Besides astrophotography time lapse, the key addition from June’s Pixel Feature Drop is the Google Photos Locked Folder that was first announced at I/O. It’s now beginning to roll out via a server-side update.
Update 6/16: As of the start of this week, Google has rolled out the Locked Folder to all supported Pixel phones. It follows version 5.46 of Photos and 8.2.400 of Google Camera…
Google Workspace branding comes to Gmail on the web
June 16, 2021
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.
When…
WhatsApp for iOS to add search for stickers shortcut
June 16, 2021
WhatsApp submitted update 2.21.120.9 through the TestFlight beta with a new search for stickers shortcuts.
It’s already possible to search for stickers in WhatsApp, but with this new update, currently in beta, users will be able to find this feature easier.
According to…
Apple releases iOS 14.7, watchOS 7.6, and macOS 11.5 beta 3 to developers [Update: Public beta]
June 16, 2021
Running alongside the iOS 15 beta and more, Apple has seeded developers with the latest beta of iOS 14.7, watchOS 7.6, and macOS 11.5 today.
Update 6/15: Public beta 3 for all of the releases are now available.
Following WWDC and the release of the first iOS 15, macOS 12, watchOS 8 betas, Apple has continued on with the launch of the most recent iOS 14, watchOS 7, and macOS 11 betas. A security…
The Mayo Clinic announced today that it now supports Apple’s Health Records feature. This means that Mayo Clinic patients with a Patient Online Services account can now use Health Records to access health data directly from their iPhone.
Using Health Records within the…
iOS 15 offers a handful of new features designed to make it easier to manage notifications. This is headlined by a new Focus system, which we covered in-depth last week. Another new feature in iOS 15 is the notification summary. Head below for details on how this works and…
If somebody sends you an important text/chat, your natural inclination today on how to save it is most likely screenshotting. Google wants to replace that behavior with the new built-in ability to star in Messages for Android.
Google launching the Android Earthquake Alerts System globally over the coming year
Gboard will soon offer Emoji Kitchen suggestions suited to your conversation
Voice…
Back in April, Google activated the Android Earthquake Alerts System in Greece and New Zealand. This Google Play services-powered mechanism is now live in seven more nations as the global launch gets underway.
The Android Earthquake Alerts System uses your phone’s…
Google’s accessibility efforts with Android are to be commended, and the firm has announced yet more options including improved password input and gaze detection with the Voice Access feature.
If you were unaware, Voice Access on Android lets you control your device with…
Alongside a bunch of other Android announcements today, Google is highlighting some recently-released Android Auto features. While several have been available for a while, one does stand out. Android Auto now has improved content navigation that lets you scroll by letter.
Over the past few months, Android Auto has seen quite a few notable updates. That includes an expansion for app support that…
