As mentioned at Made by Google 2024, Pixel Magnifier 2.0 is rolling out with a number of major additions since it was introduced last year.
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Google Search bar widget redesign adds Dynamic Color, limits customization [U]
Back in 2018, the Google app on Android introduced the ability to customize the Search bar widget, but a redesign takes away most of the options.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Advanced updated with latest 1.5 Pro model for improved reasoning
Last month, Google introduced Gemini 1.5 Flash to the free version of gemini.google.com. Gemini Advanced has now been updated with a “more capable version of Gemini 1.5 Pro.”
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube for Android testing a blurred bottom bar
Compared to other Google apps, YouTube maintains its own mobile design language. That looks to be continuing, with YouTube testing a blurred bottom bar on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseCalifornia licenses rolling out to Google Wallet in coming weeks
California today confirmed that residents will be able to add their driver’s license or state ID to Google Wallet (and Apple Wallet) “in the coming weeks.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live & new voices rolling out on Pixel, Samsung
As announced during Made by Google 2024, Gemini Live is rolling out and we’re seeing wider availability on Pixel and other Android phones today.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search AI Overviews rolling out to six new countries, adding more prominent links
Following the US launch in May, Google Search AI Overviews are coming to six more countries, while links will appear in a new “right-hand link display.”
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Weather is officially coming to the Pixel Tablet
Pixel Weather is one thing existing users are particularly waiting for. So far, Google has only confirmed that the new weather app is coming to the Pixel Tablet.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini can finally start Google Assistant Routines
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.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages now lets you hide the Gemini button
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.
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