With 20% of the 20 billion visuals searches every month focused on shopping, Google is updating Lens to use location for those queries.
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Fitbit app gets foldable, tablet redesign on Android
Fitbit for Android has seen a number of design updates in recent weeks, and the latest introduces a tablet and foldable layout.
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As announced with the October 2024 Feature Drop, Pixel Weather now has a Pollen count card, as well as Immersive weather vibrations.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chat rolls out voice messages to free Gmail accounts
After launching for Workspace earlier this year, Google Chat voice messages are now available for personal Gmail accounts.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit app starts testing ‘Sleep Labs’ with daily journal, insights
As reported, Fitbit is testing “Sleep Labs” as a new experimental “feature that analyzes your sleep patterns to help you understand your sleep habits.”
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Google Authenticator changes how you copy 2FA codes
Version 7.0 of Google Authenticator brings a Material You redesign and new features, while changing how you copy 2-factor authentication (2FA) — or 2-Step Verification (2SV) in Google parlance — codes.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube rolls out updated bottom bar on Android
YouTube continues to roll out the series of new features and design updates it announced last month, with the refreshed bottom bar icons widely available on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages adding ‘Sending as’ profile notice
In addition to adding “Your profile” settings, Google Messages is now explicitly reminding you what name and profile you’re “Sending as.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Docs adding Imagen 3 image generation
Following Help me visualize in Slides, Google is adding Gemini image generation to Docs on the web for Workspace users.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Phone app rolls out real-time Scam Detection in beta
Following the announcement on Wednesday, the new real-time Scam Detection is rolling out to the Phone by Google app beta on Pixel.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app rolls out Notifications tab on Android
The Google (Search) app on Android now has a Notifications tab in the bottom bar.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages now lets you ‘Double tap to heart’
Google Messages is more widely rolling out the simple ability to “Double tap to heart” on Android.
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Google Chat rolling out split pane UI on the web
To let you get more done in one screen, Google Chat on the web is getting a split pane UI.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle launches new Gemini app on iPhone with Gemini Live
After being part of the Google (Search) application since February, Gemini is now its own standalone app on the iPhone.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps will let you report transit delays
Ahead of the holiday season, Google Maps is rolling out a handful of new features, like reporting transit delays.
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Gmail’s Gemini side panels adds Google Calendar integration
The Gemini side panel on the Gmail website now works with Google Calendar after initially integrating Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Expand Expanding CloseLive Scam Detection in calls rolling out to Pixel 6-9 Phone app
After demoing at I/O 2024 in May, Google is rolling out real-time Scam Detection for phone calls on Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit redesigns Weight stats page, preps LLM ‘Sleep Lab’ and logging
The modernization of the Fitbit app continues with a redesign of the Weight stats page and logging experience, while Google is working on a new “Sleep Lab.”
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Ace LTE update adds Family & Sibling Chat, new watch faces, and game
Ahead of the holidays, Google is rolling out an update to the Fitbit Ace LTE that adds two new types of chats and other features to the app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says Gems are ‘one of the most used Gemini Advanced features,’ adds file upload
Gems, or custom instances of Gemini focused at specific tasks, can now incorporate files in their instructions for “more tailored and contextually relevant responses.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home app redesigning media controls, adding ‘Member access’
In addition to “AI Camera Search” with clip descriptions, Google today detailed other upcoming Home app features, like a redesign of media controls.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome 131 for iOS adding new Google Drive, Maps integrations
With version 131, Chrome for iOS is picking up a handful of new integrations with other Google services like Drive and Maps. Most are already available in the Android browser.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home Gemini Extension more widely rolling out
As announced at the end of last month, Gemini’s Google Home Extension is now seeing wider availability this week.
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Google Photos for Android switches to translucent status bar
If you updated Google Photos today and something looks different on your Pixel, it’s because Google went from a transparent status bar to a translucent one.
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