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Material You redesign of Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides web apps begins rolling out

Formally announced last month, the Material You inspired redesigns of Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on the web are beginning to appear for some Workspace customers. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up here! The most noticeable change in for long-time users of Google Docs is the thoroughly redesigned…
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Here’s how to get more space for widgets on Android Auto ‘Coolwalk’

Android Auto is slowly rolling out its major new “Coolwalk” redesign with a new dashboard on the homescreen. It’s already functionally better than it was before, but with a tweak, you can get even more space for widgets on Android Auto “Coolwalk.” The new design of Android Auto changes based on your car’s display, depending on if that display is a simple rectangle, super-wide, or…
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LG NOVA puts startups in touch with tech giant’s resources

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. LG is one of the world’s biggest tech companies, but it is making efforts to stay in touch with the innovations of startups with its LG NOVA incubator program. The LG…
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Magic Eraser rolls out to all Pixel phones, Google One subscribers, & iPhone

Following last week’s announcement, Magic Eraser is now available on all Pixel phones and for any Google One subscriber, including those on iOS. All Pixel phones  Magic Eraser debuted on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro in 2021 before coming to the 6a and then the Pixel 7 series. It removes distractions automatically identified by Google Photos or those that you manually select by circling. The tool can…
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WhatsApp is adding better support for Android tablets with split-view

The latest beta update to WhatsApp is adding better support for Android tablets with a new split-view interface that better takes advantage of the screen real estate. WhatsApp remains one of the most popular messaging options on the planet, but the apps has long lacked proper support for tablets. That’s largely because, for years, WhatsApp restricted users to only one device at a time, but…
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