Gemini Advanced gets updated 1.5 Pro model
Following the last upgrade at the start of October, Google has updated the Gemini 1.5 Pro model used by Gemini Advanced.
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Google Messages testing RCS read receipts redesign [U]
Following the last redesign in early 2023, Google Messages is testing a new look for read receipts in RCS conversations.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle on why Pixel Weather doesn’t have Froggy
Pixel Weather has now widely rolled out to older devices, and this week’s Made by Google Podcast talks about the app’s design and why Froggy isn’t featured.
Expand Expanding CloseChromeOS 130 adds Recorder app, Studio-style mic, Help me read, docked PiP, more
ChromeOS 130 started rolling out on Tuesday, with Google’s changelog today confirming what’s new. Overall, this is a bigger release and delivers the second set of new Chromebook Plus features.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search widget regains custom colors theme on Android
Back in August, the Google Search bar widget was updated with Dynamic Color, and it’s now bringing back “Custom” colors.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps getting Gemini search, review summaries, and Q&A
With over 2 billion monthly users, Google Maps is adding Gemini to power a trio of experiences that do seem quite useful on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps adding weather disruption reporting & more detailed driving map
In addition to Gemini for search, summaries, and Q&A, Google Maps for Android and iOS are getting updates to improve the entire driving experience “from start to finish.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app finally gets Material 3 bottom bar on Android
The vast majority of Google apps have updated their bottom bar to the latest Material 3 design. The Google (Search) app did that last year before reverting, and it’s now back.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet for kids will be available in 2025 with Family Link
After debuting on the Fitbit Ace LTE, Google Wallet with tap-to-pay will be available next year for kids using Family Link-managed Android devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle widely rolling out Pixel Weather to Pixel 6-8a
As announced with the October 2024 (Feature) Drop two weeks ago, Pixel Weather is now available for the Pixel 6 and newer, including the Tablet.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Contacts Wear OS Tile rolls out on Pixel Watch
With the October Pixel Drop, the Pixel Watch got a pair of new features and the new Google Contacts Wear OS Tile is now available.
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Gemini adds split-screen on Android tablets, foldables
After introducing for the latest Samsung foldables earlier this year, the Gemini overlay now has a shortcut that lets you quickly enter split-screen multitasking on large-screen Android devices.
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Google adds seasonal Audio Emoji to Pixel Phone app
Ahead of Halloween on Thursday, seasonal Audio Emoji has arrived for Pixel users in the Google Phone app.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard is testing new Dynamic Color themes [Gallery]
The themes in Gboard for Android haven’t changed in quite a bit — save for a splash, but Google is now testing a redesign of the existing Dynamic Color light and dark themes.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome adding ‘Performance issue alerts’ to desktop
Last year, Chrome introduced Memory and Energy Saver modes, and Google is now updating its desktop browser with Performance issue alerts.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages beta bug brings back old text field design [U]
With the latest beta version of Google Messages, some users are seeing the old text field accidentally return.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in the October 2024 Google System Updates [U: 10/28]
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 CloseGoogle Search AI Overviews rolling out to 100 countries
After launching in the US this May and six more countries in August, Google Search is bringing AI Overviews to more than 100 countries and territories worldwide.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music finally rolls out ‘Speed dial’ redesign of ‘Listen again’
Just over a year after it was previewed, YouTube Music for Android and iOS have finally replaced “Listen again” with a new “Speed dial” section.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music gets updated menus on Android, iOS
A small change to YouTube Music updates the design of the three-dot overflow menu to match the look of the main YouTube app.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app gets a slightly better dark theme
After switching to an “Ask Gemini” prompt at the start of this week, Google is making even more tweaks to Gemini on Android that make the app look better in dark theme.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Contacts for Android gets a modern scroll bar
While Google Contacts is otherwise a good example of a modern Material You app, my one design quibble has been the blocky scroll bar. This has finally been addressed as part of a broader tweak to the main Contacts tab.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos will label images edited by AI
In acknowledgement of how generative AI makes complex image manipulation very easy and widely accessible, Google Photos is getting an info section that identifies such edits.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calendar website rolling out Material You redesign and dark theme
Following Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides, Google Calendar on the web is getting a Material You redesign that finally adds a dark theme.
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