The latest version of Google Search’s integrated bookmarking feature is called “Collections.” It was last updated in early 2020, and a redesign of Collections today makes the Google app tab much more useful.
The previous version was purely focused on letting users group pages, images, and locations. This new version shows people the content they recently visited and automatically…
Google says it has fixed two frustrating Android Auto location issues
September 10, 2021
Google’s Android Auto platform makes it easy to control media and gets navigation from your phone up on your car’s screen, but it sometimes comes with annoying quirks and problems. This week Google has confirmed that two location issues with Android Auto have been…
Google test reveals Nest Hub could get more Weather Frog-like ‘Character’ clocks [Video]
September 10, 2021
Earlier this year, the “Weather Frog” became available on Assistant Smart Displays as a delightful new Photo Frame background. Google testing has now inadvertently revealed that “Character” Nest Hub clocks are in development.
Saying, “Hey Google, change photo…
Google fixing Chrome Tab Groups on Android by matching desktop behavior
September 10, 2021
While people like desktop Tab Groups, the reception is much chillier in Chrome for Android. Google is fortunately listening to feedback and is “experimenting with changes to this feature’s behavior.”
For a few months after the feature’s launch in February, users could disable Tab Groups via a Chrome flag. That option was eventually removed, signaling Google’s commitment to the new…
Google working on ‘Human Presence Sensor’ for Chromebooks, possibly for face unlock and more
September 10, 2021
Google is working with Antmicro on a “Human Presence Sensor” for upcoming Chromebooks, which could be used for face unlock or other long-awaited Chrome OS features.
Earlier this year, in a blog post celebrating 10 years of Chromebooks, Google included a small teaser of…
Google Workspace acquires Playspace, a video, screenshare, & whiteboard collaboration tool
September 10, 2021
Google wants to build tools for the future of (hybrid) work with Workspace. To that end, Google Workspace is acquiring the team behind Playspace.
Playspace calls itself a “dedicated, flexible spaces for meetings, brainstorms, team hangs, and everything in between.” The…
After being announced as coming by EA earlier this year, Battlefield Mobile will arrive on Android in a limited region beta.
In a similar manner to ongoing beta tests for EA’s other big FPS titles Apex Legends, Battlefield Mobile will have a very limited beta release in a few selected regions. Unfortunately, only those in Indonesia and the Philippines will be able to join with “Autumn…
Gmail Material You redesign starts rolling out on Android 12 [Update: How to install]
September 10, 2021
Gmail on the web is set to get a navigation revamp this summer, while the Android app is now beginning to roll out a Material You redesign.
Update 9/5: The Material You redesign of Gmail for Android is rolling out with version 2021.08.24.394054613 — not…
Google Messages now rolling out overhauled Wear OS app
September 10, 2021
The new Wear OS revamp is coming with a lot of new and improved Google apps. Next on the list? Google Messages, which is now rolling out its revamped Wear OS app to users on hardware both new and old.
The new Google Messages app for Wear OS appears to be rolling out fairly…
Comment: It’s still up to Google to ‘save’ Wear OS
September 10, 2021
Here we are, a week after Samsung has started selling its first Wear OS smartwatch in years, the Galaxy Watch 4 series. These two smartwatches are flagships by almost every definition, but as we’ve had the chance to use them for a few weeks, there’s one thing that’s very clear. Samsung isn’t going to “save” Wear OS, that’s very much on Google’s shoulders.
As we detailed earlier…
