#GooglePlay #PlayStore
Google Play Store install progress bar appear everywhere, installed app icon also get redesign
Play Store will get Material You redesign soon, but before that, Google quietly tweak some visual part of the app.
When your app is in download or update process, the circle progress bar now appeared in every place, search result (previously limited to the top app), developers page info and other part of the app.
If the app is already installed on your device, it will show art like icon of the "play button with tick" and the word "Installed", this also appear in every part of the app too.
These are all the small changes in the Play Store and it rolling out to everyone. By the way, the Google app icon has been updated in the Play Store after years, with a pure white background and the "G" logo, now it much nicer.
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Google Play Store install progress bar appear everywhere, installed app icon also get redesign
Play Store will get Material You redesign soon, but before that, Google quietly tweak some visual part of the app.
When your app is in download or update process, the circle progress bar now appeared in every place, search result (previously limited to the top app), developers page info and other part of the app.
If the app is already installed on your device, it will show art like icon of the "play button with tick" and the word "Installed", this also appear in every part of the app too.
These are all the small changes in the Play Store and it rolling out to everyone. By the way, the Google app icon has been updated in the Play Store after years, with a pure white background and the "G" logo, now it much nicer.
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#News
New Android Trojan "GriftHorse" signs up for subnoscription payments without your notice
There a new Android Trojan known as “GriftHorse” which tricks people into subscribing recurring payment subnoscriptions.
The trojan works as a notification promoting that you have win something. Opening the notification redirect you to a website which let you fill in your phone number, entering it in the website signs you up for a bogus service with recurring subnoscriptions. The monthly fee costs around $36/month, and no credit card is needed since it a SMS subnoscription service, hence it will be charge from your carrier monthly bill.
The trojan is known to be active since November 2020. It is discovered in more than 100 Android applications. Google has already removed those applications from Play Store but if you manage to download one of it, it still in your device and it continue to affect. Learn more about the technical details here if you are interested in. (Android Authority)
New Android Trojan "GriftHorse" signs up for subnoscription payments without your notice
There a new Android Trojan known as “GriftHorse” which tricks people into subscribing recurring payment subnoscriptions.
The trojan works as a notification promoting that you have win something. Opening the notification redirect you to a website which let you fill in your phone number, entering it in the website signs you up for a bogus service with recurring subnoscriptions. The monthly fee costs around $36/month, and no credit card is needed since it a SMS subnoscription service, hence it will be charge from your carrier monthly bill.
The trojan is known to be active since November 2020. It is discovered in more than 100 Android applications. Google has already removed those applications from Play Store but if you manage to download one of it, it still in your device and it continue to affect. Learn more about the technical details here if you are interested in. (Android Authority)
#Workspace #Drive #Chrome
Open Google Drive documents from Chrome New Tab page instantly
Feel annoying to load the Google Drive website to just open a single file? An upcoming update will introduce opening Google Drive files via Chrome new tab page.
The feature is hidden under some Chrome flags for awhile, and Google will be bringing it to everyone in the next 15 days, via a Chrome browser update probably. Users will be able to access their highest prioity Drive files straight from the new tab page.
By the way, if you don't find this enough, Google earlier announced the ability to quickly search for Drive files in the Chrome address bar, didn't know about this earlier but definitely yet another cool feature. (Google Workspace Blog)
Open Google Drive documents from Chrome New Tab page instantly
Feel annoying to load the Google Drive website to just open a single file? An upcoming update will introduce opening Google Drive files via Chrome new tab page.
The feature is hidden under some Chrome flags for awhile, and Google will be bringing it to everyone in the next 15 days, via a Chrome browser update probably. Users will be able to access their highest prioity Drive files straight from the new tab page.
By the way, if you don't find this enough, Google earlier announced the ability to quickly search for Drive files in the Chrome address bar, didn't know about this earlier but definitely yet another cool feature. (Google Workspace Blog)
#News
Google Search On '21 event happening in 10 minutes
Official Website | YouTube Live Stream
Every answer leads to a new question
Google Search On '21 event happening in 10 minutes
Official Website | YouTube Live Stream
Every answer leads to a new question
At Search On, we’ll share how we’re making Google more helpful for the trillions of searches we see every year, whether you’re looking for a simple answer, to explore a new topic or find the right product for you.Withgoogle
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Search outside the box
#News
Android Dev Summit hosting virtually next month, meanwhile Chrome in November
Android Dev Summit 2021 (Website)
Date: Oct 27~28 (Wed~Thu)
Android 12 & Material You API are some stuff to be introduce in the event, comprised of various “What’s new” sessions and recommend developers to adopt from their latest OS.
Chrome Dev Summit 2021 (Website)
Date: Nov 3 (Wed)
Chrome keynote and ask me anything (AMA) session with Chrome leaders, space is limited for the workshops, office hours, and learning lounges.
(9To5Google)
Android Dev Summit hosting virtually next month, meanwhile Chrome in November
Android Dev Summit 2021 (Website)
Date: Oct 27~28 (Wed~Thu)
Android 12 & Material You API are some stuff to be introduce in the event, comprised of various “What’s new” sessions and recommend developers to adopt from their latest OS.
Chrome Dev Summit 2021 (Website)
Date: Nov 3 (Wed)
Chrome keynote and ask me anything (AMA) session with Chrome leaders, space is limited for the workshops, office hours, and learning lounges.
(9To5Google)
#Google
Shopping experience improving in Google Search
Google actually just released a blog post for shopping related stuff with Google Search. Read more here:
https://blog.google/products/shopping/search-on-2021/
Shopping experience improving in Google Search
Google actually just released a blog post for shopping related stuff with Google Search. Read more here:
https://blog.google/products/shopping/search-on-2021/
Google
New ways to find shopping inspiration on Google
At Search On, we announced shoppers can find inspiration and discover new products and brands on Google.
#Google
Google Search introduce more powerful tools, evaluating information online
Google introduced more search tools to enhance your experience and find more related results with Search. Read more here:
https://blog.google/products/search/evaluating-information-online-tools/
Google Search introduce more powerful tools, evaluating information online
Google introduced more search tools to enhance your experience and find more related results with Search. Read more here:
https://blog.google/products/search/evaluating-information-online-tools/
Google
Helpful Search tools for evaluating information online
We're building helpful tools to give you context about the information you find online, including expanding About This Result.
#Google #Highlights
Search On '21 Highlights
• Multitask Unified Model (MUM)
• Redesigning the Google Search page
• More choice for shopping
• New tools to evaluate information
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Search On '21 Highlights
• Multitask Unified Model (MUM)
• Redesigning the Google Search page
• More choice for shopping
• New tools to evaluate information
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Maps
Google Maps getting more useful additions, keeping communities safe and informed
Google Maps got several improvements, which connect people in more places. Read more here:
https://blog.google/products/maps/search-on-maps-2021/
Google Maps getting more useful additions, keeping communities safe and informed
Google Maps got several improvements, which connect people in more places. Read more here:
https://blog.google/products/maps/search-on-maps-2021/
Google
New ways maps and AI keep communities safe and informed
Google is helping address global challenges — from climate change to bringing unaddressed communities on the map.
#Maps
Google Maps add wildfire map details, bring 'Tree Canopy' tool to 100 cities
Starting this week for Android and next month for iOS, Google Maps will show active wildfires, which is an improvement from last year.
In U.S, the feature will be more detail, which includes information from the National Interagency Fire Center. Google said they hope to expand it to more countries, with Australia the next countries to get it in the next few months.
Besides that, Google is expand their Tree Canopy tool. It is available in 15 U.S. cities for now, and it will expand to 100 cities around the world. This tool shows the coverage of tree in urban areas to show how worse the temperature is rising and how poor the air quality is. Google reported that LA is using these data and aim to increase tree shade by at 50% in 2028. (9To5Google)
Google Maps add wildfire map details, bring 'Tree Canopy' tool to 100 cities
Starting this week for Android and next month for iOS, Google Maps will show active wildfires, which is an improvement from last year.
In U.S, the feature will be more detail, which includes information from the National Interagency Fire Center. Google said they hope to expand it to more countries, with Australia the next countries to get it in the next few months.
Besides that, Google is expand their Tree Canopy tool. It is available in 15 U.S. cities for now, and it will expand to 100 cities around the world. This tool shows the coverage of tree in urban areas to show how worse the temperature is rising and how poor the air quality is. Google reported that LA is using these data and aim to increase tree shade by at 50% in 2028. (9To5Google)
#Google #Lens
Take a picture and ask questions to Google Lens will be possible soon, thanks to MUM
At 2021 Google I/O, Google announced Multitask Unified Model (MUM), which Google point as a massive improvement for Search. And Google Lens will be among the first to try out the features, coming early next year.
After taking a picture of an object or send a picture to let Google analyse it, swiping up will show you "Visual matches" at the moment. Soon you will see a new "Add questions" button at the top of the sheet which will then let you type your questions to refine your search result.
Several examples of how this works. First one show an image capturing a shirt with pattern style. After that, you can type "socks with this pattern" and Google will help you find it and show you the results. Another one is capturing a broken bike part. Type "how do you fix this" and Google will find you results which will teach you how to fix that part of the bike. (9To5Google)
Take a picture and ask questions to Google Lens will be possible soon, thanks to MUM
At 2021 Google I/O, Google announced Multitask Unified Model (MUM), which Google point as a massive improvement for Search. And Google Lens will be among the first to try out the features, coming early next year.
After taking a picture of an object or send a picture to let Google analyse it, swiping up will show you "Visual matches" at the moment. Soon you will see a new "Add questions" button at the top of the sheet which will then let you type your questions to refine your search result.
Several examples of how this works. First one show an image capturing a shirt with pattern style. After that, you can type "socks with this pattern" and Google will help you find it and show you the results. Another one is capturing a broken bike part. Type "how do you fix this" and Google will find you results which will teach you how to fix that part of the bike. (9To5Google)
#Google
Google Search 'About this result' card will have more site context
Google earlier has roll out the "About this result" card and it has make its way to most people. Starting from today, there will be three new sections added into the card.
Besides being able to see Wikipedia denoscriptions, Google will now also show the site's own denoscription if provided. It is then followed by "About the source" section, which will show other publication news, review and more that are related, helps you better evaluates source. Lastly, "About the topic" section is where you can find information such as top news coverage or results about the same topic from other sources.
The expanded "About this result" card will be first available in United States for English search queries only, and the company said to bring it to more countries around the world. (9To5Google)
Google Search 'About this result' card will have more site context
Google earlier has roll out the "About this result" card and it has make its way to most people. Starting from today, there will be three new sections added into the card.
Besides being able to see Wikipedia denoscriptions, Google will now also show the site's own denoscription if provided. It is then followed by "About the source" section, which will show other publication news, review and more that are related, helps you better evaluates source. Lastly, "About the topic" section is where you can find information such as top news coverage or results about the same topic from other sources.
The expanded "About this result" card will be first available in United States for English search queries only, and the company said to bring it to more countries around the world. (9To5Google)
#Google
Google Search is getting a redesign page, also getting some neat tools from MUM
This year of Google Search implemented MUM technology which make Search way smarter.
First redesign you probably notice is the images in the search result. There are inserted in page text too, This make the whole search result more visual appealing.
"Things to know" is where you can easily explore and understand a new topic, this is a similar section to "People also ask" section, but this time it comes with pictures which help you better understand it.
Similar to Google Lens, there will also be new options to refine or broaden your search result. For example, you are interested in “acrylic painting,” you can either refine the search to “puddle painting” or broaden it to “famous painters.”
Lastly, when watching a video in Google search, you will be treated with a list of search results, thanks to MUM. (9To5Google)
Google Search is getting a redesign page, also getting some neat tools from MUM
This year of Google Search implemented MUM technology which make Search way smarter.
First redesign you probably notice is the images in the search result. There are inserted in page text too, This make the whole search result more visual appealing.
"Things to know" is where you can easily explore and understand a new topic, this is a similar section to "People also ask" section, but this time it comes with pictures which help you better understand it.
Similar to Google Lens, there will also be new options to refine or broaden your search result. For example, you are interested in “acrylic painting,” you can either refine the search to “puddle painting” or broaden it to “famous painters.”
Lastly, when watching a video in Google search, you will be treated with a list of search results, thanks to MUM. (9To5Google)