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  • Google app needs to acquire a compass in order to locate objects efficiently.

    Google app needs to acquire a compass in order to locate objects efficiently.

    Google’s ‘Find My Device’ feature has room for improvement, with anticipated updates including support for UWB trackers and a new “compass” option.

    The newest release of ‘Find My Device’ includes updates.

    Files from the most recent version of the ‘Find My Device’ app have been examined by 9to5Google, revealing potential upcoming features in the code. However, it is uncertain whether Google will actually introduce these features, so their release cannot be confirmed.

    Google introduced a new “compass” feature in the most recent update of the “Find My Device” app for Android v3.1.148. The app will provide directions to help users locate their devices with prompts like “Turn left,” “Turn right,” and “The device is behind you.”

    Reprodução: YouTube
    Imagem: Peggychoucair/FreeImages

    If you expect this feature to be utilized in conjunction with UWB trackers, it should be integrated with the augmented reality feature that was under development a few months back. The following code snippets demonstrate the incorporation of a compass into the app.

    • The device is positioned at your back.
    • Use the compass to locate the device.
    • Go left
    • Turn to the right

    This might be an enhancement to the current tracker location feature, with the potential to provide a more advanced experience for trackers utilizing UWB technology.

  • YouTube needs to have a clear status bar on Android.

    YouTube needs to have a clear status bar on Android.

    YouTube is introducing a new feature for Android users that will enhance their user experience beyond just changing the appearance. The update will include a transparent status bar, replacing the previous solid one that appeared when scrolling through Home feeds and applications.

    YouTube’s new see-through status bar.

    The status bar on YouTube for Android used to be solid, making it opaque while scrolling through the Home and Subscription feeds, thus visually separating the content from system icons like the clock, notifications, and battery status.

    This method, while practical, resulted in a minor gap between the interface components, particularly when contrasted with other parts of the application like the ambient mode of the video player, which already offered a more engaging and seamless look.

    The new update makes the status bar transparent, enabling video thumbnails to show beneath the bar icons. This creates visual continuity, enhancing the interface’s cohesion and fluidity for a more immersive experience with videos having more visual presence without a solid bar interruption.

    Reprodução: Pixabay
    Imagem: stephmcblack/Flickr

    Several devices have already acquired new features.

    The new see-through status bar started appearing on various devices starting with YouTube version 19.37.35 for Android. However, not all users have access to it yet as the rollout is happening slowly, and some may not see the change right away based on their Android version and device.

    While the update may not be available to everyone yet, it is expected that more individuals will begin noticing this change on their devices in the upcoming weeks. This gradual release strategy is commonly used for updates of major applications to enable the company to assess new features with a limited user group before a full rollout.