Forget Reddit, Google wants gamers to use the Play Store as a forum

Google is building a dedicated community forum for gamers within the Play Store.

✅ Check details here - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-store-games-community-forum-apk-teardown-3586147/

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Google could move Gemini’s AI model switcher to the bottom of your smartphone screen

Google could also bring a UI tweak to Gemini’s video menu.

✅ Details and screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemini-redesign-model-switcher-apk-teardown-3586194/

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One of Google's YouTube channels looks like it was hacked to promote crypto

🐞 Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-youtube-hacked-3586368/

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The upcoming pill shaped Gemini overlay will be more thicker than the current one

The new UI is already available for some users in beta

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We went hands-on with Google Translate's Duolingo rival ahead of its launch

The feature currently lets you practice French or Spanish in a variety of preset scenarios, but you can also create your own lessons.

✅ Details/Screenshots/Video - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-translate-practice-duolingo-apk-teardown-3586649/

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Google Photos is testing two time-saving changes to sorting and album sharing

A new way to edit or remove the phone owner’s face in the Photos app in face groups

✅ Details/screenshot - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-time-saving-sorting-sharing-3586736/

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Here's how Google Find Hub satellite location sharing is going to work

Find Hub is adding the ability to share your location over satellite, and we've got some early insight into its operation

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/find-hub-satellite-3586794/

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Temporary chats are finally here in Gemini. Spotted it first back in June. You can also see the new placement of the model switcher which I shared about yesterday.

Look at the Gboard as well with pill shaped keys and Writing Tools icon 👀 (these screenshots are shared by Google)

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Google's Find Hub app adding a Request Location feature.

If you are sharing your location with someone, you can now request them to share their location as well.

✅ Details/Screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/find-hub-location-request-3586928/

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Not just YouTube, Google Search also alerting users to age-related account settings changes in the US

✅ Details - https://techissuestoday.com/google-search-age-verification-popup/

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YouTube Music gets another music discovery tool

Bringing you a daily suggestions with new music or new artists based on your listening habits

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-music-music-discovery-spotify-doesnt-3587208/

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Google Photos' AI Info detection is getting more advanced with a new "How was this made" feature

It can also detect if the screenshot or screenrecording you took have AI generated content in it.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-how-was-this-made-3586808/

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The Fitbit app on your Pixel Watch just got a gorgeous Material 3 Expressive makeover

Rounder fonts, fewer grey cards, new tiles, more color; the new app is absolutely stunning.

✅ Check details and lots of screenshots here - https://www.androidauthority.com/fitbit-app-pixel-watch-material-3-expressive-3587305/

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Google Find Hub's automatic enrollments will only give you two days to opt out

You will be automatically enrolled in Find Hub Network if you don't make a decision

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-find-hub-automatic-enrollment-opt-out-apk-teardown-3587297/

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Google's Calling Cards are rolling out now, and this is our first proper look!

You can customize fonts and colors. Already rolling out for some users.

✅ Check full details/screenshots/video - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-calling-cards-out-now-first-look-3587777/

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Find Hub is working on a new way to quickly check your friends' location

You can add to shortcut on homescren for quickly jump to the location tracking screen

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/find-hub-location-shortcut-3587670/

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Find Hub is the next Google app to get an Expressive coat of paint

Another welcoming change is that you will now see images of your devices on the map instead of just icons.

✅ Details/Screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-find-hub-expressive-apk-teardown-3587888/

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