Outside the US, Google Podcasts is shutting down on June 23 and the international export options are now live.
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Google Meet will let you transfer calls between web and phone with ‘Switch here’
Google Meet’s new “Switch here” capability will let you seamlessly transfer calls between devices “without hanging up and rejoining.”
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music adding more podcast sort filters, artist search in radio creator
YouTube Music is making two quality of life improvements to podcasts with more sort filters and the ever popular radio (music tuner).
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YouTube Music bug shows black screen on iPhone
Some YouTube Music for iOS users today are facing a bug where the app opens to a black screen on certain Google Accounts with no ability to play songs.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Contacts rolling out ‘Organize’ tab to replace ‘Fix & manage’
After removing the navigation drawer last month, the next Google Contacts for Android update replaces “Fix & manage” with “Organize.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages needs a setting to turn off Screen and Reaction Effects
While I like Google’s particular brand of whimsy, the Messages app should really add an in-app setting to turn off its animations and other expressive effects.
Expand Expanding CloseCiti adds support for Google Pay virtual cards on Chrome, Android
At I/O 2022, Google announced the ability to mask your physical credit card with a virtual number, and Citi cards are now supported.
Expand Expanding ClosePocket Casts getting new redesigned widgets on Android [Gallery]
Pocket Casts for Android has long offered a single widget and an upcoming update will overhaul it, while introducing two new options for your homescreen.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Arts & Culture gets dark theme — your move Opinion Rewards
With Google Arts & Culture getting a dark theme today, one of the last first-party holdouts has folded.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps will suggest transit, walking alternatives next to driving routes
Ahead of Earth Day, Google Maps is adding a handful of features to make traveling more sustainable, like offering transit and walking alternatives instead of driving.
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Google Messages moves RCS ‘provided by’ status in settings
A small change to Google Messages settings moves where you can find who’s providing your Rich Communication Services (RCS).
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive website getting a dark theme [U: Official]
On the web, only a few Google apps and services offer a night mode. Google Drive is now the latest to introduce a dark theme.
Expand Expanding ClosePlay Store ‘Biometric verification’ set-up to drop Google Account password
Google is emailing Android users about an upcoming Play Store change to encourage the use of purchase verification via biometric authentication.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit app rolling out Sleep stats redesign on Android, iOS [U]
The Fitbit app is rolling out a major redesign of its Sleep stats page, which we first spotted last month.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube cracking down on third-party apps that block ads
Following the ad blocker crackdown, YouTube is explicitly going after third-party — often mobile — apps that let viewers skip advertising.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet adds new ‘linked passes’ setting [U]
After introducing transit payment verification settings, Google Wallet is adding a new one to “Automatically add linked passes.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet ‘verify it’s you’ request appears a few minutes after phone unlock
Users have noticed in recent weeks that Google is requiring device unlocks for every tap-to-pay transaction regardless of the amount. At the same time, Google Wallet appears to be testing a second change related to more frequent verification.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome removes side panel button in favor of pinning
Google is going ahead with a redesign that changes how you access the Bookmarks, Reading List, and History columns that appear to the right of your browser. The side panel button is now gone from desktop Chrome.
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YouTube Music’s long overdue Winter 2024 recap is here
For some reason this cycle, YouTube Music was very late to releasing a recap for Winter 2024, but it’s now finally available.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One VPN will be discontinued, Pixel VPN remains with upgrade coming
Back in October of 2020, Google One introduced a VPN that later became available on all plans and platforms. Google announced today that the VPN by Google One is shutting down in the coming months.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play Store Search tab redesign introduces persistent bottom bar
In addition to a new Search tab that is rolling out slowly, Google’s upcoming Play Store redesign brings a persistent bottom bar.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Wallet app shortcuts provide direct card access
Google Wallet for Android is rolling out support for app shortcuts that let you place credit and debit cards on your homescreen.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps switches from custom to native share sheet on Android 14
Following Chrome last year and Photos a few months ago on Android 14, Google Maps is the latest first-party app to drop its custom share sheet and switch to the native version.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Wallet website lets you access passes and transaction history
Google Wallet is now available as a website. While it’s very similar to the existing Google Pay page, it does offer some new features.
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