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When we talk about the future of GFiber internet, we often focus on the incredible engineering: the speed, the capacity, and the pure potential of light-speed connectivity. But for me, the real win is simpler: it’s the trust you place in us every day. That’s why I’m so energized to share that, for the third consecutive year, GFiber has been Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Residential Wired Internet Service in the South Region by the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Home Internet Provider Satisfaction Study. This isn't about a trophy; it demonstrates that the sustained focus our team puts on upending the historical status quo for service (from reliable service to ease of doing business) is making a tangible difference in your home and community.
At GFiber, our growth strategy has always been rooted in a core belief: fastest, most reliable service, honest all-in pricing, and transparent communication build lasting trust. This recognition is especially meaningful because the J.D. Power award is literally "The Voice of The Customer." We treat every piece of feedback that contributes to this ranking as clear direction on where we can do even better. When the data tells us we’ve successfully delivered high-quality service and built trust — as it has now for three years running — it recognizes the hard work of our teams (from field, engineering, network operations, product, to customer support and more) and pushes us to maintain, and even improve, that standard across every dimension of your experience. We earned your trust, but keeping it requires constant focus.
To every customer who has taken time to share their experience: Thank you. This three-peat isn’t a finish line, it’s a powerful motivator. Our commitment is to expand our reach while never compromising on the care and service that earned this recognition. Next-gen internet requires constant improvement, and you can only do that with candid, real-world insight. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We are already focused on the next step in leading your GFiber experience to new heights driven by continuing to deepen our understanding of our customers.
GFiber received the highest score in the South region of the J.D. Power 2023-2025 U.S. Residential Internet Service Provider Satisfaction Studies, which measures customers’ satisfaction of service with their current internet provider. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.
We're excited to announce that Jetpack WindowManager 1.5.0 is now stable!
This release builds on the strong foundation of adaptability in WindowManager, making it even easier to create polished, adaptive UIs that look great on all screen sizes. As the Android ecosystem continues to grow, users are engaging with apps on a wider variety of devices than ever before: from phones and foldables to tablets, connected displays, Chromebooks, and even car displays in parked mode.
WindowManager 1.5 focuses on providing better tools for this diverse device environment.
This stable release introduces new breakpoints for very large screens, enhances the activity embedding API, and provides more flexibility for calculating window metrics.
The biggest update in 1.5 is the addition of two new width window size classes: Large and Extra-large.
Window size classes are our official, opinionated set of viewport breakpoints that help you design and develop adaptive layouts. With 1.5, we're extending this guidance for screens that go beyond typical tablets.
Here are the new width breakpoints:
Large: For widths between 1200dp and 1600dp
Extra-large: For widths ≥1600dp
Starting with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2, Android supports connected displays, enabling users to attach an external display to their device and transform it into a desktop-like tool with a large screen.
With this new feature available, opinionated guidance to include bigger displays is crucial.
On these very large surfaces, simply scaling up a tablet's Expanded layout isn't always the best user experience. An email client, for example, might comfortably show two panes (a mailbox and a message) in the Expanded window size class. But on an Extra-large desktop monitor, the email client could elegantly display three or even four panes—perhaps a mailbox, a message list, the full message content, and a calendar/tasks panel, all at once.
By providing official breakpoints for very large display sizes, WindowManager 1.5 gives you a clear signal to introduce layouts specifically designed for a productive, information-dense desktop experience.
The window size classes can be calculated using computeWindowSizeClass(), which is an androidx.window.core.layout library extension function that extends the Set<WindowSizeClass> type.
To include the new window size classes in your project, simply call the function from the WindowSizeClass.BREAKPOINTS_V2 set instead of WindowSizeClass.BREAKPOINTS_V1:
val currentWindowMetrics =
WindowMetricsCalculator.getOrCreate()
.computeCurrentWindowMetrics(LocalContext.current)
val sizeClass = WindowSizeClass.BREAKPOINTS_V2
.computeWindowSizeClass(currentWindowMetrics)
Then apply the correct layout when you’re sure your app has at least that much space:
if(sizeClass.isWidthAtLeastBreakpoint(
WindowSizeClass.WIDTH_DP_LARGE_LOWER_BOUND)){
...
// window is at least 1200 dp wide
}
The Compose Material 3 Adaptive library helps you create adaptive UIs that adapt themselves automatically according to the current window configurations like window size classes or device postures.
The good news is that the library is already up to date with the new breakpoints! Starting from version 1.2 (now in Release Candidate stage), the default pane scaffold directive functions support Large and Extra-large window width size classes.
You only need to opt-in by declaring in your Gradle build file that you want to use the new breakpoints:
currentWindowAdaptiveInfo(
supportLargeAndXLargeWidth = true)
Activity embedding — auto-save and restore: WindowManager can now automatically save and restore the state of your activity embedding splits. This helps preserve the user's layout across process recreation, leading to a more stable and consistent experience. Developers don’t have to save and restore the state manually anymore, but they can simply opt-in auto by setting the EmbeddingConfiguration#isAutoSaveEmbeddingState property.
Expanded WindowMetrics: You can now calculate WindowMetrics from an Application context, not just an Activity context. This provides more flexibility for accessing window information from different parts of your app.
To start using the new Large and Extra-large size classes and other 1.5 features in your Android projects, update your app dependencies in build.gradle.kts to the latest stable version:
dependencies {
implementation("androidx.window:window:1.5.0")
// or, if you're using the WindowManager testing library:
testImplementation("androidx.window:window-testing:1.5.0")
}
WindowManager 1.5 is another step forward for creating fully adaptive apps that run across Android form factors. Check out the official release notes for a complete list of changes and bug fixes.
Happy coding!
Google calls for a pro-innovation UK regulatory framework, as the CMA designates Google with Strategic Market Status.
Google calls for a pro-innovation UK regulatory framework, as the CMA designates Google with Strategic Market Status.
The Dev channel is being updated to OS version 16433.12.0 (Browser version 142.0.7444.24) for most ChromeOS devices.
If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways
Visit our ChromeOS communities
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A new initiative led by Google in partnership with Minister Scott Simpson and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and with support from the National Cyber Security Centre New Zealand (NCSC), is arming older New Zealanders with new tips and tools to protect themselves from online scams and improve their digital literacy.
Hosted at Malvina Major Retirement Village this week, the session teaches critical skills to spot and avoid increasingly sophisticated scams.
The initiative, named Project BRIDGE (Building Resilience, Inclusion and Digital Growth for Elders), directly addresses a worrying trend by providing scams awareness and digital literacy training. In Q2 2025, almost half of the cyber security incidents reported by individuals were ‘scams and fraud’, with those aged 55+ accounting for over one third of reports. [source]
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson said Google’s partnership would help communities stay safe online. “In July, the Government launched New Zealand’s first-ever Anti-Scam Alliance, a cross-sector initiative to strengthen the country’s response to scams. Today’s work with Google builds on that momentum.
“There’s no single fix for scams, but when government, industry, and communities work together, we can disrupt scammers and reduce the risks for New Zealanders.” finished Minister Scott Simpson.
This Cyber Smart Week the NCSC is encouraging New Zealanders to take simple, but effective steps to protect themselves. NCSC’s Director Mission Enablement, Mike Jagusch said, “Scams and fraud continue to be the most reported incident by individuals. As we are living more of our lives online, we all have a digital footprint that could be exposed to scammers.
“We’ve created an online tool - www.howexposedami.co.nz - that shows New Zealanders what personal information of theirs might be exposed to scammers. This information could be used to access your account if they have a password, or to craft more personalised and believable scams. The good news is that there are simple steps people can take to better protect themselves,” said Mike Jagusch.
Malvina Major Retirement Village Chair of the RC, David Marshall said, “Ryman Healthcare and Malvina Major Village in Wellington are delighted to be chosen to launch the BRIDGE programme for scam awareness and prevention. The residents of MM are aware that they are a vulnerable age group for scamming and are grateful for training to avoid this problem.”
The session equipped attendees with practical skills, including how to:
Spot a scam: Recognise common tactics used across phone, email, and online platforms.
Develop 'scam sense': Build an instinct for warning signs and suspicious behaviour.
Improve digital security: Get practical tips to improve your online safety.
Take action: Know how to react if you suspect a scam and where to report it.
Top tips for protecting yourself from scammers include:
Always take a moment before giving your money or personal information to anyone. Scammers will create a sense of urgency to pressure you into acting quickly. Don’t rush to make decisions about money or sharing personal details.
What to do:
Say no, hang up, or delete suspicious messages
Take time to think before responding to unexpected requests
Don’t let anyone pressure you into immediate action
Trust your instincts if something feels wrong
Make sure you check if the person or organisation you’re dealing with is real. Scammers pretend to be from organisations you know and trust. Always verify who you’re really dealing with before taking any action.
What to do:
Contact the organisation directly using phone numbers or email addresses you find on their official website or app
Get a second opinion from family, friends, or professionals.
Act quickly to protect yourself if something feels wrong. The sooner you act, the better you can protect yourself and others from scammers.
What to do:
Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve lost money or shared financial details
For cyber incidents these can be reported to NCSC at NCSC.govt.nz/report
SMS scam messages can be forwarded to DIA 7726
For where to report scams, or support for scam victims, visit Department of Internal Affairs
For free and confidential scam support, Kiwis can also report to Netsafe
Report to Police 105
Change passwords and security details if you think they’ve been compromised
Monitor your bank statements and credit reports for unusual activity
Report the scam to the impersonated organisation and platform where the scam is happening
Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to target innocent people. We all have a role to play in knowing how to spot a scam and staying one step ahead of scammers, and this program is a vital part of that effort.
The ChromeOS Stable channel is being updated to OS version 16371.65.0 (Browser version 140.0.7339.242) for most ChromeOS devices.
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Luis Menezes
Google ChromeOS
The Stable channel has been updated to 141.0.7390.76/.77 for Windows and Mac and 141.0.7390.76 for Linux, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.
Interested in switching release channels? Find out how here. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. The community help forum is also a great place to reach out for help or learn about common issues.
