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Google Docs rolling out file review & approval system to Workspace tiers

In 2019, Google started testing a review and approval system for Docs, Sheets, and Slides. After the two-year beta period, “formal document approvals” are now rolling out to Workspace users. Once available, opening the “File” menu reveals a new “Approvals” option that opens a right sidebar. Making a request involves entering a list of approvers, custom message, and optional due date…
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Google Chat is the latest app to get an animated Android 12 splash screen [Updated]

Every app open on Android 12 is accompanied by a launch animation to make “startup a more consistent and delightful experience.” One aspect of this is an animated icon on the splash screen, with Drive being the first Google app to support this on Android 12. Update 11/8: The standalone Google Chat app has yet to receive a Material You redesign despite the integrated Gmail experience — and…
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Timelapse and Photos from the ISS Reveal ‘Magical’ View of the Stars

As he prepared to end his stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), photographer and astronaut Thomas Pesquet decided to point his camera towards the vastness of space, revealing a stunning view of the stars with Earth in the foreground. For the last six months, Pesquet has regularly shared incredible photos of Earth from his unique vantage point. These photos range from a rare blue…
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WhatsApp for iOS now supports multi-device compatibility, still missing iPad app

WhatsApp has been teasing multi-device support for a while. Now, users can enable this feature, which is currently in public beta, using their iPhones or Android devices. According to a FAQ page from WhatsApp, the “multi-device beta is an opt-in program that gives you early access to try a new version of WhatsApp for Web, Desktop, and Portal. If you join the multi-device beta, you’ll be able…
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