Google updates Snapseed for Android
For the past several years, it’s been clear that Snapseed is in maintenance mode, and that continues this week with a small update rolling out on Android.
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Google Meet ‘adaptive audio’ groups laptop speakers and mics in the same room
Google Meet is introducing a new “adaptive audio” feature on the web that’s a crowdsourced alternative to dedicated video conferencing equipment.
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Google Flights now shows Southwest fares, no more ‘price unavailable’
Previously, Google Flights would show available Southwest flights, but not the actual price. This has officially changed today.
Expand Expanding CloseSingle-line Google Messages text field redesign rolling out [U]
As we enabled in April, Google Messages is redesigning the compose/text field in Messages to return to a single line. It follows Messages widely rolling out the audio recorder redesign and Selfie GIFs.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pay will show your card benefits, Autofill with PIN/face unlock over security code
Google is rolling out three updates to Google Pay today that aim to streamline usage across the web and mobile experience, like showing your card benefits.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Advanced with 1.5 Pro adds spreadsheet upload and data analysis
Last week, Google upgraded Gemini Advanced with Gemini 1.5 Pro and document upload. Data analysis with spreadsheets was also teased and is now rolling out to Gemini Advanced.
Expand Expanding CloseMagic Editor starts rolling out to older Google phones as it expands past Pixel 8
Last month, Google Photos announced that it would be making Magic Editor and other AI-powered tools free for all Android and iOS users. There are some constraints, but this is now starting to roll out for Pixel owners.
Expand Expanding CloseAudio Emoji in Pixel Phone app widely rolling out [U]
Audio Emoji was officially announced with the Pixel 8a, and it’s now seeing wide availability in the Phone app on Google devices.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music rolls out Now Playing gradient redesign on iPhone
After rolling out to Android in December, YouTube Music’s gradient background redesign of Now Playing is now live on the iPhone.
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Google Photos will let you check if image is ‘not eligible for Storage saver’
While we wait for the Gemini-powered Ask Photos, a quality of life update to the Google Photos backup experience will let you “check if the item is ineligible for Storage saver.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Password Manager rolls out Material You redesign on Android [U]
On Android, the Google Password Manager powered by Play services is getting a small Material You redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseSimplified Google Maps bottom bar rolling out on Android
The new Google Maps bottom bar, which we spotted at I/O yesterday, is starting to roll out on Android.
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Google Drive on the web rolling out hovercard preview
The Google Drive website is rolling out a nice quality of life improvement that lets you preview files from the list view using hovercards.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet adding pass notifications, creating digital text passes, and more
Google Wallet is getting a number of updates at I/O 2024 from expanded push notifications to a new “Everything else” pass creation option.
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Google Contacts rolling out message and call notifications on widgets
In addition to A/B testing a change to how you add a new contact, Google Contacts is rolling out the ability to see notifications on widgets.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Contacts is less FAB-ulous when adding a new contact
The last big design change to Contacts for Android removed the navigation drawer, and Google is now either replacing the FAB or putting it everywhere.
Expand Expanding ClosePocket Casts redesigns widgets, grid, & mini player, adds ‘Up Next’ tab
Pocket Casts for Android is getting a notable, wide-ranging redesign spanning the homescreen UI and widgets. It’s currently in beta ahead of a stable launch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages starts testing RCS message editing
Google’s work on letting you edit an RCS chat continues with some Messages users on Android already seeing this capability. This would bring Google Messages inline with other modern messaging services.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet dropping support for old Android & Wear OS versions
Starting next month, Google is increasing the minimum OS version for Wallet on Android devices and Wear OS with security cited as the reason.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages starts rolling out 3-second ‘Selfie GIFs’ [U]
After adding a custom camera, Google Messages should be in the process of rolling out “Selfie GIFs.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos testing ‘Collections’ redesign that buries your library
Google Photos is working on a redesign of the Library tab on Android that renames it to “Collections.” In recent weeks, Google has been testing this new UI with more users and the reaction is not particularly positive.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome wants to add AI features that help make common tasks easier
To date, Google Chrome has launched three generative AI features and more that integrate Gemini are teased for this year. An interview today provides a look at the development process.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle effectively brings Android’s Circle to Search to any iPhone with new Lens shortcut
Earlier this year, Google launched a Circle to Search feature for Android that takes a screenshot and lets you select what to look up. Thanks to Google Lens and iOS Shortcuts, the underlying Circle to Search capability can now be replicated on any iPhone.
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Google app on Android adds share button for Search results
On occasion, you might only search for a website so that you can get the URL to reshare it. The Google app on Android now has a Share button for results in Search.
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