Google Pixel 9 series will feature an ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanner.

The Pixel 6 was the first Google device where the company started using Goodix's under-display optical fingerprint scanners. However, at release, users reported issues with both unlock speed and scanning reliability. Though things have improved somewhat in subsequent updates and in the next Pixel generations, the fingerprint scanner performance in current Pixel devices still leaves a lot to be desired.

According to Android Authority, Google will finally switch to an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner in the Pixel 9 series devices (except Fold with FP in power button), namely Qualcomm's 3D Sonic Gen 2 (QFS4008) — the exact same model found in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Ultra sonic scanners tend to work better and faster than optical scanners, so this change in the new devices will improve the user experience when unlocking a smartphone.

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*⬇️ *July 2024 security patch has been released.

Google has started to roll out the monthly software update for July 2024. All supported Pixel devices (Pixel 5a 5G and newer) running Android 14 will receive these updates starting today, and the rollout will continue over the next week in phases. Fixed issues:

Camera
• General improvements for camera stability under certain conditions *[Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8]

System
• General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions *[Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8, Pixel 8a]

User Interface
• Fix for back gesture navigation not working in certain conditions *[Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet]

Build Number: AP2A.240705.004 (.005 for 8-series | .A1 for Telus carrier)
Security Patch: July 2024

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*? *Google has released Android 15 Beta 1.2 with additional bug fixes.

Three days after Beta 1.1 with NFC fixes, Google released another minor update with fixes for the following issues:

• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused apps to freeze and display an "Application Not Responding" message.
• Fixed a system performance issue that caused excessive battery drain in some cases.
• Fixed an issue that caused the system Settings app to crash when trying to add a fingerprint.
• Fixed an issue that prevented the system back gesture from working in some cases.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the screen to flicker repeatedly.

Build: ~~AP31.240322.023~~ → AP31.240322.027
Security patch level: April 2024

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Android 15 Beta 1.1 bug fix has been released with a fix for NFC module.

Official changelog:

• Fixed various issues with NFC that interfered with wallet apps and other NFC-dependent system operations.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the Developer Options settings screen to crash.
• Fixed an issue that prevented some devices from updating properly to Beta 1.
• Fixed a text clipping issue when trying to print.

Build: ~~AP31.240322.018~~ → AP31.240322.023
Security patch level: April 2024

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Android may soon tell you when it's time to replace your phone's battery

Android is preparing to give you an estimate of the remaining capacity of your phone's battery, making it easier to know when to replace it.