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Google app getting comically large Search bar on Android

The Google app on Android is overdue for a Material You redesign, but until then, it now has a comically large Search bar. The standard-sized pill is replaced with something that’s almost twice as tall, with the “Search” hint also in a larger font. The microphone and Google Lens icons look a bit small now. Meanwhile, Google has added a carousel that features suggestions: Shop for products…
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Google Recorder: How to set speaker labels, backup recordings, and more on Pixel

Google’s Recorder app for Pixel is quite the productivity app. The feature set goes well beyond what other recording apps offer, which is a good thing but also makes it more complicated. This guide will go through how to use the app, including using speaker labels, backing up recordings to Google Drive, and even searching through your memos. With the AI functionality the Pixel Tensor and Tensor…
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Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a owners on Verizon now getting the March 2023 update [U]

The March 2023 update for Google Pixel devices was delayed for the Pixel 6 series but was finally released last week. For Verizon customers, the March update has just started arriving for the Pixel 6 series. Update: Not long following our story on the update still being missing, Verizon and Google seem to have flipped the switch. Multiple reports are coming in that Pixel 6 devices on Verizon are…
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Google Home 2.66 tweaks Wifi overview page

The latest version of the Google Home app (2.66) is rolling out as a smaller update with a pair of visual tweaks for the Preview redesign. Earlier this month, some people started seeing the ability to reorder their favorite devices grid. This overdue capability might be…
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Microsoft Teams takes off with AI-savvy Copilot integration

Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success. Learn More Microsoft continues to place Copilot technology front-and-center in its product line, as evidenced today with its debut of a new, rehauled version of Teams with Copilot-driven AI smarts. The update, which is currently in public preview for Windows users…
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