Back in May, Google Drive started testing a new default homepage on the web that automatically suggests files, as well as folders, and it’s now rolling out.
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Google Drive for iPhone adds built-in document scanner
Google Drive is bringing the document scanner that was just redesigned on Android to the iPhone and iPad for the first time.
Expand Expanding CloseDuet AI’s latest feature is Enhanced Smart Fill in Google Sheets
Duet AI launched earlier this year for Workspace customers at $30 per user/month, and its latest capability is Enhanced Smart Fill for Google Sheets.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Slides getting built-in presentation recording tool
Instead of using third-party tools, Google Slides is rolling out the ability to record yourself presenting with link-based Drive sharing once you’re done.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app gets a slightly more compact homepage on Android [Gallery]
Frankly, Google Search sticks out compared to all other Material You apps on Android, but it’s now testing a more compact homepage.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Contacts now lets you set reminder notifications for any date
Earlier this year, Google Contacts introduced a birthday reminder, and those notifications can now be set for all saved dates.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can now ask Google Bard questions about YouTube videos
Back in September, Google introduced Bard Extensions, and the one for YouTube can now understand what’s happening in a video.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Messages homescreen adds camera shortcut [U]
In the past month, Messages for Android rolled out a new homescreen that removed the top search field, and Google is now adding a camera shortcut to the app bar.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet can now detect when you physically raise your hand
Announced earlier this year, Google Meet is now leveraging gesture detection when you physically raise your hand to trigger the corresponding indicator.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive redesigns the document scanner on Android
In addition to a new homepage and other UI tweaks, Google Drive on Android is rolling out a big redesign of the document scanner interface with more features.
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Google Messages reminders and Google Photos upload missing for some
Google Messages has added a slew of new features in recent weeks, but some users are currently missing existing ones — message reminders and uploading video via Google Photos — in what’s hopefully a bug rather than permanent removals.
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Google Home adds search bar for devices on your Wi-Fi network
The Google Home app is adding a small but handy search feature to quickly find what Wi-Fi devices are on your network.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive on Android tablets now looks even more like the website
Google is rolling out its latest round of large-screen optimizations for Drive, and the clear trend is how the website UI is coming to Android tablets and foldables.
Expand Expanding CloseFullscreen Google Tasks UI rolling out to Calendar on the web
For the past several years, Google Tasks has been restricted to a side panel in Gmail, Drive, and other Workspace sites. Google Calendar on the web is now adding a fullscreen Tasks interface.
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Old Manifest V2 Chrome extensions will be disabled in 2024
With Manifest V3, Google wants to make extensions safer by prioritizing privacy, but was initially criticized for the impact to ad blockers. The Chrome team has since added new features in response and is ready to disable old Manifest V2 extensions in 2024.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle SGE will let you visualize clothing using AI and shop for real matches
In one of the more interesting and practical AI use cases, the Google SGE (Search Generative Experience) will let you imagine the clothing you want and then shop for real-life matches.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Bard now available for teens with safety features, chart generation
Following the Search Generative Experience (SGE) in September, Google is rolling out Bard access for teens with safety guardrails in place.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos rolling out ‘Stacks’ for auto-grouping, better document sort, and reminders
Following the big app redesign, Google Photos is rolling out a trio of new features, like auto-grouping Photo Stacks.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search will let you leave and read ‘Notes’ on web pages
In a bid to have Search surface more authentically human content, Google is experimenting with a quick way for people to create and read “Notes” that contain “helpful tips about an article or topic from both experts and everyday people.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps will let you filter transit directions and vote in lists
Ahead of the holiday season, Google Maps is adding shared lists that let people vote on places, as well as filters for transit directions.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music rolls out manually adding podcasts via RSS [U]
With Google Podcasts shutting down in 2024, YouTube Music is getting the ability to add podcasts via RSS feed. This is now rolling out for the first users.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit app rolling out Steps streak, goal celebrations, and Pixel Watch battery
In addition to battery percentage, the Fitbit app is rolling out goal celebrations and the Steps streak in response to user feedback about the initial Material You redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages rolling out ‘Profile discovery’ to set Account-level name, avatar
As we’ve been tracking, Google is now beginning to roll out “Profile discovery” in Messages for Android to establish your name and photo across the RCS app and others.
Expand Expanding CloseRedesigned Fitbit app brings back battery percentage
Last month, Fitbit detailed a handful of upcoming changes for its redesigned app in response to user feedback, including the return of battery percentage for trackers and smartwatches.
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