Google today is announcing the latest ChromeOS devices and Chromebook Plus features. This includes a new physical Quick Insert key that changes the Chromebook keyboard.
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What’s new in the September 2024 Google System Updates [U: 9/30]
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 CloseGemini Live & new voices now available for all free users on Android
Earlier this month, Gemini Live started rolling out to free users on Android and it’s now, including the 10 voices, fully available in English. This follows the initial launch for Gemini Advanced subscribers in August.
Expand Expanding CloseRemoved songs coming back to YouTube and YouTube Music after SESAC deal
On Saturday, YouTube and YouTube Music lost a ton of songs, but a deal with SESAC has now been reached and removed content is soon returning.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Calendar illustrations roll out, dark themes included
As announced on Friday, Google Calendar for Android and iOS now have “refreshed illustrations.”
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Buds Pro 2 ‘Noise Control’ now live in Android 15 Volume menu
Following the launch of Pixel Buds Pro 2 earlier this week, Google is rolling out Noise Control to the Android 15 Volume menu.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Buds web app for updates & controls now works on Mac, Windows
Introduced last year for Chromebooks, the Pixel Buds web app now supports Mac and Windows.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube and YouTube Music missing songs due to expired ‘SESAC’ license
Due to a licensing dispute with SESAC, a ton of songs have been removed from YouTube and YouTube Music in the US. YouTube remains in “active conversations with SESAC and are hoping to reach a new deal as soon as possible.”
Expand Expanding CloseThis Google Shopping redesign feels quite different from Search
In 2021, the Google Shopping app on Android and iOS was deprecated for the web version. Google Shopping is now getting a rather notable redesign.
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Gmail account switcher adds storage indicator on the web
A small tweak to Gmail on the web adds a prominent storage indicator and Google One shortcut to the account switcher.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet improves Wear OS app and expands website, Gmail integration
The latest updates to Google Wallet span the Wear OS app (passes), website, and Gmail integration (train tickets).
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Gemini in Google Messages sends out welcome message
In addition to a dedicated FAB, another way Google Messages is encouraging Gemini usage is through a welcome message.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail rolling out Gemini-powered Contextual Smart Replies
Following the announcement at I/O 2024, Google is now rolling out Contextual Smart Replies to Gmail for Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome 129 for Android themes the gesture navigation bar
With Chrome 129, Google is making a small tweak where Android’s navigation bar is now themed to every page.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle redesigns Gemini homescreen to be even simpler on Android
Following the changes earlier this week, the Gemini app is rolling out another redesign to the Android homescreen.
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[Fixed] Balatro now on Android, but ‘OR-FGEMF-20’ Google Play error in the way
Today’s launch of Balatro on Android is hitting an issue where users can’t actually purchase and download the game from the Google Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseNotebookLM can now use uploaded audio and YouTube videos as sources
Earlier this month, Google launched Audio Overviews in NotebookLM that turn your notes into a podcast. The latest NotebookLM update lets you use audio files and YouTube videos as sources.
Expand Expanding CloseDark theme-less Fitbit app hits 100 million Play Store downloads
Fitbit for Android has now been downloaded over 100 million times from the Google Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail for Android and iOS adding blue verified sender checkmarks
The blue checkmarks that Gmail introduced to verify senders last year are now coming to the Android and iOS app.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit redesigns stat pages for Stress management score, Mood, and Mindfulness
Following heart rate last week, the latest Fitbit stat pages to undergo a Material You redesign are Body responses & mood, Mindfulness, and Stress management score.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calendar Gemini Extension starts rolling out
The Gemini Extension for Google Calendar is starting to roll out for some accounts on Android and the web client.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps getting sharper satellite imagery and more Street View
Google Maps is getting sharper satellite imagery and more Street View content, while Google Earth will soon let users access more historical imagery.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos rolling out video editor redesign with AI ‘presets’
After the Collections tab revamp and search updates, Google Photos is now rolling out a redesign of its mobile video editor. The goal is to make it “easier than ever to edit your favorite videos into stunning clips to share.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolls out simplified homescreen on Android
Following the web, Google is giving the Gemini app on Android a greatly simplified homescreen.
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