There’s a good chance you missed the quiet inclusion of the latest haptic feedback feature in Google Photos. It showed up in version 6.47.0.553312880 (spotted by Android Police) of the app and is little more than a gentle buzz, letting the user know when they’ve either pinch/zoomed fully or zoomed back out completely. It’s a […]
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There are multiple different channels that apps find themselves making their way onto your Chrome OS device. At one time it was via the Chrome Web Store. In that store, you can find dedicated Chrome OS apps alongside Extensions that expand the usability of Chrome. Now that Android has come on the scene, this section of the site will expand incredibly.
A genius move: YouTube Music adds ‘Samples’ tab for Instagram Reels-style discovery
YouTube Music is now rolling out a new feature called “Samples,” which will appear as a tab at the bottom of the app’s navigation once updated. This seems like it may be a server-side switch, so if you don’t see it right away, you’ll know why. The new tab is essentially Instagram Reels, TikTok or […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Photos introduces a new AI-powered scrapbook feature for your memories
Google is no stranger as of late to injecting artificial intelligence into its products and services. Today, it takes another step into that new identity by introducing a new “Memories View” in Google Photos. This is an AI-driven, scrapbook-like timeline feature is designed to automatically curate and organize your photos and videos on your behalf. […]
Continue Reading[Video] Here’s a first look at Google Keep’s elusive text formatting tools
Practically everyone who uses Google Keep for notetaking or journaling is dying for text formatting. Sadly, Google has been teasing it for over a year, and it’s still not here. Well, that’s not exactly true. Today, @AssembleDebug posted a short video clip showcasing how it looks over on X. Yep, you heard that right – […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Messages tests swapping reply button with setting reminders, and it’s driving me crazy
Sometimes, seemingly the most inconsequential UX change can have great and negative impact. In a new test over what feels like the past 24 hours, Google Messages has swapped the “Reply” and “Remind 1 hr” buttons in the notification shade. The result of this is that I and others keep setting reminders for messages instead […]
Continue ReadingAt long last, you can natively translate messages in other languages in Gmail for Mobile
Gmail for Android and iOS will finally let you translate emails you receive in a language other than you own! This will let you simplify doing business internationally or even locally with a more diverse and broad range of clients and partners without having to go back and forth to Google Translate. Essentially, if an […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Arts and Culture just got a redesign that will get you excited about living in the past
Google’s Arts & Culture app is getting its very own “Material You” redesign, which should already be available to you if you have an Android device (iOS coming soon!) The app’s new features encourage you to explore topics like art, food, fashion, craft, and science more than you probably have in the past since they’re […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Messages just flicked the switch on end-to-end encryption for all RCS and group chats
Google just announced that all RCS conversations in Messages are now fully end-to-end encrypted, even in group chats. RCS stands for Rich Communication Services and is replacing traditional text and picture messaging, providing you with more dynamic and secure features. With RCS enabled, you can share high-res photos and videos, see typing indicators for your […]
Continue ReadingMore Chromebook models are now eligible to get Minecraft for free via perks
Not long ago, Google introduced a new Perk, allowing certain Chromebook models to obtain the new Chromebook-ready Minecraft Android app for free. The initial list of eligible devices wasn’t that long, but thanks to one of our readers –@GoldenCheezie on Threads – we’ve been made aware of some updates to the official device list. If […]
Continue ReadingGboard is set to roll out a new “Resize” customization feature for tablets and foldables
Currently in the Beta version, Google’s Gboard is introducing a new feature called “Resize.” This addition brings a simple, visual way to make granular customizations to the keyboard’s height, width, and location on-screen: making typing on your Android devices a more comfortable experience and giving larger screen devices like tablets and foldables a bit more […]
Continue ReadingPSA: Android Nearby Share lets you transfer entire folders full of content over the air
There’s an interesting feature in Android’s Nearby Share that was first pointed out by Nail Sadykov and later mentioned by Mishaal Rahman. It turns out that you can share more than just individual files over the air, you can share entire folders full of content! Oh, and it works both directions between Android, Windows, and […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Domains may belong to Squarespace, but WordPress still wants a cut of the customer base
Squarespace is soaking up its victory after acquiring Google Domains – something we recently covered when the news dropped (and quite honestly shocked me despite Google’s reputation). This hefty deal puts Squarespace in direct competition with WordPress.com, Bluehost, and other hosting providers. While the company has pledged to keep Google Domains’ pricing structure intact for […]
Continue ReadingGoodbye Twitter: The bird is now your “X”, here’s how to update your Chromebook web app
“Genius, playboy, billionaire (philanthropist)?” – you know I’m talking about Elon Musk, right? The mind behind SpaceX and Tesla has pulled off another heist. He’s bagged Twitter for a hefty $44 billion and spun it into something entirely different. Love him or hate him, he’s axed the old Twitter name and logo, and as of […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Tasks officially freed from its side bar prison, can now be used standalone on the web
Google Tasks, once a standalone website, was transitioned into the Gmail Sidebar as part of the company’s new “integrated workspace” strategy. This strategy aimed at streamlining productivity by housing multiple tools and apps, including Meet and Chat, in one central location: Gmail. As the approach evolved, additional services such as Calendar, Keep, and Maps were […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Photos is getting another visual design overhaul, features a pill-shaped nav drawer
Google Photos appears to be testing a significant interface overhaul. As reported by @Nail_Sadykov, an editor for the Google News Telegram Channel, there’s a fresh Google Photos UI design making the rounds, and it seems to divert quite significantly from Google’s current design principles. Most notably, it swaps out the usual bottom navigation bar, traditionally […]
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