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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business Standard
Apple MacBook Pro 2026 may get OLED display, iPhone-like Dynamic Island
Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro model, expected to feature an OLED display, might also adopt an iPhone-style Dynamic Island. According to a report by 9To5Mac, Apple is considering a pill-shaped display cutout for the MacBook Pro in 2026 to house the camera and sensors — similar to the design introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro. This shift away from the current notch design would likely mirror the path Apple followed on the iPhone, first bringing Dynamic Island to the Pro models before expanding it to the non-Pro lineup. The same approach is expected for Macs: Dynamic Island-style cutout would debut first on the MacBook Pro, and eventually reach the MacBook Air, once OLED panels are introduced there as well. MacBook Pro and other Apple devices with OLED displays: What to expect Previous reports have suggested that the 2026 MacBook Pro will feature a hybrid OLED display similar to the 2024 iPad Pro. The M4 iPad Pro, launched last year, uses a Tandem OLED setup — two OLED layers stacked together — which enables higher brightness than conventional OLEDs. Along with the new display, the MacBook Pro is also expected to receive a major design overhaul, with Apple likely introducing a slimmer chassis. Apple is also planning to expand OLED displays to other devices. The iPad Mini is expected to adopt OLED in 2026, followed by the iPad Air in 2027, and the MacBook Air in 2028. MacBook Pro 2025: What to expect While OLED displays are slated for 2026, the 2025 MacBook Pro is expected to debut Apple's next-generation M5 chips, including M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max variants. These chips will reportedly be based on TSMC's N3P process — its third-generation 3nm node — but are expected to offer only modest performance gains. The 2025 MacBook Pro may also include support for Wi-Fi 7, bringing it in line with the anticipated iPhone 16 series.
India.com
6 days ago
- India.com
Google Chrome Gets Navigation Feature For Android With iPhone-Style Swipe Animations; Heres How To Enable It
Google Chrome iPhone-Style Swipe Animations: Google Chrome has become the most popular browser in the world. So, Google keep on adding new and helpful features to improve the user experience. These updates make browsing easier, faster, and better and keeping Chrome ahead of other browsers and trusted by millions every day. Google has maintained that legacy and now bringing a new navigation feature to Chrome on Android that closely resembles iPhone-style swipe animations. The new update comes with a page transition effect, which gives users a preview of the previous or next screen when performing back or forward swipe gestures. It is currently showing up for select users in Chrome version 138. While it was hidden behind a flag last year, now Google seems to be testing it in the public build. Chrome's New Feature Based On Predictive Back System The feature builds on Android's Predictive Back system, first introduced with Android 13, which allows users to see the destination screen before completing a back gesture. According to Android Authority, Chrome displayed a greyish background with the Chrome logo in the new tab, suggesting that the back gesture would lead to a new tab. Notably, the move aligns Chrome's gesture navigation more closely with the fluid animations found on iOS. How To Enable Chrome's Swipe Animations On Android Phone Step 1: Open Chrome on your Android phone and type chrome://flags in the address bar. Step 2: Tap the search bar on the Flags page and search for #back-forward-transitions and #right-edge-goes-forward-gesture-nav. Step 3: Enable both flags one by one by selecting "Enabled" from the dropdown menu next to each. Step 4: Tap the 'Relaunch' button at the bottom of the screen to restart Chrome and apply the changes. Step 5: Alternatively, you can directly type chrome://flags#back-forward-transitions and chrome://flags#right-edge-goes-forward-gesture-nav in the address bar to access the flags faster. Step 6: Once Chrome restarts, you'll see the new iPhone-style swipe animations for back and forward gestures in action.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Google brings iPhone-style swipe animations to Android browsers: Here's how to turn them on
Google is bringing a new navigation feature to Chrome on Android that closely resembles iPhone-style swipe animations. The update introduces a page transition effect, which gives users a preview of the previous or next screen when performing back or forward swipe gestures. Here's how to enable iPhone-style swipe animations in Chrome for smoother back and forward navigation.(Pexels) The feature builds on Android's Predictive Back system, which was first introduced with Android 13, allowing users to see the destination screen before completing a back gesture. In Chrome's latest test, this functionality extends to browsing, showing a dimmed preview of the previous page within a tab's history. If the gesture is performed on a new tab without history, Chrome displays a grey background with its logo, indicating a return to an empty tab. Also read: Xiaomi Unveils New AI Voice Model to Boost Auto, Home Tech According to reports from Android Authority, the animations are being tested in Chrome version 138. While the feature was previously hidden behind developer flags, it is now appearing for select users in the public build. How to Enable Chrome's Swipe Animations on an Android Phone Open Chrome on your mobile device and type chrome://flags in the address bar. Use the search function to locate the flags #back-forward-transitions and #right-edge-goes-forward-gesture-nav. Enable both flags. Chrome will then display a 'Relaunch' button at the bottom of the screen. Tap it to restart the browser and activate the animations. Also read: CEO Tim Cook says Apple is ready to open its wallet to catch up in AI As an alternative, you can type chrome://flags#back-forward-transitions and chrome://flags#right-edge-goes-forward-gesture-nav directly into the address bar to enable them without searching. Once restarted, Chrome will show the new swipe animations when navigating between pages. Google has not enabled this feature by default, and since it is still experimental, some visual glitches may occur. Users can disable the flags by following the same steps if they encounter issues. Also read: Netflix quietly used AI for scenes in its new show: Here's why it could change what you see on screen The move aligns Chrome's gesture navigation more closely with the fluid animations found on iOS, giving Android users a more interactive browsing experience. While the feature is still in testing, it signals Google's intent to refine touch-based navigation for its mobile browser.
Indian Express
04-08-2025
- Indian Express
Chrome now has iPhone-style swipe animations: Try it out now
One reason why Google Chrome has managed to be the go-to mobile browser for millions is that the tech giant often adds new and useful features that make it stand out from the competition. Back in Android 13, Google added a nifty little feature called Predictive Back, which lets you see what you will be switching to before completing the back gesture. Now, Google is testing a similar functionality for Chrome. First spotted by Android Authority, the publication says that the new iOS-style page transition shows a dimmed preview of the last page in tabs with browsing history. Also, in new tabs, Chrome showed a greyish background with the Chrome logo, hinting that the back gesture would take you back to a new tab. The new transition animation is currently showing up for select users in Chrome version 138. While it was hidden behind a flag last year, now Google seems to be testing it in the public build. 1. To enable the new iPhone-style swipe animations, you need to open Chrome on your mobile and type 'chrome://flags' in the address bar. 2. On the page that appears, tap on the search bar and look for flags named '#back-forward-transitions' and '#right-edge-goes-forward-gesture-nav'. 3. Enable them one by one, and Chrome will show you a 'Relaunch' button at the bottom that restarts the browser and automatically enables these flags. 4. Alternatively, you can also type 'chrome://flags#back-forward-transitions' and 'chrome://flags#right-edge-goes-forward-gesture-nav' directly in the address bar to avoid searching for them on the flags page. 5. Once you restart Chrome, the new back and forward animations will show up. Note: Since these flags are not enabled by default, they might cause some visual glitches. If you experience any problems, repeat the above process to disable these flags, and you are good to go.
Android Authority
12-06-2025
- Android Authority
6 big features missing on Android 16
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google's big Android 16 update has arrived a tad early in the year — and that's good news as we get to play with new software a little ahead of schedule. It also means that the upcoming Pixel flagships will likely ship with the latest Android update out of the box, unlike last year. While the Pixel 10 series may get Android 16 at launch, the latest version still misses several noteworthy features in the stable release. Android 16 brings a lot of under-the-hood changes for all Android flagships (not just Pixels), but the more user-facing changes we all have been eagerly waiting for? Yeah, you will have to wait a little longer. Android 16 stable release: Hot or not? 1550 votes Hot 45 % Not 55 % Material 3 Expressive Google A big draw of the new Android version is the updated theming engine — a step up from the older Material You we've come to know and love from previous Android versions. It's more colorful, more personalized, and Google has even played around with text, shapes, and transparency to make it feel more modern. Justifying the 'Expressive' tag in its name, this Material You iteration is quite a sensory experience. Animations look bouncier, elements follow nice motion physics, and haptic feedback brings everything to life. It would've been even better if it launched with the first Android 16 stable release — but alas, we'll have to wait a bit longer. Live Updates Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Remember when Google introduced Live Updates in Android 16 to mimic iPhone-style, omnipresent notifications? Yeah, that too isn't fully available yet. The only working part right now is the live progress bar feature in apps like ride-hailing and food-delivery services. So, you can see exactly where your order is while you impatiently stare at the front door. But the fancier bits — like the persistent iPhone-style chip and lock screen updates that rely on always-on display — are still a few months away. The silver lining is that more app developers will have time to update their apps to support the feature before the full experience rolls out. At least we can hope for that to happen. Desktop mode We've long wanted Google to roll out a Samsung DeX-style desktop mode for a full-fledged PC-like experience using just your phone and an external monitor. And every year, we get teased that it's just around the corner. This year is no different, sadly. Instead of copying Samsung, Google pulled a boss move and partnered with it. The result? A functional, PC-like windowed experience for Android apps, while your phone or tablet remains accessible separately. Our own Mishaal Rahman even put together a detailed guide if you want to dive deeper. The feature will be supported by the Pixel 8 and newer devices, though once it rolls out later this year. Redesigned Google Photos editor Google Photos is already one of the most powerful image editors on smartphones — it's actually surprising how many features Google has packed into such a simple app. However, the app's gotten cluttered over the years as more AI tools were added on top of existing ones. With Android 16, the image editor is getting a major redesign, both in terms of visuals and usability. The interface looks more modern and matches the expressive Material You design. And of course, there are AI-powered suggestions in the form of chips that appear directly on the image, so you don't have to dig through menus. Lock screen customizations Lock screens have become the new playground for self-expression across Android and iOS with flashy images and fancy clock layouts. With Android 16, Google wants to make your lock screen pop with Magic Portraits — with your photos peeking through clover and other fun shapes. They look damn cool when photos lift out of those cutouts using depth information! There's a nice little animation too as you move from the lock screen to the home screen. I've played around with the feature using my own photos, but Joe Maring's Magic Portrait of his dog? That one's adorable to the Pro Max degree — no comparisons. I just can't wait for everyone to get their hands on this and go bonkers with what they can create. Quick Settings redesign Joe Maring / Android Authority The Quick Settings panel is also in for a big revamp in Android 16, in addition to Android getting a fresh coat of paint overall. Mixed tile shapes that don't look jarring, their customizable sizes, and matching sliders for volume and brightness are all coming to your Pixel. Google even updated the status bar icons for battery, Wi-Fi, etc., moving from solid, filled icons to more nuanced designs. And yes, Google borrowed iOS's dual-shade pull-down menu — swipe down from the left for notifications and the right for Quick Settings. But you'll still have the option to stick with the single gesture for both like we do it now. Once again, though, if you just updated your Pixel to Android 16 stable, you won't see any of this yet. When should I expect these features? Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google didn't cram all its flashy new features into the first stable Android 16 release. Instead, it's spreading them out across the year and releasing them via Pixel Drops. Many of the features above are part of the Android 16 QPR1 beta that rolled out last month, with the second beta bringing the new desktop mode for you to check out. There's no official timeline yet, but it'll likely be a few months before everything drops. Mishaal predicts an early September release for Android 16 QPR1's general release, which could coincide with the Pixel 10's speculated release. And while a lot of this is missing, sure, there's still plenty to explore in Android 16 as is. You can check out our full review to see how your Pixel is set for a big upgrade already.
