Android
Google finalizes Android 15 Beta 4.2 and Chrome prepares for easier image translation with new lens UI
Key Points:
- Final Android 15 Beta Survey: Google releases the last feedback survey before Android 15’s stable launch.
- Chrome’s New Lens UI: Chrome is enhancing image translation with a more accessible Lens interface.
- User Experience Focus: Google seeks detailed user feedback on Android 15’s stability, performance, and overall experience.
Google has released the final update for Android 15 Beta 4.2, marking the last patch before the official stable release. As part of this final stage, Google has also opened the last feedback survey to gather user insights.
To participate in the survey, users are first asked to confirm their device details, including the build number (AP31.240617.015) and the specific phone or tablet they’re using. Google also requests information about the user’s country and carrier to better understand regional differences.
The survey then asks users to rate their satisfaction across 14 different factors, including stability, performance, battery life, device temperature, camera functionality, Bluetooth connectivity, call quality, messaging experience, Wi-Fi and data connectivity, app performance, authentication methods (such as face and fingerprint recognition), charging methods (both wired and wireless), and the overall system software update experience, a new addition to the survey.
Users are also asked whether they would recommend the Android 15 Beta 4.2 to others in its current state. Additionally, Google seeks feedback on the overall software experience, asking users to rate their satisfaction on a scale of 1 to 5 and compare it to previous builds.
A key part of the survey involves identifying the “Top Issue Area,” with 16 options to choose from, including audio experience and the system user interface. Users can also provide more detailed feedback on specific issues they’ve encountered.
The survey concludes with a section on the Android Beta Program itself, where users can rate their satisfaction and provide feedback on the program’s logistics.
In other news, Google Chrome is working on a new feature that makes translating text within images much easier. While Chrome already supports automatic webpage translation, translating text inside images has been more challenging. Google is addressing this by enhancing the Google Lens feature within Chrome.
Google Lens, known for its ability to scan QR codes and translate text in real-time using a smartphone camera, is being integrated more seamlessly into Chrome. Previously, users needed to perform a few extra steps to translate text within images, but the new UI simplifies this process.
A recent update in Chrome Canary, a testing version of the browser, reveals a new interface for Lens. This UI includes a prominent Translate button in the upper left corner, with a frosted, transparent appearance. Clicking this button opens options for selecting the source and target languages, making it easier to translate images directly within the browser.
This new feature aims to bring the same ease of use found on mobile devices to the desktop version of Chrome. Although the exact timeline for its official release is still unclear, it’s clear that Google is making steady progress in improving user experience across its platforms.