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#Workspace #Meet #Docs #Sheets #Slides
Collaborations in Docs, Sheets & Slides made easy with Meet call integration
Google Workspace Updates
The future is here, you could now collaborate in Google Docs while staying connected with Google Meet, all done within one single tab.
Once you receive the feature, you will see a Meet icon on the top right corner. Tapping on it will open a popup to let you join or start meeting, after joining in it will show participant tiles and controls on the right side. There's also options to open Meet in picture-in-picture mode and opening it in a new tab.
These features will be rolling out over the coming month for all Workspace users. There are many more cool Meet features arriving on its way like reactions.
Collaborations in Docs, Sheets & Slides made easy with Meet call integration
Google Workspace Updates
The future is here, you could now collaborate in Google Docs while staying connected with Google Meet, all done within one single tab.
Once you receive the feature, you will see a Meet icon on the top right corner. Tapping on it will open a popup to let you join or start meeting, after joining in it will show participant tiles and controls on the right side. There's also options to open Meet in picture-in-picture mode and opening it in a new tab.
These features will be rolling out over the coming month for all Workspace users. There are many more cool Meet features arriving on its way like reactions.
#News #Android
Switch to Android launched on App Store, switching made easy
9To5Google | TechCrunch | App Store
After using iOS for a long time, and you had liked to make the switch over to Android, Google has made the process easy with the new Switch to Android iOS app.
You could transfer all your data wireless with a Google account, as Google will use Drive to store all your information and later fetch it back onto your new Android device. The transferred information includes Contacts, Calendar, Photos and videos and text messages. Media stored on your iCloud can also make its way to Drive if you want.
The app has just gone official and Google is slowly making the app publicly available for more users on the App Store. Google hasn't made the Android side to support the Switch to Android process just yet though.
Switch to Android launched on App Store, switching made easy
9To5Google | TechCrunch | App Store
After using iOS for a long time, and you had liked to make the switch over to Android, Google has made the process easy with the new Switch to Android iOS app.
You could transfer all your data wireless with a Google account, as Google will use Drive to store all your information and later fetch it back onto your new Android device. The transferred information includes Contacts, Calendar, Photos and videos and text messages. Media stored on your iCloud can also make its way to Drive if you want.
The app has just gone official and Google is slowly making the app publicly available for more users on the App Store. Google hasn't made the Android side to support the Switch to Android process just yet though.
#Google
Google Search desktop site tests moving categories to the left side of search results
9to5Google
Google has been playing around with design on their Search website and there's a new one spotted recently which looks interesting.
This particular change isn't widely rolled out, but we can see that the categories option has been shifted to the left side. In the column, we could see four additional options while pressing on "More" will expand the options. Following this change, the number of search results with time it took to fetch those results are appearing under the search bar directly.
Earlier we also saw Google experimenting putting the categories option at the right side of the search bar, which is pretty awful in my opinion, and this newly spotted change is acceptable.
Google Search desktop site tests moving categories to the left side of search results
9to5Google
Google has been playing around with design on their Search website and there's a new one spotted recently which looks interesting.
This particular change isn't widely rolled out, but we can see that the categories option has been shifted to the left side. In the column, we could see four additional options while pressing on "More" will expand the options. Following this change, the number of search results with time it took to fetch those results are appearing under the search bar directly.
Earlier we also saw Google experimenting putting the categories option at the right side of the search bar, which is pretty awful in my opinion, and this newly spotted change is acceptable.
#Apps #Files
Share tab in Files by Google is returning for Pixel devices
9to5Google
If you have installed the file manager app by Google on your other Android devices except Pixel, when opening it, you will see it has a bottom bar with three options, Clean, Browse and Share respectively.
Since Pixel devices received Android 11 update, the default file manager has been replaced with Files by Google app and awkwardly, the Share tab isn't present on the bottom bar. With a recent update, Google is bringing back the bottom bar option. Before that, Pixel users could access the option from the navigation drawer within the app.
The page is just the same as on other Android devices, nothing changed, it is appearing for Pixel owners who have the app version 1.0.440568297 installed.
Download (1.0.44):
Play Store | APKMirror
Share tab in Files by Google is returning for Pixel devices
9to5Google
If you have installed the file manager app by Google on your other Android devices except Pixel, when opening it, you will see it has a bottom bar with three options, Clean, Browse and Share respectively.
Since Pixel devices received Android 11 update, the default file manager has been replaced with Files by Google app and awkwardly, the Share tab isn't present on the bottom bar. With a recent update, Google is bringing back the bottom bar option. Before that, Pixel users could access the option from the navigation drawer within the app.
The page is just the same as on other Android devices, nothing changed, it is appearing for Pixel owners who have the app version 1.0.440568297 installed.
Download (1.0.44):
Play Store | APKMirror
#One
Google One 2TB+ subscribers could get one free Titan Security Key
9to5Google
A new Google One perk is surfacing for those who have Google One 2TB or higher subnoscriptions in the US, you'll be able to claim one Titan Security Key. The promo period starts from April 18 till October 18, 2022.
In order to claim it, open Google One website on desktop or open the app on mobile, then find it over at the benefits section. Next, you just click "Claim now" and add either the USB-A model or USB-C model to your Google Store cart. After that, all you need to do is just wait for it to ship, no extra payments required.
Google One 2TB+ subscribers could get one free Titan Security Key
9to5Google
A new Google One perk is surfacing for those who have Google One 2TB or higher subnoscriptions in the US, you'll be able to claim one Titan Security Key. The promo period starts from April 18 till October 18, 2022.
In order to claim it, open Google One website on desktop or open the app on mobile, then find it over at the benefits section. Next, you just click "Claim now" and add either the USB-A model or USB-C model to your Google Store cart. After that, all you need to do is just wait for it to ship, no extra payments required.
9to5Google
Google One 2TB+ subscribers can get a free Titan Security Key — Here's how to redeem
The latest Google One perk is a free Titan Security Key that lets you enable two-factor authentication (or 2-Step Verification)...
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#One #Photos
Google Photos unlimited storage made a comeback with T-Mobile
T-Mobile
Google has ended unlimited Google Photos storage for other Android devices on June 1, 2021, with older Pixel flagship owners continuing to enjoy the perk. If you would like to enjoy the perk on your latest Google Pixel devices or other Android devices, T-Mobile has an offer for you.
Currently, users can sign up for either 500GB or 2TB Google One storage plan for $5/month and $10/month respectively. There's a new plan surfaced on T-Mobile website and labeled as "Coming Soon," and it will come with 2TB of storage with unlimited original quality backup for Google Photos too, with an extra $5/month over the 2TB storage plan.
Google Photos unlimited storage made a comeback with T-Mobile
T-Mobile
Google has ended unlimited Google Photos storage for other Android devices on June 1, 2021, with older Pixel flagship owners continuing to enjoy the perk. If you would like to enjoy the perk on your latest Google Pixel devices or other Android devices, T-Mobile has an offer for you.
Currently, users can sign up for either 500GB or 2TB Google One storage plan for $5/month and $10/month respectively. There's a new plan surfaced on T-Mobile website and labeled as "Coming Soon," and it will come with 2TB of storage with unlimited original quality backup for Google Photos too, with an extra $5/month over the 2TB storage plan.
#PixelWatch
Google Pixel Watch render leak shows it will have a curved design
91mobiles
The long awaited Google Pixel Watch will be launching very soon as Google redesigned their store page and leaks about the watch are starting to appear. This time, we got a clearer look of the watch face.
From the image, we could see there's a rotating crown on the side of the watch, and there will be a very curved design, which the screen will extend all the way till the edge. Besides, the screen shows the date and time on the top, followed by steps counter, a Fitbit logo and heart rate tracker.
It's likely that the watch will be launched alongside the Pixel 6a at the Google I/O event which is holding on May 10 & 11, anyway time will tell.
Google Pixel Watch render leak shows it will have a curved design
91mobiles
The long awaited Google Pixel Watch will be launching very soon as Google redesigned their store page and leaks about the watch are starting to appear. This time, we got a clearer look of the watch face.
From the image, we could see there's a rotating crown on the side of the watch, and there will be a very curved design, which the screen will extend all the way till the edge. Besides, the screen shows the date and time on the top, followed by steps counter, a Fitbit logo and heart rate tracker.
It's likely that the watch will be launched alongside the Pixel 6a at the Google I/O event which is holding on May 10 & 11, anyway time will tell.
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#YouTube
YouTube Shorts gains new creation tool, expanding experience over on web
YouTube Support Community
Short-form video content has been the mainstream for the past few years and YouTube is following up with the trend.
The Shorts experience has already been made available for a while on most platforms, and soon you'll be able to see Shorts shelf surfacing on the homepage on the web, just like the mobile app.
"Cut" will let creators use one to five seconds segments of video. When posted, the original video will be linked. Creators can opt out of the feature if they don't want their videos to be used by other creators. iOS devices will receive it in the coming weeks while Android will get it later this year.
Besides, there will be more options available in the menu to let you use the sound, save to playlist and stop recommending the same sound used in other videos. The Shorts player page will also soon show quick shortcuts to open your notifications page, search videos and open the account picker menu.
YouTube Shorts gains new creation tool, expanding experience over on web
YouTube Support Community
Short-form video content has been the mainstream for the past few years and YouTube is following up with the trend.
The Shorts experience has already been made available for a while on most platforms, and soon you'll be able to see Shorts shelf surfacing on the homepage on the web, just like the mobile app.
"Cut" will let creators use one to five seconds segments of video. When posted, the original video will be linked. Creators can opt out of the feature if they don't want their videos to be used by other creators. iOS devices will receive it in the coming weeks while Android will get it later this year.
Besides, there will be more options available in the menu to let you use the sound, save to playlist and stop recommending the same sound used in other videos. The Shorts player page will also soon show quick shortcuts to open your notifications page, search videos and open the account picker menu.
#Chrome
Chrome Web Store introduced badges system, find useful extensions easily
Google Blog
Chrome Web Store is a place where you can find extensions for your Chrome browser to enhance the experience, and Google has just updated it to highlight high-quality extensions for users.
Extensions with Featured badge are those which have follow Google’s practice guidelines and also display quality images with clear denoscription on the store listing page. Extensions which have received the badge are manually approved by the Chrome team members.
Established Publisher badge is displayed for developers who have verified their identity with Google, followed the Developer Program Policy and also maintained a "positive track record with Google services."
The changes have already gone live to help users find useful extensions. Developers could also submit a request to get those badges if wanted.
Chrome Web Store introduced badges system, find useful extensions easily
Google Blog
Chrome Web Store is a place where you can find extensions for your Chrome browser to enhance the experience, and Google has just updated it to highlight high-quality extensions for users.
Extensions with Featured badge are those which have follow Google’s practice guidelines and also display quality images with clear denoscription on the store listing page. Extensions which have received the badge are manually approved by the Chrome team members.
Established Publisher badge is displayed for developers who have verified their identity with Google, followed the Developer Program Policy and also maintained a "positive track record with Google services."
The changes have already gone live to help users find useful extensions. Developers could also submit a request to get those badges if wanted.
Google
Find great extensions with new Chrome Web Store badges
We are launching two new badges on the Chrome Web Store to make it even easier to discover great extensions.
#GooglePlay
Call recordings apps on Play Store is vanishing soon
r/Android | Google Play Console Help
Starting May 11, you may not be able to find any call-recording applications on the Play Store, as Google is planning to tighten up the rules with an upcoming policy change to Google Play.
Nowadays a lot of call recording applications are depending on Android accessibility service to offer call recording functionality for devices running Android 10 or later. With the announcement above, Google planned to stop developers from making use of Accessibility service in order to enable call recording.
Just a reminder that this change is only affecting applications on the Play Store. Dialers that are preinstalled on the device itself won't need to require accessibility service in order to obtain incoming audio stream, hence Phone by Google isn't affected under this new rule for example.
Call recordings apps on Play Store is vanishing soon
r/Android | Google Play Console Help
Starting May 11, you may not be able to find any call-recording applications on the Play Store, as Google is planning to tighten up the rules with an upcoming policy change to Google Play.
Nowadays a lot of call recording applications are depending on Android accessibility service to offer call recording functionality for devices running Android 10 or later. With the announcement above, Google planned to stop developers from making use of Accessibility service in order to enable call recording.
Just a reminder that this change is only affecting applications on the Play Store. Dialers that are preinstalled on the device itself won't need to require accessibility service in order to obtain incoming audio stream, hence Phone by Google isn't affected under this new rule for example.
Reddit
From the Android community on Reddit: Google will kill call recording apps once and for all on 11th May
Explore this post and more from the Android community
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#Android
Set up new device process gains Fast Pair UI
9to5Google
For the past few years, Fast Pair is introduced to help you pair up your new Bluetooth devices or accessories. Recently, it was spotted that Fast Pair is used for setting up your new Android devices too.
As seen in the image attached, the pop-up window displays a preview of the device that you are about to set up. There's also a "Set up" button below. which also follows dynamic color theming if your current device is running Android 12 or later.
Small details but it's nice to see it. Hopefully this could be available for all Android devices in the near future.
Set up new device process gains Fast Pair UI
9to5Google
For the past few years, Fast Pair is introduced to help you pair up your new Bluetooth devices or accessories. Recently, it was spotted that Fast Pair is used for setting up your new Android devices too.
As seen in the image attached, the pop-up window displays a preview of the device that you are about to set up. There's also a "Set up" button below. which also follows dynamic color theming if your current device is running Android 12 or later.
Small details but it's nice to see it. Hopefully this could be available for all Android devices in the near future.
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#News #Pixel6
Pixel 6 carrier sales reportedly not doing good
PCMag
Pixel 6 is the latest flagship device from Google, 6 months passed and it still left with a ton of issues, and recently a new report claimed that the device isn't selling well in carrier stores.
Despite Google already giving very high kickbacks to salespeople, the sales of the Pixel 6 still didn't increase by a large margin. There's another report saying that one salesman sold Pixel 6 devices to people looking for Samsung Galaxy S22 models but it went out of stock.
So one question, is Pixel 6 a successful product or not? Google said on their side, it reach its new high since December 2019, when at that time they are selling Pixel 4 models.
Pixel 6 carrier sales reportedly not doing good
PCMag
Pixel 6 is the latest flagship device from Google, 6 months passed and it still left with a ton of issues, and recently a new report claimed that the device isn't selling well in carrier stores.
Despite Google already giving very high kickbacks to salespeople, the sales of the Pixel 6 still didn't increase by a large margin. There's another report saying that one salesman sold Pixel 6 devices to people looking for Samsung Galaxy S22 models but it went out of stock.
So one question, is Pixel 6 a successful product or not? Google said on their side, it reach its new high since December 2019, when at that time they are selling Pixel 4 models.
PCMag UK
Up Against Flashy Flagships, iPhone SE and Pixel 6 Struggle to Find Buyers
The latest midrange phones from Apple and Google suffer from a severe lack of enthusiasm.
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#Workspace #Meet
Google Meet will automatically kick you out of inactive meeting calls
Google Workspace Updates
Not something astonishing but Google Meet is getting a minor update.
When you're the only person in a Meet call for more than five minutes, Google will show you a popup to let you leave or stay in the meeting. If there is no response, then Google will default to kick you out from the meeting. If you find it annoying, you can disable it in Meet settings > General.
Additionally, the host management controls will only now appear at the very last option in the bottom toolbar, and all the options are also gathered here for easy access instead of having to go through various menus to find a particular option.
These changes are available for most Workspace users already, and after you leave a meet call, there's also a countdown timer which will bring you back to Meet's homepage.
Google Meet will automatically kick you out of inactive meeting calls
Google Workspace Updates
Not something astonishing but Google Meet is getting a minor update.
When you're the only person in a Meet call for more than five minutes, Google will show you a popup to let you leave or stay in the meeting. If there is no response, then Google will default to kick you out from the meeting. If you find it annoying, you can disable it in Meet settings > General.
Additionally, the host management controls will only now appear at the very last option in the bottom toolbar, and all the options are also gathered here for easy access instead of having to go through various menus to find a particular option.
These changes are available for most Workspace users already, and after you leave a meet call, there's also a countdown timer which will bring you back to Meet's homepage.
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#Doodle
Google Doodle celebrates Earth Day, showing real imaginary of climate change impact
Earth Day is a day that reminds humanity to protect the planet we are currently on, and Google would like to show how our climate changes over the past few years on this day.
This Doodle is divided into four parts, with each showing for about 6 hours, First, Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa located in Tanzania, sees the glacier slowly shrinking in size from 1986 till 2020. Sermersooq, a municipality in Greenland also has similar results as the previous one, progressing from 2000 to 2020.
Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system near Australia, sees many corals bleaching in just 2 months. Lastly, Harz Forests, the largest forest national park in Germany, has lost a large area of it from 1995 to 2020 due to drought and global warming.
These are just a few examples of the climate change impact and it's important for us to protect the environment.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google Doodle celebrates Earth Day, showing real imaginary of climate change impact
Earth Day is a day that reminds humanity to protect the planet we are currently on, and Google would like to show how our climate changes over the past few years on this day.
This Doodle is divided into four parts, with each showing for about 6 hours, First, Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa located in Tanzania, sees the glacier slowly shrinking in size from 1986 till 2020. Sermersooq, a municipality in Greenland also has similar results as the previous one, progressing from 2000 to 2020.
Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system near Australia, sees many corals bleaching in just 2 months. Lastly, Harz Forests, the largest forest national park in Germany, has lost a large area of it from 1995 to 2020 due to drought and global warming.
These are just a few examples of the climate change impact and it's important for us to protect the environment.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Fonts
Material Symbols, a collection of new icons by Google with over 2,500 glyphs
9to5Google | Google Fonts
Bored of Material Icons? Google has just introduced a new set of icons called Material Symbols.
They have four adjustable variable font styles, which are fill, weight, grade and optical size. Besides, there are also outlined, rounded and sharp three styles.
These icons are available for use on the web, Android and iOS. You can browse all the icons over at Google Fonts website if interested.
Material Symbols, a collection of new icons by Google with over 2,500 glyphs
9to5Google | Google Fonts
Bored of Material Icons? Google has just introduced a new set of icons called Material Symbols.
They have four adjustable variable font styles, which are fill, weight, grade and optical size. Besides, there are also outlined, rounded and sharp three styles.
These icons are available for use on the web, Android and iOS. You can browse all the icons over at Google Fonts website if interested.
#Apps #Fi #MY
Google Fi Android app received Material You redesign
9to5Google
A few months ago, Google Fi has already received Material You widget and now the app is getting the redesign too.
Dynamic colors support are there, the bottom bar got a familiar new look like other apps do and that's pretty much it. Everything you could expect is already there. The change is rolling out via server side with the app version 60.
Download (60):
Play Store | APKMirror
Google Fi Android app received Material You redesign
9to5Google
A few months ago, Google Fi has already received Material You widget and now the app is getting the redesign too.
Dynamic colors support are there, the bottom bar got a familiar new look like other apps do and that's pretty much it. Everything you could expect is already there. The change is rolling out via server side with the app version 60.
Download (60):
Play Store | APKMirror