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Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Phone Arena
Google seems to be quietly testing a smarter way to manage app downloads
The Google Play Store may soon get a small but useful update to how download progress is shown in the notification panel. According to a recent APK teardown, the latest version of the Play Store adds a more polished and functional notification for app downloads. This updated notification is still limited to showing up to three apps or games at a time. But now, instead of a "See more" button, it tells you how many additional apps or games were recently installed. That change makes it easier to keep track without needing to open the Play Store. One of the main issues in earlier versions that were being tested for this functionality, was a confusing display of "0% of 0MB" even after apps had finished downloading. That has now been replaced with a "Recently installed" label under the app name, making things clearer for users. You can also launch apps directly from the notification using the "Open" button, which now works as expected. Once the app is opened, it disappears from the list. Google Play Store notifications showing current app downloads. | Images credit — Android Authority The version number tied to these changes is 46.8.29-31, but the update has not rolled out widely yet. That means most users likely won't see the new layout until Google pushes it out more broadly in a future Play Store release. It's worth noting that APK teardowns often highlight features still in development. There's always a chance that the final version may look different or take longer to appear, and sometimes features get dropped altogether. However, this implementation looks close to being finished. While this change won't dramatically alter how people use the Play Store, it does improve the experience in a way that's easy to appreciate, especially for those who download a lot of apps. In my opinion, these kinds of small updates are important. They show that Google is still paying attention to the everyday parts of Android that often go unnoticed. Even though this isn't a major overhaul, making the download process clearer and more functional can help improve how users interact with their devices over time. I for one, think this will be extremely helpful when I have a ton of app updates that I need to catch up on. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Phone Arena
5 days ago
- Phone Arena
Samsung's next smart alert might change how you track packages
Samsung may be planning to expand its Now Brief feature with new delivery-related alerts. According to an APK teardown of the Samsung Messages app (version 16.1.10.7), there are signs that the app could soon notify users when they receive messages about package deliveries. Now Brief first appeared with One UI 7 and has slowly gained more functions. Just recently, it was reported that Samsung is working on adding alerts for parking locations, smart home updates, and battery warnings for connected wearables. Now, delivery message notifications could be the next feature in line. The latest findings come from strings of code found inside the Samsung Messages app. One line reads, "You got webp%2$d messages today about a delivery%3$s," while another references, "%d unread messages, including 1 package delivery message." These messages suggest that Now Brief will not only surface package-related updates but also count how many such messages were received that day. This could be helpful for people who want to stay on top of deliveries without constantly checking their apps or emails. Whether it's a new gadget or a personal order, being alerted directly through Now Brief could make the process more convenient. Shortcut to Now Brief on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge home screen . | Image credit — PhoneArena However, it's worth noting that these findings are based on an APK teardown, which looks at unreleased code hidden inside an app. These features are often experimental and may never make it to a public release. This possible update also comes after Samsung previously said its Messages app would eventually be shut down. Despite that, new features continue to show up. Some of the other features being worked on include birthday reminders, live location sharing, emoji and sticker reactions, and alerts from the Now Bar about suspicious or blocked messages. If Samsung moves forward with these updates, Now Brief could become a more useful daily tool. It has already shifted from just showing calendar and weather info to offering a wider range of smart alerts. We'll have to wait and see whether delivery alerts will be included in a future update. But the continued development around Now Brief and the Messages app suggests Samsung is still looking for ways to improve its software experience, even if some of these tools stay behind the scenes for now. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Android Authority
14-05-2025
- Android Authority
Android Auto tests a smarter way to display games on your screen (APK teardown)
Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Android Auto is changing how games are displayed. Games no longer take up the whole screen when opened. Users no longer have to swipe down to see the back and exit buttons. A wave of changes is headed for Android Auto in the near future. Not only is the platform being prepared for Gemini integration, but we also recently noticed that its in-progress light theme looks like it's almost ready for prime time. In today's APK teardown, we have found yet another change that's on its way, this time for the way games are displayed on screen. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. If you play games on Android Auto, then you're probably familiar with how they're presented on your car's display. When you tap on the app, that game opens up to take over the entire screen. Since all of the screen real estate is occupied, there's no room for buttons to take you back or exit the game. Instead, you have to swipe down from the top of the display to see these options. AssembleDebug / Android Authority Old While doing some detective work in Android Auto (version we spotted that games no longer appear to go full screen. These apps now only take up the majority of the screen, leaving room for the back and app drawer buttons to stay visible. These buttons appear on the right side of the window. As you may have guessed, the back button acts as a back button for the game. So if you find yourself deep in the game's menus, you can use this back button to navigate your way back to a previous menu. If you're not in any menus, tapping on the back button will allow you to exit the game. Meanwhile, the app drawer button, unsurprisingly, opens the app drawer. If you open the app drawer while in a game, your game will continue to run in the background. New New This change takes away the need to swipe down from the top of the screen, removing the extra step required to access the buttons you need. You can check out the video below to see these buttons being used in the game Angry Birds. This wasn't the only change we found in Android Auto today. We also discovered that Google is making a head-scratching tweak to the media player UI that could relocate your playback controls. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
