#GoogleMessages

Google Messages might make it easier to identify with which Google account you are sending the RCS messages.

This could also be related to dual sim support in Google Messages as users can have two different Google profiles with two phone numbers. Related to Profile Discovery feature.

✅ Details/ More Screenshots On AndroidAuthority

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#GoogleMessages

Google Messages is working on a "Your Profile" section which will allow you to easily change your profile picture and name as a part of Profile Discovery feature.

✅ More details on AndroidAuthority

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#GooglePhotos

Google Photos is getting a new 'Ultra HDR' editing option (For Ultra HDR images!!)

• "HDR effect" option will be renamed to "Vibrance" to avoid confusion with the Ultra HDR option .

✅ Details/Screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-ultra-hdr-editing-option-3482561/

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#Youtube

YouTube has started rolling out a feature to set AI generated custom thumbnails for video playlists. I spotted this feature back in June.

This is similar to Youtube Music's AI playlist cover generation feature.

✅ Check out screenshots and more details -
https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-video-playlist-thumbnail-generation-3482729/

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#Whatsapp

WhatsApp could soon let you theme your chats 🎨. Here's how it would look

✅ More details - https://www.androidauthority.com/whatsapp-preset-chat-themes-demo-3482957/

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#PixelStudio

The Pixel Studio app just got a welcome sharing addition

You can now share images with Pixel Studio from other apps, like Slack and WhatsApp.

✅ Details- https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-studio-sharing-images-feature-3481574/

• Update from apkmirror
• The minimum SDK version is now 34. So you cannot sideload it on Android 13 now.

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#GooglePlayServices

Quick Share utilising QR code to send and receive stuff. This will be available in future updates making it easy to receive files just by scanning the QR code.

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#GooglePlayServices

Just an updated dialog when you use autofill in apps which use webviews for logins.

This UI update is aimed towards the Autospill vulnerability which was found in December 2023 in various password managers. Google Password Manager wasn't one of them though.

It's now necessary to tick that trust box before you autofill.

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#GooglePhotos

Google is rolling out the new video editor UI and Presets features in Google Photos which I spotted some weeks ago.

Article 1 | Article 2

Announcement by Google Photos team - https://support.google.com/photos/thread/298286201/new-video-editing-features-on-the-google-photos-app

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#GooglePlayServices

Google will start rolling out the QR code for sharing files through Quick Share with version 24.37 of Google Play Services. May not appear instantly for everyone instantly (staged rollouts)

Another feature is instant WiFi password sharing in Cross Device Services.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms

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#FilesByGoogle

Files by Google gets a new layout for tablets and foldables

But it only works on Android 15.

✅ Details/Video - https://www.androidauthority.com/files-by-google-split-view-3484509/

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#Tools

LSPosed Module to integrate Generative AI like ChatGPT in keyboard (Requires Rooted Device)

✅ Github - https://github.com/Mino260806/KeyboardGPT

You need to get an API key for this, it doesn't work out of the box. You can grab a free Gemini API key from Google AI Studio

Supports API from •
ChatGPT
Gemini
Groq

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#FilesByGoogle

The PDF viewer in Files by Google is about to get much more powerful

On Android 15 using the new PdfRenderer API

✅ More Details/Video - https://www.androidauthority.com/files-by-google-pdf-3484296/

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#GooglePhotos

Google Photos could soon use Gemini AI to supercharge your memories.

✨ Gemini could add generative AI-powered narration to your memories, adding context to them.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-gemini-ai-recap-memory-apk-teardown-3484727/

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#PixelThermometer

Your Pixel Pro could soon make it even easier to check object temperature

An upcoming update to the Thermometer app will allow it to auto-detect the material you are about to scan.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-8-9-pro-thermometer-auto-detect-material-apk-teardown-3485164/

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#GooglePlayServices

Google Play Services is getting serious about Thread for your smart home

• Credential sharing should help improve the setup and functionality of Thread mesh networks.

✅Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/thread-credential-sharing-3484977/

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#GooglePhotos

Google Photos is making it easier to share ,organize and edit details.

• A new floating toolbar
• Drag and drop to organize images in albums

✅ Details/Screenshots/Video - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-toolbar-albums-3485182/

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#GoogleMessages

Google Messages prepares its next tool in the fight against phishing and spam

Unknown messages from international senders will be grouped into a “cross-country” folder.

✅ https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-cross-country-3485507/

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#GoogleCalendar

Google Calendar gears up for a visual refresh with new 'flairs'

You might soon notice your schedules looking a bit more lively.

✅ https://www.androidauthority.com/google-calendar-new-flairs-3485548/

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