#YTMusic #MY
YouTube Music also gains new "Now Playing & Recently Played" widget
YouTube Music has been gaining many goodies these days, with free background playback rolling out soon and new"Turntable" widget, now there another Material You widget being discovered.
The widget is given the name "Now Playing & Recently Played", which show you currently playing track and recently played tracks. There a like/unlike button and play/pause button at the top right of the widget, with the currently playing track name, artist and cover displayed at the left. The widget can expand up to 10 recently played tracks, also support Dynamic Colors.
Keep in mind the widget is still in development, so it doesn't work as expected, with the recently played track displaying the currently play one only. It isn't roll out officially yet, this is just a behind the scene preview of the widget that is coming soon. (Mishaal Rahman)
YouTube Music also gains new "Now Playing & Recently Played" widget
YouTube Music has been gaining many goodies these days, with free background playback rolling out soon and new"Turntable" widget, now there another Material You widget being discovered.
The widget is given the name "Now Playing & Recently Played", which show you currently playing track and recently played tracks. There a like/unlike button and play/pause button at the top right of the widget, with the currently playing track name, artist and cover displayed at the left. The widget can expand up to 10 recently played tracks, also support Dynamic Colors.
Keep in mind the widget is still in development, so it doesn't work as expected, with the recently played track displaying the currently play one only. It isn't roll out officially yet, this is just a behind the scene preview of the widget that is coming soon. (Mishaal Rahman)
#YTMusic
Native Cast support is rolling out for YouTube Music desktop web
Another new feature that YouTube Music is gaining on the desktop web is native Cast integration.
For people who want to stream songs from the YouTube Music desktop web to smart speakers, displays, Chromecast etc. you will now be able to use the built-in Cast integration in the YouTube Music desktop web. Someone on Reddit got and share it, the icon can be found beside the account avatar. Tapping on it let you select which device to cast, and YouTube Music will name what you've selected.
It is gradually rolling out, so it might take a few days to reach you. (9To5Google)
Native Cast support is rolling out for YouTube Music desktop web
Another new feature that YouTube Music is gaining on the desktop web is native Cast integration.
For people who want to stream songs from the YouTube Music desktop web to smart speakers, displays, Chromecast etc. you will now be able to use the built-in Cast integration in the YouTube Music desktop web. Someone on Reddit got and share it, the icon can be found beside the account avatar. Tapping on it let you select which device to cast, and YouTube Music will name what you've selected.
It is gradually rolling out, so it might take a few days to reach you. (9To5Google)
#News
Google to enable 2-step verification (2SV) for 150 million accounts by the end of 2021
October is also known for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Google is taking this time to talk about an update on account security.
Google mentioned that by year's end, they will auto-enroll an additional 150 million Google users in 2SV. Google also announced that they have partnered with organisations to provide over 10,000 security keys to high-risk user this year.
On iOS Chrome app, you will be able to save suggested secure password in other apps, which is similar to Autofill with Google on Android feature. Google is also planning to roll out access to your saved passwords in your account right from the Google app menu. (9To5Google)
Google to enable 2-step verification (2SV) for 150 million accounts by the end of 2021
October is also known for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Google is taking this time to talk about an update on account security.
Google mentioned that by year's end, they will auto-enroll an additional 150 million Google users in 2SV. Google also announced that they have partnered with organisations to provide over 10,000 security keys to high-risk user this year.
On iOS Chrome app, you will be able to save suggested secure password in other apps, which is similar to Autofill with Google on Android feature. Google is also planning to roll out access to your saved passwords in your account right from the Google app menu. (9To5Google)
#Workspace #Classroom
Google Classroom unenroll feature can be disabled for students
Google Classroom is gaining a switch to disable students from unenrolling themselves from a class.
Admin of the Workspace organisation can control whether students can manually unenroll from classes. If enabled, student won't be able to do it themselves but will have to ask their teacher to do it for them. (Google Workspace Blog)
Google Classroom unenroll feature can be disabled for students
Google Classroom is gaining a switch to disable students from unenrolling themselves from a class.
Admin of the Workspace organisation can control whether students can manually unenroll from classes. If enabled, student won't be able to do it themselves but will have to ask their teacher to do it for them. (Google Workspace Blog)
Google Workspace Updates
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#Workspace #Classroom
Google Classroom gaining updated video meetings control
Google Classroom is getting some neat update for video meeting link.
The class meet link will now be moved down to the left part of the class stream, and teachers will be able to manage the link. If any students join the meet before the teacher, they will be redirect to the waiting room until a teacher enter it.
If the person joining isn't in the class roaster, they will have to "ask to join" and be admitted by the teacher before they can enter. All co-teachers of the class who enter the meet will be granted with co-hosts role automatically. Google is also working hard to implement host status auto-update by the end of the year. (Google Workspace Blog)
Google Classroom gaining updated video meetings control
Google Classroom is getting some neat update for video meeting link.
The class meet link will now be moved down to the left part of the class stream, and teachers will be able to manage the link. If any students join the meet before the teacher, they will be redirect to the waiting room until a teacher enter it.
If the person joining isn't in the class roaster, they will have to "ask to join" and be admitted by the teacher before they can enter. All co-teachers of the class who enter the meet will be granted with co-hosts role automatically. Google is also working hard to implement host status auto-update by the end of the year. (Google Workspace Blog)
#Pixel #Pixel6
Google Pixel 6 series launching on October 19
Official Website
Made by Google official Twitter account just posted that Pixel 6 will be releasing on October 19th, 10AM PT (5PM GMT).
The website featured some cool Easter Egg by the way. Hold the spacebar and find it out!
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google Pixel 6 series launching on October 19
Official Website
Made by Google official Twitter account just posted that Pixel 6 will be releasing on October 19th, 10AM PT (5PM GMT).
The website featured some cool Easter Egg by the way. Hold the spacebar and find it out!
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#EasterEgg #Pixel6
There are 6 colors of the Pixel 6 poster on the website. Did you find them all?
Learn more about Pixel 6 launch event here.
There are 6 colors of the Pixel 6 poster on the website. Did you find them all?
Learn more about Pixel 6 launch event here.
#Pixel #Pixel6 #Highlights
Google Pixel 6 Exclusive Software Features Highlights
Assistant voice typing
Type, edit and send messages using Google Assistant.
App streaming to Chromebooks
Continue using applications on your Chromebook.
Custom lock screen clocks
Customise your lock screen clocks. Google Wallpapers refers to an unreleased app with package name com.google.pixelcustomclocks.. More info.
App UI translations
Besides having Live Translate, support for Android 12's app UI translations feature that translates text within Views is coming soon with Pixel 6.
Material You redesign
A few apps will show up Material You redesign on Pixel 6 earlier than other device, like Google Translate's MY redesign & Google App's new Assistant weather widgets.
Live Space
Pixel's Live Space could show doorbell alerts, possibly from your Nest Camera.
Misc.
• View battery usage in 2 hours increments (not rolled out yet)
• Screen Attention feature will use proximity sensor
Source:
Mishaal Rahman
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Google Pixel 6 Exclusive Software Features Highlights
Assistant voice typing
Type, edit and send messages using Google Assistant.
App streaming to Chromebooks
Continue using applications on your Chromebook.
Custom lock screen clocks
Customise your lock screen clocks. Google Wallpapers refers to an unreleased app with package name com.google.pixelcustomclocks.. More info.
App UI translations
Besides having Live Translate, support for Android 12's app UI translations feature that translates text within Views is coming soon with Pixel 6.
Material You redesign
A few apps will show up Material You redesign on Pixel 6 earlier than other device, like Google Translate's MY redesign & Google App's new Assistant weather widgets.
Live Space
Pixel's Live Space could show doorbell alerts, possibly from your Nest Camera.
Misc.
• View battery usage in 2 hours increments (not rolled out yet)
• Screen Attention feature will use proximity sensor
Source:
Mishaal Rahman
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Maps
Google Maps introduce more features, helping to reduce carbon emission and improve bike ride navigation
Google today just announced some new features for Google Maps "to navigate more sustainably."
First is eco-friendly routing, currently rolling out throughout the U.S. and will expand to Europe next year. Google stated that eco-friendly route "usually have fewer hills, less traffic & constant speeds". Google will default it to the most fuel efficient route if it has roughly the same ETA as the fastest route.
Next is lite navigation which will be optimised for bike ride. The cyclists can track their trip progress, check for ETA update in real-time, and also know the elevation of the route.
Lastly, bike and scooter share options. It will be rolling out to 300 cities around the world, including Berlin, New York, São Paulo and Taipei in the next few months. (Google Blog)
Google Maps introduce more features, helping to reduce carbon emission and improve bike ride navigation
Google today just announced some new features for Google Maps "to navigate more sustainably."
First is eco-friendly routing, currently rolling out throughout the U.S. and will expand to Europe next year. Google stated that eco-friendly route "usually have fewer hills, less traffic & constant speeds". Google will default it to the most fuel efficient route if it has roughly the same ETA as the fastest route.
Next is lite navigation which will be optimised for bike ride. The cyclists can track their trip progress, check for ETA update in real-time, and also know the elevation of the route.
Lastly, bike and scooter share options. It will be rolling out to 300 cities around the world, including Berlin, New York, São Paulo and Taipei in the next few months. (Google Blog)
#News
Find/Plan your flights and help reduce carbon emission
Google Flights just got carbon emission tool which can estimate each flight carbon emission.
These emissions estimates are not just based on distance travelled, it also check for the plane classification, age, and even the seat you choose. Green badge is given for flight with significantly lower emissions. You can also sort results to check which flight is the most greenest.
Not just flights, when searching for hotels you will also be able to check if they have gained any eco-certifications from Green Key or EarthCheck. Checking out the "About" tab for the specific hotel shows info like waste reduction efforts and sustainably sourced materials to energy efficiency and water conservation measures. More info click here.
All these data are possible to be deliver to users because Google just joined the Travalyst coalition, which they hope to provide the travel industry a more accurate calculate carbon impact of our global air travel. (Google Blog)
Find/Plan your flights and help reduce carbon emission
Google Flights just got carbon emission tool which can estimate each flight carbon emission.
These emissions estimates are not just based on distance travelled, it also check for the plane classification, age, and even the seat you choose. Green badge is given for flight with significantly lower emissions. You can also sort results to check which flight is the most greenest.
Not just flights, when searching for hotels you will also be able to check if they have gained any eco-certifications from Green Key or EarthCheck. Checking out the "About" tab for the specific hotel shows info like waste reduction efforts and sustainably sourced materials to energy efficiency and water conservation measures. More info click here.
All these data are possible to be deliver to users because Google just joined the Travalyst coalition, which they hope to provide the travel industry a more accurate calculate carbon impact of our global air travel. (Google Blog)
#News
Google adding 'Climate change' topic dedicated search page results, EV research tools & more
Google is taking the global climate change seriously and want everyone to be aware of it, so they are adding a dedicated search page results for it.
On the "Overview" tab, you see general search results and on the top is some news headline, Meanwhile “Causes,” “Effects,” and “Take action” are directly sourced with data from the United Nations.
For people who are interested in EVs vehicles, Google will surface climate-conscious models and let users compare models, also helping users to understand the benefit of using it.
“Electric” and “Hybrid plug-in" will be labeled in green under the car model name. There "Charging" tab which let you know how long it will take to refuel and which stations is near to you. “Annual energy cost estimate” tool allows you to "edit parameters" and compare to a gasoline vehicle.
There much more stuff which are small bit of details. Learn more about it here. (9To5Google)
Google adding 'Climate change' topic dedicated search page results, EV research tools & more
Google is taking the global climate change seriously and want everyone to be aware of it, so they are adding a dedicated search page results for it.
On the "Overview" tab, you see general search results and on the top is some news headline, Meanwhile “Causes,” “Effects,” and “Take action” are directly sourced with data from the United Nations.
For people who are interested in EVs vehicles, Google will surface climate-conscious models and let users compare models, also helping users to understand the benefit of using it.
“Electric” and “Hybrid plug-in" will be labeled in green under the car model name. There "Charging" tab which let you know how long it will take to refuel and which stations is near to you. “Annual energy cost estimate” tool allows you to "edit parameters" and compare to a gasoline vehicle.
There much more stuff which are small bit of details. Learn more about it here. (9To5Google)