Back in December, we spotted Pixel Launcher search surfacing Quick Settings Tiles. The first iteration of this feature is now widely rolling out.
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Chrome for Android making it easier to Clear browsing data
Chrome is adding a high-level shortcut to “Clear browsing data” on Android. Google has been testing various iterations of this feature over the past year, but appears to be landing on this version.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages adds support for dual & multi SIM RCS
Since launch, Google Messages has not allowed RCS on more than one phone number, but the app is now adding support for dual (multi) SIM.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet web app unified with ‘Calls’ tab
The addition of a “Calls” tab to the Google Meet web app unifies the meeting side of the service with the legacy Duo direct dialing aspect.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat the Duet AI side panel can do in Gmail, Google Drive, & Docs [Gallery]
In late October, Google said it would start testing the Duet AI side panel in Workspace Labs, and we now have a closer look at what it can do.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher adds Google Password Manager shortcut, tweaks weather
Google’s elevation of its Password Manager continues with a Pixel Launcher search shortcut.
Expand Expanding Close[Fixed] Google Messages 2024 schedule send broken for some
As we head into the new year, some – but not all – Google Messages users are noticing how they cannot schedule send into 2024.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome New Tab Page getting more Material You on Android [U]
Dynamic Color was previously Chrome for Android’s primary expression of Material You, but the New Tab Page (NTP) is now seeing a redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages Custom Bubble colors limited to RCS
Google is still rolling out the seven new Messages features announced at the start of December. We now have some more color on Custom Bubbles, including how Google Messages appears to be limiting it to RCS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages Magic Compose starts rolling out internationally
Announced at I/O 2023, Google started rolling out Magic Compose at the end of May. After initially being limited to the US, Magic Compose in Google Messages is now seeing some international availability.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle makes Chrome Tab Group sync and proactive Safety Check official
Google today made official a trio of Chrome 120 features, with the ability to sync Tab Groups being the most notable.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube tweaks Ambient Mode to be more vibrant on Android
Introduced last year, Ambient Mode in YouTube for Android has been updated to be much more vibrant.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle adds Diamond tier to Play Points in the US
With the 40% off Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and Tablet discount, we first noticed that Google added the “Diamond” tier to the US Play Points program.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Discover now lets you view all the stories you’ve liked (hearted)
In late 2020, Google Discover introduced a “heart” button on articles to let you provide feedback on recommendations, and there is now an easy way to view all of your liked stories.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome tests New Tab Page carousel, Dynamic Color tweak for Android tablets
Last month, Chrome on Android started rolling out more Material You for the New Tab Page (NTP), and that work continues with a carousel, as well as a key application of Dynamic Color on tablets.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Podcasts migration tool live, YouTube Music adding mark as played soon
Google Podcasts will stop working in the US this April, and the migration tool to YouTube Music or other podcasting apps is now live.
Expand Expanding CloseMessages for web rolls out Google Account ‘Device pairing’ [U]
As we previously spotted and enabled, Google Messages is now rolling out Google Account-based “Device pairing” that replaces QR codes.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Premium and Music Premium launching in 10 more countries
Google is bringing the YouTube Music Premium and YouTube Premium subscriptions to 10 more countries/regions for a grand total of 110 locations.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard rolling out stylus handwriting on Pixel, Samsung tablets
The Gboard stylus handwriting support that we first enabled in August is now rolling out on Android tablets that offer the input.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages giving RCS chats a background wallpaper
Google is rolling out a background wallpaper for RCS chats in Messages to help distinguish them from SMS/MMS conversations.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail adds more prominent ‘Unsubscribe’ button on the web
In October, Google announced that it would require bulk senders to add a one-click unsubscribe button in the body of emails. Gmail is now making its “Unsubscribe” button much more prominent.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Lens simplifies and consolidates into three filters
Google has simplified Lens so that users only have to decide between three filters when performing a visual search.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Recorder adds cloud-powered ‘Transcribe again’
Besides the Gemini Nano-powered Summarize on the 8 Pro, the latest Recorder update adds “Transcribe again” to other Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music adds song play counts, AI playlist art creator gets wider availability
In addition to rolling out the gradient background for Now Playing, YouTube Music this week is adding play counts for every song, while the generative AI creator for playlist art is seeing broader availability.
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