Google Play System update for December 2022 is here

To improve your smartphone's security and privacy, Google pushes its patch update for the Play System every month. Along with improving security, it also brings new features to the devices. Google combines updates for the Android operating system, Google Play Store, and Google Play services. All these are combined and known as Google Play System. It will be available for all Android devices, including phones, tablets, Android TV, Google TV devices, and many more. It brings fixes, features, and improvements to Google’s applications.

The December 2022 update for Google Play System fixes bugs relating to Account Management, Security, and related services. Google adds a feature that will help you discover the Apps & Games you love. It also brings optimizations for faster and more reliable installation, and improvements for Play Protect to increase security. 



Google updates Cast related settings and reduces delays in discovering contacts via Nearby share. It will also help users in casting on Tablets. Google added a beta feature allowing users from selected US states to digitize their state ID/driver's license into the Google Wallet. It improves system management services that improve device performance and stability. Here is a detailed changelog of the update;

Google Play System December 2022 Update!

Critical Fixes

• [Auto, Phone, TV] Bug fixes for Account Management, Security, and Updatability related services.^[2]

Device Connectivity

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  [Phone] Update Cast related settings.^[2]


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  [Phone] Reduce delays in discovering contacts via Nearby share.^[2]


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  [Phone] Inform the user when casting to a Tablet device needing user interaction.^[2]

Google Play Store

• New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.^[3]


• Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable download and installation.^[3]


• Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.^[3]


• Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.^[3]

Wallet

• [Phone] Beta feature to allow users from selected US state(s) to digitize their state ID/driver's license into the Google Wallet for convenient, private and secure presentation.^[2]

Developer Services

• New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Location & Context related developer services in their apps.^[2]

System Management

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  Updates to system management services that improve device performance, and stability.^[2]

  
  

To check whether your device has received the update, head to the Google Play Service update page on Google Play Store. It will display an update option if your device needs an update. Always update to the latest version for security improvements. 

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OnePlus pushes OxygenOS C.22 for OnePlus 10 Pro & A.13 for OnePlus 10T

OnePlus is rolling out new updates for its OnePlus 10 series smartphones, i.e., the OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus 10T. The OnePlus 10 Pro received its stable Android 13 update in September 2022. The new update is incremental over the C.21 pushed to it in October. On the other hand, the new update is an incremental update over A.12 for the OnePlus 10T, which brought November 2022 security patch.



The OnePlus 10 Pro gets the update with the firmware version NE2211_11.C.22 in India, NE2213_11.C.22 in Europe, and NE2215_11.C.22 in North America. It brings the November 2022 security patch. OnePlus fixes the problematic screen flickering issue during dark mode and the display issue that affects the background of the Lock screen. It also fixes the lag while switching between apps and camera app crash issues. OnePlus improves the stability of Wi-Fi connections and many more. Here is a detailed changelog of the update.

Changelog of C.22 update of OnePlus 10 Pro

System

• Integrates the November 2022 Android security patch to enhance system security.

• Improves system stability and performance.

• Increases the number of apps that can be kept active in the background.

• Fixes a screen flicker issue that might occur after you switch to Dark mode and then unlock your device using your fingerprint.

• Fixes a lag issue that might occur when you switch between apps in recent tasks.

• Fixes a display issue that affects the background of the Lock screen.

Connections

• Improves the stability of Wi-Fi connections.

Camera

• Fixes an issue where the Camera app might crash in certain scenarios.

On the other, the update for the OnePlus 10T has the firmware version CPH2417_11.A.13 for the North American units. The update is a bug fix over the previous update and brings a fix for the network disconnecting issue. Here is a detailed changelog of the update.

Changelog of A.13 update for OnePlus 10T

Communication

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  Fixes an issue that might cause the device to disconnect from the network when some apps are used.

  
  

Both updates are rolling out as Over the Air update and in batches & the broader rollout will begin in the following days. So, reaching your OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus 10T smartphone will take some time. 

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Realme GT Neo 3 picks up Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 update

After months of testing, Realme GT Neo 3 has passed through the Android 13 beta stage. In the latest development, the device is picking up the stable Realme UI 4.0-based update. FYI, both Realme GT Neo 3 and GT Neo 3 150W are picking up this update. Also, this is the first major upgrade for smartphones as they were launched this year in March with Android 12 out of the box.

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The announcement was made via the official Realme Community Forum. According to the post, the latest software carries the firmware version RMX3561 11.C.12 for the Realme GT Neo 3. On the other hand, the Realme GT Neo 3 150W users can identify the Android 13 build via build number RMX3563 11.C.12. However, before flashing the update, make sure that your respective device is running on the required versions A.15 or A.16.

As for changes, the package brings a handful of changes to make the experience more fluid and smoother. The update is more visually comforting with the new aquamorphic design. Besides, it adds a ton of new additions to create a more convenient user experience. For precise modifications and details, take a look at the official changelog below.

Changelog

Aquamorphic Design
• Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colors for enhanced visual comfort.
• Applies the Aquamorphic Design philosophy to animations to make them natural and vivid.
• Adds Shadow-Reflective Clock, with shadow simulating the orientation of the sun and moon.
• Adds a Home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones.
• Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behavior recognition feature, which recognizes complex gestures and provides optimized interactions.
• Optimizes UI layers for clearer and neater visual experience.
• Applies real-world physical motions to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.
• Adapts responsive layouts to accommodate different screen sizes to improve readability.
• Optimizes the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.
• Optimizes fonts for better readability.
• Optimizes system icons by using the latest color scheme to make the icons easier to recognize.
• Enriches and optimizes illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.

Efficiency
• Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
• Adds media playback control, and optimizes the Quick Settings experience.
• Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
• Adds support for adding widgets to the Home screen, making information display more personalized.
• Optimizes Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up Shelf by default. You can search content online and on your device.

Seamless interconnection
• Optimizes Multi-Screen Connect. You can open multiple mobile apps on a connected PC for efficient multitasking.

Personalization
• Adds Bitmoji to offer more Always-On Display animations.
• Adds Omoji to let you fully express yourself with customized avatars.
• Optimizes Insight Always-On Display, with more personalized Always-On Display settings available.
• Optimizes Portrait Silhouette Always-On Display, with more drawing tools and line colors available.

Security & privacy
• Adds an automatic pixelation feature for chat screenshots. The system can identify and automatically pixelate profile pictures and display names in a chat screenshot to protect your privacy.
• Optimizes Private Safe- The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.

Health & Digital wellbeing
• Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.

Performance optimization
• Adds Dynamic Computing Engine to improve the system speed, stability, battery life, and app experience.

Gaming experience
• Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.

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As usual, the OTA update is rolling out in batches. Accordingly, it may take a while to hit all units. In the meantime, you can try to trigger the build manually via Settings > Software Update.

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OnePlus 11 will be the first smartphone to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset!

It has been a while since Qualcomm has been working on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Qualcomm has finally taken the wraps off Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 during the Snapdragon Submit 2022. The chipset offers 35% better CPU performance and 25% better GPU performance and also receives a massive improvement in artificial intelligence (AI). The chipset will also provide a 40% increase in battery life. It also features Wi-Fi 7, dual Bluetooth connectivity, 5G modem with dual-active dual-SIM support. OnePlus confirms that the vanilla OnePlus 11 5G will feature the same chipset.

OnePlus 11 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2!

A few months back, we reported that OnePlus would launch a smartphone with an 8 Gen 2 chipset by the end of 2022. So, which means that the smartphone leaked was the OnePlus 11. The teaser shared by the brand tells us that it will be the first brand to launch a smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The brand also adds that it will be the first mobile optical tracking open platform. The details of the smartphone have been leaked before. It will feature the model number PHB110 and a curved display with a 6.7-inch LTPO display.



The smartphone will feature a triple rear camera setup comprising a brand-new 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor. It will pair with a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 32MP telephoto sensor. On the front, it will feature a 32MP sensor. Other specifications include a 120Hz refresh rate, 5000mAh battery with 100W fast charging, and up to 16GB RAM & 512GB storage. The device will run on OxygenOS 13 on top of Android 13 out of the box. Earlier, there were reports of the OnePlus 11 Pro launching with the 8 Gen 2 chipset in early 2023.

Other smartphones, such as Samsung Galaxy S23+, were listed in GeekBench with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Moto will also launch its smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with the Moto X40. Finally, Xiaomi is rumoured to launch the Xiaomi 13 Pro with an 8 Gen 2 chipset. Other brands, including OPPO, iQOO, Realme, and Asus, will launch smartphones with the 8 Gen 2 chipset by the end of 2022.

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Android 14 will allow predictive back gesture to work inside apps

It's been a few months since the release of Android 13. The operating system might not be a major overhaul like Android 12, but it still packs a plethora of amazing features. One such trait is the predictive back that provides visual feedback to the users to remind them that they are exiting the app. Apparently, Google is planning to expand the feature further with Android 14. The predictive back can work within applications and display the previous screen with the upcoming OS.

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The feature was unveiled while “Designing a High-Quality App with the Latest Android Features” during the Android Developer Summit’s Platform Track. At the event, the tech giant came up with a term called "falling". It is simply how sometimes the user exits the app by mistake via the back gestures. To a layman, it may seem normal or useless. However, it does affect the app usage metrics or the revenue earned by the apps based on the time user spends.

Google is confident that gesture navigation is a “fast, natural, and ergonomic interaction model.” Although some users have complained that they can't see the last screen prior to the home screen.

For the record, the predictive back gesture already supports a couple of apps, including Google Phone and Google TV. However, you have to enable it from the Developer options. Fundamentally, the feature is Google’s key to giving a preview of the home screen as the user swipes and the app window starts shrinking.

With Android 14, the feature will enable by default so the user can avoid exiting the app by mistake. For instance, Google showed how the calendar opens up to show the events. Afterward, as the slow swipe back occurs, the fullscreen events page shrinks. At the same time, you will start to see Calendar’s Schedule list view (previous screen). In addition, it is paired with an animation that exhibits the inline event card.

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In a nutshell, the predictive back feature is “coming soon in Android 14” and it will offer a “similar experience when [users] swipe within the app. Letting users know where the back is going to take them by leveraging default or custom animations.”

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At Samsung’s Developer Conference 2022, the tech giant unveiled the extensive One UI 5.0 features based on Android 13. At the same time, the company also unleashed the new Good Lock plugins called the RegiStar app. The new platform allows the user to customize the device's settings and gestures.

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With RegiStar, you can easily configure the Settings app and can rearrange the options at your convenience. In addition, it will let you hit some useful features instantly with some new gestures. To be more precise, you can set specific functions to launch while double/triple tapping on the back, side key actions, strong press on the screen, and much more. Likewise, you can configure hard press screen actions as well.

Moreover, you can rearrange the menu order of the Settings app or even hide some options that are not useful. Also, the Samsung account can be set to be viewed at the top. The app will also enable you to look for recently changed settings history, change notification settings, and do more at the dance of your fingertips.

Download Samsung RegiStar APK

Before flashing the RegiStar APK, keep in mind that it is only compatible with devices operating on Android 13-based One UI 5.0. Also, this is a Good Lock plugin. Therefore, you need to download and launch the Good Lock app first. Thereafter, tap on the button below.

• Re-configure the menu of Settings home screen
  : Change order, hide, manage groups


• Set the method of displaying the Samsung account on the Settings home screen


• Search settings change history, change notification settings


• Activate features by tapping the back of the device


• Run features by long-pressing the side key


• Run features by pressing the screen strongly

Download Samsung RegiStar APK

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Redmi Note 12 Pro+ Global version arrives on FCC, sans LTE Band 40 and 5G NR n40

Redmi Note 12 and Redmi Note 12 Pro series are launched in China, and now the devices are set for a global launch. A recent FCC listing confirms imminent global launch, but the device will not ship with LTE Band 40 and 5G NR n40 bands. The company has disabled access to these bands via software.

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The listing further confirms all the specifications that are present on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ China variant.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ will be renamed Xiaomi 12i HyperCharge in India, and the Redmi Note 12 name is not yet confirmed.

Additonally, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is powered with MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, 6/8/12GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128/256GB UFS 2.2 storage. Redmi Note 12 Pro bundles a 5000 mAh battery with 67W fast charging. There's a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HPX primary camera with OIS and 7P lens packing, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP macro sensor. The 16MP front-facing camera is present for selfies and video calling.

Redmi Note 12 is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 carrying 4/6/8 GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128/256 GB UFS 2.2 storage. It houses a 5000mAH battery with 33W fast charging.

There are a total of five devices launched in the Redmi Note 12 Series - Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi Note 12 Yibo Edition and Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition.

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YouTube calls off the 4K resolution Premium Subscription feature

Earlier this month, Google started planning and testing the 4K resolution feature exclusively for premium users. In that case, the feature will be unavailable for free users. Well, that does not seem to be the case anymore. According to some reports, the company might have stopped testing the feature. That means the users can enjoy high-quality content for free!

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The official TeamYouTube account has recently posted multiple tweets on Twitter, Google, and YouTube. According to the posts, the tech giant has discontinued the experiment entirely to make 4K video quality available only for paid users. However, there was no specific reason provided for the same. Although we expect maybe it's because of the considerable negative feedback. Also, there could be other explanations as well.

Reportedly, a Japanese tweet suggests that YouTube Team is offering a link to its fans. It is actually a feedback link where the users are instructed to provide reviews on the company's new strategy, where it is planning to monetize the 4K resolution feature. Regardless, Google is now rolling back the testing. In addition, you can leave your feedback if you feel that the experience should remain free for everyone as it was.

In another case, maybe the company is testing the feature with a limited group of users. This way, it will only get some selected feedback. With this possibility, Google can easily convert free users into Premium Subscribers and provide them with good-quality content. Needless to say, it will increase the company's revenue as well.

For the record, the  YouTube Premium Subscription price starts at $11.99 per month in the US and Rs 129 in India.

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Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 picks up One UI 5.0 Beta

After the SDC'22, Samsung is extending the availability of One UI 5.0 beta for more of its smartphones. The latest ones to join the Android 13-based beta group are Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. Now that the duo has joined the beta program, the stable build is likely to release in a couple of months. Meanwhile, here's how you can try out new features before that.

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The Android 13-based One UI 5.0 beta update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is available in the US. On the other hand, the recruitment is restricted to South Korea and the UK for the Galaxy Z Flip 3. Anyway, we can expect more regions to join along soon in the coming days.

As for changes, the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 beta update will pack a plethora of features. To name a few, it includes new Material You theming colors, tweaked notifications icons, stacked widgets, new multi-tasking gestures, enhanced privacy and security, and much more. Moreover, it will bring OCR (Optical Character Recognition) feature that will allow the user to copy text from an image and keyboard.

If you are an interested Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Galaxy Z Flip 3 user in the respective country, here's how you can enroll for the beta program.

How to flash One UI 5.0 Beta?

To download the One UI 5.0 beta on your device, download the Samsung Members app and follow the below steps:

• Visit the Notification Page and click on the Register for One UI Beta Program link


• After that, Accept the terms and conditions.


• Now, go to the device’s Settings > gear icon > Download and install.


• Lastly, submit the feedback via the Samsung Members app.

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Before flashing the package, keep in mind that the beta updates are loaded with bugs and glitches that can hinder the user experience. Therefore, we do not recommend you flash it on your primary phone. Lastly, do not forget to take a backup of your data before joining the beta group.

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