settings module, which rolled out all the way back in 2013, has received a new lease on life thanks to XDA Member Blue cat. App Settings Reborn is an updated version of the original App Settings module for newer versions of Android, which lets you modify app settings like DPI, font scaling, fullscreen mode, locale, etc. on a per-app basis.

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As you can see in the attached screenshots, the App Settings Reborn module gives you easy access to the settings for all the apps installed on your device. Tapping on any app on the home screen opens up the Settings page for the app, letting you modify the app’s DPI, font scaling, locale, fullscreen mode, orientation, notifications, and more with just a couple of taps.

The module also lets you check the permissions for each app and revoke all permissions with a single tap. Here’s a list of all the settings that you can control with the new App Settings Reborn Xposed module:

• Screenshot control
• Density/dpi
• Font scale
• Fake screen size for resources loading
• Locale (language)
• Fullscreen mode
• Hide title bar
• Keep screen on while app is visible
• Show app above lockscreen
• Disable fullscreen keyboard input
• Force orientation (portrait/landscape/auto)
• Mute audio (for most apps)
• Insistent notifications (loop the sound/reboot required)
• Force or prevent ongoing notifications (reboot required)
• Mute notifications (reboot required)
• Stay resident in memory (reboot required)
• Force or exclude app from recent (reboot required)
• Access to recent tasks (reboot required)
• Revoke permissions (double reboot required)
• Force using legacy (navbar) menu button (not available on Android 10.0+)
• Notifications priority (not available on Android 8.0+)
• Disable big (expanded) notifications (not available on Android 6.0+)

If you’re interested in trying out the App Settings Reborn Xposed module, you can download the module from the XDA Forums thread linked below. Do note that all apps on your device may not work with all of the aforementioned settings. It’s also worth noting that the module has only been tested on Android 10 (Samsung firmware), but it should work with older versions of Android.

App Settings Reborn XDA Forums thread

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