AAA 569: Android Beta-Mageddon - Xiaomi 12 Pro, app archiving, Play as you Download, Nothing event announced

• Google shares a grand vision of tablets surpassing laptop sales, 'tablet-first' Android apps, more.
• Google releases Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1 to start previewing June's Pixel Feature Drop.
• Google directly integrating Air Raid Alerts into Android phones in Ukraine.
• Xiaomi 12 Pro global flagship announced for $999.
• Samsung Galaxy S22 update now widely available removes performance throttling in apps and games.
• Samsung's flagship Galaxy Tab S8 series tablets also throttle performance in some apps and games.
• Carl Pei's Nothing to confirm 'product roadmap' at March 23 event.
• Money for Nothing and chips from a Series B.
• Android getting an 'archive' feature to let you free up device storage without uninstalling apps.
• Freeing up 60% of storage for apps.
• 'Play as you download' coming soon to all on Android 12 as Google launches 'Partner Program for Games'.
• Google Play Games brings Android games to PC, available now in select areas.
• Google Home rolling out redesigned device grid for fast volume, brightness adjustments.
• Why are neckband headphones getting rid of useful buttons?
• Help me find a live wallpaper for my photo albums that's Material You friendly!
• Some Google Pixel phones can't make contactless payments after March patch.

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