Google I/O 2015 Companion Thread

[bjacks12]

Also, AP pointed out an overlooked point.....M is going to bring automatic App Data backup & restore.

We're getting closer and closer, folks.

 

[bjacks12]

Also, https://photos.google.com/ is live.

And it's gorgeous!

Doesn't work for me. Just says to try the app or come back soon.

 

[codesplice]

Doesn't work for me. Just says to try the app or come back soon.

Seems like a rolling roll-out. Just keep mashing F5. You'll wear down their will eventually.

 

[Clementine_3]

Doesn't work for me. Just says to try the app or come back soon.

Same here, waiting impatiently!

 

[bjacks12]

Maybe I should call in and complain and get some free google play credit

That happened with an episode of the Walking Dead this last season....it aired, but the next day Google hadn't put it up. I called to find out when it was going to be available and they gave me $10....whoa...

 

[funkylogik]

Also, AP pointed out an overlooked point.....M is going to bring automatic App Data backup & restore.

We're getting closer and closer, folks.

I missed that man. That is truly excellent news

 

[funkylogik]

Does this link work? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos

 

[codesplice]

The AP article that @bjacks12 mentioned: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...eynote-automatic-app-data-backup-and-restore/

 

[funkylogik]

The AP article that @bjacks12 mentioned: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...eynote-automatic-app-data-backup-and-restore/

Just wow!

 

[bjacks12]

Does this link work? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos

Well, it takes me to the app. It's already installed on my phone. There's no option yet to update because Google stages app updates the same way they do their OS updates.

 

[codesplice]

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/photos/photos-1-0-0-94391081-android-apk-download if you're impatient.

 

[Clementine_3]

I was just able to update. The 'update' option magically appeared on the left while the 'open' option remained on the right. Look left @bjacks12, it may be there?

It's working hard uploading my pictures.

 

[El Presidente]

No photos website for me either.

The app works though.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...em-ui-mode-is-available-in-developer-options/

^ That's kinda neat.

 

[bjacks12]

Got the update. It looks neat.

 

[funkylogik]

Whoa that is pretty cool but I'm surprised they didn't go the whole hog and offer theme support

 

[Hadron]

The AP article that @bjacks12 mentioned: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...eynote-automatic-app-data-backup-and-restore/

How different is this from the existing "back up app data, WiFi passwords and other settings to Google servers"?
I don't use that myself, because I prefer to manage my own backups, but it's been there (and enabled by default in my experience, from the number of times I've had to turn it off) for some years now. I guess it's allowing more space or something, but otherwise sounds fairly similar.

 

[bjacks12]

Well currently it backs up your system data, wifi passwords, and apps, but when you restore, none of your app-data is present. M will change that.

 

[bjacks12]

Dark UI theme available via developer options in M

http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...em-ui-mode-is-available-in-developer-options/

 

[codesplice]

How different is this from the existing "back up app data, WiFi passwords and other settings to Google servers"?
I don't use that myself, because I prefer to manage my own backups, but it's been there (and enabled by default in my experience, from the number of times I've had to turn it off) for some years now. I guess it's allowing more space or something, but otherwise sounds fairly similar.

I think the existing "back up app data" is more "keep a record of what apps are installed so that they can be reinstalled on a new device" rather than actually backing up the applications' data.

 

[Hadron]

Ah, so misdescribed. Good job I've never relied on it in that case .

 

[bjacks12]

Basically we're a step closer to having ripped off Apple's backup feature.

 

[Hadron]

Dark UI theme available via developer options in M

http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...em-ui-mode-is-available-in-developer-options/

I can see that making a lot of people happy (AMOLED owners for example ).

 

[funkylogik]

And about time too

 

[codesplice]

View attachment 88277

Android Milkshake confirmed.
(thanks @Shabbypenguin )

(Also, I added a bunch of links to the OP. Let me know if anything obvious is missing.)

Well I know which one gets my vote!

(via https://twitter.com/davey_burke/status/604015610100469760)

 

[funkylogik]

Malt! In a heartbeat