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Google Meet web redesign rolling out now with full availability in June

In April, Google announced that Meet on the web was getting a redesign with streamlined bottom bar controls and other changes. It’s now rolling out for the first users and will be available for all in June. The new layout places key controls in an updated bottom bar that’s always visible so that your mute status is never unclear. Various buttons have also been arranged so that “leave…
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Google’s Android 12 Beta survey asks you to rate the biggest visual changes so far

With the launch of Android 12 Beta 1 at I/O 2021 last week, Google made the next version of its OS more widely available through OTA installs. The company is now running an Android 12 Beta survey that asks you to identify any issues you’ve found and for thoughts on the key visual changes. We’d like your feedback on the latest version of Android 12 on your Pixel device. This *anonymous*…
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Stadia will make its retail debut at upcoming NYC Google Store [Updated]

Google’s upcoming retail store in New York City will mark the first time Stadia and its hardware are sold in an in-person store. One of the benefits of Stadia is that you don’t need to buy anything to try it out, as the Stadia Controller is fully optional, and the service offers fully free-to-play games. That said, the Stadia Controller — also available in the Stadia Premiere Edition…
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Galaxy Watch 3, Watch Active 2 update tweaks icons, improves stability

Samsung is rolling out yet another update to owners of the Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active 2, set to “enhance” some of the icons on your smartwatch and improve stability. Where Samsung’s recent Galaxy phones consistently receive monthly updates, bringing them up to date with the newest Android security patch, their Tizen smartwatches can be a bit more irregular, with the time…
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