As part of its Grow with Google and Career Certificates initiatives, Google has launched a new Interview Warmup website.
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Parallels Desktop for Chromebooks now supports Intel Core i3 and AMD Ryzen 3 5000
Back in 2020, Google worked with Parallels to let enterprise users run Windows and its apps on Chrome OS. Expanded hardware support arrived last year, and Parallels Desktop for Chromebooks now works with Intel Core i3 and AMD Ryzen 3 5000 processors.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play Store showing more app info without having to open listings
In addition to a slew of new developer features at I/O 2022, Google is testing a Play Store tweak on Android that lets users see more information about apps without having to open the full listing.
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Google Chat brings back Gchat-era orange idle status
A small tweak rolling out to Google Chat brings back the idle status (orange bubble) that was originally found in Google Talk, which was colloquially referred to as Gchat.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube gets prominent shortcut for opening songs/videos in YouTube Music
Since 2019, the main YouTube app has offered to open song videos in YouTube Music, but this integration is now getting much more prominent.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music for Wear OS rolls out ‘Recently Played’ tile
As we previously spotted, YouTube Music’s ‘Recently Played’ Wear OS tile is now available to let you quickly start listening to a previous album/song on your watch.
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Google Calendar working locations no longer look like all-day events
One of the ways Google Calendar supports hybrid work is by letting employees note their working locations, and an upcoming tweak will make that UI less obtrusive.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV unbundles channels for the first time with new $34.99 ‘Spanish Plan’
Historically, Google’s cord-cutting service has required that you subscribe to the ballooning — both in price and channels — “Base Plan.” That’s starting to change as YouTube TV now offers a separate “Spanish Plan.”
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music testing big playlist UI redesign on Android
Playlists are undoubtedly a big part of YouTube Music’s discovery angle, and Google is now testing a big UI redesign for them on mobile.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle confirms Pixel bug that randomly changes your ringtone and alarm sounds [Update]
A curious bug impacting some Pixel owners sees the Phone ringtone, Default notification sound, and Default alarm sounds randomly change on Google devices.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music adds a splash of background color on Android and iOS
Since its inception in 2015 (and the 2018 relaunch), YouTube Music has only ever offered a dark theme, but the Android and iOS apps are now adding a splash of color to liven things up.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play users in Russia can no longer update or download paid apps
Back in March, Google halted Android app and subscription purchases in Russia due to sanctions. Google Play is now “blocking the downloading of paid apps and updates to paid apps in Russia starting May 5, 2022.”
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Google Assistant adds settings for ‘Your vehicles’ parking feature
Back in March, Google introduced the ability to pay for public parking with your voice. As part of this feature, Google Assistant has added “Your vehicles” settings. Meanwhile, the Google app has made a tweak to its preferences.
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Google Docs and Sheets getting native integration with SAP S/4HANA Cloud
At today’s virtual Workspace Summit, Google announced an expanded partnership with enterprise software giant SAP that sees Docs and Sheets integrate with S/4HANA Cloud.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant in Chrome, powered by Duplex, can now auto-change stolen passwords
At I/O 2021, Google announced that Assistant would help you change stolen credentials. This Google Assistant-branded, Duplex-powered capability for changing passwords is now rolling out in Chrome for Android.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Music 3.10 beta for Android adds built-in Sleep Timer that surpasses iOS
After introducing better widgets, Apple Music for Android is getting an in-app Sleep Timer that offers extensive options.
Expand Expanding CloseNest Hub getting deeper Google Fit and Fitbit integration to see step count, other stats
At the moment, Google Assistant’s health integrations are limited to asking about sleep. Moving forward, you’ll be able to see steps, calories burned, and other activity metrics from Fitbit or Google Fit on the Nest Hub.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Translate for Android rolls out two versatile Material You widgets [U]
Following the iOS app in March, Google Translate for Android now has a homescreen widget that follows the latest Material You design language.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music ‘Listen again’ shelf drops carousel for denser grid [U]
YouTube Music is breaking up the visual monotony of the Home feed on Android and iOS with a new grid design for the “Listen again” shelf.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome on Android rolling out customizable toolbar shortcut in rare UI change
Google has historically been very cautious about changing Chrome’s interface and layout given the extremely large user base. That said, one such change might be underway in Chrome for Android with the addition of a customizable toolbar shortcut.
Expand Expanding CloseClassic Google Hangouts returns to iOS App Store, but only if you have the link
At the end of last month, Google delisted its classic Hangouts app from iOS and Android app stores. Surprisingly, the soon to be retired Hangouts app has returned to the iOS App Store, but only if you have the link.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle now lets you limit gambling, dating, pregnancy, and other sensitive ads
Back in December of 2020, YouTube started letting users restrict alcohol and gambling advertising. These ad limits are now being expanded to Google’s broader Display network and cover more sensitive categories.
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Google Search now lets you request address, phone number, and other personal info removal
Google is expanding what content you can request the removal of in Search to more types of personally identifiable information as part of a policy update. This now covers phone numbers, email addresses, or physical addresses.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV getting family sharing account switcher UI on televisions
Following iOS picture-in-picture support and an update on surround sound availability last month, YouTube TV is working on a better family sharing experience for televisions that adds a built-in account switcher.
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