Netflix Adds Picture-in-Picture Mode Support for Android 8.1 Samsung Galaxy Tab...

Netflix Adds Picture-in-Picture Mode Support for Android 8.1 Samsung Galaxy Tab... xda-developers Oct 29, 2017 12:00 AM • by Kishan Vyas Netflix Adds Picture-in-Picture Mode Support for Android 8.1 One of the most useful features that came with Android Oreo is Picture-in-Picture mode for phones, which allows users to play their videos in a small, floating window. PiP mode utilizes the multi-window APIs introduced in Android 7.0. The feature first made it to Android TV devices with Android 7.0 Nougat but with Android Oreo, Google finally brought the feature to mobile devices, too. PiP mode is pretty useful for video playback apps as users can minimize the video while it's still playing and navigate through other apps at the same time. The video can be moved or paused, and users won't miss out on their content should they need to quickly juggle between a few apps in order to complete a task. At the time being, only Google's own apps and a handful of third-party apps have support for PiP. While the list of apps which support PiP mode is small at the moment, the feature is slowly gaining traction among app developers and we are seeing more apps implementing this useful feature. WhatsApp added PiP support a while back, then we saw VLC Media Player getting this functionality and now it appears Netflix has also implemented PiP mode in its latest update. Credits: /u/technobhatt Oddly enough, the feature is only available on devices running Android 8.1 Oreo, which limits its availability to only Pixel and Nexus devices for now. We don't see why Netflix is adding PiP support on Android 8.1 but not on Android 8.0, when the latter also has support for PiP. We really hope Netflix adds support for PiP for Android 8.0 as well, so that more users can take advantage of this nifty feature. Given Netflix is such a popular service, it's something that'll likely see a lot of use. With that said, if you do have a Pixel or Nexus device running Android 8.1 Oreo, you can try out PiP mode in Netflix right now. The feature is available in the latest version of the Netflix app so be sure to update your app first. Netflix (Free+, Google Play) → After updating, fire up the Netflix app, tap on the video you want to play and hit the home button. You'll notice that your video will continue to play in a floating window as you move between different apps or browse other content on the main screen. Via: r/Android Android Advices Oct 27, 2017 3:02 PM • by Pavan Kumar B.C Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) to be released in US on November 1st for $229.99 The South Korean Gian has announced that the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is ready to head to the US and it will be released on 1st of November for $229.99. This tab will be available in Black and Silver color variants and can be bought from Samsung's official online store. Moreover, the device comes with a sleek metallic frame and the rounded edges for a comfortable grip. Well, the Galaxy Tab 8.0 (2017) offers 8.0 (1280 x 800) display with 480 nits and will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 435 SoC coupled with 2GB of RAM. It will come out of the box with Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system and might get further updates later. The onboard storage is limited to 32Gb which can be extended further up to a maximum of 256GB via MicroSD card slot. "At Samsung, we constantly work to deliver meaningful innovation that delights our customers and meets their unique needs," said Alanna Cotton, vice president and general manager of product marketing at Samsung Electronics America. "The Galaxy Tab A is designed for parents and kids. It's the tablet that's just as easy to take on the go or curl up with on the couch, with long-lasting battery life to get the whole family through the day. On the back, we can find a 8MP AF rear facing the camera with flash which will be accompanied with a 5MP on the front for video calling. It will be bundled with tons of content that includes Kids Mode features along with many games and videos titles from the LEGO group. With the purchase of this device, the users can get three months of free subscription. Of YouTube Red providing an uninterrupted viewing experience which is free of adds. The users can also get the options like Parental Controls by which the parents can set limits on the usage and the type of content to create a safe environment. There is a 5000mAh battery to power the device which is rated to deliver 14 hours of charge on a single charge. Are you planning to get this device? Do comment in the section below and stay tuned for more! Source This email has been sent by Froze ONE (isnanmm0@gmail.com). It is the potion result of 'Tech: Topic watch' from the dashboard 'Personal Dashboard', tab 'Tech > Android'. Unsubscribe © Netvibes 2005-2017 | Terms of service | Privacy Policy Find Netvibes also on: Facebook Twitter Google+ Flickr

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