Google is developing new Android features to manage satellite connectivity, including a Quick Settings tile and a dedicated menu that lists compatible apps like WhatsApp, Maps, and weather apps, which may soon support satellite data and calling. Currently hidden behind developer options, these features aim to enhance connectivity in areas without cellular service, with broader availability expected in future Android updates.
Google Pixel devices are potentially getting new icon theming options using AI and user-created styles, including features called 'AI icon' and 'Create', which may offer expanded customization beyond current options. These features are spotted in the latest Android Canary build and could be released in the future, though no specific timeline is provided.
Google's Android 16 release process has become highly confusing due to rapid development, multiple preview stages, and the introduction of Android Canary, a new and unpredictable release track that complicates the timeline for new features, leaving enthusiasts frustrated despite minimal impact on average users.
Google is enhancing Android's Desktop Mode by adding a 'pin to taskbar' feature via a shortcut in the app's context menu, allowing users to easily access their favorite apps on the taskbar. This update, currently in the Android Canary build, aims to make Android more competitive with other desktop platforms and is part of Google's broader effort to unify Chrome OS and Android. The feature's rollout to stable versions is yet to be confirmed.
