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Google Workspace branding comes to Gmail on the web [Update: iOS]

On Monday, Google made Workspace available “for everyone” with free, personal accounts able to turn on the integrated Gmail experience with Chat and Rooms — soon to be called Spaces. Alongside that, Google Workspace branding now appears on the Gmail web client. Update 7/7: “Google Workspace” now appears on the Gmail for iOS splash screen following today’s version 6.0.210613 update.
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Pixel 6 wishlist: Things we really hope to see on the upcoming Google phone [Video]

The hype is beginning to build ahead of the launch of 2021’s flagship Made by Google devices. While the Pixel 5 was a great stepping stone, we’re hoping for a true return to form, and it has seen us dream up a relatively short Pixel 6 wishlist of features and extras. We already have a very vague idea of what to expect, courtesy of renders and the confirmation that the Pixel 6 will come with…
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Google Meet adds filters & fun masks for personal Gmail calls, just like Duo

For the past year or so, Google has primarily focused on catering towards the enterprise video calling market to beat Zoom. Google Meet is now making a push for personal users with a set of fun effects, like filters and masks. When you’re in a Meet video call on Android or iOS, tap the sparkle in the bottom-right corner of your video feed. This fullscreens your view and slides up an…
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You can now use Google Pay balance w/ in-store NFC payments on Android

Following the complete revamp of its app earlier this year, Google Pay is now getting a usability upgrade for Android users. Starting this week, Google Pay balance can be used for in-store NFC payments using a virtual card. Rolling out this week, the Google Pay app now offers a virtual card for your account balance. This allows users to immediately use funds that are earned from rewards or sent…
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