Android N is changing up the notification shade

We're likely still a ways out from seeing Android N officially announced, but leaks are slowly trickling in. Tonight's leak is another one from Android Police, which has received a look at Android N's notification shade and created mock-ups based on what it saw (the original screenshots can't be released). From what it looks like, Android N is bringing some changes to the notification shade and accompanying Quick Settings panel.

Notifications now extend the full width of the display and don't feature a separated space between them. They contain slightly more information, such as a line revealing which app produced the notification. There also appears to be some capability for colored text now, though it's unclear how far it extends.

Quick Settings have also seen a change. Above the notifications, there now lies a bar of Quick Settings toggles for the most common Quick Settings, such as Wi-Fi and Do Not Disturb. Opening the full Quick Settings menu reveals that it has also become full-width and features two pages to allow you to move less important toggles to the second page. There's also an edit button, which is likely an expanded version of UI tuner options. Android Police also reports that the expandable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth menus were not in the version that it tested.

It should be noted that this is likely an early version and everything in it is subject to change until an official launch by Google. That being said, it's interesting to see how Google may be changing Android. We're looking forward to learning more in the coming weeks and months.

Check out the source link for a couple more mock-ups.

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Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy, An Innovative PS2-Era Adventure Game, Gets A Remastered Release On The Play Store

Back in 2005, video games really wanted to be movies. "Cinematic" was the buzzword of the day, though it usually translated to "a whole lot of cutscenes." Games still haven't quite gotten over their movie crush, but one of the distinct styles of games to emerge from that era was the narrative-focused 3D adventure. These games mixed the traditional inventory puzzles and story-focused dialogue of adventure games with big-budget production and quick-time controls.

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Waze 4.0 Is Official And Coming "Soon" To Android

The new Waze app has been in the works for a few months, and now it's finally ready to be unveiled. Waze 4.0 takes a lot of cues from the iOS version released back in October, both visually and functionally. It boasts a fresh new look, quick access to your frequent destinations, an improved driving experience, a new way to quickly share your ETA with friends and family, and plenty more features.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 ads show why we should care about water and the dark

It's true that amazing things happen in the dark and water is pretty much everywhere. These facts are highlighted in two new Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge commercials which were recently published to Samsung's YouTube channel. Fortunately, the commercials take a lighthearted approach to both subjects and giving us a reason why we should care that the new phones have improved low light camera capabilities while being protected from minor incursions with water.

My favorite line from the ads is "if you're well below average looking, your only chance of kissing an attractive person is… yep, in the dark." Since that describes me, I'm definitely putting the Galaxy S7 at the top of my "must have" list so that I can take a picture of that moment if it even happens.

What's your take on Samsung's promotional approach to its two new flagship phones?

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Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge will not have Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0

The newly announced Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge may be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip, but that doesn't mean that Samsung has chosen to implement all the features that the chip offers. As it turns out, Samsung has chosen to pass on Qualcomm's new Quick Charge 3.0 standard, opting for the older Quick Charge 2.0 standard instead. There are a few reasons why Samsung may have chosen to omit Quick Charge 3.0 from its new phones.

• Baseline charging for all models: As you may know, Samsung's Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge will be using different chips in different markets. The Samsung Exynos 8890 is compatible with Quick Charge 2.0, but it has not been updated to take advantage of the latest 3.0 standard. If Samsung were to equip the Snapdragon 820-powered versions of the phone with Quick Charge 3.0, the Exynos 8890-powered devices would be perceived as inferior.
• Quick Charge 3.0 isn't that much faster: Yes, we all want the latest and greatest technology, but Quick Charge 3.0 isn't that much faster than Quick Charge 2.0. The main difference between the technologies comes down to power efficiency. Quick Charge 3.0 is more intelligent than its older counterpart and is able to dynamically adjust power output and deliver the exactly amount of energy that's needed by the battery at all times. This means your electric bill will be slightly lower or you might be able to get a little more juice out of Quick Charge 3.0 power bank.
• Paying for new features costs money: By choosing to stick with Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung can save itself some cash. B y enabling Quick Charge 3.0, Samsung would need to pay Qualcomm a specific licensing fee, a fee which is more expensive than that of Quick Charge 2.0. The company would also need to manufacture new Quick Charge 3.0 plugs. This would also cost more in manufacturing and licensing fees.

For all we know, Samsung considered all three factors when the company chose more to include Quick Charge 3.0 in the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. There are a lot of reasons why you should consider buying one of Samsung's new phones, but the LG G5 is looking more appealing with each day that passes.

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McDonald's is the latest company to jump aboard the Google Cardboard train with the introduction of its new Happy Goggles VR headset which is made from the company's iconic Happy Meals box. Developed to celebrate Sweden's "Sportlov" recreational holiday, McDonald's will be putting 3,500 Happy Goggles headsets into circulation over the March 5 and March 12 weekends. If a VR headset with your Happy Meal wasn't enough, McDonald's has also contracted North Kingdom Stockholm to create a new VR game for Android – Slope Stars. The game can be enjoyed with any Android VR headset, but they developers have also created a standard mode so that Slope Stars can also be played without the use of a VR headset.

The Happy Goggles will likely not be making its way to markets outside of Sweden, but McDonald's will likely be watching how its customers react to the new giveaway to see if they can leverage it in other markets in the future.

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The Beeb's Official Music Streaming Service Comes To Android In The BBC Music App

What's up, British people... and Welsh people, and Scots, and Irish people who live in Northern Ireland but not the other parts of Ireland. (Did I miss anyone?) You probably watch the British Broadcasting Company's news or television shows, even if it's only in passing. And some of those shows probably feature some live music. If you like the music on those BBC shows, there's an app where you can watch and/or listen to it.

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