Android 14 Beta 3 packs new stylus-specific features
Android 14's third beta is out now and some of its features attract the attention of code tinkerers.
The most interesting is a set of stylus-specific settings that might hint at Google's plans for a stylus for the Pixel Tablet (or dare we hope - the Pixel Fold).
Code inside the Beta 3 reveals that the software will be able to recognize and set different functions to the different buttons on a stylus. There's a code line for the primary button (the one closest to the tip), for the secondary, a tertiary, and the tail button (the one near or at the top). You'll also be able to set the software to ignore stylus button presses.
Android 14's Beta 3 allows you to launch the default note app with the tail button, as well as change which the default app is.
Image source: Mishaal Rahman
The expanded functionality could hint that Google is working on a stylus for the Pixel Tablet, which launched without mention of one, but does support the USI 2.0 (Universal Stylus Initiative) type stylus.
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- MrElectrifyer
- 15 Jun 2023
- TdL
You can guarantee it won't be implemented by scroogle unless those creeps find a way to make it another data-harvester.
- FreezeGame
- 11 Jun 2023
- 4ba
Could not agree more. I used the S-Pen daily on each of my Note devices (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10 & 20). When I purchased the Fold 2, I was without a stylus for a while. Finally, after some research, I picked up an Adonit Pro 4 capacitive stylus to go w...
- Csi
- 11 Jun 2023
- mA$
Since Galaxy Note 3, I've always had Stylus enabled pen (Galaxy Notes). For me it is: Does it have a stylus? If yes, we can talk. Styli, forever.
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