Following Gboard hitting 10 billion Play Store downloads yesterday, the Android keyboard has made a small change to the shortcuts button that lets you access various tools.
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Chromebooks get x86 version of Roblox with 2x performance boost, more
A pair of Chromebook updates today highlight their broad usage across personal and enterprise, starting with Roblox enhancements.
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Google Voice simplifies number transfer to business Workspace accounts
Following call delegation, Google Voice is making it easier to transfer personal numbers to Google Workspace business accounts.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s February 2025 Google System Updates [U: 2/26]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard for Android hits 10 billion downloads on Play Store
Gboard for Android is the latest Google app to hit 10 billion downloads on the Play Store. The listing says the app was released on June 5, 2013.
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Yes, Google Messages made the text field bigger
Back in December, Google Messages rolled out the latest text field redesign and a new version makes it ever so slightly bigger.
Expand Expanding CloseFree Gemini users can now upload, analyze documents [U: Context window, limits]
Google announced today that “document upload is now available to all Gemini users” using the web, Android, and iOS apps. This started rolling out last week.
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Google Voice adds call delegation for enterprise
The first update for Google Voice in quite some time is enterprise call delegation.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Gemini Live starts rolling out: How to check if you have it
Earlier this month, Google started emailing Gemini Live users about an upgrade that makes “your conversations even more dynamic and engaging.” It’s rolling out now, and here’s how to check if you have the new Gemini Live update.
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Google Messages RCS read receipts missing for some conversations
In the past week, Google Messages users have noticed that RCS read receipts are not working properly.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play Store rolling out ‘Collections’ app shortcut [U]
Instead of a homescreen widget, you can now launch Google Play Collections using an app shortcut.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app for iPhone gets homescreen redesign, auto-opens keyboard
Following Android in January, the Gemini app on iPhone has received a homescreen redesign that will auto-open the keyboard on launch.
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Google Drive adding video transcripts with search
After introducing auto-generated captions last year, Google Drive is now adding video transcripts on the web.
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Google replacing SMS with QR codes when creating Gmail accounts
SMS or text message-based two factor authentication (2FA) is not considered secure, and Google wants to replace that confirmation step with QR codes when creating a new Gmail account.
Expand Expanding CloseImagen 3 people generation starts appearing for free Gemini users
After rolling out document upload and analysis last week, Google is beginning to let free Gemini users generate images of people with Imagen 3.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9a leaks in Galaxy S25 Edge leak because why not
We’ve had Pixel phones leak in the back of rideshares and various forms of public transit, but the latest pre-release look at the Pixel 9a comes from a separate leak about the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages redesigns gallery + camera, adds ‘Original quality’ sending [U]
Google Messages has redesigned the UI for taking and sending pictures that permanently merges a live camera viewfinder with your gallery. As part of this, Google is also rolling out the ability to send pictures and videos in “Original quality.”
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music is now descriptively naming My Mixes
A tweak to YouTube Music makes it easier to browse the auto-generated My Mix playlists with custom naming.
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Google Contacts tweaks account menu, sync status on Android
A small change to Google Contacts for Android makes explicit the current backup and sync status, while tweaking the account menu.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Deep Research rolling out to Google Workspace
Following the consumer rollout, Gemini Deep Research is now coming to Google Workspace tiers that have Gemini Advanced.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Phone app rolls out call interface redesign, history filters
Google today is out with a blog post recapping Pixel Call Assist features that also confirms the rollout of the call UI redesign and Recents filters.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet redesign adds Material 3 control sheet on Android, iOS
Google Meet is redesigning some controls on Android and iOS, with the goal to “organize features in a more intuitive way.”
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music making ‘Ask Music’ more prominent
YouTube Music’s “Ask Music” AI-generated custom radio stations are now more prominent in the Android app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Tasks adding ‘Completed’ date to reminders
Following the new website, Google Tasks is now showing what date something was “Completed” in the Android and iOS app.
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