There are quite a few new features (and some removed functionality) present in the first beta of Android Q — we've documented around 50 major changes already. There are also plenty of smaller tweaks that don't warrant separate coverage, so we're going over them here. Without further ado, here all of the smaller changes in Android Q Beta 1.
Read MoreAndroid Q shows your currently playing song info on the Ambient Display
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Read MoreSamsung's new ClockFace app brings more clock styles to your Always On Display and lock screen [APK Download]
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Read More[Update: Oreo only] Always On Display update for Galaxy S8/S8+ and Note8 adds GIF support
Samsung's Always On Display made its debut on the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge over two years ago now. Since then, the company has steadily been adding features here and there, which it's been able to do since the feature itself has its own APK. Always On Display's newest addition is GIF support, which lets you add a little action to the otherwise-dull clock and time.
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