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Apple is taking credit for Google adding iMessage reactions on Android

September 29, 2022
Before Google’s “Get The Message” campaign in August, Android’s Messages app was updated with iMessage reactions at the start of this year. In a very weird turn of events, Apple appears to be taking credit for Google adding iMessage reactions on Android.  As spotted by David Imel today, Apple’s iOS 16 “All New Features” page lists the following addition for the Messages app: SMS…
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Google Phone app appears to be testing a new ‘bottom bar’ in-call UI on Pixel phones

September 28, 2022
The Google Phone app that handles calls and the dialer for Pixel phones appears to be testing a redesigned in-call UI that has a sort of “bottom bar” interface. Earlier this year, the Google Phone app rolled out a new dialer design that had clear Material You inspiration, but the app has been mostly silent in the months since. Now, another design update seems to be revamping the in-call…
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Google Home app redesigning TV, fan, vacuum, and other controls [Update: Rolling out]

September 28, 2022
Ahead of a “next generation design,” the Google Home app is rolling out a redesign of “controls for popular smart home devices.” Update 9/27: Nearly a month after it was announced, the Google Home app’s redesigned controls for some smart devices are beginning to show up. That being said, it’s not a drastic change. One person on Reddit noticed that their non-Android/Google TV device now…
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Google Play highlights recent multi-device improvements to the store

September 28, 2022
To make the Play Store on phones a better hub for finding apps for Wear OS, televisions, and cars, Google in recent months has rolled out a trio of updates to offer a better multi-device experience. The most recent enhancement, which rolled out last week, is an “Other devices” top tab in the Games and Apps feeds. This makes app recommendations for Wear OS, Android/Google TV, and Android…
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