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#Workspace #Drive
Google Drive testing search chip like Gmail to better filter search results
Searching for file will soon be easier as searching for email. Google is launching search chips in beta for Drive to help you find out your files faster.
After typing the keywords you want to search for, your can use different multiple chips to refine the results. Three are the filter chips that are available: File type, People, Location, Last modified and Tasks, Shared Drive labels, File titles only. It unclear whether the feature will reach on the mobile app or not.
The feature is available for Google Workspace tier accounts, but you will need to apply to the beta program by filling up this form in order to get the feature. (Google Workspace Updates)
Google Drive testing search chip like Gmail to better filter search results
Searching for file will soon be easier as searching for email. Google is launching search chips in beta for Drive to help you find out your files faster.
After typing the keywords you want to search for, your can use different multiple chips to refine the results. Three are the filter chips that are available: File type, People, Location, Last modified and Tasks, Shared Drive labels, File titles only. It unclear whether the feature will reach on the mobile app or not.
The feature is available for Google Workspace tier accounts, but you will need to apply to the beta program by filling up this form in order to get the feature. (Google Workspace Updates)
#Google #EasterEgg
Diwali Easter Egg by Google
Google is adding Easter Egg into your search page when you search for related keywords about Diwali. No Doodle but anyway Happy Divali to our Indian friends. 🪔🛕🥻
1. Mobile animation looks
2. Desktop looks + diya Easter Egg
3. Greeting section with shareable GIFs
4. Diya replaced Google "O" at the end of the page (on both mobile and desktop)
5. Color your favourite Diwali artwork (powered by Google Arts and Culture)
6. Art Coloring Book - Diwali Edition (direct link)
7. Launching Art Coloring Book experiment page
8. One of the artwork from the Art Coloring Book experiment (artwork link shown in image with colors)
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Diwali Easter Egg by Google
Google is adding Easter Egg into your search page when you search for related keywords about Diwali. No Doodle but anyway Happy Divali to our Indian friends. 🪔🛕🥻
1. Mobile animation looks
2. Desktop looks + diya Easter Egg
3. Greeting section with shareable GIFs
4. Diya replaced Google "O" at the end of the page (on both mobile and desktop)
5. Color your favourite Diwali artwork (powered by Google Arts and Culture)
6. Art Coloring Book - Diwali Edition (direct link)
7. Launching Art Coloring Book experiment page
8. One of the artwork from the Art Coloring Book experiment (artwork link shown in image with colors)
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Maps
Google Maps reach 10 billion downloads
When you go for travelling, when you went to a place you are strange to, you probably just took out your phone and check where are you at. And yup, it Google Maps.
Being one of the most used services by the majority, it not strange to see it reach 10 billion downloads. It the third app to reach the milestone, behind Google Play Services and YouTube.
The app also come with most Android devices with GMS services. To be honest, you won't really find other map apps being pre-installed. It also a great tool to discover places, so when you feel bored, just open it and find more places around the world. Anyway, hope Google Maps make your life easier. (Android Police)
Google Maps reach 10 billion downloads
When you go for travelling, when you went to a place you are strange to, you probably just took out your phone and check where are you at. And yup, it Google Maps.
Being one of the most used services by the majority, it not strange to see it reach 10 billion downloads. It the third app to reach the milestone, behind Google Play Services and YouTube.
The app also come with most Android devices with GMS services. To be honest, you won't really find other map apps being pre-installed. It also a great tool to discover places, so when you feel bored, just open it and find more places around the world. Anyway, hope Google Maps make your life easier. (Android Police)
#News #GooglePlay #PlayStore
Google Play to allow other billing payment method in South Korea
A few months ago, South Korea pass over a document to the law stating that app stores aren't allow to use their own billing system. Today, Google has decided to allow it in order to comply with the law in the country.
Developers can add an alternate payment method in the billing system, but they are required to keep Google Play billing system. Also there will be a cut from the alternate billing method, which Google will take 11% of the revenue from them.
Google also warned that “alternative billing systems may not offer the same protections or payment options and features of Google Play’s billing system.” Some stuff like subscription management, Google Play gift cards, Play Points won't be available with alternate billing method. (9To5Google)
Google Play to allow other billing payment method in South Korea
A few months ago, South Korea pass over a document to the law stating that app stores aren't allow to use their own billing system. Today, Google has decided to allow it in order to comply with the law in the country.
Developers can add an alternate payment method in the billing system, but they are required to keep Google Play billing system. Also there will be a cut from the alternate billing method, which Google will take 11% of the revenue from them.
Google also warned that “alternative billing systems may not offer the same protections or payment options and features of Google Play’s billing system.” Some stuff like subscription management, Google Play gift cards, Play Points won't be available with alternate billing method. (9To5Google)
#News
Google renames ‘My Business’ to ‘Business Profile,’ Search/Maps replacing dedicated app
Managing your business on Google Search and Maps will be easier soon.
“Google My Business” is now “Google Business Profile.” Google recommend business owners to manage their profiles on Search or Maps, replacing the legacy app. You can also claim and verify your profile with the two apps, which you can then edit the information shown on the two services.
Direct messaging for customers is also coming to Search with read receipts on both app and web, previously only available on the Google Maps mobile app. Lastly, call history feature will show total answer and missed call count, performance and history for US & Canada verified profiles. (9To5Google)
Google renames ‘My Business’ to ‘Business Profile,’ Search/Maps replacing dedicated app
Managing your business on Google Search and Maps will be easier soon.
“Google My Business” is now “Google Business Profile.” Google recommend business owners to manage their profiles on Search or Maps, replacing the legacy app. You can also claim and verify your profile with the two apps, which you can then edit the information shown on the two services.
Direct messaging for customers is also coming to Search with read receipts on both app and web, previously only available on the Google Maps mobile app. Lastly, call history feature will show total answer and missed call count, performance and history for US & Canada verified profiles. (9To5Google)
#Google
Desktop site on Google Search will be rank according to 'page experience' starting in February 2022
9To5Google
Google announced they will show search results according to page experience ranking, coming soon in February 2022.
Page experience and some other metrics, is usually how an end user interacted with a website, and Google is ranking search results with this method. "Loading performance, interactivity, and visual stability" of a site is how Google will be determined the ranking. Google will also continue to factor to “HTTPS Security” and “Absence of intrusive interstitials."
The mobile search results has been using this ranking method since August, and will be coming to desktop in February 2022. Google will also provide desktop tools before it start to rollout, with the update widely available by the end of March.
Desktop site on Google Search will be rank according to 'page experience' starting in February 2022
9To5Google
Google announced they will show search results according to page experience ranking, coming soon in February 2022.
Page experience and some other metrics, is usually how an end user interacted with a website, and Google is ranking search results with this method. "Loading performance, interactivity, and visual stability" of a site is how Google will be determined the ranking. Google will also continue to factor to “HTTPS Security” and “Absence of intrusive interstitials."
The mobile search results has been using this ranking method since August, and will be coming to desktop in February 2022. Google will also provide desktop tools before it start to rollout, with the update widely available by the end of March.
9to5Google
Google Search will rank desktop sites based on ‘page experience’ starting in February
Page experience ranking is now coming to the desktop version of Google Search from February 2022. Since August, Google has been...
#Auto #Pixel6
Android Auto removed from Pixel 6's launcher, but you still can find it in settings
9To5Google
If you are a Pixel 6 owner and frequently used Android Auto, you most likely probably has realised the Android Auto app icon is been removed from your launcher.
You can manually find through the settings or search for it in the system Settings app, tap on the result and it should redirect you to its App Info page. Next, tap “Additional settings in the app” from there. Another alternative way is to access it via Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Android Auto.
The removal of it could be something Google had been doing for Android 12. Anyway, most owners reported that it had been removed, with a few one still reporting they still have it appearing in the app launcher.
Android Auto removed from Pixel 6's launcher, but you still can find it in settings
9To5Google
If you are a Pixel 6 owner and frequently used Android Auto, you most likely probably has realised the Android Auto app icon is been removed from your launcher.
You can manually find through the settings or search for it in the system Settings app, tap on the result and it should redirect you to its App Info page. Next, tap “Additional settings in the app” from there. Another alternative way is to access it via Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Android Auto.
The removal of it could be something Google had been doing for Android 12. Anyway, most owners reported that it had been removed, with a few one still reporting they still have it appearing in the app launcher.
9to5Google
Android Auto does not appear in the Pixel 6’s app launcher, but settings can still be accessed
Android 12 replaces "Android Auto for Phone Screens" with the new, long-awaited Assistant Driving Mode, and on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro...
#Pixel6
Fingerprint scanner icon will be missing on AOD if you change the animation speed on your Pixel 6
9To5Google
Pixel 6 comes with on-screen fingerprint scanner. It shows where the fingerprint scanner located at with a fingerprint icon on top of it when your device is in always-on-display, but if change the animation speed on your device, the icon indicator could go missing.
Spotted by someone on Reddit, to fix the issue, just go to Developer settings in the device and switch back animation speed to 1x. With animation speed off, the icon indicator is still there though. It could be fix in a future software update by Google.
Fingerprint scanner icon will be missing on AOD if you change the animation speed on your Pixel 6
9To5Google
Pixel 6 comes with on-screen fingerprint scanner. It shows where the fingerprint scanner located at with a fingerprint icon on top of it when your device is in always-on-display, but if change the animation speed on your device, the icon indicator could go missing.
Spotted by someone on Reddit, to fix the issue, just go to Developer settings in the device and switch back animation speed to 1x. With animation speed off, the icon indicator is still there though. It could be fix in a future software update by Google.
9to5Google
Changing animation speed on Google’s Pixel 6 series can break the fingerprint scanner on AOD
If you change a specific, advanced setting on Pixel 6, it can have the side effect of breaking the fingerprint scanner in some places.
#Apps #Arts
'Art Selfie' add support to match your pets to famous portraits
Weird creation by Google but anyway, "Art Selfie" is a feature developed by Google which can compare your selfies with famous portraits. The feature now added support for pets too.
Tapping on the camera button in the bottom bar will bring you to "Pet Portraits." You can take a picture of your pets and Google will compare it to "artworks from museums around the world.” The results will show similarity percentage. You will also be able to retake, save and share.
Here are the modes which Pet Portraits offer:
• Art Projector: See how artworks look in real size
• Color Palette: Find art by using the colors of your photos
• Art Filter: Try filters based on artifacts from museums
• Art Transfer: Take a photo and transform it with classic artworks
• Pocket Gallery: Wander through immersive galleries and get up close to art
Available on the app version 9.0.27 of Google Arts & Culture. (9To5Google)
Download (9.0.27):
Play Store | APKMirror
'Art Selfie' add support to match your pets to famous portraits
Weird creation by Google but anyway, "Art Selfie" is a feature developed by Google which can compare your selfies with famous portraits. The feature now added support for pets too.
Tapping on the camera button in the bottom bar will bring you to "Pet Portraits." You can take a picture of your pets and Google will compare it to "artworks from museums around the world.” The results will show similarity percentage. You will also be able to retake, save and share.
Here are the modes which Pet Portraits offer:
• Art Projector: See how artworks look in real size
• Color Palette: Find art by using the colors of your photos
• Art Filter: Try filters based on artifacts from museums
• Art Transfer: Take a photo and transform it with classic artworks
• Pocket Gallery: Wander through immersive galleries and get up close to art
Available on the app version 9.0.27 of Google Arts & Culture. (9To5Google)
Download (9.0.27):
Play Store | APKMirror