Pixel Buds app now appears in Pixel Launcher [Update: Themed icon]
On Pixel phones, Google previously hid the Pixel Buds app from appearing in the launcher, but that has now been reversed.
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Google rolling out new charging screen to old Pixel Watches
With the Pixel Watch 3, Google introduced a new charging screen that is now rolling out to older wearables.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Theft protection, including Detection & Remote Lock, widely rolling out
Google looks to be widely rolling out Android’s new Theft protection features that “protect your personal data if your device is stolen.” This includes Theft Detection, Offline Device, and Remote Lock.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet rolls out Quick Settings Tile on Samsung phones
After announcing in late August, the Google Wallet Quick Settings (QS) Tile for Samsung Galaxy phones has now widely launched.
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Google rolls out ‘Pixel Watch fully charged’ notification [U]
For some, Google rolled out the straightforward “Pixel Watch fully charged” notification back in November. It’s now finally seeing wider availability.
Expand Expanding CloseHome Panel coming to Chromecast with Google TV via Public Preview
The Home Panel that debuted on the Google TV Streamer is next coming to the Chromecast with Google TV if you join the Public Preview program.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini homescreen redesign rolls out on Android
Google is now widely rolling out a redesign of the Gemini app on Android that greatly simplifies the homescreen.
Expand Expanding CloseAll Gemini users can now generate images with Imagen 3
As announced in late August, alongside Gems, image generation with Imagen 3 is now available for all Gemini users.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages text field expands with ‘Magic Rewrite’ change [U]
A small change to Google Messages for Android moves the “Rewrite” aspect of Magic Compose.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Home Controls screensaver now shows the weather
The Home Controls screensaver coming with Android 15 now shows the temperature and current weather condition.
Expand Expanding CloseThe ChromeOS Recorder app is coming to all Chromebooks
ChromeOS 130 will introduce a new audio Recorder later this month. While some AI features are exclusive to Plus devices, all Chromebooks will have access to the Recorder app.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Labs testing starts with Gemini-powered ‘insights explorer’ — how to sign up
As teased earlier this year, Fitbit Labs is now open to test experimental features like an “insights explorer” that leverages the Gemini models to let you “ask questions and discover insights.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chat adds voice clip transcripts, video messages
Workspace customers can soon send video messages in Google Chat, while voice transcripts are now available.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Docs rolling out new ‘document tabs’ organization system
After announcing in April, Google Docs is rolling out a “document tabs” feature for improved organization.
Expand Expanding CloseUS judge rules how Google Play must change following monopoly ruling
After a jury found that Google has an “illegal monopoly” with the Play Store, a judge today detailed what changes must be implemented in the US for a period of three years.
Expand Expanding CloseFiles by Google rolling out ‘Receive’ Quick Share FAB
The latest addition to Files by Google is a “Receive” floating action button (FAB) for Quick Share.
Expand Expanding CloseA look at the ChromeOS Recorder app for Chromebook Plus [Gallery]
With ChromeOS 130 later this month, Google will roll out a Recorder app for Chromebook Plus. From real-time transcription that works offline to speaker identification and summaries, there are more than a few similarities with the Pixel Recorder app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet purchases get a new notification icon
Earlier this year, the Google Wallet app was updated to directly send purchase notifications, and there’s now a new icon for it.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app rolls out Song Search Quick Settings Tile on Android [U]
Google is adding yet another way to access its excellent Song Search feature on Android with a Quick Settings (QS) Tile.
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[Fixed] Google Home Activity feed and Settings are down on Android
As of Friday morning (PT), the Google Home app is facing some issues with the Activity feed and Settings tab.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail Q&A now on Android, iOS as ‘new way of searching your inbox’ [U]
At I/O 2024, Google announced a Gmail Q&A feature that brings the Gemini side panel available on desktop web to Android. This is now officially rolling out.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Studio 1.1’s new share target now fully works [U]
The first big update to Pixel Studio is supposed to make it easier to bring a photo into the app for editing, but the share target is currently broken.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet gets new ‘Start a call’ screen on Android
Google is working to upgrade the personal Meet calling experience to be more inline with the feature-rich enterprise version. As part of that, Google Meet has a new “Start a call” page.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Shorts will soon be up to 3 minutes long
To date, Shorts have been 60 seconds or shorter, but YouTube is extending the max duration to 3 minutes starting October 15.
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