#Google

Google app seems to be testing a new UI for header part of Google app

This is experimental and hidden behind flags (encrypted, so I don't know which one exactly). Both light and dark themes have a gradient pattern from top to bottom in the header area. The big fat chips are slimmed now.

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#Google

Google is rolling out the ability to add notes in search results in Google app

Notes can be added in the articles of discover feeds and search results inside the Google app. Your notes will be reviewed (if they meet community guidelines) before they can appear for other people to see.

It's a part of search labs and can be turned on by tapping on the search labs icon on the top left inside Google app.

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#Google Photos

The two new features in Google Photos which I shared about for the first time on my blog - Photo Stack and Document Organization redesign are officially announced by Google now.

https://blog.google/products/photos/google-photos-organization-updates-november-2023/

Started rolling out on iOS and Android. May take some time as they are rolled out in batches.

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#PlayStore

Google Play Cubes - First Look

I have been following the development of the cubes feature since I first spotted it back in january and have written a post on my blog giving some information about what it is.

Turns out I was right and cubes act as a central hub of information shown from different apps across different categories. You will be able to choose apps to show content from. What I found after digging through Play Store code is that you may be able to shop for things directly from here. It is going to have some cart system for shopping as well. (yupp, totally unbelievable, but you can look at code 🙊)

This feature does not work completely because the backend (server thing) is not public yet.

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