In addition to all the developments yesterday, the Gemini mobile app now lets you trigger Google Assistant Routines on Android.
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The Gemini button in Google Messages has gotten worse
Earlier this week, Google Messages more widely rolled out the ability to hide the Gemini button. That option came just in time as a new design — which may be a bug — for that FAB is a bit much.
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After rolling out at the end of last month, Google Messages on Android now lets you turn off the Gemini button.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet widely rolling out ‘Everything else’ pass creator in the US
As announced at I/O 2024 in May, Google Wallet for Android now has an expanded “Everything else” option for creating digital passes.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music tweaks Home feed design on Android, iOS
In recent weeks, YouTube Music has made subtle changes to the design of the Home feed on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Authenticator finally gets Material You redesign, search, more
Following the last update over a year ago, Google Authenticator 7.0 on Android is rolling out with a Material You redesign and other new features.
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[Fixed] Gmail and Google Drive having issues with attachments, uploads
Gmail users this afternoon are having issues adding attachments, while Google Drive uploads are also failing.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard generically rebrands Google ‘Assistant voice typing’ on Pixel
Assistant voice typing in Gboard was introduced with the Pixel 6 in 2021 as one of Google’s best features. With Google Assistant going out the door on phones, Gboard has been updated accordingly.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos rolling out ‘Collections’ redesign to replace ‘Library’ tab
After rolling back the last Library redesign in 2022, Google Photos is trying again with a new tab called “Collections.” The goal is to make “finding content easier than ever.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play Store requesting location permission to show ‘local recommendations’
As we wait for Collections to widely launch, Google is rolling out “local recommendations” for the Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search app tests prominent Chrome Incognito shortcut on Android
For queries that you don’t want saved to Account history, the Google Search app on Android is testing a rather prominent shortcut to “Chrome Incognito.”
Expand Expanding CloseCalifornia ID cards are coming to Google Wallet on Android
Some US states have built out their own apps for digital Driver’s License and ID Cards. California is one of those cases, but will soon add support for ID cards in Google Wallet on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages rolling out RCS photo with text caption redesign [U]
In a small but nice redesign, Google Messages is tweaking how photos sent with text appear in RCS conversations.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome using AI to let you naturally search browsing history, adds Google Lens
After adding Help me write, Tab Organizer, and a Gemini shortcut earlier this year, Google is rolling out the next set of AI-powered features to desktop Chrome, including a promising conversational search experience for browsing history and improved visual search. Broadly, Google wants to add AI features that make your “browsing experience even more helpful.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps bottom bar redesign rolls out on Android
As previewed at I/O 2024, Google Maps is more widely rolling out a redesign that simplifies the bottom bar.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Maps incident reporting comes to mobile & Android Auto, Waze gets lockscreen navigation
In addition to image safety, Google is rolling out new features to Waze and Maps, like a redesign of incident reporting.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Lens, Circle to Search adding ‘About this image’ context
As part of several safety updates today, Google is updating Circle to Search and Lens with “About this image.” The company is also working to combat explicit fake imagery.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages adds double FAB to promote Gemini [U]
Gemini in Google Messages exited beta at I/O 2024 last month and now features a double FAB design.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard dark theme gets a distracting splash of Dynamic Color
If Gboard for Android looks ever so slightly different in recent days, it’s because the button for accessing the various keyboard tools is now themed with Dynamic Color in dark mode.
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Google on the difference between Magic Eraser and Magic Editor’s Erase tool
Google Photos recently made its AI editing tools free and the company is out with an interesting blog about tips and best practices. Of note is a section explaining the difference between Magic Eraser and the erase tool in Magic Editor.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play Collections rolling out with these Android apps supported
Following last week’s announcement, Google Play’s new content recommendations “Collections” widget is starting to see broader availability (server-side rollout) in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseFiles by Google switches to stories-like ‘Recents’ carousel
An interesting change to Files by Google on Android today changes the behavior of the “Recents” carousel at the top of the app.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail updates compose screen on Android tablets to match the web UI
Google’s work on optimizing Gmail for Android tablets and foldables continues with a new formatting bar and Smart Compose.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle kicks off Paris 2024 with Olympic Doodle series
Besides partnering with NBC and Team USA, Google is celebrating the Paris 2024 Olympics across its major services.
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