Google today announced a suite of new features for parents and kids, including a Family Link redesign.
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Pixel Camera tweak keeps Video Boost enabled
Google has made an update so that Video Boost no longer has to be enabled every time you open the Pixel Camera app.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube for Android fixes some miniplayer bugs
YouTube has gotten around to fixing some visual bugs with the in-app miniplayer on Android. The redesign was introduced back in October.
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Google Photos will replace prints, photo books lost in LA fires
Google shared today that those in Los Angeles that lost Google Photos canvas, prints, or photo books in last month’s fires can get their orders replaced for free.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle touts 2x phishing, scam protection by enabling Chrome’s Enhanced Safe Browsing
As part of Safer Internet Day, Google shared that Safe Browsing’s Enhanced Protection mode has been enabled by over 1 billion Chrome users.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Deep Research now rolling out to iPhone app
Earlier this month, Google launched Deep Research in Gemini for Android, and it’s now rolling out to the iPhone app if you’re a Gemini Advanced subscriber.
Expand Expanding CloseCircle to Search update extends long-press and boosts vibration
Following the redesign last month, Google has updated Circle to Search with a longer, more prominent vibration pattern.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One AI Premium adds NotebookLM Plus, 50% student discount
As previewed in December, NotebookLM Plus is now officially available with Google One AI Premium, while the subscription now offers a student discount in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard’s Assistant voice typing toolbar is coming to Pixel phones
After introducing on the Pixel Tablet last year, Gboard’s Assistant voice typing toolbar is now available on Google phones.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Gemini 2.0 experimental models roll out to Gemini app
Following the announcement last Wednesday, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental and 2.0 Pro Experimental are seeing wider availability in the Android and iOS apps.
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Google Play Store showing repeat Android app updates
On Friday evening, the Google Play Store started showing Android users repeat app updates that they’ve already installed. This is not the first time that this bug has occurred.
Expand Expanding CloseImagen 3 in Gemini for Gmail, Workspace can now generate people
Google has rolled out a pair of Gemini updates for Workspace users that improves Gmail Q&A (inserting responses) and Imagen 3 (people generation).
Expand Expanding CloseChrome 135 on Android will improve autofill using third-party password managers [Updated]
Google is updating Chrome for Android next month with native third-party autofill support when using an alternate password manager.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps tests shrinking pins into small dots
If you have a lot of saved places, Google Maps can look a bit unwieldy with all those pins, and the app is now testing using small dots to address that.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid’s Live Caption panel adding Background transparency
After introducing Expressive Captions in December, the Live Caption panel on Pixel devices now offers a Background transparency setting.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music might replace the Song/Video switcher
After introducing in 2019, YouTube Music might replace the Song/Video switcher at the top of the Now Playing screen.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app will automatically open your keyboard on Android
Google is implementing a small change wherein your keyboard will automatically open when the Gemini app is launched on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app’s built-in browser adds Auto Dark Mode on iPhone
After testing last year, Google app on iOS has rolled out an Auto Dark Mode for its built-in web browser.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 2.0 Flash Thinking and 2.0 Pro Experimental rolling out to Gemini app
Following the web, the Gemini app on Android and iOS are starting to get access to 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental and 2.0 Pro Experimental (if you’re an Advanced subscriber).
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Pixel 9 ‘Reimagine’ images adding AI watermark
Edits generated by the Pixel 9’s Reimagine feature inside the Google Photos Magic Editor will now be watermarked with SynthID.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle starts testing new Search ‘AI Mode’ internally – Here’s an early look at it
As previously spotted, Google Search is working on a new “AI Mode” that offers a “persistent place” to ask more “open-ended / exploratory questions” and get generated AI Overview-style responses. Powered by Gemini 2.0, Google has begun testing this experience with employees.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app adding 2.0 Pro and 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental
Google is following the consumer launch of 2.0 Flash with new preview models that will be available to test in the Gemini app: 2.0 Pro Experimental and 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos adding new grid customizations to hide clutter
Google Photos for Android is adding more granular customization options for the main grid of images and videos.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps for Android getting more customizable car icons
Google Maps is getting closer to Waze with the ability to customize your car icon when navigating.
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