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Android Authority
3 days ago
- General
- Android Authority
Android 16 QPR1 may stop HDR 'flashbangs' with enhanced brightness controls
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is developing an 'Enhanced HDR brightness' setting for Android 16 QPR1 to give users system-level control over screen brightening from HDR content. This upcoming feature will include both a toggle to disable HDR support entirely and a slider to adjust the intensity of HDR effects. It aims to prevent jarring brightness shifts from HDR media, a solution Samsung users already have with a similar feature in One UI 7. When you're using your smartphone at night, you probably prefer to keep its brightness low to avoid blinding yourself or disturbing your partner. However, if you come across HDR media at night, your phone may automatically boost its brightness to display the content properly. This sudden brightness shift can be jarring, which is why some apps offer options for disabling HDR media support. Google now aims to address this problem at the system level in an upcoming Android 16 release. Google is currently testing an 'Enhanced HDR brightness' setting that will allow you to control how much HDR content brightens your Pixel phone's screen. This setting, expected in an upcoming release under Settings > Display & touch > Enhanced HDR brightness, will include both a toggle to disable HDR support entirely as well as a slider to adjust the HDR effect's intensity. Demonstrating this feature on camera is challenging, but it's easy to describe what it does. Basically, with the feature disabled, a 'standard' (SDR) image and a HDR image will look the same on screen. When it's enabled, adjusting the slider will dynamically alter the brightness of specific elements within an HDR image, such as the sky or water. This control is possible because the HDR display mode enhances supported images and videos by boosting their brightness and expanding their color range and clarity. Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority If you've ever been bothered by social media apps like Instagram flash banging you upon encountering an HDR image, you'll likely appreciate this new feature when it rolls out. The 'Enhanced HDR brightness' setting isn't available in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, but it could arrive in a future beta or the stable release. Samsung phone users, however, won't have to wait; the Korean tech giant has already implemented a similar feature in its One UI 7 release. 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.
Phone Arena
24-05-2025
- Phone Arena
Pixel phones are finally fixing this utility feature iPhones have had for years
Pixel users will soon have a more convenient way to control flashlight is working on a native brightness slider that will be built right into the flashlight Quick Settings tile. The feature is expected to arrive with Android 16 QPR1, which is currently in beta testing. Android has technically supported flashlight brightness control since Android 13, thanks to a system-level API. But until now, Google limited its use to specific apps like Camera and Magnifier. That meant Pixel users couldn't adjust the flashlight intensity from the system UI and had to rely on third-party apps to access the full range of brightness settings. However, that's starting to change. A new feature spotted in Android 16 QPR1 testing shows a redesigned flashlight tile with an integrated slider. If you're using the wide version of the tile, tapping on the right side opens the brightness menu. If you're using the smaller version, a long press does the same. In both cases, the flashlight turns on right away, and you can immediately adjust the brightness level. The current intensity is shown as a percentage on-screen. Adjusting the strength of your flashlight will soon be available on Pixel phones. | Image credit — Google News (Telegram) Once this is live, it will bring Pixel phones closer to what iPhones have offered for some time. On iOS, flashlight brightness can be adjusted through the Control Center, and it's a feature many Android users have wanted to be built into the system for years. With this update, Google is finally bringing that same level of control to Pixel users without the need for extra apps. We've already taken a look at Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 in more detail, where Google is introducing several UI changes under the Material 3 Expressive design language. There are also tweaks to the lock screen, quick settings, and launcher. Although the flashlight slider is not yet available in this first beta, and it might seem like a small thing, I'm sure it will add to the feeling that Google is polishing the Pixel experience based on user feedback. For now, the feature is still hidden in the code, and there's no word yet on whether it will expand to other Android devices. But for Pixel owners, it's a useful addition that improves one of the phone's most basic tools. If your Pixel phone is enrolled in the Android beta program, you might start seeing it soon.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- The Sun
Millions able to upgrade their TV for FREE just by tweaking three settings to unlock better picture in under 30 seconds
THE default settings on your Samsung TV don't always make for the sharpest picture. But with a few quick tweaks, you can unlock a picture perfect viewing experience. 1 Eco mode Eco Mode is designed to reduce your TV's energy consumption. But in prioritising energy conservation as its main objective, picture quality can take a hit. The setting reduces brightness and contrast, dulls colours, and makes it harder to see details in darker scenes. This can be a pain when watching a dark-lit, shadowy movie, or gaming. To disable it, press the gear icon on your remote - this will take you to your telly's settings. Navigate to All Settings > General and Privacy > Power and Energy Saving > and Energy Saving Solution > then toggle it off. Automatic brightness Another tweak you can make is to your brightness optimisation. This is the tool that automatically adjusts your TV's brightness based on the lighting in your room. While helpful, it can often deliver inconsistent results, especially in rooms where the light levels change throughout the day. Samsung's home robot Ballie rolls around and projects TV anywhere you like This means the feature can leave your telly looking to dim or too bright - an annoyance for those searching for the best picture. Fortunately, you can still adjust your brightness settings manually. First you'll want to turn off Brightness Optimisation in the Power and Energy Saving menu. Next, head to All Settings > Picture > Expert Settings > Brightness and adjust it manually while watching. If you're watching high-definition content, make sure you put an HDR video on the screen and adjust the brightness accordingly. Motion smoothing Motion Smoothing, which is also called Picture Clarity on Samsung TVs, is another feature you should switch off in settings. The tool adds extra frames in an effort to reduce blur on fast-moving content, like sports. But it often creates the unwanted soap opera effect - where motion becomes hyper-smooth like on live TV. To turn it off, go to All Settings > Picture > Expert Settings > Picture Clarity Settings and set Picture Clarity to Off.
